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Upcoming Events

Gatherings for collectors, enthusiasts, and students of horology

An espresso martini on the granite bar at Capriccio in Providence
Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Late Fall Meet-Up at Capriccio

Capriccio (bar area), 2 Pine Street, Providence

Friends, fine watches, and watchmakers in the bar at Capriccio, plus a first look at our new Watch Exchange.

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January 2027

Monthly Meetings Begin

Rhode Island

Starting in January 2027, RIHOSO will meet every month.

Watch World News

The latest from the world of horology and watchmaking

The Citizen Eco-Drive AW1900 Series Pushes The Boundaries Of Affordability
Fratello WatchesOct 27

The Citizen Eco-Drive AW1900 Series Pushes The Boundaries Of Affordability

Citizen is arguably the biggest name in affordable timepieces. Time and again, the Japanese brand proves that a great everyday watch doesn’t have to break the bank. The latest example is the Eco-Drive AW1900 series, a range of lightweight, sporty ...

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Hands On: Rolex Ref. 6062 Triple Calendar Moon Phase in Steel
SJX WatchesOct 27

Hands On: Rolex Ref. 6062 Triple Calendar Moon Phase in Steel

Monaco Legend Auctions is closing the year with one of its biggest auctions to date, with one of the top lots being a stellar Rolex ref. 6062 Oyster triple calendar in steel with gold-tone indices. An eighty year-old watch that feels original and ...

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We Analyzed 5,000 Rolex Watches: Here Is What Changed Sellers’ Offers
Bob's WatchesOct 27

We Analyzed 5,000 Rolex Watches: Here Is What Changed Sellers’ Offers

Among the last 5,000 pre-owned Rolex watches sellers sent us for qualification, most offers changed by a few hundred dollars […] The post We Analyzed 5,000 Rolex Watches: Here Is What Changed Sellers’ Offers appeared first on Bob's Watches.

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Ralph Lauren Launches New Western Cushions in a Smaller Size, and the New Nautical Collection
Worn & WoundOct 26

Ralph Lauren Launches New Western Cushions in a Smaller Size, and the New Nautical Collection

Every so often, I find that I need to talk about the watches of Ralph Lauren. It’s possible, I think, that the Ralph Lauren brand is one of the most underrated, misunderstood corners of watchmaking. Most casual and even not-so-casual observers pro...

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Hands-on – Wren’s Unexpected Take on the Integrated Sports Watch, The Vessel
Monochrome WatchesOct 26

Hands-on – Wren’s Unexpected Take on the Integrated Sports Watch, The Vessel

If you’ve recently been following the buzzing micro-brand scene, you’ve probably heard about NYC-based brand Wren. Founded in 2024 by Craig Karger, who’s also behind Wrist Enthusiast, the brand has, for now, exclusively produced vintage-inspired d...

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Robb ReportOct 26

Audemars Piguet Just Launched Its Own Certified Pre-Owned Program

Collectors can buy and sell secondhand APs online via the Watch Keepers.

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Inside the Society

Demonstrations, dinners, and evenings among fellow collectors

A student watches a watchmaker work at the bench during a workshop visit
A set of watchmaker's screwdrivers in a fitted wooden case

RIHOSO for Schools

The next generation of watchmakers

Our after-school program gives high school and college students a pathway into horology: mentors, an introduction to watchmaking and its history, events with industry leaders, trips to businesses and museums, and scholarship guidance.

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Membership

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Connect with fellow horologists, attend exclusive events, and help preserve the art and science of timekeeping for future generations.

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