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} } Malaika Crawford Links Fashion & Watch Collecting, March 4! 👗 Watches as Expressions of Culture: Making the Link Between Decades in Fashion and Collecting / Design Malaika Crawford, Style Editor, Hodinkee (New York, New York) March 4, 2024 Many see high-end watches as a token of forever, but view fashion as a fleeting fad. Malaika Crawford, Style Editor at Hodinkee, argues that both are fundamentally expressions of personal style. The gap between the two comes down to a dichotomy of permanence and obsolescence. But, ultimately, fashion and pop culture both do influence watch design - as well as the way we collect, consume, and wear watches. At the March lecture of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Crawford will explore the intersection of fashion and watches by looking at the design links between them through decades past. The use of black as a symbol of extreme modernity, or the similarities between Yves Saint Laurent and Gérald Genta, for example. In examining the parallels, we can better understand the impact and significance of fashion on the world of horology.  Doors open at 6PM ET, lecture to begin at 7PM ET. RSVP is required. The lecture video will be available to members immediately, and to the general public following a two-month delay. RSVP Previous Lecture: The Making of History: Behind the Scenes at ZENITH’s Heritage Department Laurence Bodenmann, Head of Heritage at ZENITH (Le Locle, Switzerland) February 5, 2024 VIEW THE LECTURE Video recordings of lectures are available immediately to HSNY members, and the general public with a two-month delay. ATTENTION WATCHMAKING STUDENTS: HSNY's 2024 financial aid application period closes on Friday, March 1. HSNY is offering NINE scholarships and awards to ensure the success of watchmaking students and institutions across the United States. Visit hs-ny.org/scholarship for details and don't delay! The HSNY 2024 Gala & Awards Ceremony is sold out! Thank you to all our sponsors, members and friends for your incredible support of our 158th anniversary gala! Click the button below to join the waitlist and be notified if tickets become available. JOIN WAITLIST Welcoming New HSNY Members  HSNY would like to welcome the following new members. It is only with our members' support that we are able to continue flourishing as America's oldest watchmaking guild and advancing the art and science of horology every day.  GOLD Antoine Salles, Hong Kong Robert May, CA William H. Julien, FL BRONZE Agustin J. Edwards, FL Ailer Thomas, NY Alex Chiu, NY Andrew Saidel, MD Arnold Schraa, CT Brandon Wong, CA Chio Hong Fai, Macau Dana Klimp, MN Derrick Carman, NJ Edward Hillenbrand, NY Felicity Ng, Hong Kong Gabriel Cruz-Mattei, NJ Jeffrey Mortimer, MA Mark Thorley, APO AE Nathan Desloover, NY Nathan Kiatkulpiboone, Thailand Niall Smyth, England Noel Velez, NY Paul Liao, VA Richard Zinman, NY Robert Kelley, GA Shawn Wallerstein, FL Vedant Sharma, NY * Upgraded Membership Level BECOME A MEMBER GIFT A MEMBERSHIP Reading Time at HSNY: All Books Great and Small This post is part of a series, Reading Time at HSNY, written by our librarian, Miranda Marraccini. When it comes to watches, they come in all sizes. Bigger is not necessarily better. There are dainty dials, shining with miniature detail above equally minute movements, marvels of micromechanics. There are huge slabs that look like they need their own checked luggage tags. And there are medium-sized watches that try to be all things to all people–as ubiquitous as a Toyota Camry.  