UPDATES, AUGUST 2024
The Horopedia Foundation is thrilled to announce the establishment of a new partnership with the Horological Society of New York (HSNY). This collaboration aims to enhance horological knowledge and excellence and to promote watchmaking culture on an international scale.
Since its inception, the Foundation’s goal has been to contribute to the long-term success and visibility of the watch industry by sharing knowledge and highlighting the know-how, the technical and artistic skills accumulated over the years, and those in the making. The new partnership with HSNY will advance mutual interests in the preservation and education of horological heritage.
“We are thrilled to draw some bridges with like-minded people defending and educating all the crafts behind the watchmaking. Together, we can enhance the reach and impact of our efforts to document and celebrate the rich history of timekeeping. We are eager to embark on this journey with HSNY and to see the profound influence our combined efforts will have on the global horological community.”
News from the Horopedia Foundation will soon be available to browse at HSNY’s Jost Bürgi Research Library.
Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is one of the oldest continuously operating horological associations in the world. Today, HSNY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education. Members are a diverse mix of watchmakers, clockmakers, executives, journalists, auctioneers, historians, salespeople and collectors, reflecting the rich nature of horology in New York City and around the world.
Learn more about the Horological Society of New York: https://hs-ny.org
Horological Society of New York, 2024
ABOUT HOROPEDIA
Horopedia Foundation was established in February 2023 and given the status of public interest. The Foundation Council is composed of Philippe Dufour (President), Dr. Helmut Crott, André Colard, and Marc André Deschoux. The Foundation governs Horopedia.org, the first online video encyclopedia on watchmaking. The platform was launched in 2022 and quickly gathered unanimous support within the community.
To date, over 30 multilingual documentary films on museums, watchmaking schools, watch tools and components, and the mechanical principles behind their work can be found on Horopedia.org. To enhance its educational mission, the platform also incorporates visual pedagogic materials to facilitate a better understanding of the provided information. The website features nearly 900 pages with detailed definitions of watchmaking terms and historical anecdotes about significant horological inventions.
Horopedia.org meticulously covers all facets of the fascinating horological industry in French, English, and German. It offers detailed definitions of tools and complications, 3D images of movements, and thorough video explanations of component production, their history, and functions in a watch. A dedicated section of the website lists horological institutions, including schools and museums in Switzerland and worldwide.