UPDATES, AUGUST 2024
The Horopedia Foundation is delighted to announce the establishment ofa new partnership with the Horological Society of New York (HSNY). This collaboration aims to strengthen horological knowledge and excellence, as well as topromote horological culture on an international scale.
Since its creation, the Foundation’s goal has been to contribute to the long-term success and visibility of the watchmaking industry by sharing knowledge and highlighting the technical and artistic expertise and skills accumulated over the years, as well as those yet to come. The new partnership with HSNY will advance mutual interests in the preservation and education of horological heritage.
“We are delighted to build bridges with people who share the same values, advocating for and educating about all the trades behind horology. Together, we can strengthen the reach and impact of our efforts to document and celebrate the rich history of timekeeping. We look forward to embarking on this journey with HSNY and to seeing the profound influence our combined efforts will have on the global horological community.”
News from the Horopedia Foundation will soon be available for consultation at HSNY’s Jost Bürgi research library.
Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is one of the oldest horological associations in the worldto operate continuously. Today, HSNY is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education. Its members, from diverse backgrounds and professions—Horologists (watchmakers), clock repairers, executives, journalists, auctioneers, historians, dealers, and collectors—reflect the richness of horology in New York and around the world.
Horological Society of New York, 2024
ABOUT HOROPEDIA
The Horopedia Foundation was established in February 2023 and was granted public interest status. The Foundation’s Board is composed of Philippe Dufour (President), Dr Helmut Crott, André Colard and Marc André Deschoux. The Foundation manages Horopedia.org, the first online video encyclopedia on horology. The platform was launched in 2022 and quickly received unanimous support within the community.
To date, more than 30 multilingual documentary films about Museums, horology schools, watchmaking tools and components, and the mechanical principles behind their operation can be found on Horopedia.org. To reinforce its educational mission, the platform also incorporates visual teaching materials to facilitate a better understanding of the information provided. The site offers nearly 900 pages with detailed definitions of horological terms and historical anecdotes about significant horological inventions.
Horopedia.org meticulously covers all aspects of the fascinating watchmaking industry in French, English, and German. It offers detailed definitions of tools and complications, 3D images of movements, and in-depth video explanations on the production of components, their history, and their functions in a watch. A dedicated section of the site lists horological institutions, including schools and Museums in Switzerland and around the world.
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