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Research Center Services

We do not provide appraisals, values, or authentifications of timepieces.

The National Watch and Clock Museum Library and Research Center provides free reference services to members of the Association. Members inquiring about a watch or clock are asked to send clear photographs of their watch or clock, its dial, its movement, and any trademarks or words that appear on any of the above mentioned parts. It is difficult to provide good information if we do not see pictures of what you have! Inquiries can deal with any aspect of horology, except values of items. NAWCC Library and Museum staff and volunteers are prohibited from appraising items, placing values on them, or providing authentications.
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Reference Requests for Members

Email requests for research will be accepted from members only. Digital images of a specific timepiece's movement, case, and dial should also be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include your member number; we cannot process requests without it. Requests for a member's friend or family members will be charged as a non-member reference request (see below).

Please see: Member Reference Services

Reference Requests for Non-Members

Non-member requests for reference services must be mailed to the Library. No email requests for reference services from non-members will be accepted. Photographs of the item in question must be sent with a check for $60.00 U.S. funds (payable to NAWCC, Inc) from non-members. This fee is our per item, non-member reference service fee. Requests requiring 5 minutes or less will be charged a minimum $15.00.

Please see: Non-Member Reference Requests