A Forgotten Chapter of Australian HorologyTrenton Firth will take us back to the early 20th century and uncover the intriguing — and almost forgotten — story of Australian watch case manufacturing in Victoria.After nearly two decades of collecting and researching Australian-made watch cases, Trent will share fascinating insights into the companies, craftsmen and people behind the businesses that helped forge the manufacture — and wearing — of Australian-made wristwatches.From the workshops of Victoria to the wrists of Australians, this is a remarkable piece of our horological heritage that deserves to be remembered. ⌚🇦🇺Discover the stories behind the cases — and the people who made them.#AustralianMade #WatchCases #VictorianHistory #HorologicalHistory #watchmaking ... See MoreSee Less
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⏱️ THE SPINNING LIFE OF AARON DODD CRANE 🔄We’re excited to welcome WCA Member Zach Saratilja from Perth, WA to the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference in Melbourne this October!Zach will share his fascinating research into Aaron Dodd Crane (1804–1860) and the invention and development of the torsional pendulum — the ingenious mechanism behind the distinctive motion of the 400 Day and Atmos clocks we know today.Born in America, Crane was a man who certainly knew how to set clocks in motion. His life was filled with ups and downs, twists and turns — more turns than a mainspring! 🌀Join Zach as he uncovers the story behind one of horology’s most intriguing developments and the remarkable character who helped set it spinning.📍 Melbourne | 23–25 October 2026⌚ Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference#watchandclockmakersofaustralia #WCA2026 #Horology #Watchmaking #Clockmaking ... See MoreSee Less
⌚🔧 MAKING YOUR OWN QUARTZ WATCH TESTER 🔧⌚ We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Ross from Time for Repair to the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference in Melbourne, 23–25 October 2026, where he’ll share his practical knowledge on the fascinating topic of making your own quartz watch tester. Andrew will explore the ideas, techniques and hands-on approach behind building a useful workshop testing tool, giving watchmakers an insight into combining horology, electronics and practical ingenuity to diagnose and test quartz movements. ⚙️🔬 Whether you’re a professional watchmaker, technician, enthusiast or simply interested in what happens behind the bench, this promises to be an informative and engaging presentation packed with practical insights. Join us at WCA 2026 and discover how a little ingenuity can turn into a valuable tool for the modern watchmaker!#AndrewRoss #TimeForRepair #QuartzWatch #QuartzWatchTester #WatchTesting ... See MoreSee Less
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⌚ RESTORATION OF A GEORGE MARGETTS MARINE CHRONOMETER ⚓Step back into the fascinating world of 18th-century horology as Joe Orritt shares the trials, challenges and triumphs behind the service and restoration of a spectacular George Margetts Marine Chronometer, dating to the late 1790s.Featuring an Arnold-signed dial, this remarkable timepiece presented a number of challenges — including the painstaking manufacture of a new spring detent.Joe will also delve into his fascinating research into George Margetts (1748–1808), a relatively unknown watchmaker whose work and innovations would later inspire the legendary George Daniels.A presentation packed with restoration, research, craftsmanship and horological history — not to be missed at the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference, Melbourne, October 2026.🔧 Restoration. Research. History. Horology.#WatchAndClockmakersOfAustralia #WCA2026 #Horology #Watchmaking #MarineChronometer GeorgeMargetts ... See MoreSee Less
⌚ RESTORATION OF A GEORGE MARGETTS MARINE CHRONOMETER ⚓Step back into the fascinating world of 18th-century horology as Joe Orritt shares the trials, challenges and triumphs behind the service and restoration of a spectacular George Margetts Marine Chronometer, dating to the late 1790s.Featuring an Arnold-signed dial, this remarkable timepiece presented a number of challenges — including the painstaking manufacture of a new spring detent.Joe will also delve into his fascinating research into George Margetts (1748–1808), a relatively unknown watchmaker whose work and innovations would later inspire the legendary George Daniels.A presentation packed with restoration, research, craftsmanship and horological history — not to be missed at the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference, Melbourne, October 2026.🔧 Restoration. Research. History. Horology.#WatchAndClockmakersOfAustralia #WCA2026 #Horology #Watchmaking #MarineChronometer #GeorgeMargetts #ArnoldChronometer #GeorgeDaniels #WatchRestoration #AntiqueWatch #HorologicalHistory #Watchmaker #Melbourne #HorologyAustralia #watchandclockmakersau ... See MoreSee Less
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Trent Firth the head teacher for watchmaking at TAFE Sydney is Australia’s leading horological historian and this is a great opportunity to hear about some of the rare finds in Australian watchmaking history. A rare opportunity to see traditional watchmaking craftsmanship at its finest.⌚ Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference 2026📍 Melbourne | 🗓️ 23–25 October 2026#Watchmaking #HauteHorology #Tourbillon #IndependentWatchmaker TraditionalWatchmaking ... See MoreSee Less
⌚🇯🇵 SEIKO 6139 – The Story Behind the Icon! 🇯🇵⌚ We’re thrilled to welcome Adrian Sellick of Vintage Time Australia to the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference in Melbourne this October! Adrian will take us inside the fascinating genesis and design of the legendary SEIKO 6139, revealing the engineering challenges, design decisions and technologies considered — and rejected — during its development. Drawing on an interview with the original designer and his extensive experience working on SEIKO movements since 2007, Adrian will share rare insights into why the 6139 evolved throughout its production run. With more than a decade as a full-time SEIKO specialist and extensive experience developing reproduction and restoration parts, this is one presentation vintage SEIKO collectors, enthusiasts and watchmakers won’t want to miss! ⌚🔥 #Seiko6139 #Seiko #VintageSeiko #SeikoChronograph #Watchmaking Horology ... See MoreSee Less
