Minnesota Clocks & Watches

Minnesota Horological Society June 2026 Meeting
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | St Steven’s Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, United States
Dan LaVesque will give a presentation on testing and repairing quartz movements

NAWCC OT Lang May Meeting
2026-05-09 12:00 - 16:00
Bill Bauer will give a presentation on Fashion Calendar Clocks. Bill recently completed his book on Fashion clocks and will discuss how he researched the book, and information on the clocks.

As several group members are noted authors, there will be a special display of books written by members on Fashion clocks, Carriage clocks, Vienna Regulators, and Accutron clocks and watches. Come and meet the authors and pick up a copy!

Dinner is an Asian Buffet.

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Minnesota Horological Society May 2026 Meeting
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | St Steven’s Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, United States
TJ Cornish will give a presentation on using multimeters to troubleshoot electric clocks. Topics covered will be AC and DC measurement, continuity/resistance, and some practical tests to get you on the road to solving the issue with your clock.

Great Lakes Horological Society
2026-04-24 17:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Chula Vista Resort, 1000 Chula Vista Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
The Great Lakes Horological Society will have their annual meeting at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Speakers are being assembled for clock and watch topics. Contact Us for more information!

Minnesota Horological Society April 2026 Meeting
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | St Steven’s Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, United States
Several members of the MHS will be giving presentations on clocks or watches they have restored.

NAWCC March meeting
2026-03-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Richfield VFW, 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Steve Franke will be presenting “1558 To Bush, or Not To Bush?”

The Sympathetic Restoration of a French Renaissance timepiece. Steve discusses the technical and philosophical questions that are evoked when working on a piece of extraordinary rarity.

Minnesota Horological Society March 2026 Meeting
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Evelyn M. Anderson Hall, 200 Nevada St, Northfield, Minnesota, 55057, United States
The program will be a tour of the Goodsell Observatory and a couple other stops to see clocks and other equipment.We’ll meet in Anderson Hall, room 121 before moving on to the Goodsell Observatory.

Minnesota Horological Society February 2026 Meeting
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Blackstone Manor Clock Repair, 815 Main St, Hopkins, 55343, United States
The program will be a meeting at Blackstone Manor Clock Repair, with Mark Purdy showing us the inner workings of a clock repair storefront shop and a look at all the clocks he has for sale.

February MHS meeting
2026-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | St Steven’s Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, United States
Members will share their recent restoration projects.

January 2026 NAWCC
2026-01-17 12:00 - 15:30 | Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St NE, Minneapois, MN, 55413, United States
The OT Lang annual Restoration Project Meeting will be held at Elsie’s restaurant. Join us for presentations from members on an item they have put significant effort into bringing back to life.

Cost and other details TBD shortly.

Minnesota Horological Society Nov Meeting
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00
TIME: 7:00 pm

LOCATION:

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

8400 France Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55431 (See maps on page 2)

PROGRAM:

Erik Grund will discuss different types of solvents and which ones dissolve, cut and clean different finishes. Bring your questions and past experiences to share with the group.

Yerkes Observatory Private Tour
2025-09-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Yerkes Observatory
Join us for a private tour of the historic Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. This is a hands-on tour of the best scientific venue that doesn’t require a plane to travel to. Yerkes Observatory features the world’s largest refractive telescope and was home to Carl Sagan, Edwin Hubble, and George Hale. not to mention three exceptional astronomical clocks!

Yerkes is about 4 hours from Minneapolis. Affordable lodging is available, and other horological sites are around for you to make a weekend out of the trip, including the Elgin museum, many tower clocks in Milwaukee, the House on the Rock, and other attractions.

Carpooling may be available.

NAWCC Boat Trip
2025-09-13 10:30 - 15:00 | Paddleford Riverboats, 205 Doctor Justus Phage Blvd, St Paul, Minnesota, 55107, United States
Join us for a boat cruse and lunch leaving Harriet Island in St. Paul.

Boarding starts at 10:30 AM with an 11:00 AM departure. Lunch will be served on board. There is a cash bar. The boat returns to Harriet Island about 3:00 PM.

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MHS August meeting - American Time & Signal Tour
2025-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | American Time & Signal, 140 3rd St S, Dassel, Minnesota, 55325, United States
We will be touring the American Time & Signal factory. A maker of various styles of master and slave clocks as well as time clocks. This should be a most interesting visit.NOTE THE UNUSUAL MEETING TIME!!

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Minnesota NAWCC OTLang July meeting
2025-07-19 17:00 - 21:00
Minnesota Watches will give a presentation on master clocks.

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Minnesota Horological Society June Meeting
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00
LOCATION: NOTE: (New Location for This Meeting)St. Stephen Lutheran Church8400 France Avenue SBloomington, MN 55431

Minnesota NAWCC OT Lang
2025-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 | James Florentino Cuckoo Clock Museum, 126 N 1st St, Minneapolis, 55401, United States
Darold Hanson – author of the definitive guide to Accutron will be discussing the upcoming second volume of his book and the national exhibit.

The meeting is at the Fiorentino Cuckoo Clock museum – come get a rare glimpse!

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Midwest Watch Show Returns!
2025-05-03 10:00 - 2025-05-04 15:00 | Comfort Inn Plymouth, 3000 Harbor Ln, N, Plymouth, MN, 55447, United States
Join us again for the most substantial watch show and swap meet in the Minneapolis area – two days of watches, tools, accessories, etc. Rolex and many other high-end names. New, vintage, and antique wrist and pocket watches.

This event is always a highlight of the year. Contact Us if you would like to setup a table to sell at the meet.