The same goes for books. Today I’ll share with you some of the biggest and smallest specimens in the HSNY library. Some are so large they could be used as solar shades (if we weren’t concerned about UV damage to the books) while others could be smuggled in your cheek. The big books in the library were easy for me to find because, well, they announce their presence. They’re the Panerais in the room, beefy, all-around chonks. If you’re a librarian who works with them, you can go ahead and skip arm day. In image 1, you can see a selection of our biggest books, with two 750 mL bottles for scale. Their publication dates range from 1765 to 2023. One prominent, incredibly unwieldy book in our collection is J. P. Morgan’s catalog of watches (the red book in image 1). This might sound familiar, because the name J. P. Morgan is even more omnipresent in American life than a Toyota Camry. Morgan, a financier, was a collector of many things, not just clocks and watches–a visit to the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City will give you a sense of the scale of his collection of rare books, fine art, gems, and other objects. Morgan donated his watches to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1913, where they remain to this day. We have a copy of Morgan’s illustrated collection catalog.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST... On The Horological Horizon...    NEW YORK CITY COURSES Horology 101 — March 7 Horology 101 to 103 — March 9 WEEKEND CLASS Horology 101 — March 12 Horology 102 — March 14 Horology 101 — March 19 Horology 101 to 103 — March 23 WEEKEND CLASS Horology 104 — March 28 TRAVELING EDUCATION Horology 101-103 in WASHINGTON, D.C. [March 16 - 17] Horology 101-103 in CHICAGO [April 6 - 7] Horology 101-103 in LONDON, ENGLAND [April 20] NEW! ANNIVERSARY GALA & AWARDS CEREMONY Saturday, April 6, 2024 SOLD OUT! Click here to register for classes! Join the waitlist here!  GIFT A CLASS THE ALLIANCE OF BRITISH WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS British Watchmakers’ Day — March 9, 2024 The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers has announced the first exhibition dedicated to showcasing the work of its Trade members — British Watchmakers’ Day! The event is taking place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Lindley Hall (Royal Horticultural Halls) in Westminster. As the name suggests, British Watchmakers’ Day is 100% dedicated to British brands with over 40 exhibitors already confirmed and the highlight of the event will be Special Edition watches created by exhibitors, exclusively available to guests at British Watchmakers’ Day, including a Series One watch available especially on British Watchmakers’ Day by Alliance chairman, Roger W. Smith. Did you know the Alliance has a podcast? Check out the latest Talking Time episode HERE! WILLARD HOUSE & CLOCK MUSEUM Pollinator Meadow and Loop Trail — March 16, 2024 The Willard House & Clock Museum is restoring its one-acre field into a Pollinator Meadow and Loop Trail to benefit local animal and plant species. Give someone the gift of nature this Spring by donating a pollinator plant in their name! Learn more here. DONATE TO HSNY HSNY thanks our sponsors for their generous support Copyright © 2024 Horological Society of New York, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences 

