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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: The Hautlence Kubera Is A Jump Hour Watch Inspired By Cubism
A Blog To WatchOct 30

Hands-On: The Hautlence Kubera Is A Jump Hour Watch Inspired By Cubism

The Hautlence Kubera is a lovely watch that was marred by poor product release timing. The cubist expression of modern horological design cannot be appreciated on its own, but it must be evaluated in the context of the infamous Patek Philippe Cubi...

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Trick or treat! Here’s 10 of the spookiest watches just in time for Halloween
Time+TideOct 30

Trick or treat! Here’s 10 of the spookiest watches just in time for Halloween

Looking for a watch to match your Halloween costume? Get your spook on with these 10 that range from Gothic and grim to just plain goofy. The post Trick or treat! Here’s 10 of the spookiest watches just in time for Halloween appeared first on Time...

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Could Quartz Save The Swiss Watch Industry?
Fratello WatchesOct 30

Could Quartz Save The Swiss Watch Industry?

In case you haven’t noticed, the entry point to owning a mechanical watch has become significantly more expensive. The days when you could buy a nice mechanical Hamilton, for instance, or a microbrand watch that would even include a sapphire cryst...

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AP launches its CPO with restrictions and Norman Foster designs a watch
Time+TideOct 30

AP launches its CPO with restrictions and Norman Foster designs a watch

For the news you may have missed this week in the watch world, we have you covered from vintage news to under-the-radar releases. The post AP launches its CPO with restrictions and Norman Foster designs a watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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The First Patek Philippe 3970 Resurfaces at Sotheby’s
SJX WatchesOct 30

The First Patek Philippe 3970 Resurfaces at Sotheby’s

The first numbered Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ref. 3970 returns to Geneva on November 8 as part of Sotheby’s Important Watches sale. Originally sold at the brand’s Geneva salon on Rue du Rhône on January 14, 1987, this example r...

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Stopping Time: Rare Rolex Chronos with Pucci Papaleo Provenance
SJX WatchesOct 30

Stopping Time: Rare Rolex Chronos with Pucci Papaleo Provenance

This November, Phillips will present Stopping Time, a selection of 16 Rolex chronographs owned by collector and publisher Pucci Papaleo, as part of The Geneva Watch Auction: XXIV, taking place on November 7 and 8 at the Hotel President Wilson. The...

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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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