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| Mount Rainier Chapter 135 of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) is a group of 25-30 individuals who share a common interest in horology, the art and science of timekeeping. Membership is comprised of individuals and couples who are interested in all aspects of collecting watches and clocks. This also includes history of watches and/or clocks repairing restoration and manufacturing clocks and watches. While membership is concentrated in the Tacoma to Seattle our members come from as far south as Olympia all the way to Bellingham or basically the entire Puget Sound Pacific Northwest region. Meetings are usually held in the afternoons of the first Saturday of each month, include spouses, and are (typically) held in member’s homes. Each meeting consists of a social hour (with refreshments), a brief business meeting, and a program. Programs may include discussions of horological topics from the technical to general interest items. At other times, a “Show & Tell” is held where members take turns showing items and briefly discussing them. At many meetings, a “Mart” is also held where members may bring items available for sale or trade. Chapter Officers
2021 Meeting Dear Chapter 135 Members and
Friends
All future meetings online with all physical meetings Canceled until further notice We are planning a Zoom meet-up for Sunday, June 13 at 1:00PM (Pacific time)ZOOM “From Images to 3D Clockworks” Steve McGowan of Portland OR has mastered the art of generating 3D larger-than-life-size working models of currently available complex and unusual watch escapements based on images of the watches. He will show his steps in the design process from commercial images to working parts. Steve’s designs and other projects can be found on the web on Instagram at @mcmaven.pdx, and on Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/mcmaven/designs. One example of Steve’s work can be found at this link for a tourbillion that he created. TT Furious Tourbillon by mcmaven - Thingiverse if you would like to take part in the Zoom meeting email chapter Secretary for a link Secretary Jeff Grossman secretary@nawcc135.org We will keep you apprised of the status of upcoming meetings and events. In the meantime, stay healthy. Zoom meeting schedule 2021
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| January 10 | “chronographs made by the American Waltham Watch Company” by Jeff Grieff |
| January 24 | Prague Astronomical Clock by Bob Pritzker |
| February 7 | No meeting today due to Super Bowl Sunday |
| February 21 | Ernie Lopez, will present a program on the West Coast Clock and Watch Museum in Vista, CA |
| March 7 | Darrah Artzner, all the way from Houston, will present a program on Rockford 18-size movements |
| March 21 | Andy Dervan will be presenting a program on Simon Willard Patent Timepieces |
| April 4 | Easter Sunday – NO MEETING, to allow for holiday observance and family time |
| April 18 |
Gary Myers has a program on Morbier Clocks |
| May 2 |
Pat Holloway’s presentation is on Commemorative Watches and Ephemera |
| May 16 |
New member, Chris Wolle, has volunteered to speak on Illinois Watches |
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Links
National
Association
of Watch and
Clock Collectors
British Horological Institute
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Chapter 31 Pacific Northwest
Chapter 50 Puget Sound
Chapter 53 Inland Empire
Chapter 180 Friends Of The West Coast Clock And Watch Museum
Washington Watchmakers - Clockmakers Association
West Coast Clock & Watch Museum
British Horological Institute
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Chapter 31 Pacific Northwest
Chapter 50 Puget Sound
Chapter 53 Inland Empire
Chapter 180 Friends Of The West Coast Clock And Watch Museum
Washington Watchmakers - Clockmakers Association
West Coast Clock & Watch Museum
Meeting Schedule 2020
| January 4 | Program Jack Goldberg will give a
presentation on the Sir
David Salomons horological collection. SHOW AND TELL Did you get something horological as a Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa/Festivus gift? If so, consider bringing it to share with us. Location Issaquah |
