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[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F4393x5491%2F3145453aa1%2Fcleartrayshot4.jpg&w=3840&q=75) How ToWorking with Watch Dealers: What You Need to KnowWe consider how to find a reliable watch dealer to buy or sell pre-owned and vintage watches.](/blog/working-with-watch-dealers-what-you-need-to-know/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F4032x2268%2F39fe2086b9%2Fgroushotmbandfmadhouse.jpg&w=3840&q=75) How ToInside the Workshop: The Case for Visiting Watch AteliersWe explore the many benefits of visiting a Watch Atelier or Manufacture and seeing watches made up close.](/blog/good-reasons-to-visit-a-watch-atelier-or-manufacture/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1500x1875%2Fe858646dc2%2Fsomlo-store.jpg&w=3840&q=75) How ToA Watch Lover's Perfect Day in London: From Coffee to ComplicationsWe take you on a journey to get hands-on with the best watches London has to offer.](/blog/watch-lovers-perfect-day-in-london/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F2788x2788%2Fa5d62022cf%2Fpatek-nautilus-platinum-handheld-cropped-hr-211218.jpg&w=3840&q=75) How ToWhy you should go to Watch Auction PreviewsSee a wide range of timepieces of all different kinds including rare pieces and High Horology masterpieces.](/blog/why-you-should-to-to-watch-auction-previews/)[![group of members of The Watch Collectors' Club in a range of outfits standing on teh steps outside the Patek PHilippe museum with beige stone walls and black iron gates and a gold sign with the name above the door](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1536x1152%2F2c226ca22f%2Fpatek-philippe-museum-group.jpg&w=3840&q=75) How ToThe Ultimate Guide to Visiting Watches and WondersEverything you need to know if you're planning to visit Geneva for the Watches and Wonders show and all the other things to see in the city.](/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-visiting-watches-and-wonders/)[![people at a watch show looking at watches in glass cases on stands with white walls and gold accents](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1536x1025%2F72ab7fe16e%2Fwwg-ambiance-public-day-05-original.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToEver thought about a watch-related vacation?Thinking about taking a watch-related vacation? Here's everything you need to know to explore the watch world while you're away.](/blog/ever-thought-about-a-watch-related-vacation/)[![square gold patek philippe watch on black leather strap on a wooden table](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1536x2048%2F3518cf43b4%2Fpatek-philippe.jpg&w=3840&q=75) How ToAcquiring a Vintage Watch – a Collector’s ViewRead a member's guide to buying and collecting vintage watches. What to look for, what to avoid, and how to make your money go furthest.](/blog/acquiring-a-vintage-watch-a-collectors-view/)[![A large wooden watchbox from Rapport London with blue interior in velvet, spaces for 8 watches all in blue velvet and a blue and black lacquered wood exterior, sitting on a grey ottoman cushion](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1536x1536%2Fef98a70dc3%2Flarge-watchbox-close-up-square-hr-230713-1536x1536.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToWhat to buy a Watch Lover for ChristmasChristmas Gifts for Watch Lovers - What to Buy ThemIt's often hard to know what to get someone for a Christmas gift or the holiday season, and it's even harder to know what to buy for a watch enthusiast.](/blog/what-to-buy-a-watch-lover-for-christmas/)[![Breguet Classique 5157](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F584x640%2Fe1e379f7c7%2Fimg_7803-1-1401x1536-medium.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToWhat Is Watch Insurance and How Does It Work?Buy watch insurance if you are worried about paying for any repairs that your watch needs if you accidentally damage it, or the cost of replacing it if its lost or stolen.](/blog/what-is-watch-insurance-and-how-does-it-work-/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1536x1536%2F0b75d969c0%2Fwatchbox-photo-for-social.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToHow to Keep Your Watches SafeIf you're anything like us, you want to know that your watches are completely safe whenever they're not on your wrist. You need to keep them safe from damage, accidents, and theft. ](/blog/how-to-keep-your-watches-safe/)[![A Pre-owned Rolex showing the new tag that Rolex apply to all watches that have gone through their Certified Pre-Owned Scheme. They also come with a new guarantee certificate.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F3019x3019%2Fc14ae03c56%2Frolex-tricolour-bracelet-and-cpo-white-tag-pic-hr-230216.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToBuying Certified Pre-Owned WatchesWe look at what it means to Buy a Certified Pre-Owned Watch from the brands that facilitate this, including Rolex, Longines, Omega, and more.](/blog/buying-certified-pre-owned-watches/)[![A handmade watch by famous watchmaker Kari Voutilainen. These are incredibly rare and expensive and have a very long waiting list. To see them up close at a watch show is a fun privilege, even if you will never actually own one.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F2595x2594%2F38fcaf26e0%2Fvouatalained-red-dial-cropped-hr-211118.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToWhat to expect at a Watch ShowA guide to How Watch Shows work, what to expect, what questions to ask, and how to have the most fun and try on the most watches!](/blog/what-to-expect-at-a-watch-show/)[![My first vintage watch purchase from eBay, a steel Jaeger LeCoultre time only model from the 1950s.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F3024x4032%2Fdb686821d7%2Fjlc-grey-sector-dial-crsi-dial-shot-210122.