Horological Society of New York Courses

Fundamentals of Luxury Watchmaking Craftsmanship

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Discover the essential principles of high-end watchmaking with industry experts François Perez and Pierre Biver, exploring technical aspects and craftsmanship behind luxury timepieces.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hidden Figures - Overlooked Elements of Watchmaking, by Jeffrey Kingston

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Explore the overlooked engineering details that regulate, power, and calendar-display mechanical watches.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Tapestry of Time

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A history of precision timekeeping, from lunar-distance navigation and pendulum clocks to John Harrison’s marine chronometers and the quest for longitude.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

John Harrison and a Clock for All Seasons - The Creation of the Gridiron Pendulum

Discover how John Harrison revolutionized timekeeping by creating the gridiron pendulum, solving temperature compensation challenges in precision clockmaking.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

anOrdain - Our First Decade With Enamel

Discover anOrdain's decade-long journey mastering enamel watchmaking techniques and design innovations from founder Lewis Heath in this Glasgow-based horological presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Early American Pocket Watches

Explore the fascinating world of early American pocket watches with antiquarian horologist Richard Newman in this detailed presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beyond the Tick - Mastering the Art of Escapements

Dive into the intricate world of watchmaking as Master Watchmaker Bernhard Lederer reveals the sophisticated mechanics and artistry behind timepiece escapements and their evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Giving Meaning to Speed - Time and Timing at Brooklands

Discover how time and timing shaped the legendary Brooklands racing circuit through the lens of horological expertise and automotive history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Conservation of the Great Clock of Westminster - Big Ben

Discover the intricate conservation efforts behind Westminster's iconic Big Ben clock through expert insights from a leading horological specialist.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Hautlence Built an Independent Brand by Questioning Design and Time Displays

Discover how Hautlence revolutionized watchmaking by challenging traditional design principles and reimagining time display mechanisms in this horological innovation talk.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Changing Face of Early Modern Time

How early modern multifunction dials, calendars, astrology, and the equation of time reshaped people’s understanding of time.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Journey Through the Secrets of Vacheron Constantin - by Christian Selmoni and Roger Michel

Explore Vacheron Constantin’s watchmaking heritage through landmark wristwatches, pocket watches, innovations, and designs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Collecting Vintage Watches, by Eric Wind

Learn how scarcity, provenance, condition, tools, and auction strategy shape the value and purchase of vintage watches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Evolution of the Chain-and-Fusee Mechanism in the Quest for Constant Force - by Romain Gauthier

Explore the evolution of the chain-and-fusee mechanism in horology, from its origins to modern innovations, with insights from watchmaker Romain Gauthier.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Essentials of Precision Timekeeping

Explore how water clocks, escapements, balance springs, and mechanical watches evolved—and the physical factors that limit precision timekeeping.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video