Joining us for an upcoming meetup? Here are a few helpful guidelines from the Lehigh Valley Watch Club to ensure everyone enjoys a great experience.

Coming to the meetup

• Confirm your attendance by liking the meetup post in our WhatsApp Announcements channel. This helps us ensure we have enough seating for everyone.

• Bringing a guest? We’re always happy to welcome fellow watch enthusiasts. Please reach out to Jan or Evan beforehand so we can plan accordingly.

• If the meetup is held at a restaurant, simply ask to be seated at the table reserved under Jan’s name. (We don’t disclose the nature of the meetup in advance, so the staff won’t be aware it’s a watch collectors’ gathering.)

During the meetup

• Introduce yourself to anyone you haven’t met yet. If you’re part of other groups or have an IG account, feel free to share your handle—or your Instagram name—so others can connect with you.

• Bring whatever watches you’re comfortable with. Some members arrive with just the one on their wrist; others bring a small selection of 3–6 pieces (and we do have a member who shows up with 20+!). There’s no right or wrong—bring what feels right for you.

• Wondering what else to bring? We typically have a loupe or two available, along with a UV light for checking dial luminosity. You’re welcome to bring a watch mat if you prefer not to place your pieces directly on the table. And of course if you want to take pictures, bring your phone or a camera.

Etiquette for Handling Other Collectors’ Watches

• Picking up a watch:

  It’s generally fine to pick up a watch for a closer look. Just take note of how it’s positioned — caseback down, crown up/down, bracelet folded, etc. When you’re done, return it exactly as you found it in the same spot and orientation.

• Ask before doing anything more:

  If you’d like to interact with the watch beyond simply looking at it — trying it on, checking the luminosity, setting the time, manipulating the crown, using complications — always ask the owner first. No crown turning or function testing without explicit permission.

• Trying a watch on the wrist:

  Many collectors are happy to let you try their watch on, but some prefer not to or may have specific boundaries. Always check with the owner before putting a watch on your wrist.

• Taking photos:

  Feel free to take pictures, but please respect privacy. Avoid posting visible serial numbers and do not identify owners online without their permission.

  (Serial numbers can appear on the caseback, movement, or — in modern Rolex — on the rehaut near the 6 o’clock marker.)

Before you head out

• Please remember to tip the wait staff who take care of us. Showing appreciation helps ensure we’re warmly welcomed back to the restaurants that host our meetups.

If you have suggestions for improving these points, please let Evan and Jan know.