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An extremely rare and important Rolex "Kew Observatory" model that was submitted for tests in the observatory competition in the 1920s to prove Rolex's high quality.

We saw this incredible Breguet Tact Pocket Watch at our Event with Somlo London. This kind of watch is of undoubted importance in the history of watchmaking.

The collection of Jaeger-Le-Coultre watches belonging to Club Founder Hamish, which includes two very interesting pieces; the WWW military watch made for the British Armed Forces near the end of World War Two, and the Gold Futurematic, designed to be the most high-technology automatic movement available when launched in 1953.

A small collection of military watches.

Should significant watch collections be preserved and shown to the public? A Club Member explores the cultural case — and the inheritance tax implications.

Rare watches locked in private hands are rarely seen. A Club Member makes the case for preservation, public exhibition — and considers the tax angle.

The Case for Preserving and Exhibiting Great Watch Collections

Preserving Watch Collections and Exhibiting Them Publicly

This Guest post by Club Members Jason Saliba talks about the benefits of preserving important watch collections, presenting them to the public, and possible implications for Inheritance tax.

Preserving Significant Watch Collections

preserving significant watch collections and exhibiting them to the public

Three vintage Cartiers we were very lucky to see at an Event with Somlo London last year.

A case of Watches and Watchfinder, a large Europe-based pre-owned watch dealer. They will usually have a substantial range of popular watches like the Rolex Submariner in stock.

We were delighted to see more than one example of the famous Rolex Submariner Big Crown at our recent event with Falco Watches in London.

My kind of vintage watch! A stunning Vacheron Constantin Triple Calendar from 1946 I got to try on at our Event with Falco Watches.

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.

How do you find a trustworthy watch dealer? We cover how to vet dealers for pre-owned and vintage watches, what to ask, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Pre-owned watch dealers vary enormously in reliability. We explain how to vet them, what questions to ask, and what to look out for before you buy.

How to Find a Watch Dealer You Can Trust

Working with Watch Dealers: What You Need to Know

We consider how to find a reliable watch dealer to buy or sell pre-owned and vintage watches.

Our visit to Urwerk in Geneva where we were delighted to tour the Atelier and hear the presentation of the current range. We also got to try on Limited Editions and pieces from the historic collection.

The lounge at the Singer Atelier in Geneva where we were welcomed for refreshments and to see their amazing watches. At the other end of the space were there two watchmakers benches, with the same relaxed Californian style.

Learning about polishing components in the finishing department at Armin Strom.

We hear about the assembly process at Bremont's The Wing facility in Henley on our trip for Members last year.

Lange 1 with Gold case and Brown Engraved Dial

Visiting a watch atelier transforms how you see watchmaking. We look at what to expect, why it matters, and how The Watch Collectors' Club makes it possible.

Seeing watchmakers at work up close changes how you think about the watches you own. Here's why a manufacture visit is worth making.

What Happens When You Visit a Watch Manufacture?

Why You Should Visit a Watch Atelier or Manufacture

We explore the many benefits of visiting a Watch Atelier or Manufacture and seeing watches made up close.

Inside the Workshop: The Case for Visiting Watch Ateliers

good reasons to visit a watch atelier or manufacture

People waiting to enter The Manchester Watch Show. The day was a huge success as 850 enthusiasts explored and purchased watches from over 40 brands from across Europe.

A vintage TAG Heuer Carrera similar to that one by the young visitor to the watch show. This one was brought along to our TAG Heuer Meetup in Liverpool this summer.

Making a purchase!

Two of the rare Christopher Ward models we got to see at the showroom; the C63 Colchester in Carbon and Steel.

Reluctantly heading home on the train...

The Urwerk EMC that surprised me so much

Learning about polishing techniques at Armin Strom; they go down to sandpaper with a 1 Micron roughness!

Enthusiasts sharing watches from their collections at our Manchester Meetup this Summer.

The Watch Collectors' Club held or attended 58 events in 2025 — in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Switzerland, and Dubai. Here are our favourite moments.

From Manchester Watch Show to manufacture visits in Switzerland, 2025 was our biggest year yet. Here are the highlights from the Club's founder.

58 Events, Five Cities: What Made 2025 Special for The Club

2025 Highlights: A Year of Watch Events with The Club

I reflect on my Highlights from the year as the Club held or attended 58 Events in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Switzerland and Dubai.

What Made 2025 Special: Highlights from the Club

Enjoying the explanation of the new Perpetual Calendar Movement from Audemars Piguet from one of their Research and Development Team

The extraordinary Louis Vuitton Escale in Platinum with a Malachite dial.

A special edition from the Fabrique du Temps workshop with a flying tourbillon and Plique à jour enamel that allows you to see through to the movement behind.

Our Club Members enjoying an exclusive watch design session with British Microbrand Studio Underd0g

The Timezones Watch Show was held in the World's tallest building, the Burj al Khalifa Tower.

Looking down on the Dubai Watch Week Show area from a bar on the 123rd floor of the Burj Al Khalifa, were we went for drinks with other collectors.

Dubai Watch Week is unlike any other watch show — free to attend, brand-led, and increasingly important. We report from our 2025 visit with Club Members.

Free entry, top brands, and a uniquely different atmosphere from Geneva. We took Club Members to Dubai Watch Week — here's what we found.

Dubai Watch Week: What's Different and Why It's Worth Going

What Makes Dubai Watch Week Worth Visiting?

We help you understand what's so different about Dubai Watch Week and why it's a great way to explore the industry.

Why did Dubai Watch week create such a buzz?

whats so great about Dubai watch week

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For those wanting to fully explore the watch world.

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The Omega Seamaster Professional No Time to Die James Bond Watch. Note the tianium Milanese mesh bracelet.

Join Club Members online to talk all things watches 

Collectors Connect February 2026

Join us to learn all about this fabulous digital tool watch made specifically for Golfers.

Exploring the TAG Heuer Connected Golf Edition in LIVERPOOL

exploring the TAG connected golf edition in liverpool

Discover Sartory Billard’s fine Swiss timepieces & tourbillon at The Limited Edition.

Members Event with Sartory Billard, courtesy of The Limited Edition

A chance to see the fabulous tourbillon watches of revered independent watchmaker Andreas Strehler.

Members Event with Andreas Strehler, courtesy of The Limited Edition

Members Event with Andreas Strehler and The Limited Edition February 2026

 for a watch launch of something very special at the National Space Centre in Leicester. This is an exclusive opportunity to visit the Space Centre after hours, meet the team from Amida and see their latest Limited Edition. Known for their innovative cassette-style watches, this is a fantastic chance to learn more about an innovative yet affordable Swiss watch brand and potentially add something different to your collection. 

All attendees must register individually in advance with your name and email address.

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Join us after hours at the National Space Centre to help Amida launch their latest Limited Edition watch. 

Amida Showcase at the National Space Centre

amida showcase at the national space centre leicester with the limited edition

Amida Showcase at the National Space Centre

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