Minnesota Clocks & Watches

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild June Meeting
2022-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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 May 2022 Meeting
2022-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
We will discuss electronic timing machines – especially the MicroSet.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild April 2022 Meeting
2022-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
This month’s program will be about material suppliers.

NAWCC OT Lang March 2022 Meeting
2022-03-19 12:00 - 15:30 | Roseville VFW, 1145 Woodhill Dr, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
The annual restoration project meeting – contact us if you have a project you wish to share.

Midwest Watch Club Swap Meet
2022-03-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Comfort Inn Plymouth, 3000 Harbor Ln, N, Plymouth, MN, 55447, United States
The Midwest Watch Show is back!
Sunday, March 13th
Comfort Inn Plymouth-Minneapolis
3000 Harbor Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Lucky 13’s Pub attached
Doors 9am – 3pm

Local Dealers
David Brenke – TC Time & Luxury
Ryan Beam – Crown Jewelry and Time
Alex Gravelle – Velle AlexanderOut of state Watch Dealers
Adam Beardsley – Belmont Watches
Jon-Thomas Calvert – J Coronet
Thomas Mastrippolito – Beloved WatchLocal Clubs
David Schaffner – Whiskey and Watches
Brian Wheeler – Cigars and Watches
Additional Vendors/Dealers TBD approaching the event
Watchmakers, custom strap tailors, jewelers, tools and parts available
Lucky 13’s servers will be circulating the room to take drink and food orders for dealers and patrons alike.

Interested Dealers/Vendors
Anyone interested in setting up a table to display watches, jewelry, coins or services please:

RSVP with Ryan to guarantee your table
Cost is $20/table due at the Show March 13th
Dealer/Vendor doors open 7:30am – 9:00am for set up.
Public doors at 9:00am

Please contact Ryan Beam at (763) 350-0334 or Ryan@CrownJewelryandTime.com to RSVP as a dealer

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild March 2022 Meeting
2022-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Blackstone Manor Clock Repair, 815 Main St, Hopkins, 55343, United States
We are meeting at Blackstone Manor clocks in Hopkins, MN to see Mark Purdy’s operation.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild February 2022 Meeting
2022-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Greg Foote Jewelers, 1075 Hadley Ave N Suite 100, Oakdale, MN, 55128
PROGRAM:
The program will be a demonstration of laser welding. This process can make very fine welds to repair pallets and tiny broken parts. If you have something to repair bring it along for the demo.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild January 2022 Meeting
2022-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
The program will be an explanation and demonstration of soldering tools and products used in clock repairs, by Darold Hanson.

NAWCC OT Lang January 2022 meeting postponed
2022-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
Due to the ongoing COVID spike, the planned January restoration meeting has been postponed until March 19th.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild December 2021 Meeting
2021-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
PROGRAM:
The program will be a demonstration of installing Butter Bearings.
Ball bearings to replace bushings from Butterworth Clocks.
Plus, a demonstration on escape wheel tooth replacement.

OT Lang NAWCC January 2022 Meeting
2021-11-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Roseville VFW, 1145 Woodhill Dr, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
This is our annual restoration project meeting.

NAWCC OT Lang November 2021 Meeting
2021-11-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Mediterranean Cruise Restaurant, 12500 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States
TJ Cornish will present a program on Hammond clocks and organs including a live demonstration of the Hammond organ.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild October 2021 Meeting
2021-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | James Florentino Cuckoo Clock Museum, 126 N 1st St, Minneapolis, 55401, United States
The clockmaker’s guild will visit the James Florentino Cuckoo Clock Museum near downtown Minneapolis.

NAWCC OT Lang September 2021 Meeting
2021-09-11 | MN
Our O. T. Lang Chapter 20 September 11th meeting (Second Saturday) will be My Favorite Clock/Watch/Tool. This is where members can share their collecting passion with the group. We invite members to talk about something special from their collection. Maybe you could talk about something that got away at an auction? … and let the group know to keep an eye open in case another opportunity comes along. You could talk about just one item or a group of items. This could be something you picked up recently or maybe it was your first piece. We would love to know more about what you collect. Each presenter can talk for 5 to 10 minutes about their favorite horological item. We would like each person to supply 2 to 4 images (JPEG format is best) so that we can project the images during your talk. Please contact us to arrange to talk at the September meeting. We would like to see some new faces at this year’s presentation.
We are also looking for a member with a laptop computer who is willing to handle projecting the images on the day of the meeting. If you can help, please contact us.
Lastly, we are looking for a member to help with the January restoration program.
More details to follow..

