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Massachusetts
Watchmakers/Clockmakers
Association, Inc.
Inquiries to:
Chris Carey, President
Phone: (617) 926-0993
E-mail: watrtwn@aol.com
Newsletter Editor
Dave Kurdzionak
david@thewatchmaker.com
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Meetings Past
- Tuesday, November 28, 2006-
Program: Dr. Jon Weber, - Chronometers and their influence on the development of watches.
China Moon Restaurant
Stoneham, MA
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Dr. Jon Weber spoke on the subject of chronometers and their influence on the development of watches. A very informative and interesting talk. Those who didn't before, now know what a chronometer is; well, depending on its definition.
Jon is the Vice President of The Greater Boston Watch Collectors and belongs to several NAWCC chapters. He became interested in watches as a method of developing hand skill for doing physics experiments. His interest is in precision watches, chronometers, pocket chronometers and railroad watches. He enjoys searching, wearing, photographing, and especially talking about them. Jon also likes to track down the backgrounds of interesting watches.
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- Tuesday, September 26, 2006-
Program: Steve Boynton, - Movements by Chelsea Clock Co.
Kitty's Restaurant
North Reading, MA
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Steve Boynton gave a very interesting and educational presentation on the technical aspects of movements made by Chelsea Clock Company, in particular the evolution of the Shipsbell movement. Steve also passed around many examples of Chelsea clocks.
Steve is the manager of the repair department at the Chelsea Clock Company and also is an officer of MWCA.
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Sunday June 25, 2006
Field Trip to Frank Menez's home
Our Host! Thank You Frank for a wonderful event. |
Swearing in of the 2006/7 officers. |
Group Picture
(pictures by Dave Kurdzionak) |
- Tuesday, May 23, 2006-
Program: Caleb Stephenson, - Waterbury Watch Company
China Moon Restaurant
Stoneham, MA, 02180
Caleb gave a very interesting and educational presentation, and he passed around examples of Waterbury products. Members now have a much better understanding of (and respect for) the role that the Waterbury Watch Company had in the American watch making industry. [Picture is of world's smallest steam engine that fits inside a thimble.]
Caleb is a recent graduate of Okmulgee School of Watchmaking and is WOSTEP certified.
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- Tuesday, March 28, 2006-
Program: John K. (JK) Nicholas, - Future of Chelsea Clock Company
China Moon Restaurant
Stoneham, MA, 02180
JK explained the current status of the Chelsea Clock Company, and what he expects it to be in the near future.
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JK Nicholas is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Chelsea Clock Company. Chelsea Clock Company was founded in 1897 and continues to design, manufacture, repair and sell high quality clocks and related products worldwide.
Mr. Nicholas is also a founder and former President and Chief Financial Officer of NorthPoint Domain Inc., a healthcare services company based in Boston. Prior to founding NorthPoint Domain in late 1999, Mr. Nicholas was a Principal in the Boston and London offices of The Parthenon Group, a boutique strategic advisory firm. Mr. Nicholas is an experienced executive in the high tech, healthcare and publishing industries. Additionally, Mr. Nicholas serves on the Board of Visitors for the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University.
Mr. Nicholas earned a BA in Philosophy at Duke University in 1989 and a MBA from The Duke University Fuqua School of Business in 1996. Mr. Nicholas is married and has three children.
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