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Upcoming Events
Gatherings for collectors, enthusiasts, and students of horology
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.
RSVPMonthly 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 Vander Avort Lovon: Belgian Quiet Confidence On The Wrist
I always pay attention when a new watch brand from Belgium or the Netherlands debuts. As Fratello is a Dutch publication, many of our team members are particularly interested in seeing brands from these two small countries launch their first colle...
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Sinn EZM 19: A Mission Timer for the Crisis Room
Built to bring order to the chaos phase
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Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Ralph & Ricky Tuxedo Watch
Ralph and Ricky dress for the evening
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Introducing – Indie Watchmaker Mickaël Gaspar Launches the Souscription, His First Wristwatch
The independent watchmaking scene has never been more active, with dozens of highly skilled watchmakers launching their own brands (think Alexandre Martin, Marcu, Atelier Bernard, Mathieu Cleguer or Hazemann & Monnin, to name just a few). Yet, the...
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Introducing – The 2nd-Gen Trilobe Une Folle Journée, with New Case and Manufacture Movement
Right from the early days of the brand, Gautier Massonneau, founder of French indie brand Trilobe, had a clear idea regarding how time should be displayed. Not by means of classic central hands, but with off-centred rings turning counterclockwise ...
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Christopher Ward and Mr. Jones Launch the New C1 Bel Canto Lucia
When Christopher Ward introduced the C1 Bel Canto in 2022, it threw us all for a loop. A chiming watch from Christopher Ward was not something that most collectors had on their bingo card. That includes, I think, the brand’s most ardent supporters...
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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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