This remarkable wandering hour watch was made by William Knottesford in London around 1670—five years before the invention of the spiral balance spring that made accurate timekeeping possible. See this extraordinary piece and other early English pocket watches on display at the National Watch & Clock Museum. #nawcc #horology #wanderinghour #williamknottesford #watchmuseum #17thcentury #englishwatches #pocketwatch | National Watch & Clock Museum

Before 1883, America ran on "sun time" - every town set clocks by when the sun was highest. But as railroads exploded from only 23 miles in 1830 to over 100,000 miles by the 1880s, this created scheduling chaos. The solution changed how humans think about time forever. 🏛️ See this exhibit and more at the NAWCC Museum - where time comes alive!�� #NAWCC #Horology #RailroadHistory #AmericanHistory #TimeKeeping | National Watch & Clock Museum

These stunning pocket watches reveal the technical mastery that transformed timepieces into symbols of status and sophistication. Our diverse exhibits range from essential timing mechanisms to classic American tall case clocks and the pioneering industrial equipment that enabled large-scale production. Every piece on display contributes to the remarkable narrative of human innovation and craftsmanship. #nawcc #nationalwatchandclockmuseum #horology #watchcollector | National Watch & Clock Museum