Happenings: The Horological Society of New York Celebrates 159 Years of Tradition And Awards $160K in Scholarships
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The Horological Society of New York (HSNY), America’s first watchmaking guild, hosted its extremely anticipated Gala on March 22, awarding a record-breaking $160,000 in monetary help and elevating over $300,000 towards its ongoing mission to advance the artwork and science of horology.
Held on the iconic Plaza Lodge, the black-tie occasion introduced collectively 400 of essentially the most influential figures within the watchmaking neighborhood, together with impartial watchmakers, prime manufacturers, VIP visitors, and main public sale homes to assist the way forward for the business.
The night’s Charity Public sale, offered by Christie’s, noticed distinctive timepieces and experiences that raised record-breaking funds that may go straight in the direction of increasing the Society’s initiatives, together with scholarships for watchmaking college students.
HSNY’s vigorous bidding struggle, offered by Christie’s
Gadgets that commanded the most important hammer worth included a signed Chronomètre Souverain wall clock signed by François-Paul Journe ($80,000), an omakase dinner expertise with Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, donated by Grand Seiko ($24,000), and HSNY’s prestigious Lifetime Membership Card, which offered to “Shark Tank” titan Kevin O’Leary after an intense bidding struggle ($25,000). Hand-guillochéd by Brittany Nicole Cox, the sterling silver card options an authentic straight-line sample inset with a 24k gold wire cloisonné enamel cabochon. The cardboard grants Mr. Great lifetime membership privileges at HSNY, together with all points of all present and future membership ranges.
HSNY awarded a file $160,000 to twenty-eight watchmaking college students and 4 watchmaking faculties in america.
In assembly with the Society’s year-round mission, HSNY issued a symbolic big examine for $160,000 to Brian Furi (Texas Institute of Jewellery Know-how, Paris, Texas) and Justin Delano (Veterans Watchmaker Initiative, Odessa, Delaware), two scholarship recipients. In complete, HSNY awarded scholarships to twenty-eight college students and 4 watchmaking faculties in america. The scholarships intention to assist watchmaking college students reach each approach and foster the following era of horologists. (Recipients are included on the finish of this announcement.)
Notable visitors in attendance included famed watchmaker (and HSNY Trustee) Roger Smith OBE; entrepreneur, investor, and watch collector Kevin O’Leary (who stunned visitors onstage); and public sale homes Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s.
“I am past happy with the success of the night,” stated Nicholas Manousos, Govt Director of the Horological Society of New York. “The funds raised may have a direct and lasting affect on the way forward for horology, permitting us to assist the brightest minds within the business and be certain that the artwork of watchmaking continues to thrive.”
The Gala, which featured a lavish cocktail hour and afterparty with dwell music, prime shelf libations, and even a magician, supplied the proper backdrop for visitors to community and have fun the yr’s accomplishments.
“The occasion underscored the power of the horological neighborhood, its dedication to schooling, and its position in preserving the legacy of timekeeping,” added Carolina Navarro, Deputy Director of the Horological Society of New York.
HSNY extends its deepest gratitude to all those that attended and contributed to the Gala’s success, in addition to to the beneficiant donors and sponsors who made the night potential. Keep tuned for 2026 Gala particulars — HSNY’s one hundred and sixtieth anniversary!
HSNY’s officers & workers — Again Row (L-R): Brett Walsdorf; Paul Boutros; Robert Youthful; Luke Cox-Bien; Nicholas Manousos; St John Karp; Roger Smith; Eneuri Acosta; David Chang. Entrance Row (L-R): H. Jane Chon; Ellen Sorensen; Carolina Navarro; Brittany Nicole Cox.
Go to this hyperlink to view all pictures from the Gala: https://gruberphoto.pixieset.com/hsnygala/
Collaborating Manufacturers & Firms
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Audemars Piguet
- Christie’s
- Collectability
- H. Moser & Cie
- F.P. Journe
- Grand Seiko
- Hodinkee
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Phillips
- Romain Gauthier
- Sotheby’s
- The Armoury
- Ulysse Nardin
- Vacheron Constantin
- Wempe
- Zenith
HSNY 2025 Monetary Help
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The Henry B. Fried Scholarship for Watchmaking College students
- Brian Furi (Paris Junior School Watchmaking Program)
- Aaron Vivid (Veterans Watchmaker Initiative)
- Andrew Claude (Rolex Watchmaking Coaching Middle)
- Evan McCarthy (Lititz Watch Technicum)
- Roger Abuanza (North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking)
- Eric Jo (North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking)
- Henry Hornbrook (Paris Junior School Watchmaking Program)
- Leo Suarez (Lititz Watch Technicum)
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The Andre Bibeau Scholarship for Veteran Watchmaking College students
- Justin Delano (Veterans Watchmaker Initiative)
- Michel Cornejo (Rolex Watchmaking Coaching Middle)
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The Charles London Scholarship for Watchmaking College students
- Oscar Fabian (North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking)
- Matthew Smith (Texas Institute of Jewellery Know-how)
- Dylan Mark (Gem Metropolis School Faculty of Horology)
- Israel Colon (Veterans Watchmaker Initiative)
- Kevin Feiock (Veterans Watchmaker Initiative)
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The Charles Sauter Scholarship for Innovation in Horology
- Viet Nguyen (Rolex Watchmaking Coaching Middle)
- Gabriel Ehardt (Rolex Watchmaking Coaching Middle)
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The Grace Fryer Scholarship for Feminine Watchmaking College students
- Eva Smith (Veterans Watchmaker Initiative)
- Jenna Mattson (Paris Junior School Watchmaking Program)
- Esther Yoo (North Seattle School Watch Know-how Institute)
- Katelynn Smith (Gem Metropolis School Faculty of Horology)
- Kirsten McKimmey (Rolex Watchmaking Coaching Middle)
- Lucia Diaz (North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking)
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The Howard Robbins Award for Watchmaking Colleges
- Veterans Watchmaker Initiative
- North Seattle School Watch Know-how Institute
- Paris Junior School Watchmaking Program
- Gem Metropolis School Faculty of Horology
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The Oscar Waldan Scholarship for Jewish Watchmaking College students
- Zachary Scoular (Veterans Watchmaker Initiative)
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Simon Willard Award for Faculty Watches
- First Prize: Hudson Mickey (Lititz Watch Technicum)
- Second Prize (Tie): Chase Calise (Patek Philippe Institute of New York)
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Second Prize (Tie): Maxwell Munafo (Lititz Watch Technicum)
