What’s coming in 2025 from The Watch Collectors’ Club

Find out what's coming up from The Watch Collectors' Club in 2025.

A Year of Firsts: Expanding the World of Watch Collecting

We look back on 2024 and our many Firsts and great Events held for Members and guests.

A Celebration of Horology in the North

Club Member and Volunteer for the day John O'Connor reports on the inaugural Manchester Watch Show.

Our Journey with British Watch Brands

We've run some fantastic events with British Watch Brands over the last few years and we can't wait to run more in future.

What our Members Say

We’re nearly at our three-year anniversary running in-person events and coming up to the first anniversary since launching the Club Memberships last year. We've run over 100 events, more online, and had taken members on a very successful trip to the annual Watches and Wonders show in Geneva.

The Joy of Watch Collecting

Some reflections on what's great about collecting watches, the people and community of watch enthusiasts, and the simple pleasures to be gained from great watch design.

My Collecting Journey – Ed, Co-Founder

Welcome to our new community members. It’s been exciting to see how much the club has grown in the past few months. We’ve now held over 100 events, written hundreds of articles, and reached tens of thousands of readers.I thought it was time to reflect on my own collecting journey.

Choosing what to Collect in the Watch World

A simple guide to getting started with watch collecting, including tips on research, buying pre-owned, and buying for investment.

Owning Vintage Watches

Here are some of our top tips for what to expect when you own vintage watches.

What does Swiss Made mean and does it matter?

Swiss Made is one of the world's most famous trademarks. It is a national Rule of Origin, set up to demonstrate to buyers not only that the item in question was made in Switzerland, but also that the item is made to a certain standard. This label is written into Swiss law and if any.

Ever thought about a watch-related vacation?

Thinking about taking a watch-related vacation? Here's everything you need to know to explore the watch world while you're away.

Acquiring a Vintage Watch – a Collector’s View

Read a member's guide to buying and collecting vintage watches. What to look for, what to avoid, and how to make your money go furthest.

What to buy a Watch Lover for Christmas

Christmas Gifts for Watch Lovers - What to Buy ThemIt's often hard to know what to get someone for a Christmas gift or the holiday season, and it's even harder to know what to buy for a watch enthusiast.

What Is Watch Insurance and How Does It Work?

Buy watch insurance if you are worried about paying for any repairs that your watch needs if you accidentally damage it, or the cost of replacing it if its lost or stolen.

How to Keep Your Watches Safe

If you're anything like us, you want to know that your watches are completely safe whenever they're not on your wrist. You need to keep them safe from damage, accidents, and theft.

The Best Sources of Watch Data Online

Exploring the Diversity of British Watch Design

We consider the amazing range of watches now on offer from British Watch brands.

Why Do Some Watches Have Waitlists?

In the past few years, there has been a rise in something that winds up watch buyers all over the world. The waiting list! This is where an authorised dealer controls the order in which their customers receive certain models of watches.

Exploring Sustainability in the Watch Industry

This week we held an event with the team at Oris' London boutique to explore their sustainability initiatives and talk about how Oris stood out from other watch companies.

An Introduction to Jump Hour Watches

Following the fantastic success of our recent event Exploring British Watch Design and our last Blog Post introducing watch design, we though it might be fun to dive into a popular but fairly unusual way to tell the time on a watch.