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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

Hands-On: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Dual Time x Vianney Halter Watch
A Blog To WatchNov 4

Hands-On: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Dual Time x Vianney Halter Watch

Some watches, when I discover them in my inbox, feel like they always should have existed. Even against all odds. Strangely, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Dual Time x Vianney Halter felt just like such a watch to me, even though there is no rhyme or ...

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Introducing – Audemars Piguet Adds Obsidian and Onyx Dials to the 38mm Code 11.59
Monochrome WatchesNov 4

Introducing – Audemars Piguet Adds Obsidian and Onyx Dials to the 38mm Code 11.59

Audemars Piguet added a time-and-date 38mm Code 11.59 watch to the collection in 2023, a more compact, slimmer, and redesigned version of the original series launched in 2019. The first 38mm models came with stamped dials featuring a signature rip...

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Hublot and Jeff Koons bring a splash of colour to the Time+Tide Melbourne Studio
Time+TideNov 4

Hublot and Jeff Koons bring a splash of colour to the Time+Tide Melbourne Studio

Time+Tide and Hublot celebrated the Jeff Koons Balloon Dog collection at our Melbourne Studio for an evening of art and watchmaking. The post Hublot and Jeff Koons bring a splash of colour to the Time+Tide Melbourne Studio appeared first on Time+T...

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Hands-On: The TAG Heuer Monaco Finds Its Ideal Match In Titanium
Fratello WatchesNov 4

Hands-On: The TAG Heuer Monaco Finds Its Ideal Match In Titanium

When I think of TAG Heuer, I think of racing, chronographs, and the iconic Monaco. So when the brand invited us to the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid and asked me which watch I wanted to borrow for the weekend, I immediately knew it would be th...

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Luxury Watch Gifts for Her: How to Choose the Right Watch 
Bob's WatchesNov 4

Luxury Watch Gifts for Her: How to Choose the Right Watch 

The best luxury watch gifts for her are the ones she’ll wear every day. After decades of selling them, I […] The post Luxury Watch Gifts for Her: How to Choose the Right Watch appeared first on Bob's Watches.

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SJX Podcast: In Conversation with Anthony de Haas
SJX WatchesNov 4

SJX Podcast: In Conversation with Anthony de Haas

On episode 56 of the SJX Podcast, SJX speaks with Anthony de Haas, A. Lange & Söhne’s longtime head of product development, about the thinking behind the watches. The starting point is the new Datograph Perpetual, which takes a familiar model in a...

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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.

Students & Schools

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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