How to Collect Watches and Clocks

Decide if you are going to collect watches, clocks or timepieces in general. Often hobbyists narrow their collections by era, design, designer, country or material. Other collectors simply collect what they like, creating an eclectic mix of timepieces.

Learn about the different types of clocks and watches you wish to collect.

Purchase guides for watch and clock collectors. These will help you determine the market value of a specific timepiece. The guides will also be valuable in helping to date timepieces that you find on your shopping trips.

Join a watch, clock or general timepiece collectors group, such as clevercollector.com, which is a group of antique clock collectors. When you join a group of like-minded collectors, you have a place to share your collection stories, learn about events and meet other people that share similar interests.

Browse online auctions, antique and collectible stores, and watch and clock websites, searching for a special timepiece to add to your collection.

Visit local antique and collectible shops, jewelry stores and specialty stores that may have a timepiece that would catch your eye.

Scour local flea markets and yard sales. You might find a watch or clock that you will want to add to your collection.