Recruit a friend
Talking with members we often hear that the friendships made
through the NAWCC is the greatest reward of membership.
Some new members stumble into horology. Perhaps after they
inherit or purchase an antique timepiece. Others want to
repair a clock that has been sitting quietly on a shelf for
decades. Some want to buy and sell as a way to make a few
dollars and have fun. All of these people seek the knowledge
of other members.
To be a member, you do not need to have a minimum quantity of
timepieces in your collection, nor do you need to pass a knowledge
test. To be a member you need to have an interest. The
next time you come across someone who has an interest, ask them to
join the NAWCC.
To print applications or to join/renew online visit www.nawcc.org.
Ready for an Upgrade?
Members interested in supporting the NAWCC now have new options.
In June, the Board of Directors passed a tiered membership
program that recognizes members who support the organization, beyond
the annual dues.
Individual Member: $65/year
Brass
Member: $150/year
Silver Member: $250/year
Gold Member:
$500/year
Platinum Member: $1,000/year
Ruby Member:
$2,500/year
Diamond Member: $5,000/year
Some membership levels include additional benefits and
recognitions. To learn more about upgrading your membership
contact the NAWCC by calling 717-684-8261.
2007 Craft contest results
Thanks to all the members who
participated!
The 2007 Craft Contest was a great success. Winners represented
23 entry classes, and all participants were eligible for the coveted
People’s Choice Award.
People’s Choice Winner is . . .
David Holmes of
Maryland
David is a new NAWCC member and winner of the People’s Choice
Award for his Binarwork Clock. Visit www.binarwork.com
to see a video of the clock in action!
The Binarwork Clock operates using a chain of mechanical
“flip-flops,” or binary dividers. Each one divides the motion of the
balance wheel by 2 and sends it down the line. When all flip-flops
reach the “1” state, the minute wheel ratchets one step, and the
flip-flops reset to the “0” state. The dial train also features a
gear of unique design.
And the winner is . . .
Class 5: Experimental Timepiece
Designs
First Place: Peter A. Iles Sr. of Tennessee
This entry is a 6" tall single-train movement timepiece with
spring detent escapement and gold hairspring using Lexan. Petrified
rock and titanium are used in the supporting case.
To see all of the winners, just click here.
Mark Your Calendar
The 2007 Ward Francillon
Symposium is coming to York, PA, October 24-26; hosted
by Philadelphia Chapter 1.
Register early! Click for a list of upcoming regional meetings.
Attention Chapters
Are you looking for a great public program?
Contact Katie Knaub at 717-684-8261, ext. 237, or kknaub@nawcc.org to learn about
the new NAWCC Trunk Programs. Our first program celebrates the
Chinese New Year. Traveling trunk programs are a great way to
team up with schools, cultural and historic centers, and local
museums to introduce horology to the public.
Invite a friend to your next
meeting. Contact Kim Craven at 717-684-8261 or KCraven@nawcc.org to request
wallet size invitation cards.
At the Museum
Do you own a Presidential Timepiece?
We
are in the planning stages of a Presidential timepiece exhibit
scheduled to open spring 2008. The exhibit will feature
timepieces from Presidents Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson and
more than fifteen other Presidents.
If you have a timepiece presented by a President or owned by a
President, contact Noel Poirier, Museum Director at 717-684-8261 or
npoirier@nawcc.org.
If you’re planning a trip to Pennsylvania, stop at the National
Watch & Clock Museum for two special exhibits open through
December. Delaware Clocks features tallcase and bracket clocks
of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Anniversary Clocks
features a wide assortment 400-day anniversary clocks.
Know a Junior Horologist?
The NAWCC introduces a new and exciting program for
youth.
Do you know a child between 7 and 15 who
has an interest in horology or may like to learn more about it? Sign
them up for the new Junior Horologist Club, where they can get
information on horology, try time-related experiments, and learn
about how to collect. Check out the Junior Horologist webpage (click
here) for more information.
Wanted: Virtual Volunteers
The National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors Research
Library is looking for virtual volunteers to answer research
questions, especially clock related inquiries.
If you are interested in helping the NAWCC Library and Research
Center in this way please contact Katie Knaub at education@nawcc.org or call
717-684-8261 ext.237.
School offers graduate program in Switzerland
The School of Horology is offering ETA factory chronograph
training in Greenchen, Switzerland from October 6-14. The trip
includes three day class at ETA and a half day tour of the ETA
factory.
Although this trip is completely sold out, people interested
should contact Sam Cannan at the School of Horology to be placed on
a waiting list for the next class offering.
If you are interested in classes at the School of Horology call
717-684-8261 or email Sam Cannan, School Director scannan@nawcc.org.
Did you know?
The Field Suitcase Workshop Program provides technical
repair and restoration training close to home and at an affordable
price. This is a great way to learn how to maintain your
collection.
2008 Workshop Schedule
The new School of Horology Workshop Schedule for 2008 lists
classes offered on thirty weekends. The program complements the
Field Suitcase Workshop Program and is a great refresher or
introduction.
New classes for 2008 include:
WS-202 Basic Servicing of a
Repeater Watch
WS-203 Build Your Own Pocket
Watch
WS 205 Servicing the Fusee Clock
WS-206 Hairspring Restoration
WS-208
Watch Case Restoration
WS-211
Servicing a Marine Chronometer
WS-214
Advanced Watchmakers Lathe
WS-215
Tool Grinding
WS-220
Re-pivoting Watches and Clocks
WS-221
Using the Micro Mill to Re-bush a Clock
WS-225
Math for the Clockmaker
WS-226
Using the Jacot Tool
WS-227
Servicing the Carriage Clock
WS-230
Basics of the Quartz Watch
To register: call 717-684-8261 or online at www.schoolofhorology.com
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