Minnesota Clocks & Watches

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild May 2022 Meeting
2022-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
We will discuss electronic timing machines – especially the MicroSet.

NAWCC OT Lang May 2022 Meeting
2022-05-21 17:00 - 21:00 | David Fong’s, 9329 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55402, United States
Program TBD. We will meet at David Fong’s in Bloomington for dinner.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild June Meeting
2022-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
The program will be the video by Johnathan Betts, Keeping Time: a short history of clock and watch maintenance, followed by discussion.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild July 2022 Meeting
2022-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
The program will be on escapements, the different types, and how to adjust them, with Susan Wood.

NAWCC OT Lang July Meeting
2022-07-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St NE, Minneapois, MN, 55413, United States
Our speaker will be Cecilia Schiller, maker of interactive gear-driven sculptures called automata, since 2009. Her kinetic artwork magically comes to life in a whimsical story-telling event when a viewer steps up to turn the crank.
Contact Us for registration information

Little Log House Pioneer Village and Power Show
2022-07-29 08:00 - 2022-07-31 17:00 | MN
The Minnesota Clockmakers Guild is presenting at the Little Log House Pioneer Village in Hastings, MN. Come enjoy the power show and join us for demonstrations of clockmaking crafts, educational exhibits, and a selection of clocks and watches for sale.
General Information

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild Auction
2022-08-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Mendota VFW, 1323 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, 55150, United States
The Minnesota Clockmaker’s Guild and AWCI will be holding their annual clock and watch material auction.
Please join us for a large amount of clocks, watches, tools, and materials.
The auction will be held at the Mendota VFW, in Mendota Heights, MN. A brief club business meeting will precede the auction.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild September Meeting
2022-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
PROGRAM: The program will be Sophia LeVesque talking about where she is going to school at the Lititz Watch Technicum.What a typical day of classes is like. What they have been teaching concerning hair springs and setting them up correctly, jewelers lathe turning projects they have made, watch case and bracelet polishing, as well as other topics we have questions about.

Zodiac Watches Launch - Continental Diamond
2022-09-15 - 2022-09-16 | Continental Diamond, 1600 Utica Ave S Suite 130, Minneapolis, MN, 55416, United States
Please join Michael Pearson from Zodiac at Continental Diamond (& Watches).

Mike will be on hand to show off the current collection as well as future models and prototypes. This is a great opportunity to talk with their brand expert, see and handle some great watches, and speak with other Zodiac watch enthusiasts.

EVENT DETAILS
Location: Continental Diamond

Address:
1600 Utica Avenue S Suite 130, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Date/Times:

Thursday, September 15: 10 -5
Friday, September 16: 10-5

NAWCC OT Lang September 2022 Meeting
2022-09-18 10:30 - 13:00 | MN
DATE-TIME: – Sunday, September 18, 2022 (Note this is a Sunday event)

LOCATION: Mississippi Queen (River Boat)
Boarding Location: Bohemian Flats Park, Minneapolis
2150 W River Pkwy, Bohemian Flats
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1020
Phone: (952) 474- 8058

AGENDA: 10:30am – Arrival
11:00am – Boat Departs
1:00pm – Boat Returns

MART: None

WORKSHOPS: None

BRUNCH: French toast bake, scrambled eggs with condiment toppings, sliced ham, turkey sausage links, O’Brien potatoes, fresh fruit, assorted Danish, muffins, cinnamon rolls and assorted breads. Cash bar.

PROGRAM: The cruise will take you along the southern trails of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Heritage Trail, along the U of M Campus riverfront, under the stunning 35W Bridge, showcasing views of the St. Anthony Falls, the historic Stone Arch Bridge, amazing river bluffs with views of the amazing downtown Minneapolis skyline as we show you the best Mississippi River has to offer!

Note on Parking: Paid lot near dock: $1.00 hour – expect $3.00 (We suggest carpooling if possible)

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild October 2022 Meeting
2022-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
Details and location to be determined

NAWCC OT Lang November 2022 Meeting
2022-11-19 11:30 - 17:00 | Gramercy Club, 15001 Burnhaven Dr, Burnsville, MN, 55306, United States
AGENDA: 11:30-12:30 – Registration, Social Hour, Workshop and Mart
12:30 – 1:30 – Meal
1:30 – 2:00 – Business meeting
2:15 – 3:45PM – Program begins and Mart closes.
MART: Bring any horological items you wish to sell.
WORKSHOPS: None.
DINNER: Two Entrée Buffet: Turkey breast with gravy on the side and Roast beef in au jus.
Four sides: Party potatoes, Glazed baby carrots, Green bean casserole and Garden salad.
Also: Apple Crisp and Dinner Rolls and butter.
Members will need to bring their own alcoholic drinks
PROGRAM: Dennis Ondik will present the history of tall case white dial clocks.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild December 2022 Meeting
2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Members are invited to bring a shop-made tool and explain its utility.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild January 2023 Meeting
2023-01-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Program to be announced.

