Partnership wih the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers

In its effort to champion like-minded nonprofit organizations, the Horological Society of New York has established a partnership with the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers (‘The Alliance’). The new partnership aims to further the mutual interests of both organizations and continue the conversation on horology.

Launched in November 2020, the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers is a trade body founded to encourage and guide the resurgence of British watch and clock making. Their mission is to promote British watch and clock making around the world and to encourage British supply-chain, jobs and technology. So far, nearly 60 British watch and clock brands have already joined the Alliance which offers them the opportunity to participate in working groups on specific sector issues, showcase their business on the Alliance’s platforms and partake in promotional opportunities in partnership with U.K. government export trade initiatives.

Like HSNY, individual members also make up the Alliance’s community. One of the most notable members is its Chairman, Dr. Roger W. Smith OBE, a former George Daniels apprentice and a man who needs no introduction in the world of watchmaking.

As partners, HSNY and the Alliance will work in tandem to bring their members access to special events and educational opportunities, including HSNY’s monthly lectures and exclusive brand presentations, and the Alliance’s Open Dial events.

“The state of the U.S. and British watchmaking industries today is very similar,” said HSNY Executive Director Nicholas Manousos. “Both industries have incredible horological histories to draw from and an exciting future to look forward to. HSNY is committed to advancing horological innovation and developing meaningful financial aid programs for watchmaking students and schools. We look forward to working with the Alliance to encourage positive change internationally through collaboration.”

“We are delighted to announce this partnership with one of the world’s oldest watchmaking associations,” said the Alliance’s Chairman, Roger W. Smith OBE. “Our horological nations have much in common and a great deal to share as we define the next stage of our journeys to an exciting horological future. It’s also hugely beneficial for a new organization like ours to be able to share this journey with such an esteemed partner as HSNY.”