A place for interesting horological content.

I often come across websites, pictures and videos that spark my interest in horology. I thought it would be a nice idea to collate some of the things I have found so that they are all avaliable in one place. I have put together this page to do just that. I will keeep adding things to this page as I find them. If you come across something that you think would be interesting here, please get in touch and send me the link.

Make yourself a coffee, sit back and browse around. Enjoy! - Tommy.

Use the search bar to find something specific, or just browse around!

Clock Build Series

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John Harrison Wooden Clock Build
John Harrison Wooden Clock Build

YouTube channel ‘John2478’ has been documenting making a fantastic replica of one of John and James Harrison’s early longcase clocks. Here is the playlist of the build series.

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Replica of John Harrison RAS Regulator.
Replica of John Harrison RAS Regulator.

This is a playlist of 13 videos showing the construction of a fantastic replica of a John Harrison regulator.

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Making a Large Wheel Skeleton Clock. - Clickspring
Making a Large Wheel Skeleton Clock. - Clickspring

In this multi-part series, Chris on Clickspring YouTube channel shows how to make a clock from raw stock. A perfect long term project for your home workshop.

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Theory and Technical

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Clockwatch.de Technical and Historical Website.
Clockwatch.de Technical and Historical Website.

A fantastic website that has been available online for some years. It boasts animations of many escapements, strike systems and other complications as well as other historical and theoretical information. If you are not familiar with this site I would strongly advise that you spend a while exploring it.

Escapement Animations - YouTube Playlist.
Escapement Animations - YouTube Playlist.

I came across a fantastic YouTube channel Ken Kuo. He has built fantastic CAD rendered working models of many interesting escapements. Some of these escapements are pretty rare and very interesting. Have a browse and learn about some cool escapements.

Lectures

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James Nye - Collectability Podcast
James Nye - Collectability Podcast

A wonderful interview with Dr James Nye, Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.

The Phenomenon of Resonance, by François-Paul Journe and Osama Sendi
The Phenomenon of Resonance, by François-Paul Journe and Osama Sendi

This lecture was given on March 2, 2020, by François-Paul Journe, Founder of Montres Journe, Geneva, Switzerland and Osama Sendi, Founder of TheJourneGuy.com, Toronto, Canada.

Horological Society of New York. F.P. Journe talks about the history of the resonance phenomena and the application in horology.

Dingwall Beloe Harrison Lecture 2020
Dingwall Beloe Harrison Lecture 2020

This annual event was founded with funds bequeathed to the British Museum by Dr Eric Dingwall, formerly an Assistant Keeper of Printed Books in the British Library, and to the Clockmakers’ Company by Mr Reginald Beloe, the noted horological collector and Master of the Clockmakers’ Company in 1977. It is intended that these annual lectures should make new contributions to our understanding of the history of horology, at an international level.

For information on the next lecture and for a free ticket please go to www.britishmuseum.org/dingwall or telephone 020 7323 8181.

Films and Plays

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British Clocks 1600 - 1850
British Clocks 1600 - 1850

This is an old VHS recording found collecting dust which I found of great interest.

Dan Parkes is a famous character in the clockmaking world and it is wonderful to see and hear him in this film.

And The Sun Stood Still
And The Sun Stood Still

A play by Dava Sobel, read by members of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and was advertised to members of the company attending an event held by the Master of the Company in June 2020.

A Moment in Time
A Moment in Time

This film highlights the changes that have come about in the industry over the past 20 years and continues to support the reality that the future of horology is now in the hands of the independent.

 

Interesting Horological Videos - YouTube Playlist

I have put together a playlist of horological YouTube videos that catch my attention. I keep adding to this as and when I spot good videos, so it might be worth keeping an eye on it to see what’s new. Simply click on the video to the right to start watching, or alternativly click here.

Website Links.

The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers

The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers

The Alliance of British Watch and Clockmakers

The Alliance of British Watch and Clockmakers

The British Watch and Clockmakers Guild

The British Watch and Clockmakers Guild

The Antiquarian Horological Society

The Antiquarian Horological Society

The British Horological Institute

The British Horological Institute

The George Daniels Educational Trust By actively supporting those wishing to make a career from horology in the UK, whether employed or self-employed, the trust fund will ensure that future generations are given the opportunity to develop their horological skills.

Chuck’s Watch and Horology Links Lots more horological website links.

Trade Marks A searchable reference database of horological trademarks.

Equation of Time A website showing data to aid with setting up clocks with equation of time work.

Todays Phase of the Moon A great little online app showing at a glance todays phase of the moon. A grat help wheen setting clock dials.

English Clock Engraving This website is a digital library companion to the book and contains the clocks pictured in the text. The website also contains a large number of additional clock images not seen in the book.You can search for clocks by maker's name, identification number, book chapter, image source, etc.