About Us
Who we are
Jean Ribault is a Florida chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. This chapter was formed in December 1998. Our diverse membership, which includes two NAWCC Fellows, primarily reside in North East Florida and South Georgia.
We meet regularly during the fall and winter months with presentations of interest to people who enjoy the magic of clock works and precision watches.
We also host a very successful mid winter regional conference with presentations, horological courses and marketplace to buy and sell watch and clock related items.
Membership
Membership to our group is open to any NAWCC member. You are welcome to attend a meeting as a guest to see for yourself why it is worthwhile to join. The annual chapter membership fee is $10 which allows you to attend all of our meetings, meet fellow collectors or horologists and have access to the local chapter resources. Reach out to one of our executive about becoming a local chapter member.
The NAWCC membership gives you access to national events and the NAWCC Library. See the NAWCC membership link to find out information about joining.
Club Meetings
When: We meet bi-monthly from October to June at 10 AM.
Location: Beaches Museum, 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach (Near the Corner of Beach Boulevard and 3rd Street)
Fee: $10 for NAWCC members
Content: The brief formal meeting agenda is often followed by a presentation or tour of interest to the membership.
After the meeting we usually head out for a group lunch with spririted conversation on everyones latest endeavors.
Meetings for 2024:
April 6th we will meet at 10:15am at Carrabba’s, across from the museum on 3rd Ave. (our usual place for lunch). We will have a regular meeting.
June 1st We will meet at 10:00 am at the Museum.
Additional details to follow.
August 3rd TBD. (At the June meeting we will decide if we want to have this meeting in the Museum).
October 5th We will meet at 10:00 am at the Museum. Additional details to follow.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH We have been invited to a special event at a members house in St Augustine.
NAWCC Florida MidWinter Regional
When: February 12 -17, 2024
Location: Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center
at World Golf Village near St Augustine, FL.
Attendees enjoyed the new venue last year. The atmosphere was stunning with an abundance of horological goodies found at the mart, a great showcase of American horology, and a full program of talks. We hope this coming year will be even better.