The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announces today the launch of its Virtual Horological Tutoring program. The nonprofit organization, whose mission is to advance the art and science of horology, thrives on educating watch enthusiasts on a global scale. To adapt to the changing landscape, HSNY is going virtual with more educational options and topics than ever before.
Via virtual tutoring, HSNY’s team of professional watchmakers will bring the Society’s award-winning classes to the comfort of students’ homes in the form of small group theory classes and one-on-one tutoring. Certified instructors are available to work with students on watch and clock making techniques and theory, even going beyond the scope of HSNY’s in-person classes.
HSNY’s virtual horological education syllabus will include live 60 to 90-minute Online Curriculum courses for groups of up to four students. Classes will cover HSNY’s 101 through 104 curricula, but with a focus on a theoretical approach. Instructors will share material slides in real-time and demonstrate the disassembly and reassembly of a mechanical movement live at their home workbenches.
Students who have completed HSNY’s 101 through 104 courses - or participated in Traveling Education classes - can enroll in One-on-One Tutoring on horological topics never covered before by HSNY, including:
Tool dressing and maintenance
Quartz battery replacement
Glass crystal replacement
Acrylic crystal replacement
Observation of movement disassembly and discussion about movement service
Timing machine results and general timing principles
Last but not least, HSNY’s team of instructors will lend their expertise on Advanced Topics. Recommended for watchmakers or those craving more technical lessons, topics include:
Boring and bushing worn holes in bridges/mainplates
Turning down worn posts and fitting a new bushing
Lathe work
Fitting a balance staff and poising the balance
Escapement adjustment
Chronograph adjustment
Clean oiling techniques
All courses will be offered by the same dedicated instructors that teach HSNY’s classes worldwide. To get started, HSNY will offer its Basic Movement Theory class free to HSNY members. To enroll or inquire, simply fill out the form located on HSNY’s Virtual Horological Tutoring page. Upon review, HSNY’s instructors will reach out to tailor each session including availability, pricing and content covered. Select classes will be offered in French upon request.