| February 1 |
Multi-Chapter PROGRAM “An introduction to Fusee Watches” Our esteemed colleague, Jeff Grieff, will give a presentation on this fascinating topic. Show & Tell is always encouraged! Location Cedar Valley Grange Hall |
| March 8 |
Multi-Chapter Canceled |
| April |
Program Canceled Location |
| May 1-3 | Pacific Northwest Regional 2020 May 1, 2 , 3 (Public Days May 2, 3) Canceled no regular chapter meeting |
| June |
Canceled |
| July | Program Canceled Location |
| August |
Program Canceled Location |
| August |
Canceled |
| September |
Canceled Puyallup Fair Washington State Fair Clock and Watch Hobby Hall Display |
| October |
Program Canceled Location |
| November |
Program Canceled Location |
| December | Bi-Chapter Christmas party Chapters 50 & 135 Canceled click here for PDF registration form for the Christmas party preregistration required Host Chapter 50 no regular chapter meeting |
Meeting Schedule 2019
| anuary 5 | Program John Runciman The Mystery Of The Eureka Clock SHOW AND TELL: Did you get something horological as a Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa/Festivus gift? If so, consider bringing it to share with us. Location Issaquah |
| February 2 | Program Gary Myers "The Last Samurai" The Japan Railway Seiko Pocket Watch - The last and only pocket watch in use on modern railways today. Location Seabeck, WA 98380 |
| March 2 | Program “The Most Complicated Clock Constructed in Our Lifetime” We will view a video of the ongoing project to create a hand-made large-scale astronomical skeleton clock. Location Lakeview Light & Power |
| April 6 | Program “Older and More Important” Location Snohomish, WA 98290 |
| May 4 |
Program “The Cooper Clock Collection – You Never Know What You Might Find!” As always, Show-and-Tell is highly encouraged! Location Bothell, WA |
| June 16 |
Multi-Chapter Host Chapter 50 Washington Watchmakers - Clockmakers Association Mount Rainier Chapter 135 Program "History of Electric Watches" by John Runciman Location Cedar Valley Grange Hall |
| July 11 – 14 |
Christie Palmer PNW Regional Portland Exhibition Center no regular chapter meeting |
| August 3 |
Program Chapter President, Jack Goldberg, will present a slideshow and talk on the recent NAWCC National Convention and last week’s Pacific Northwest Regional in Portland. As always, Show & Tell is encouraged. We would be particularly interested in something new you acquired at the Regional Location Redmond |
| August |
Multi-Chapter British Columbia BBQ link to PDF registration form and information |
| September |
Puyallup Fair Washington State Fair Clock and Watch Hobby Hall Display |
| October 5 |
Program "Masters of Horology" Chet Ekstrand will show and discuss excerpts from this outstanding watchmaking series. As always, there will also be time for “show-and-tell”, so bring along your newest/favorite/unique horological item to share with the group. Location Kent |
| November 2 | Program “SHOW and TELL” Bring your favorite watch or clock, or your oldest watch or clock, or your most recent acquisition, or any horological item that has special meaning or a great story to go along with it. Location Tacoma, WA 98407 |
| December 1 |
Bi-Chapter Christmas party Chapters 50 & 135 click here for PDF registration form for the Christmas party preregistration required Host Chapter 135 no regular chapter meeting |
Meeting Schedule 2018
| January 6 |
Program Ceci Dunn "Patience, Practice and Perseverance" Location Issaquah Washington |
| February 3 | Program Chet Ekstrand "200 Years of Excellence!" Location Kent, WA |
| March |
Program “The Trials and Tribulations of Collecting” Location Snohomish, WA |
| April 8 | Program Multi-Chapter Meeting Chapters 50 and 135 NAWCC Webnair of choice Location Edmonds Senior Center |
| May 17,18,19 |
Pacific Northwest Regional The theme and exhibit of the PNW Regional is "Precision Timekeeping" Hotel Murano 1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma Washington 98402 United States |
| June 10 |
Multi-Chapter Host Chapter 50 Washington Watchmakers - Clockmakers Association Mount Rainier Chapter 135 Program Patrick Allen Location Edmonds Senior Center |
