a person who has an obsession with timekeeping devices. There even is a blog by a clock enthusiast, called The Horophile.
What do horologists do?
a person who makes clocks or watches.
What do you call a clock repair person?
A clockmaker is an artisan who makes and/or repairs clocks. Since almost all clocks are now factory-made, most modern clockmakers only repair clocks. Originally, clockmaker were master craftsmen who designed and built clocks by hand.
What is a collector of watches called?
People interested in horology are called horologists. The largest horological membership organisation globally is the NAWCC, the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, which is USA based, but also has local chapters elsewhere.
Why do people have watch collections?
“People collect things they're passionate about and get enjoyment from,” Dr Moulding says. “Watches tick a lot of boxes in terms of collectibles. But watches are also aesthetic objects some look better than others.”
Who is the biggest watch collector?
Auro Montanari
Who is the Patek collector?
The Rake speaks to Ahmed Rahman about his favourite watches, his love for Patek Philippe and just what makes the Swiss watch manufacture so special. Patek Philippe white gold Perpetual Calendar 5139G complete with hobnail bezel.
Who is Nycwatchguy?
A collector active on Instagram, @NYCWATCHGUY lives in the Greatest City in the World (his words), New York, and works as a venture capitalist but at heart, he is a watch meme maker. His many talents inspired him to a hobby we can all relate to; collecting watches.Apr 2, 2021