The Horological Society of New York Returns to Australia for Its Traveling Education Program
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY), America’s oldest watchmaking guild, founded in 1866, is returning to Australia as part of its Traveling Education program, with courses set for Melbourne and Sydney this fall. The trip marks HSNY's first return to Australia since 2020, when the Society's inaugural Traveling Education visit drew an enthusiastic turnout and laid the groundwork for an ongoing presence in the region.
Now in its 160th year, HSNY remains one of the oldest continuously operating horological associations in the world and operates as a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology.
HSNY’s courses in Melbourne will be hosted by Time+Tide, and its Sydney courses will be hosted by HODINKEE. During each four-hour session, eight students will disassemble and reassemble a complete mechanical watch movement (ETA 6497), getting a hands-on look at what makes a watch tick. The course goes beyond a surface-level introduction, teaching proper use of watchmaking tools while covering the terminology and theory behind modern horology. No prior experience is required, and all watchmaking tools and ergonomic benches will be provided for the duration of the class.
Melbourne classes will run from Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1.
Sydney classes will run Saturday, November 21, through Sunday, November 22.
Further details on venues, ticketing, and registration can be found on HSNY’s Eventbrite page. Proceeds from ticket sales are reinvested directly into HSNY’s ongoing educational mission.
About the Horological Society of New York
Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is one of the oldest continuously operating horological associations in the world. Today, HSNY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education. Members are a diverse mix of watchmakers, clockmakers, executives, journalists, auctioneers, historians, salespeople, and collectors, reflecting the rich nature of horology in New York City and around the world. http://hs-ny.org