Minnesota NAWCC Chapter OT Lang January 2023 Meeting
2023-01-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St NE, Minneapois, MN, 55413, United States
This is our annual restoration project meeting – members will bring a clock or watch that they have restored.

If you would like to be included in the program, please Contact Us for information on presenting.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild Februrary 2023 Meeting
2023-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Program to be announced

Minnesota Horological Society - March 2023 Meeting
2023-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Minnesota Horological Society, formerly the Minnesota Clockmaker’s Guild. The subject is tips and tricks to repairing vintage 31-day clocks.

NAWCC Minnesota Chapter March 2023 Meeting
2023-03-18 12:30 - 17:00 | Richfield VFW, 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join us for the bi-monthly meeting of the Minnesota chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
PROGRAM: A virtual presentation by Andy Dervan: Waltham Horological Hall of Fame. The machinery and new processes developed by American Watch Co. factory and machine tool companies in Waltham helped drive both the American watch industry’s productivity and the industrial revolution in US. Andy has published many articles in the NAWCC Watch and Clock Bulletin, American Clock and other journals. He is a NAWCC Fellow. In 2016 he was awarded the NAWCC James W. Gibbs Literary Award, and in 2017 he became an NAWCC Star Fellow.
To attend, Contact Us

Minnesota Horological Society - April 2023 Meeting
2023-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting. We will be discussing lathe lubrication and maintenance. It will be a great meeting!

Midwest Watch Club Spring 2023 Watch Show and Swap Meet
2023-04-29 09:00 - 2023-04-30 15:00 | Comfort Inn Plymouth, 3000 Harbor Ln, N, Plymouth, MN, 55447, United States
Join us for the semi-annual Midwest Watch Club show and swap meet. The show always includes very special pieces and great prices.
If you want to rent a table to sell, tables are available for a small fee to help offset the cost of the show.
Stay tuned for more details!

Minnesota Horological Society May Meeting
2023-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Topic TBD, but will be great!

NAWCC OT Lang May 2023 Meeting
2023-05-20 17:00 - 20:00 | MN
Join us for a discussion on the Fort Snelling tower clock, presented by Richard Zielke of Edina Clock. Venue TBD.

Minnesota Horological Society June Meeting
2023-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States

Minnesota Horological Society - July Meeting
2023-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States

Timeless Jewelery and Clocks Trunk Show
2023-07-13 10:00 - 19:00 | Timeless Jewelery and Clocks, 3496 Shoreline Drive Suite 2C, Navarre, MN, 55391
Come and see a great selection of high-end watches both new and vintage from Rolex, Omega, and other vendors.

NAWCC OT Lang July meeting
2023-07-22 17:00 - 21:00 | MN
TJ Cornish will give a presentation on a Howard street clock that he refurbished and erected in the St. Paul area. Catering by Famous Daves!
Note that the date has been changed to July 22nd to avoid conflict with the NAWCC nationals.
Contact us for location and more information.

Little Log House Antique Power Show
2023-07-28 - 2023-07-30 | Little Log House Pioneer Village, 21889 Michael Avenue, Hastings, 55033, United States
The Minnesota Horological Society will again have a building at the Little Log House Antique Power Show in Hastings, MN July 28-30th.
Come join us and 10,000 of your closest friends to see amazing machinery, a Wild West shootout, a tractor pull, and of course clocks and watches!

Minnesota Horological Society September 2023 Meeting
2023-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
We will be discussing repairing hands including re-bluing. Presentation by Dan LaVesque of Cutter’s Edge Clock and Jewelry repair

Midwest Watch Show Fall 2023
2023-09-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Comfort Inn Plymouth, 3000 Harbor Ln, N, Plymouth, MN, 55447, United States
Join us for this fantastic two-day event featuring dozens of dealers and private sellers with fantastic representation of modern, vintage, and antique watches.
Tables are available if you want to sell at the show.
Contact Us for more information.
