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Horological Discussion Forums Outline

• Web Horology Traders & Barterers Assoc. Web Horology Sales Club.
  Items to BUY, SELL, or TRADE. TRADE with CONFIDENCE with your fellow Web Horologists!
  
  1. Items to BUY, SELL, or TRADE
     Enter your items for sale. Any registered user can post items for sale. Any user, including guests, can purchase items. Please include your email address on your post if you are a guest. The seller should include his email address as part of his signature.
     The seller can lock his item at any time.
     
  2. AHTBA Bid or Buy Auctions
     Web Horology's very own Auction service. Any registered user can post items for sale. Any user, including guests, can purchase items. The seller should include his email address as part of his signature.
     The seller can lock his item at any time.
     
  3. Items Wanted
     List those items wanted here. Discussions allowed.
     
  4. Upcoming AUCTIONS & EVENTS
     Do you know of an important Horological Auction that is to take place? List the Name, Location, and date here.
     
     
• Web Horologists
  Web Horologists is now officially ONLINE. It is an ongoing project of mine to present HOROLOGY to the WORLD.
  www.web-horologists.com
  1. "Web Horologists" on the Web
     The future of HOROLOGY is taking shape. I am presently setting up Web Horologists and its SubDomains.
     
  2. FAQ's and Answers
     FAQ's and Answers. These items will be placed on Web Pages with Hot links to Web Horology.
     
  3. Book Lists
     Making a list of Horological Books for the Web. To include all books, pamphlets, repair rags, Sales Brochures, ETC.
     
  4. Horological Tools Picture Dictionary
     Putting together Picture Galleries of Tools and their use.
     
  5. Horological TERMS Dictionary
     Dictionary of Horological Terms and their meaning.
     
     
• Forum Administration
  Required information for this MB.
  
  1. Announcements
     A read only forum to provide rules and other information. Admin posting only.
     
  2. Monthly Reports by Infopop
     Monthly reports on Web Horology.
     
  3. Cloud 9
     Admin Discussion Area
     
     
• Web Help for Horology.
  Forums open for public use. IWDN has graciously agreed to provide Web Assistance for those that need it. It is operated by Professional Web Developers. Registration required.
  
  1. Help with Web Horology
     Problems logging on. Suggestions on improving the Web Site.
     
  2. Computers, Cameras, and other Peripherals
     Instructions, hints, FAQs and general knowledge about using items to make it easier to use this Message Board.
     
  3. Horological Computer Arts
     Discussions on Computers, Scanners, and Digital Cameras.
     
     
• Fun On Web Horology
  Private Forums for Discussing Fun Items.
  
  1. "Padded Cell"
     A special forum for the lunatic fringe.
     
  2. "Occam's Razor"
     A special forum to let your hair down and to enjoy the comeraderie of your friends.
     
  3. "Drunkard's Walk"
     Discussion of those esoteric lines and values of Collecting.
     
  4. "Timely JOKES"
     A special forum to tell the latest joke you have heard or know about time.
     
  5. "My Favorite Hobby"
     I enjoy many activities other than Horology. What is your favorite activities?
     
  6. Welcome Wagon
     Welcome all new members to Web Horology. A growing comunity of horological collectors.
     
     
• Horological Information
  Forums to provide Definitions of terms and published essays on Horological subjects.
  
  1. Dictionary
     Dictionary of horological terms.
     
  2. Horological Essays
     Horological Essays to Publish Your Work.
     
  3. Ephemera
     Catalogs, old ads, and trade related material.
     
  4. Horological Books
     Discussions of books related to the study of Horology.
     
  5. Horological Tools
     Discussions on horological tools.
     
  6. Questions for the Experts
     Questions about horology (Clocks, Watches, Tools). Ask here and the Experts will try to answer any of your questions in a timely manner.
     
  7. Value Discussions
     Value discussions of Horological Heirlooms and Artifacts.
     The prices are an opinion of value or a comparitive market analysis and should not be considered an appraisal. In making any decision that relies on the values given this day, you should know that we have not followed the guidelines for development of an appraisal or analysis contained in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Foundation.
     
     
• Pocket Watch Discussions
  Discussions about watches, cases, dials , parts, tools, and repair procedures.
  
  1. Watch Companies
     Discussions on watches and watch companies.
     
  2. Pocket Watch Dials
     Discussion of Pocket Watch Dials and their collectability.
     
  3. Pocket Watch Cases
     Discussion of Pocket Watch Cases and their collectability.
     
  4. Watch Repair Procedures
     Discussions on repair procedures and guidelines. Experience is the teacher of all ages. If you disagree, please outline your procedures. Registration required to post.
     