The world of independent watchmaking has always been a place of passion, inspiration and excitement for us. It has been at the heart of MONOCHROME from the get-go, and even today we find joy in discovering new and intriguing watchmaking adventures from all corners of the world. This time we stop in Morbihan, France, to […]

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Girard-Perregaux unveils a new addition to its famous Bridges Collection. Incorporating two meteorite plates, the Girard-Perregaux Free Bridge Meteorite unites avant-garde design with cutting-edge materials. Skeletonized, dauphine-style hour and minute hands sit atop a bridge that straddles various wheels belonging to the gear train and motion works.

ARDIO is an independent U.S. brand based out of Pennsylvania and founded by Ron Oley. The Caribe is the brand’s first watch and is the product of over three years of design effort. ARDIO keeps a fairly quiet online presence, with their main website and an Instagram page being the most accessible sources of information […] The post Hands-On: the ARDIO Caribe appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The term ‘dress watch’ is as ambivalent as 'ultra-thin.' There are no fixed parameters to guide whether a watch is a dress watch or not so Martin Green has made his own definition and highlights 4 dress watches that you might not have considered. The post 4 Off-The-Beaten-Track Dress Watches from Panerai, Nomos, Hublot, and Grand Seiko appeared first on Quill & Pad.

It’s been a while since we last saw Clarkson, Hammond and May, whether on screen or here, at MONOCHROME. A few days ago, Amazon Studios unveiled the second to last episode of the three middle-aged men’s car show, The Grand Tour. Combining this and the fact that Top Gear has been taken off air by […]

Two Limited Edition Watches Inspired By The Braun Archives - Launching February 29th

Retro colours and a sinister depth rating make Bulova's new travel piece a real corker. The post Bulova’s Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT brings travel-ready utility to a fiendish retro classic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Bulova’s Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT brings travel-ready utility to a fiendish retro classic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

I don’t think I would be wrong in saying that Girard-Perregaux doesn’t get much attention these days. The brand seems to pop up on the radar every so often, but — at least in the circles of obsessives I travel in — their name seems to resist coming up in discussion, and I have only very […] The post Girard-Perregaux Mixes the Contemporary and the Classic with the new Free Bridge Meteorite appeared first on Worn & Wound.

In 2019, Omega introduced the hand-wound caliber 3861 in both Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary editions. Then, in 2020, the brand used it as the movement for the Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award edition with an automaton on the case back. One year later, Omega introduced an update of the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, featuring a […] Visit The February 2024 Fratello × REM Strap — Caliber 3861 to read the full article.

Louis Erard continues its path onwards and upwards with yet another artistic iteration of its Excellence Petite Seconde. A flagship model at Louis Erard since 2020, this model is an attractive dress watch with a small seconds counter available in 39mm and 42mm cases. The uncluttered dial of the Petite Second has been treated to […]

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors A new collaboration from Reservoir with the cartoon character Popeye – their fourth. This time in partnership (exclusive) with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Reservoir x Popeye Camel The Reservoir x Popeye Camel Ref. RSV04.PO/133.DE has a retail rice of CHF 4,990 including taxes, and available exclusively at [...] The post New: Reservoir x Popeye Camel appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

In the heart of Armin Strom’s workshop, where meticulous craftsmanship meets the relentless pursuit of perfection, the story unfolds like the delicate tick-tock of a handcrafted timepiece. At the helm are co-founders Serge Michel and Claude Greisler, the master watchmaker whose passion for hand-finishing has become the driving force behind Armin Strom’s reputation for unparalleled… The post A Closer Look At The Decorative Finishes Of Armin Strom Watches appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Are you the struggling partner of a watch enthusiasts? Adam's words may offer some comfort and advice. The post Advice for the non-watch-loving partner of any watch nerd appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Advice for the non-watch-loving partner of any watch nerd appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What if you like the looks of the angular Zenith Defy Skyline with its 12-sided bezel, but the running 1/10th-of-a-second indicator on the dial makes you nervous? The Defy Skyline Tourbillon with its 60-second tourbillon at 6 o’clock is the way to go. Yes, it’s a pricey alternative, but before we dismiss this Defy on […] Visit Introducing: The High-Frequency Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon In Steel Or Ceramic to read the full article.

Join us as we explore the newest addition to the iconic Bridges collection, featuring extraterrestrial material and a captivating dial-side balance wheel.

Pulling out all the stops before Watches & Wonders 2024, watchmaker Arnold & Son presents two skeletonised models powered by one of the world’s thinnest flying tourbillon movements, now dubbed Ultrathin Tourbillon Skeleton. While these new models have been treated to some design tweaks and a new tourbillon carriage, these editions of the Ultrathin Flying […]

In this week’s episode of Fratello On Air, we ponder what’s wrong with the watch industry. Before you jump to conclusions, we’re not upset. We have a wish list and think that certain areas within this sector could use further thoughts or updates. Get ready for a lengthy episode! So, what’s wrong with the watch […] Visit Fratello On Air: Opportunities For The Watch Industry to read the full article.

Pre-owned Grand Seiko quartz watches come with Rollie-beating Zaratsu-polished greatness at no extra cost. So, where’s the catch? There is none. I know many of you are still on the fence about even considering quartz for your collection, and I understand you. I was there myself for years until the charm of budget-winning meca-quartz got […] Visit Pre-Owned Spotlight: Grand Seiko Quartz Value Is Unbeatable to read the full article.