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Enthusiasts chatting with the founder of Awake Watches at our event in Glasgow last year.

Swedish brand Bravur exhibiting at The Manchester Watch Show last year.

Bamford are a Premium Exhibitor at this year's shows and you can check out their Ceramic Dive Watches

Our 2026 watch shows in Glasgow, Southampton, and Manchester are our biggest yet — 40+ brands, Anordain workshop tours, talks, and more. Get the details here.

WCC Watch Shows in 2026

We're hosting three watch exhibitions in Glasgow (May 9th), Southampton (July 4th) and Manchester (November 7th) this year.

Our Watch Shows in 2026

A Formex Essence with a stunning Malachite dial. Malachite is one of the most popular stones for watch dials.

The Isotope Mercury shadow is a great example of a modern style Dress Watch from a MIcrobrand

The Vario Versa is an affordable, small, historically inspired dress watch.

The Chronodwiss Neo Digiteur has an unusual case shape from the 1930s, a Jumping Hour function and rotating minutes and seconds dial.

Colour, stone dials, jump hours, smaller cases — the watch trends we're tracking in 2026 and the brands making them worth paying attention to.

Formex Essence Malachite

Watch Trends We're Excited About in 2026 | TWCC

Colour, stone dials, jump hours, smaller cases — the watch trends we're tracking in 2025 and the brands making them worth paying attention to.


Watch Trends We're Excited About in 2026

Trends in the Industry and what we're excited about this Year

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

Steel Membership

For the casual enjoyer of watch collecting.

Steel

Gold Membership

For those wanting to fully explore the watch world.

Gold

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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

Join us in Central London to share watches from you collection and meet other watch enthusiasts.

April Watch Meetup London

April General Meetup LONDON

april general watch meetup london 2026

Join us to learn about Victorinox Tool Watches and famous Swiss Army Knife at their London flagship boutique.

Exploring Victorinox Tool Watches, Knives and Gear in London this April

Join us at Victorinox's London boutique for an evening learning about their new Automatic watches and their wide range of tactical gear, knives, and other tools.

Exploring Victorinox Tool Watches and Gear

Exploring Victorinox Tool Watches and Gear April 26

Practical guidance on caring for, insuring, storing, buying and selling watches. Expert advice for collectors at every stage — from first watch to serious collection.

How to Manage Your Watch Collection — The Watch Collectors' Club

How to Manage Your Watch Collection | The Watch Collectors' Club

How to Manage Your Collection

Curated picks of the finest watch magazines and editorial websites. From Hodinkee's historical depth to Fratello's insider news — the reads every collector should bookmark.

The Best Watch Magazines Online — Curated by The Watch Collectors' Club

Best Watch Magazines Online | The Watch Collectors' Club

Online Magazines

Beyond the big publications — a curated selection of independent watch blogs, Substack writers and collectors sharing honest, expert perspectives on watches and the industry.

The Best Independent Watch Blogs — Curated by The Watch Collectors' Club

Independent Watch Blogs Worth Reading | The Watch Collectors' Club

Independent Blogs

The best books on watches and watch collecting, hand-picked by The Watch Collectors' Club. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, these are worth reading.

Essential Reading: Watch Books Recommended by The Watch Collectors' Club

Essential Watch Books for Collectors | The Watch Collectors' Club

Watch Books

A plain-English dictionary of watch terms for collectors and enthusiasts. From automatic movements to tourbillons — understand what the industry is talking about.

Watch Terms Glossary — The Watch Collectors' Club

Watch Terms Glossary: Dictionary of Watch Collecting Vocabulary | The Watch Collectors' Club

Dictionary

The most comprehensive curated directory of watch resources online. Serial number databases, movement history, model guides, brand archives — everything a collector needs.

Watch Collecting Resources: Databases, History & Technical Guides — The Watch Collectors' Club

Watch Collecting Resources: Databases, History & Technical Guides | The Watch Collectors' Club

Useful Online Resources

by Louis Nardin – a stylish introduction to mechanical watches and complications.

The Magic of Watches

by Anthony L. – note this is exactly what it says, and very helpful for beginners.

100+ No Bullshit Watch Tips

by Matt Hranek –  the most successful watch book of the 21st Century. It’s full of great watch stories.

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