  5. Watch of the Month
     Discussions on the "Watch of the Month".
     
     
• Rare American Watch Companies
  Research of designated watch manufacturing companies.
  
  1. Rare and Unusual Pocket Watch Companies
     Rare Pocket Watch Companies that are difficult to find information on.
     
  2. Luther Goddard, 1809-1825
     L. Goddard and Company
     
  3. Pitkin, 1838-1841
     Henry Pitkin, East Hartford; H. and J. F. Pitkin, East Hartford; Pitkin & Co., New York
     Henry Pitlin made the first American made watch on American made machinery. These watches are partially interchangeable.
     
  4. J. D. Custer, 1843
     Discussion of J. D. Custer watches.
     
  5. Nashua Watch Company, 1859-1862
     Historical research on Nashua Watch Company.
     
  6. George P. Reed, 1868-n.d.
     Discussion of George P. Reed, G. P. Reed, and Reed's Chronometer.
     
  7. Charles Fasoldt, 1850-1878
     Discussion of Charles Fasoldt watches, Rome and Albany, N.Y.
     
  8. J.G. Hall
     Discussion of J.G. Hall watches.
     
  9. Don J. Mozart, 1866
     Historical research on Mozart Watch Company.
     
  10. Jeunet
      Discussion of Jeunet watches.
      
  11. Jacob Karr
      Historical research on Jacob Karr watches. A Washinton, D.C. watchmaker.
      
  12. Ezra F. Bowman, 1879-1882
      Historical research on Ezra F. Bowman watches.
      
  13. J. P. Stevens, 1882-1885
      Historical research on J. P. Stevens watches.
      
  14. Freeport Watch Company
      Historical research on Freeport Watch Company.
      
  15. D. D. Palmer, 1864-1875
      Historical research on Palmer Watch Company.
      
  16. S. D. French & Co.
      Historical research on S. D. French and Company, Wabash, Indiana
      
  17. Auburndale Watch Company, 1876-1883
      Historical research on The Auburndale Watch Company.
      
  18. Herman Von Der Heydt, 1883
      Historical research on Herman Von Der Heydt watches. Self Winding Watch Company.
      
  19. Lyman Thompson
      Historical research on Lyman Thompson watches. A maker of hand made watches.
      
  20. Otay Watch Company, 1889-1890
      Historical research on Otay Watch Company, Otay, CA.
      
  21. San Jose Watch Company, 1891
      Historical research on San Jose Watch Company.
      
  22. McIntyre Watch Company
      Historical research on McIntyre Watch Company
      
      
• Minor American Watch Companies
  Research of designated watch manufacturing companies.
  
  1. Aurora Watch Company, 1883-1886
     Historical research on the Aurora Watch Company.
     
  2. Fredonia Watch Co., 1883-1885
     Historical research on Fredonia Watch Company.
     
  3. Independent Watch Co, Fredonia, NY
     A catalogue business run by the Howard Bros.
     
  4. Manhattan Watch Co. / New York Chronograph Watch Co., 1883-1892
     Discussions on Manhattan Watch Co. / New York Chronograph Watch Co. 1883-92.
     
  5. Manistee Watch Company
     Historical research on the Manistee Watch Companies.
     
  6. New England Watch Company
     Historical research on the New England Watch Companies.
     
  7. New York Watch Co., 1866-1875
     Historical research on The New York Watch Company, Springfield, Mass.
     
  8. Peoria Watch Co.
     Historical research on Peoria Watch Company.
     
  9. Seth Thomas Clock Co.
     Historical research on Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, CN.>
     
  10. Tremont / Melrose Watch Co., 1864-1868
      Discussions pertaining to the Tremont or Melrose watch companies and their products.
      
  11. Trenton Watch Co.
      Historical research on the Trenton Watch Co.
      
  12. United States Watch Co., Marion, NJ, 1866-1872
      Historical research on the United States Watch Co, Marion, NJ.
      
  13. United States Watch Company, Waltham, MA, 1884-1886
      Historical research on United States Watch Company, Waltham, MA.
      
      
• Major American Watch Companies
  Research of designated watch manufacturing companies.
  
  1. Elgin National Watch Company
     Historical research on the Elgin National Watch Co.
     
  2. Hamilton Watch Company
     Historical research on the Hamilton Watch Company.
     
  3. Hampden Watch Company
     Historical research on Hampden Watch Company, Springfield, MA.
     
  4. Illinois Watch Company, Springfield
     Historical research on the Illinois Watch Company, Springfield.
     
  5. New York Standard Watch Company
     Discussions about one of the most common among the common.
     
  6. Rockford Watch Co
     Historical research on the Rockford Watch Co.
     
     
• American Waltham Watch Company History
  Research of the Waltham Watch Company including your SERIAL NUMBER look up for members!
  