| July |
Program ? Location Cedar Valley Grange Hall |
| August 5 |
Multi-Chapter BBQ Location British Columbia BBQ |
| September |
Puyallup Fair Washington State Fair Clock and Watch Hobby Hall Display |
| October 6 |
Program “Henry Ford Museum and Time Symposium” Jack Goldberg Location Lynnwood |
| November 3 |
Program Ever eat a Vienna sausage? How about a Vienna Finger cookie? Ever dance a Viennese waltz? This month we’ll explore the Vienna Watch and Clock Museum. As always, Show & Tell is encouraged. (No Vienna sausages, please!) Location |
| December 2 |
Bi-Chapter Christmas party Chapters 50 & 135 click here for PDF registration form for the Christmas party preregistration required PROGRAM Host Chapter 50 |
Meeting Schedule 2017
| January 7 |
Program An excursion through the ever-popular and ever-growing Chet Ekstrand collection. Chet will share some of his latest acquisitions as well as highlights of his extensive catalog. There will also be time for “show-and-tell”, so bring along your newest/favorite/unique horological item to sharewith the group. Location Kent |
| February 4 |
Program “Gruen Wristwatches” presented by Gary Myers and Jack Goldberg. “Show and Tell” (please bring an interesting/fun/educational/new-to-your-collection item to share Location Tacoma, WA |
| March |
Program “Oddities of the Cooper Collection” Jerry Cooper Location Bothell |
| April |
Program The program will be a video on early battery operated clocks (such as the Eureka and Bulle clocks) detailing their operating principles. Show & Tell: Please bring in examples of electric clocks, battery or otherwise. Location Lakewood, WA 98499 |
| May 6 |
Program As a follow-up to last month’s program on electric clocks, John Runciman will do a presentation on electric watches. Location Redmond, WA |
| June 11 |
Multi-Chapter Host Chapter 50 Program Patrick Allen The Orrery Location Edmonds Senior Center |
| July 8 |
Program Part 1: A short video from the NAWCC Library will be shown. Part 2: “SHOW AND TELL” Bring your… · Favorite horological piece/artifact · Oldest horological piece/artifact · Most complex piece/artifact · Rarest piece/artifact Location Lake Forest Park |
| July 15 & 16 |
Pacific Northwest Regional PORTLAND EXPO CENTER, PORTLAND, OR Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97217 |
| August |
Multi-Chapter BBQ Location British Columbia BBQ |
| September |
Puyallup Fair Washington State Fair Clock and Watch Hobby Hall Display |
| October 7 |
Program TBA Location Lakewood, WA 98499 |
| November |
Program Location |
| December 3 |
Bi-Chapter Christmas party Chapters 50 & 135 PROGRAM Host Chapter 135 La Quinta Inn 1425 East 27th Street, Tacoma, WA |
Meeting Schedule 2016
| January |
Program Paul Mittends Seattle’s First Watchmakers 1869-1889” Location Redmond, WA |
| February |
Program Bus trip to the West Coast Watch and Clock Museum in Bellingham Location Bellingham |
| March |
Program Gary Myers The Gruen Movement Factories Location Tacoma |
| April |
Program SHOW AND TELL Location Lake Forest Park, WA |
| May |
Pacific Northwest Regional Tacoma Wa |
| June |
Program “Purchased at the Regional” Location Bothell, WA |
| July |
Multi-Chapter Host Chapter 50 Mark Smith "The Many Innovations Of Breguet" Location Edmonds Senior Center |
| August 7 |
Multi-Chapter BBQ Location British Columbia BBQ |
| September |
Puyallup Fair Washington State Fair Clock and Watch Hobby Hall Display |
| September ? |
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| October 1 |
Program “Highlights of Chet Ekstrand’s Collection” Chet will share some of the best and most interesting items in his extensive collection. “Show and Tell” Please bring an item to share with the group. All manner of horological goodies are fair game…clocks, pocket watches, wristwatches, tools, ephemera. If it has a good back-story, so much the better! Don’t be shy…we all like to show off the things that fuel our mutual obsession! Location Issaquah |
| November |
Program Location Issaquah |
| December 11 |
Bi-Chapter Christmas party Chapters 50 & 135 PROGRAM By: Phil Johansen "Creating a Carousel Wristwatch, a Work in Progress" Host Chapter 50 |
