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[![the watch collectors club logo with black text and the gold watch hands showing the hours minutes and seconds hand next to the text, which has a gold shadow](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1080x1080%2F2df8f71131%2Fwcc-logo-for-social-media-use-black.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubWatch Collector's Club Membership is ChangingOur Steel Tier will now be free and our Gold Tier will increase in price.](/blog/watch-collectors-club-membership-is-changing-steel-tier-is-now-free/)[![the watch collectors club beaucroft element obsidian special edition with clack dial with gold flecks gold second hands and five index and steel case and bracelet](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F3000x4000%2F19e919ff2a%2F20261020_100807.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubOur First Club WatchTo celebrate our Fifth Anniversary we created a watch for Club Members with the help of Beaucroft Watches and The Dial Artist.](/blog/our-first-club-watch-the-beaucroft-element-watch-collectors-club-edition/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F4032x2268%2Fb71b60ebb2%2Fgrouphermespresentatioroompic25.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubCelebrating Five Years of The Watch Collectors' ClubThis month is the Fifth Anniversary of our first official Event. We take a look at what's worked, what's changed and what's coming next. ](/blog/five-years-of-the-watch-collectors-club/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F3000x4000%2Fc6ab4a5bd7%2F20260615_193847.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubWhat four months in watches has taught meOur Marketing Apprentice Amaia Power gives us the highlights of her first few months.](/blog/what-four-months-in-watches-has-taught-me/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1702x1701%2F356b24c845%2Fvc-overseas-gold-perpetual-ultrathin-cropped-for-social-media-hr-210928.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubThe Moment a Watch Takes Your Breath AwayMy favourite thing about running The Watch Collectors' Club is when people find something that really takes their breath away.](/blog/the-moment-a-watch-takes-your-breath-away/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F2048x1152%2Fc064b12b76%2Fp1039433-mov-12_09_06_03-still001.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubOur Southampton and Manchester ShowsJoin us at one of our watch shows this year for a fantastic day seeing hundreds of great watches and meeting friendly watch enthusiasts from across the country.](/blog/our-southampton-and-manchester-watch-shows/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1200x800%2Fc17ea85c72%2Fformalposedpicwandw26.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubHighlights from our Geneva ExperienceWe hosted Club Members in Geneva for the world's biggest watch shows last week. Here are our Highlights.](/blog/highlights-from-geneva-watch-experience-april-2026/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F2048x1536%2Fadedd3f1ee%2Fp1181167.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubOur Watch Shows in 2026We're hosting three watch exhibitions in Glasgow (May 9th), Southampton (July 4th) and Manchester (November 7th) this year.](/blog/our-watch-shows-in-2026/)[![chronoswiss neo digitur in black with jump hour and rotating minutes and seconds disks and a rectangular case shape and black lacquyer dial](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F3000x4000%2Fc827df449a%2Fchronowswiss-neodigitur-black.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubWatch Trends We're Excited About in 2026Colour, stone dials, jump hours, smaller cases — the watch trends we're tracking in 2025 and the brands making them worth paying attention to. ](/blog/trends-in-the-industry-and-what-we-re-excited-about-this-year/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F2048x1536%2F670642e147%2Fp1181169.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubWhat Made 2025 Special: Highlights from the ClubI reflect on my Highlights from the year as the Club held or attended 58 Events in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Switzerland and Dubai.](/blog/what-made-2025-special-highlights-from-the-club/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F3000x4000%2F35bb274207%2Fdubaigroupshot.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubWhy did Dubai Watch week create such a buzz?We help you understand what's so different about Dubai Watch Week and why it's a great way to explore the industry.](/blog/whats-so-great-about-dubai-watch-week/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F2048x1536%2F670642e147%2Fp1181169.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubManchester Watch Show 2025 - a Huge Success!We welcomed over 850 people and 38 brands to the Bridgewater Hall for a fantastic day of horological exploration. ](/blog/the-manchester-watch-show-2025-was-a-huge-success/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F3000x4000%2F4aeeaea6e5%2F20250904_203307.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubHighlights of our Trip to Biel/Bienn and Geneva Watch DaysWe took Club Members on a fantastic trip to meet watch brands, see watch Manufactures and Atelier, and enjoy the Geneva Watch Days show.](/blog/highlights-from-our-swiss-watch-trip-to-biel-bienne-and-geneva-watch-days-2025/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F4000x6000%2F12d07d0d91%2Fburjtowerram-kumar-zlxinjuovi-unsplash.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubClub Trips to Switzlerand and DubaiJoin us as we head to Biel/Bienne and Geneva Watch Days in September and Dubai in November](/blog/watch-enthusiast-trips-to-switzerland-and-dubai-2025/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F4032x2268%2Fb71b60ebb2%2Fgrouphermespresentatioroompic25.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubOur Trip to Geneva 2025We took Club Members to Geneva for the Watches and Wonders and Time to Watches Shows, visit to MAD House, and meetings at Independent boutiques.](/blog/our-trip-to-geneva-watches-and-wonders-time-to-watches-2025/)[![a line of TAG Heuer F1 watches from the first series with blue plastic cases and straps as well as black adn red, all on a blue table](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1152x2048%2F8d2ea0e129%2F20240718_193757-1152x2048.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubWhat’s coming in 2025 from The Watch Collectors’ ClubFind out what's coming up from The Watch Collectors' Club in 2025.](/blog/whats-coming-in-2025-from-the-watch-collectors-club/)[![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%2F8dcfe8396d%2Fpxl_20240412_161002110-1536x1152.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubA Year of Firsts: Expanding the World of Watch CollectingWe look back on 2024 and our many Firsts and great Events held for Members and guests.](/blog/a-year-of-firsts-expanding-the-world-of-watch-collecting/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1536x1024%2Ff1142b8afa%2Fthemanchesterwatchshow-2024-13-1536x1024.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubA Celebration of Horology in the NorthClub Member and Volunteer for the day John O'Connor reports on the inaugural Manchester Watch Show.](/blog/a-celebration-of-horology-in-the-north/)[![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1536x1536%2F3656154e49%2Fnewtsw.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubOur Journey with British Watch BrandsWe've run some fantastic events with British Watch Brands over the last few years and we can't wait to run more in future.](/blog/our-journey-with-british-watch-brands/)[![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%2F94c59e69c6%2Fpxl_20240412_161002110-1536x1152.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubWhat our Members SayWe’re nearly at our three-year anniversary running in-person events and coming up to the first anniversary since launching the Club Memberships last year. We've run over 100 events, more online, and had taken members on a very successful trip to the annual Watches and Wonders show in Geneva.](/blog/what-our-members-say/)[![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%2Fe92d870bf4%2Fpxl_20240412_161002110-1536x1152.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubReflections on The Watch Collectors’ Club as I turn 40Reflections on the first three years of building The Watch Collectors' Club, our significant challenges, and what plans we've got for the future! ](/blog/reflections-on-the-watch-collectors-club-as-i-turn-40/)[![a room full of people talking with large plants, overhead chanedliers, large brigh windows, and bar on the left hand side](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F321609%2F1024x768%2F9a6283e08a%2Fbritish-watch-design-at-clerkenwell-deisgn-week-in-may-2023.jpg&w=3840&q=75) The ClubEvent Highlights in 2023The Watch Collectors’ Club held 41 in-person events this year and 12 online. We’re delighted to have run so many, ranging from our humble evening meetups at a bar to factory visits, car shows, and exclusive brand showcases. ](/blog/event-highlights-in-2023/)