A sampling of some of the invaluable online resources out there that we have enjoyed:
New to pocket watch collecting? Easy to understand Basics for Beginners:
https://americantimekeeper.com/basics
Here is a fantastic tutorial regarding the mechanics of a watch, complete with a video:
https://americantimekeeper.com/tutorials
Pocket Watch 101 is also a fantastic source for those new to pocket watches, as it contains a plethora of well-organized information:
http://www.pocketwatchrepair.com/how-to/how-to-main.php
A remarkable tool to research most
American pocket watches:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com
(Please note that due to the extensive database here, some of the information is extrapolated from things that are known but have not been directly observed. Always verify your information.)
An incredible tool for
wristwatch research, as well as historical information (also known as the Pink Pages):
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&2&2uswk
Antiquarian Horological Society, with extensive research on the art and history of time measurement:
http://www.ahsoc.org
Since 1858, the
British Horological Institute has been a source of news, education and more:
http://bhi.co.uk
NAWCC, a community of watch and clock collectors with extensive records, research, education, venues for information exchange, etc:
https://nawcc.org
Hodinkee, a robust online magazine featuring in-depth reviews, critiques, and reports on watches of particularly high quality:
https://www.hodinkee.com
Worn and Wound, for news and blogs on value-driven watches, the most beautifully-designed and well-crafted timepieces, regardless of price point:
https://wornandwound.com
Watches by SJX, Asia's leading journal dedicated to fine watchmaking, covering mainly wristwatches but with some focus on pocket watches:
https://watchesbysjx.com
Revolution Watch Magazine celebrates the craft, culture and joy of watches and watchmaking through a dozen international editions and its website:
https://www.revolution.watch
The most complete source for
Seth Thomas information out there:
https://seththomasresearch.com
Resource for all things
Elgin:
http://elginwatches.org
A guide to
Illinois Watch Co. size 12 watches:
http://www.illinoiswatchguide.com
Exhaustive resource on
Glashütte watchmaking:
https://www.glashuetteuhren.de
Excellent research tool for
Bulova wristwatches:
https://www.watchophilia.com
The
Americal Watch & Clock Museum:
http://www.clockandwatchmuseum.org
Largest supply house for Hamilton Marine and Military material:
Digital image library of English table clock engravings, wonderful for authenticating these clocks:
Great resource for watch parts and tools - just email Dave to see if he has what you need:
The Jones & Horan Peace Team, striving for world peace:
Location of LIVE auctions at The Hilton Doubletree Manchester Downtown Hotel (formerly Radisson)
https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/index.html