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The Florida Mid-Winter Regional has been one of the premier annual gatherings for all things horological - buyers, sellers, collectors, makers, and enthusiasts for decades. Members and guests from all over the US and internationally, gather to enjoy the fellowship, workshops and programs. Its history is defined by Chapter tradition, Regional collaboration, and an evolving horological marketplace. 

The Regional was established to serve as a warm-weather refuge for watch and clock collectors from across the United States during the peak of winter. It provides a massive "Mart" where members can trade, buy, and sell rare antique clocks, watches, modern timepieces and and assortment of horological items.

The Regional has relied on a collaborative effort among various Florida-based NAWCC Chapters. This rotation in leadership has resulted in a rotation of venues in Florida over the years which includes Orlando, Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, Lakeland and now St. Augustine. Different Chapters take turns acting as primary hosts or co-hosts. For instance, Florida SunTime (Chapter 19) and the Central Florida Clock & Watch Club (Chapter 156) anchored the event during its stints in Central Florida. Currently Big Bend Timekeepers (Chapter 176) and Jean Ribault (Chapter 68) have stepped in to co-chair recent iterations in North Florida.

The 2025 Interruption: Due to an error by the venue management - who double-booked the convention space - the 2025 Florida Mid-Winter Regional had to be entirely canceled. However, the Chapter co-hosts rallied, honoring paid vendor and table reservations to guarantee a strong return for the 2026 Regional. 

The 2026 Regional was a banner event with over 300 Mart tables sold, a strong showing from our partner -World Wide Traders - an amazing reception and banquet, a sold-out workshop led by NAWCC instructors, good participation in our tailgate and auction, an amazing Exhibit of items from the NAWCC Museum and five interesting presenters.  In summary, the 2026 Regional had something for everyone, including a record turnout of guests.  Plus, the attendees raised over $2,500 to help fund the installation of  “The Quincy”, a 14 foot tall street clock from the 1880s, now displayed in the NAWCC’s Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania.

Current Regional: In its early days, the Regional focused exclusively on pure horological historical preservation. While educational lectures, workshops, and museum-quality exhibits remain core pillars, current Regionals have adapted to shifting horological markets. Today's Marts openly feature a blend of high-end vintage luxury timepieces (like Rolex) alongside traditional horological items and collections.