Typical western antique clocks, represented by France, have many kinds and large output, most of which are plated with copper and gold. The embodiment of French luxury in clocks and watches is often calculated by sets (somewhat similar to tableware). Western clocks sometimes have left and right candlesticks. French watch manufacturers have always been sculptors and painters. And often leave the signature shells of multiple producers on a watch, which is completed by a sculptor, the dial is drawn by a painter or jeweler, and the movement is made by another producer.

Unlike France, British clocks are synonymous with the highest level of antique clocks. In terms of design, technology, style and taste, it is excellent. Royal families all over the world also use English clocks. Interestingly, most clock makers in Britain are scientists and physicists. They have scientific knowledge such as navigation and physics, so they emphasize the accuracy of clocks and watches.

The clocks in Germany are different from those in Britain and France. As early as 15 and 16 centuries, Nuremberg, augsburg and Blay had become the centers of the world watch industry. From a global perspective, Swiss watches, which enjoy a high reputation today, have a short history in Europe. Its origin began in Geneva in the middle of16th century, later than the Black Forest region in Germany. At that time, the whole clock-making industry had transitioned to the watchmaking stage, so the clock-making industry in Switzerland was not as grand as its watchmaking industry. The Black Forest region of Germany has always been the industrial center of traditional clock making in Europe, with a large scale. Hands, audio part, dial, etc. It has been subdivided and exported to all of Europe.

In Europe, the circulation of watches and clocks is relatively large, and the industry is also mobile. So it is normal for French clockmakers to go to Germany and Swiss clockmakers to go to England. Generally speaking, the British clock focuses on the music system, the French clock focuses on artistic modeling, and the German clock focuses on technology. Therefore, the overall error of German clocks can be guaranteed to be smaller, while those who like external modeling choose French products more, while those who pursue music tend to prefer British clocks.

Especially worth mentioning here is the American clock. American clocks and watches are characterized by excellent production, good quality and strong practicality. At that time, the famous clock manufacturing companies were Seth Thomas and Ansonia. American clocks play an important role in the collection of antique clocks in the19th century.