  1. American Waltham Watch Companies
     Historical research of the American Waltham Watch Companies.
     
  2. Howard, Davis, & Dennison (1850)
     Historical research on the Howard, Davis, & Dennison company.
     
  3. American Horologe Co. (1851, 6 months)
     Historical research on the American Horologe Co.
     
  4. Warren Mfg. Co. (1851-1853)
     Historical research on the Warren Mfg. Co.
     
  5. Boston Watch Co. (1853-1857)
     Historical research on the Boston Watch Co.
     
  6. Tracy Baker & Co. (1857, 1 month)
     Historical research on the Tracy Baker & Co.
     
  7. Appleton Tracy & Co. (1857-1859)
     Historical research on the Appleton Tracy & Co.
     
  8. American Watch Co. (1859-1885)
     Historical research on the American Watch Co.
     
  9. American Waltham Watch Co. (1885-1906)
     Historical research on the American Waltham Watch Co.
     
  10. Waltham Watch Co. (1906-1923)
      Historical research on the Waltham Watch Co.
      
  11. Waltham Watch & Clock Co. (1923-1925)
      Historical research on the Waltham Watch & Clock Co.
      
  12. Waltham Watch Co. (1925- ~1957)
      Historical research on the Waltham Watch Co.
      
  13. Waltham Ser. No. Data Base
      Waltham Ser. No. Data Base presented by Tom McIntyre & Crew
      
      
• Howard Watch Company History
  Research of Howard Watch Companies.
  Howard Research Data Base presented by Dave Chaplain and Chapter 149
  1. Howard Watch Companies
     Discussions about the Howard Watch Companies and their products.
     
  2. Howard & Rice (1857-1858)
     Discussions about the Howard & Rice company and their products.
     
  3. E. Howard & Co. (1858-1861)
     Discussions of E. Howard & Co.
     
  4. Howard Clock and Watch Co. (1861-1863)
     Discussions of the Howard Clock and Watch Company.
     
  5. Howard Watch and Clock Co. (1863-1881)
     This forum is provided for the exchange of information about the Howard Watch and Clock Company and their products.
     
  6. E. Howard Watch and Clock Company (1881-1903)
     Historical research on the E Howard Watch Company.
     
  7. Keystone Howards (1903 forward)
     Historical research on the E Howard Watch Company.
     
     
• Columbus Watch Company History
  Research of D. Gruen Columbus, Columbus, New Columbus, and South Bend Watch Companies. 1874-1929
  
  1. Columbus Watch Companies
     Historical research on the Gruen, Columbus, and Southbend Watch Companies.
     
  2. D. Gruen (1874-1879)
     Discussions of D. Gruen watch company and prodocts.
     
  3. Gruen and Savage (1879-1882)
     Discussions of Gruen and Savage company and products.
     
  4. Columbus Watch Company (1882-1894)
     Historical research on the Columbus Watch Co.
     
  5. New Columbus Watch Co. (1894-1903)
     Discussions of the New Columbus Watch Company and their products.
     
  6. South Bend Watch Company (1903-1929)
     Discussions about South Bend watch company and their products.
     
     
• Lancaster Watch Company History
  Research of designated watch manufacturing companies.
  
  1. Lancaster Watch Companies
     Historical research on the Lancaster Watch Companies.
     
  2. Adams & Perry (1874-1876)
     Historical research on the Adams & Perry Watch Company.
     
  3. Lancaster Watch Co. (1877-1878)
     Historical research on the Lancaster Watch Company.
     
  4. Lancaster Penn. Watch Co. (1878-1879)
     Historical research on the Lancaster Penn. Watch Company.
     
  5. Lancaster Watch Co. (1879-1886)
     Historical research on the Lancaster Watch Company.
     
  6. Keystone Standard Watch Co. (1886-1890)
     Historical research on the Keystone Standard Watch Company.
     
     
• Dollar Watch Companies History
  Research of designated watch manufacturing companies.
  
  1. Dollar Watch Companies
     Historical research on Dollar Watch Companies.
     
  2. Ansonia Clock Co.
     Historical research on the Ansonia Clock Company.
     
  3. Columbia Watch Co.
     Historical research on Columbia Watch Co, Waltham, MA.
     
  4. Ingersoll Watch Co.
     Historical research on the Ingersol Watch Companies.
     
  5. Knickerbocker Watch Co.
     Historical research on Knickerbocker Watch Co.
     
  6. Ingraham Watch Co.
     Historical research on Ingraham Watch Co.
     
  7. New Haven Watch Co.
     Historical research on New Haven Watch Co.
     
  8. Waterbury Watch Co.
     Historical research on the Waterbury Watch Companies.
     
     
• Non-American Pocket Watches
  Discussions of non-American pocket watches and watch companies and products.
  