Sponsored by Crown Jewelry and Time

Wisconsin Horological Society Convention
2025-05-02 08:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00
We are delighted to announce that the planning for our 90th Annual Wisconsin Horological Society (WHS) 2025 Convention is now complete! We would like to extend an invitation to the members of the NAWCC Chapter 20 members to attend our upcoming convention May 2-4 at the Chula Vista Resort and Water park in the Wisconsin Dells.

We have assembled an excellent lineup of speakers whose sessions will appeal to both clockmakers and watchmakers. Speakers include our own Minnesota’s Accutron watch expert Darold Hanson and Dennis Ondik.

Convention Speakers and Topics:

Dennis Ondik, Clockmaker – Secretary of Wisconsin Horological Society will be speaking on the evolution of mainsprings and metallurgy throughout HorologyT

Stephen Franke, Clockmaker, AWCI Instructor – “1558- To Bush or Not to Bush?”, will cover the sympathetic restoration of a French Renaissance drum timepiece dated 1558.

Larry Blanchard, CMW, AWCI Fellow– Well known for his expertise on Accutron will be discussing Accutron Battery replacement tips.

Darold Hanson, Author of Complete Guide to Accutron Watches will discuss the early quartz watches including those with balances and other mechanical devices

Michael Whistler Watchmaker, TM Watch – Servicing Vintage Chronographs:Hints and Tips

Al Smiles, CMW21 – President of Wisconsin Horological Society in collaboration with Philip Stoller will be discussing Laser Welding and Case Repairs

Philip Stoller, CW, CC – Instructor/Teacher at Gem City College, Academy of Watchmaking in collaboration with Stephen Franke will be discussing Natural Jewels in restorations and Synthetic Jewels

This year’s convention will be held at the Chula Vista Resort & Water Park, which offers fantastic meeting facilities and a family-friendly indoor water park. We encourage you to bring your families to enjoy the amenities while attending the event!

We have also secured a special reduced room rate for attendees who make their reservations by April 14, 2025.

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Minnesota Horological Society May 2025 Meeting
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | St Steven’s Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, United States
Join us at a new location to discuss calculating the length of a pendulum.

We are meeting at St. Steven’s Lutheran church:8400 France Ave SBloomington, MN 55431

Registration Deadline for WHS Convention
2025-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
Don’t miss the Wisconsin Horological Society Convention. Register today!

Minnesota NAWCC March 2025 Meeting
2025-03-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Richfield VFW, 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Steve Josul will be giving a presentation on early automotive clocks from 1937 to 1970. Dinner options include Top Sirloin, Broiled Walleye, Baked chicken, and Vegetable Stir-fry. Dinner prices range from $19 to $28.

Registration is due by March 8th.

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Minnesota Horological Society March 2025 Meeting
2025-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Dan LeVesque and Sophia LeVesque of Cutter’s Edge Watch and Clock Repair will be leading a hands-on hairspring correction session. Bring a bent one and magnification if you have it – 5x magnification minimum; 10x magnification recommended. Don’t miss this much-requested session!!

Note this meeting is UPSTAIRS in room 204 at the Pavillion; not our regular first level room.

Minnesota Horological Society Feb 2024
2025-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Hopkins Pavilion (Room #101, first floor next to office)

The program will be a show and tell of the Restoration Projects members have undertaken this past year for NAWCC.

MHS 2025 Dues are payable now. Fill out the enclosed form with all your current information.

A special article on lubrication is included here for everyone to read. It is from NAWCC and offered here with their permission.

Minnesota NAWCC OT Lang January Meeting
2025-01-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St NE, Minneapois, MN, 55413, United States
Join us for the annual Restoration Project meeting where members show off a recent restoration project.

PROGRAM: Annual Restoration Projects – hosted by Dennis Ondik. This program is dedicated to the memories of Bill Gable, Harold Strobel and Greg Smith. Bill was instrumental in developing this program and coordinating it for more than 13 years. Harold continued running the program after Bill and was then succeeded by Greg Smith. Participants so far include: Gary Anderson, Garth Antila, Susan Wood, Gary Viste and Richard Zielike.

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Minnesota Horological Society Jan 2025 Meeting
2025-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
The program will be a travelogue with photos by Mark Jefferis, on his trip to England.

Minnesota Horological Society December 2024 Meeting
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
LOCATION:Hopkins Pavilion (Room #101, first floor next to office)11000 Excelsior Blvd.Hopkins, MN 55343 (See map on page 2)PROGRAM:This program will be a Google Meet video presentation by Trevor Beatson, who brings a wealth of experience in machining and horology. Trevor will share insights from his journey in creating and NAWCC award winning clock and tools.

Little Log House Antique Power Show
2024-07-26 08:00 - 2024-07-28 17:00 | Little Log House Pioneer Village, 21889 Michael Avenue, Hastings, 55033, United States
The Little Log House Antique Power Show and Pioneer Village is a fantastic 3-day event with tractor pulls, tractor parades, reenactments, antique machinery demonstrations, a flea market, and more. While you are there, stop at Ye Olde Clock Shoppe – a building manned by the Minnesota Horological Society where you can meet members, get information about clock and watch-related clubs in the area, and take home an antique clock or two.
Event Schedule

Midwest Watch Show Spring 2024
2024-05-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Comfort Inn Plymouth, 3000 Harbor Ln, N, Plymouth, MN, 55447, United States
The Midwest Watch Show returns May 25th-26th!
Join us for an unbelievable selection of watches – many high-end Rolex and other makes, new, vintage, and antique. Many sellers – both professional dealers and individuals.
Want to sell? Tables are available for rent for a small fee.
9:00AM – 3:00PM Saturday
9:00AM – 3:00PM Sunday
Contact Us for more information.