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild September 2021 Meeting
2021-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
Topic to be determined… stay tuned for details!

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild Clock Auction
2021-08-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Mendota VFW, 1323 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, 55150, United States
The MWCA (Minnesota Watchmakers Clockmakers Association) along with the MCG (Minnesota Clockmakers Guild) will be hosting an auction of clocks, watches, tools, and supplies. We have 400 plus lots from eight different estates to pass on.
It will be a silent auction with each lot having its own bidding sheet. We don’t have room to put all the lots out at one time so plan to spend the afternoon with us as we close tables and restock with new items.
Bidding starts at 1:00 pm.

NAWCC OT Lang is back!!
2021-07-31 17:00 - 20:00 | To Be Determined
After a long hiatus due to COVID, the Minnesota chapter of the NAWCC is back in session! Meeting details are still being worked out, but a meeting is planned for the evening of July 31st. Stay tuned as details are finalized.

Little Log House Pioneer Village antique power show
2021-07-23 - 2021-07-25 | Little Log House Pioneer Village, 21889 Michael Avenue, Hastings, 55033, United States
Join us for the Little Log House Pioneer Village and antique power equipment show in Hastings, MN, Friday July 23- Sunday July 25th.
The Minnesota NAWCC chapter will be represented, hosted by Ashland Hollow clock repair. Also see the Minnesota Clock Guild’s booth in the flea market.
General Information

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild July 2021 Meeting
2021-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | To Be Determined
Dial silvering part 2. In part 1 we covered chapter ring preparation and rewaxing. Part 2 covers final prep, silvering, and protective coating of the silvered dial.
Contact Us for the venue details.

Watch Swap Meet June 2020
2021-06-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Fridley Americal Legion, 7365 Central Ave, Fridley, MN, 55422, United States
Join us for the Spring 2020 Watch swap meet at the American Legion in Fridley.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild June 2021 Meeting
2021-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Edina Clock, 5720 Lois Lane, Edina, MN, 55439, United States
Dial silvering part 1 meeting at a member’s shop in Roseville, MN.
Contact us for directions and with any questions.
List of materials to bring to the session:
– your chapter ring or dial for silvering (printing must be engraved and filled, not painted on), or a piece of brass or copper with engraving on it
– wet dry paper, 100-150-250 grits
– small block of wood to wrap wet dry paper around
– small plastic pan or bowl that your dial fits into and holds water (small cat litter pan works well)
– alcohol lamp or candle for heating shellac – empty soup cans that can fit under your dial to raise it up for heating
– small scrap of brass, copper or thin wood (tongue depressor) with one thin straight edge to use as a spatula
– paper towels
– face/dust mask

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild May 2021 Meeting
2021-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Edina Clock, 5720 Lois Lane, Edina, MN, 55439, United States
The meeting will discuss cleaning solutions and methods.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild April 2021 Meeting
2021-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
The meeting will discuss cuckoo clock movement work and alignment of the gong and cuckoo functions.

OT Lang NAWCC Meeting - March 2021
2021-03-20 12:00 - 17:00 | MN
Tentative date depending on COVID situation

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild March 2021 Meeting
2021-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Program TBD

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild February 2021 Meeting
2021-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States

NAWCC OT-Lang January 2021 meeting cancelled
2021-01-16 12:00 - 17:00 | MN
Due to high COVID risk, the OT-Lang NAWCC chapter is on hiatus. We hope to resume meetings later in 2021.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild January Meeting
2021-01-07 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
A representative for Howard Miller will talk about their business. Time of day TBD.

Minnesota Clockmaker's Guild December Meeting - cancelled
2020-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
Due to high COVID risk, the December clockmaker’s guild meeting has been cancelled.