⌚ THE ART OF ANGLAGE ⌚✨ We are thrilled to welcome Oliver Broos Rivett of OBR Horology to the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference in Melbourne, 23–25 October 2026, where he will take us inside the highly skilled world of anglage and polishing techniques. Oliver will demonstrate the precision, patience and extraordinary attention to detail required to create beautifully bevelled edges and flawless polished surfaces on fine watch components — techniques that can transform a beautifully made movement into a true work of horological art. From achieving consistent bevels to producing crisp, mirror-like polished edges, this is craftsmanship where every stroke matters. 🔍✨ A rare opportunity to watch an expert at the bench, learn from his techniques and discover why exceptional finishing is one of the defining details of fine watchmaking. Don’t miss Oliver Broos Rivett and OBR Horology at WCA 2026! #OliverBroosRivett #OBRHorology #Anglage #AnglagePolishing #WatchFinishing Watchmaking Horology ... See MoreSee Less
🕰️🌳 INSIGHTS INTO MAKING THE WORLD’S LARGEST TIMBER TURRET CLOCK 🌳🕰️ We are excited to welcome Kevin Bird to the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference in Melbourne, 23–25 October 2026, where he will share fascinating insights into the extraordinary challenge of making the world’s largest timber turret clock, beautifully hand crafted from Jarrah - Australian made. From the initial concept and design through to the selection and working of timber, engineering the mechanism and overcoming the unique challenges of building a clock on such an incredible scale, Kevin will take us behind the scenes of this remarkable horological project. 🔨⚙️ Discover how traditional clockmaking skills, ingenuity, precision and an ambitious vision came together to create something truly exceptional. A fascinating presentation for clockmakers, watchmakers, collectors and anyone who appreciates the remarkable intersection of craftsmanship, engineering and horology. Don’t miss Kevin Bird at WCA 2026! #KevinBird #TimberClock #WorldsLargestTimberClock #Clockmaking #Horology WatchAndClockmakersOfAustralia WCA2026 Melbourne Clockmakers Woodworking MechanicalClock HorologicalCraftsmanship ClockCollectors ... See MoreSee Less
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⌚ A NON-TRADITIONAL TIMEPIECE — MADE BY TRADITIONAL METHODSFor nearly a decade, Rodger has dedicated countless hours at the bench to creating a truly remarkable, hand-made “Timepiece” — a labour of love combining traditional craftsmanship, patience and an uncompromising attention to detail.For the first time, Rodger will unveil this extraordinary timepiece and take us behind the scenes of its creation, sharing an insight into his chosen methods of manufacture and the painstaking skills required to create one of the pinnacle achievements of Haute Horology — the Tourbillon.A rare opportunity to see traditional watchmaking craftsmanship at its finest.⌚ Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference 2026📍 Melbourne | 🗓️ 23–25 October 2026#Watchmaking #HauteHorology #Tourbillon #IndependentWatchmaker #TraditionalWatchmaking #HandMadeWatch #Horology #WatchAndClockmakersofaustralia #WCA2026 #AustralianWatchmaking ... See MoreSee Less
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⌚ TIMELY COLONIAL VICTORIAN CONNECTIONS 🇦🇺We’re delighted to welcome Trenton Firth to the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference in Melbourne this October! A passionate and dedicated teacher of Watch & Clock Repair for over 40 years at TAFE NSW, WCA stalwart and avid Australian horological history buff, Trenton will share his latest research into the fascinating “Timely Colonial Victorian Connections” uncovered through a remarkable 148-year-old sterling silver hunter pocket watch. This extraordinary timepiece has become the catalyst for further research into a captivating question: Who was the first watchmaker on the Victorian Goldfields circa 1852? Trenton’s presentation will reveal the story of Mr J. B. Edwards, watchmaker, and the remarkable legacy he left behind — a family connection that is still remembered and celebrated today in the rural Victorian town of Talbot. A fascinating journey into Australian horological history you won’t want to miss! ⌚🇦🇺#WatchAndClockmakersOfAustralia #Horology #AustralianHorology #Watchmaking #Watchmakers #TrentonFirth #VictorianHistory #GoldfieldsHistory #Talbot #PocketWatch #HorologicalHistory #Melbourne #WCA2026 ... See MoreSee Less
🕰️🌳 INSIGHTS INTO MAKING THE WORLD’S LARGEST TIMBER TURRET CLOCK 🌳🕰️ We are excited to welcome Kevin Bird to the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia National Conference in Melbourne, 23–25 October 2026, where he will share fascinating insights into the extraordinary challenge of making the world’s largest timber turret clock, beautifully hand crafted from Jarrah - Australian made. From the initial concept and design through to the selection and working of timber, engineering the mechanism and overcoming the unique challenges of building a clock on such an incredible scale, Kevin will take us behind the scenes of this remarkable horological project. 🔨⚙️ Discover how traditional clockmaking skills, ingenuity, precision and an ambitious vision came together to create something truly exceptional. A fascinating presentation for clockmakers, watchmakers, collectors and anyone who appreciates the remarkable intersection of craftsmanship, engineering and horology. Don’t miss Kevin Bird at WCA 2026! #KevinBird #TimberClock #WorldsLargestTimberClock #Clockmaking #Horology #WatchAndClockmakersOfAustralia #WCA2026 #Melbourne #Clockmakers #Woodworking #MechanicalClock #HorologicalCraftsmanship #ClockCollectors ... See MoreSee Less
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