  1. European Watch Club
     Discussion groups about European Watches and People that made them.
     Chair Frank Menez.
     
  2. Early European Pocket Watches
     Discussion group for Early European Watch Makers and Watches.
     
  3. Fake American Watches
     The study and identification of fake American Watches produced by foreign companies.
     
  4. European RR Grade Pocket Watches
     European Pocket Watches that would have met the criteria for RailRoad Grade.
     
  5. Agassiz
     Discussions of the Agassiz watch company and their products.
     
  6. Gruen Watch Company
     Discussions of the Gruen Watch Company and their products.
     
  7. Bulova
     Discussions about the Bulova watch company and products.
     
  8. Osaka Watch Co., Osaka, Japan
     Historical research ofOsaka Watch Company.
     
  9. Philadelphia Watch Co.
     Discussions pertaining to the Philadelphia watch companies and their products.
     
     
• Research section #1
  Research of Boton Watch Company, Appleton Tracy & Company, C. Jeunet, Corliss, Columbus, early E. Howard & Co., George P. Reed, Charles Fasoldt, L. Thompson, Jonas G. Hall, Ezra Bowman, Herman Von Der Heydt, D.D. Palmer, Jacob D. Karr, J.P.Stevens, Howard & Rice, E.H. Flint, Newark, Cornell, Cornell of San Francisco, California, Western, Otay, San Jose, Osaka, Auburndale, W. Hanson, Aurora, South Bend, Lancaster, and Hamilton Watch Companies by small groups of members.
  Each Forum is Moderated by the lead researcher and Members allowed by the permission of that Moderator.
  Special Group Access.
  
  
• Wrist Watches
  Discussions of Wrist Watches and their Manufacturing Companies.
  
  1. Wrist Watch Companies
     Wrist Watch Companies discussion Forum.
     
  2. Bulova
     Discussions about the Bulova watch company and products.
     
  3. Concord
     Discussions about the Concord watch company and products.
     
  4. Elgin National Watch Company Wrist Watches
     Historical research on the Elgin National Watch Co. Wrist Watches.
     
  5. Gruen
     Discussions about the Gruen watch company and products.
     
  6. Hamilton
     Discussions about the modern Hamilton Watch Company and its products.
     
  7. International Watch Company (IWC)
     Discussions of the International Watch Company and their products.
     
  8. Le Coultre
     Discussions of Le Coultre company and their products.
     
  9. Longines
     Discussions about the Longines watch company and products.
     
  10. Movado
      Discussions about the Movado watch company and products.
      
  11. Omega
      Discussions about the Omega watch company.
      
  12. Patek Philippe
      Discussions of Patek Philippe company and their products.
      
  13. Piaget
      Discussions of Piaget company and their products.
      
  14. Rolex
      Discussions of Rolex company and their products.
      
  15. Wittnauer
      Discussions about the Wittnauer watch company and products.
      
      
• Clock Discussions
  Research of designated clock manufacturing companies.
  
  1. Clock Repair 101
     For your information and to help those beginners to learn Clock Repair.
     
  2. Clock Companies
     Discussions on clocks and clock companies.
     
  3. Herschede Hall Clock Company
     Historical research on the Herschede Hall Clock Company.
     
  4. Howard Watch and Clock Company, The
     Historical research on The Howard Watch and Clock Company.
     
  5. Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, CN
     Historical research on Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, CN.
     
  6. Wood Works Clocks
     Wood Works Clocks Picture Gallery and Discussion forum. Please place a picture of your clock for the Gallery to provide discussions.
     
     
• "Torsion Pendulum Clocks"
  The study of Anniversary or Torsion Pendulum Clocks. The history and development of the Torsion Pendulum Clocks!
  
  1. Torsion Pendulum Clock Discussions.
     Discussions on Anniversary (400 Day) Clocks.
     
  2. Torsion Pendulum Clock Picture Gallery
     Please place one item per thread with only one to four pictures of each item. Make the pictures a maximum of 600xXXX pxl. If the picture must be larger use a Thumb Nail. Use as many threads as needed. Please consider giving me permission to use for public display
     
     
• Picture Galleries
  Forums to provide Picture Galleries for your viewing pleasure. To facilitate viewing pleasure, each post will be a new topic and the pictures should be no wider than 600 pxl.
  
