Antique and Vintage Mechanical Clocks

After attending the 2019 NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) convention and participating in chapter meetings in Ottawa, Ontario, I’ve often wondered why there isn’t any NAWCC representation in the Maritime provinces of Canada – Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Surprisingly, there isn’t even an informal clock and watch club in these regions, affiliated or not with NAWCC.

The nearest NAWCC chapter is in Montreal, Canada, while Ontario alone boasts three active chapters. It’s surprising that there hasn’t been an active NAWCC chapter in the Maritime provinces.

I firmly believe that there are numerous clock enthusiasts (horologists) in my area of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI (Canada) who would love to come together to share their passion, experiences, and expertise.

To clock lovers reading this blog worldwide who are interested in connecting with like-minded individuals, I encourage you to seek out persons in your local communities. But, if you reside in the Maritime provinces of Canada – Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island – I invite you to connect with me directly at ronjoiner@antiquevintageclock.com if you’re interested in discussing clocks and watches, sharing experiences, discussing repair techniques, or simply showcasing your collection.

An effort was made approximately three years ago to initiate a club; however, the ongoing pandemic prevented in-person meetings. The timing of the club’s launch might not have been ideal, and external circumstances such as geographical challenges might have made it difficult to meet. If the club had been established in Halifax, the most populous city in my home province of Nova Scotia, several challenges would have been mitigated.

Building a community of like-minded individuals can be challenging, especially if there are no existing networks or platforms to connect clock enthusiasts in the region.

Let’s make another attempt to come together! If our numbers grow and there’s enough interest, we can establish a club. Reach out, join the conversation, and let the allure of clocks and watches bring us all together.

And who knows, in the future, we might even explore the possibility of obtaining charter membership with NAWCC.