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToHow To Start a Watch CollectionAt The Watch Collectors' Club we believe that anyone with more than one watch has a watch collection. This is because we find that as soon as someone buys one watch they really like, they swiftly find they are thinking about another one. This is the mark of someone who is starting a collection.](/blog/how-to-start-a-watch-collection/)[![Colourful nato strap on a Seiko diving watch](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2Fx%2F2651bdecf4%2Fcolourful-nato-strap-on-a-seiko-diving-watch.avif&w=3840&q=75) How To4 Of The Best Watch Strap Styles For SummerAt The Watch Collectors’ Club, we aim to help our members get the most out of their watches, and changing straps and bracelets is a fantastic way of changing the feel of a watch throughout the seasons. ](/blog/4-of-the-best-watch-strap-styles-for-summer/)[![A collection of military watches. These will probably fetch the best price on a forum dedicated to military watch collectors](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F2863x2147%2F3dc5d2d6db%2Fgroup-shot-of-military-watches-from-time4-edited-for-blog-post-hr-220506.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToHow To Sell A WatchThe Watch Collectors’ Club exists to help our members to learn more about the world of watches. Like us, you may not want to keep your watches forever. You might want or need to sell a watch. ](/blog/how-to-sell-a-watch/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F850x850%2Fedca6b86c2%2Frolex-datejust-gold.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToHow to Buy a Dress WatchDress Watches are a core part of most watch brands' ranges and a popular everyday choice for many people. But what exactly is one and how should you go about choosing one?What is a Dress Watch?A Dress Watch is a simple watch with smart elegant features, often displaying the time and little else.](/blog/how-to-buy-a-dress-watch/)[![A specialist vintage watch store can be a great place to buy important vintage watches](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F3024x4032%2Fcd5192ada9%2Fvintage-vacheron.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToHow To Buy A Watch In A StoreWe help you with some tips to have a great time visiting watch boutiques and making a purchase.](/blog/how-to-buy-a-watch-in-a-store/)[![Our host and CEO, Hamish Robertson, left, making sure everyone is included](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F3020x3019%2Ff6ec8095fd%2Fgreyscale-all-men-hr-central-hr-220311.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToWhat happens at a Watch Meetup?What to expect at a Watch Meetup and where to find The Watch Collectors' Club Meetups in London.](/blog/what-happens-at-a-watch-meetup/)[![Front, Dial-side view of the Vintage Seiko from the 1970s or 1980s](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2Fx%2F45496c3d17%2F16a47720-4c20-4fff-8279-3e0cef1a7352_20220210_205357.avif&w=3840&q=75) How ToHow to Research a Vintage WatchAt our Meetup last week a new member came along for the first time. We were delighted to welcome her, and we joined her in being excited about her first watch purchase. She bought it recently from an antique dealer at the famous Portobello Road market here in London.](/blog/how-to-research-a-vintage-watch/)[![Co-Founder Ed Howkins and some attendees at one of our In-Person Meetups](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1520x1140%2Fc87b1c3482%2Fcropped-old-event-1.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToIntroducing Showcases and MeetupsThis is Hamish, the CEO and Co-Founder of The Watch Collectors' Club, and I want to explain further how our Showcases and Meetups work. All our events can be found on our events page here. ](/blog/introducing-showcases-and-meetups/)[![Jaquet Droz Caribbean 200 Diver - In Nature](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F768x576%2Fdba7ef2a57%2Fjd-nature-768x576.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToHow to Take Pictures of WatchesTaking watch pictures is difficult. They are made of reflective materials, they have lots of different angles, and very small details. How do you capture these details to show off your pride and joy?](/blog/how-to-take-pictures-of-watches/)[![Jaquet-Droz Caribbean Diving watch from the 1970's](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1417x1609%2F65feded9e2%2Fjd-diver-2.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToA Beginners Guide To Buying Vintage WatchesA short guide on what to look for and how to research vintage watches.](/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-vintage-watches/)[![a round open watch case showing the mechanism or movement of this chronograpg, with steel and brass wheels and bridges, screws, levers and more. the escapement is visible and the chronograph mechanism wheels also](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F768x576%2F45e3e08b13%2F20210128_163852-768x576.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToHow to Know If Your Watch Needs A ServiceIf you own a watch, you have probably thought to yourself “Does my watch need a service?”. Here is a very straightforward guide to whether you need to service your watch. ](/blog/how-to-know-if-your-watch-needs-a-service/)[![I bought this 1963 Omega Seamaster at Auction](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F850x643%2F985eda9374%2Fomega-sunset.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToHow To Buy A Watch At AuctionOur short guide to buying a watch at auction - often a source of bargains, but not without some risks.](/blog/how-to-buy-a-watch-at-auction/)[![This Jaeger LeCoultre Perpetual Calendar was bought at auction. It needs the year function repairing (see top right of dial)](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F850x936%2Fa616b8ad75%2Fjlc-pc.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) How ToThe Watch Collectors Club Guide to Buying A Watch OnlineA simple and straightforward guide to buying a watch online; what to look out for and what to avoid.](/blog/the-watch-collectors-club-guide-to-buying-a-watch-online/)