  1. Watch Collections, Personal
     Please place one item per topic with only one to four pictures of each item. Make the pictures a maximum of 600xXXX pxl. If the picture must be larger use a Thumb Nail. Use as many threads as needed. Please consider giving me permission to use for public display.
     
  2. Clock Collections, Personal
     Please place one item per thread with only one to four pictures of each item. Make the pictures a maximum of 600xXXX pxl. If the picture must be larger use a Thumb Nail. Use as many threads as needed. Please consider giving me permission to use for public display.
     
  3. Clock Collections, Museum
     Please place one item per thread with only one to four pictures of each item. Make the pictures a maximum of 600xXXX pxl. If the picture must be larger use a Thumb Nail. Use as many threads as needed. Please consider giving me permission to use for public display.
     
  4. Monumental Clocks Picture Gallery
     Pictures and Descriptions of Monumental Clocks of the World. Please place one item per thread with only one to four pictures of each item. Make the pictures a maximum of 600xXXX pxl. If the picture must be larger use a Thumb Nail. Use as many threads as needed. Please consider giving me permission to use for public display.
     
  5. Tower & Street Clocks Picture Gallery
     Tower Clocks of the World and their Description. Please place one item per thread with only one to four pictures of each item. Make the pictures a maximum of 600xXXX pxl. If the picture must be larger use a Thumb Nail. Use as many threads as needed. Please consider giving me permission to use for public display.
     
  6. Vienna Regulators Picture Gallery
     Pictures and Descriptions of Vienna Regulators. Please place one item per thread with only one to four pictures of each item. Make the pictures a maximum of 600xXXX pxl. If the picture must be larger use a Thumb Nail. Use as many threads as needed. Please consider giving me permission to use for public display..
     
  7. Vacations, Scenic Sights, and Fun Places to Go
     Please place one item per thread with only one to four pictures of each item. Make the pictures a maximum of 600xXXX pxl. If the picture must be larger use a Thumb Nail. Use as many threads as needed. Please consider giving me permission to use for public display.
     
     
• "Early American Watch Club", Chapter # 149
  MISSION- "Chapter 149 is a collectors club interested in all aspects horology, especially American. Most members are collectors, researchers and students of horology. This unique chapter leads the world in creating and providing research tools, study and education and conforms to strict ethical behavior.The Early American Watch Club", NAWCC Chapter 149 provides a forum to discuss early American Watches, companies and the individuals that made them.
  
  1. Horological Mentoring
     Chapter 149 is proud to provide MENTORING for all areas of Horological Studies.
     
  2. Chapter 149 Discussion Group
     Chapter 149 Discussion Group open for public view.
     
  3. Chapter 149 Discussion Group (closed)
     Chapter 149 Discussion Group for CHAPTER MEMBERS only.
     
  4. Chapter 149 "Whiner Line"
     Chapter 149 "Whiner Line"--a place for all of the malcontents to whine, argue, bash, and cry.
     
  5. Chapter 149 FUN(d) Raisers
     Items listed on this FORUM are Chapter 149 Fun-(d)-Raisers. Contact person and priced as listed. Please help support our favorite chapter. Chapter 149 Projects
     
  6. Chapter 149 MART (closed)
     Chapter 149 MART (closed) For Members Only.
     
  7. Chapter 149 Member's Picture Gallery
     Chapter 149 Member's Picture Gallery. A non-discussion forum to present members collections.
     
     
• Chapter Meeting Areas and non NAWCC Horological clubs
  Private Forums for NAWCC Chapters and NAWCC discussions. Open areas for Private Watch and Clock Clubs throughout America!
  
  1. Private Watch & Clock Clubs in America
     There are a quite a few private non NAWCC afiliated watch and clock clubs throughout America. Most of these are smaller groups that meet monthly or bimionthly to discuss and research items of their interest.
     
  2. NAWCC Chapter 8 News
     NAWCC New England Chapter 8 News.
     
  3. Clubs and Chapters, News & Views
     Information about your favorite Chapter or Club.
     
     
• NAWCC Members Forums
  Forums to provide discussions on improving the NAWCC. Forums limited to NAWCC Members only. Your NAWCC number must be part of your PROFILE. Your Name must be part of your signature.
  
  1. NAWCC POLITICAL ARENA!
     Open polical debates on the NAWCC.
     
  2. NAWCC Members Discussion Group
     Discussions on ideas to improve the NAWCC and means to do so! This Forum is open only for Members of NAWCC that are willing to post their Membership Number in their Profile. I will be checking with National for validity.
     
  3. Problems/Comments
     Express your problems and comments here.