Central Pennsylvania Watchmakers & Clockmakers Guild

06/24/2026

This cute little town looks very depressed. Very few businesses, a lot of empty buildings.

06/23/2026

Home of the Avett Brothers, Concord, North Carolina. Didn’t get to meet them!

06/23/2026

Found a street clock in Charlotte, North Carolina. Little jacked up, has Electric Time on dial but looks like an old Seth Thomas.

06/23/2026

Not one public clock in Charlotte , North Carolina, Unbelievable, no street clock, no tower clock, no church clock, no public building clock! Did get a photo of a nice armillary in someone’s front yard during a tour. Also a really cool lamp at a hotel.

06/21/2026

Public clocks in lincolnton, North Carolina.
A lot of nice churches in this town.

06/21/2026

Public Clock of downtown Asheville, North Carolina

06/19/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Philippe Stern, Honorary President of Patek Philippe and one of the defining figures of modern watchmaking.

In tribute, our founder Wei Koh shares:

“Philippe Stern was the key architect of the renaissance of complicated watchmaking. In 1989, he created the Calibre 89, the world’s most complicated timepiece, with Switzerland still reeling from the greatest existential threat the watch industry had ever faced: the Quartz Crisis. He also created the world’s first series-produced minute repeaters.

“In his humble, graceful and self-effacing way, he consistently championed complicated watchmaking at the highest level. He was also a pioneer in silicon technology, which has since revolutionised the watch industry, and he is the individual behind many of the most legendary and iconic timepieces that have ever existed.

“He was a giant of the industry, but also an extraordinarily kind man, always generous with his time, even to a young journalist like myself when I first met him. I recall being seated next to him at a press lunch where I expressed my inordinate love for the Patek Philippe 5004. Amazingly, he patiently took his time to explain every detail of the watch to me, including the development of the ‘octopus’ isolator mechanism, one of the most brilliant innovations in modern horology.

“I will never forget once seeing him outside of the manufacture that he had built in Plan-les-Ouates. He explained to me that, at the time, it was quite unheard of to build something of that scale, so as to verticalise all competences under one roof. But that was his vision, and it became a key differentiator and a major competitive advantage to Patek.

“The watch industry has lost a great leader, a giant of our world, and perhaps most importantly, a truly exceptional human being. It is with immense sincerity that I transmit my condolences to the entire Stern family, and to Patek Philippe. At this time, I send them all my love and affection.”

All of us at Revolution extend our heartfelt condolences to the Stern family, to Patek Philippe, and to all who had the privilege of knowing Mr Philippe Stern.

06/14/2026

05/31/2026

If you want an interesting and fun fact walking tour of the city of Lancaster, contact Mike at 717- 575-9631 (information on last photo). Mike grew up in Lancaster and has a passion for this town. The guild had a great breakfast, then an informative walk through the city of Lancaster, on this beautiful sunny day.

05/26/2026

Last notice to sign up for the walking tour this Sunday: Only 8 spots left, call or text Jim or Bob

So far Bob & Sue Desrochers, Sam Sherman, Ross Hershey, Marc & Kim Roberts, Colleen & Dave Howdy, Jim & Steph Zimmerman

Weather is perfect for Sunday, this is for member and guest, notice restaurant was added!

Time: 10:00am Breakfast at Shot & Barrel, 2 North Queen Street , Lancaster.
11:00am Walking Tour of Downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania ~ 2 hours, 1 1/2 miles