Thursday, April 21, 2016

Photo Report: The Horological Society Of New York's 150th Anniversary Gala

On March 29, 2016, the Horological Society of New York commemorated its 150th anniversary with a gala celebration at the General Society Library in Midtown Manhattan. Highlights included the presentation of a proclamation by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio naming the day Horological Society of New York Day, a proclamation from the German government honoring HSNY's German heritage, and the gifting of a beautiful ship's bell clock to HSNY by the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute and Chelsea Clock.

Charles Salomon, HSNY Treasurer & Fellow, presenting the Howard Fass Award to Hans Weber, HSNY Trustee & Fellow

As part of the evening's festivities, longtime HSNY member and trustee Hans Weber was presented with the Howard Fass Award. Mr. Weber has been a member for over 50 years, and even attended HSNY's 100th anniversary in 1966! All in all, it was an incredible night, bringing together a diverse group of collectors and industry professionals to celebrate New York City's horological tradition.

Additional photos are available on HSNY's website.

L-R: Michael Friedman - Historian, Audemars Piguet, Nicholas Manousos - HSNY Vice President, Jordan Ficklin - AWCI Executive Director, Benjamin Clymer - Founder, HODINKEE, Charles Salomon - HSNY Treasurer, Ed Hydeman - HSNY PresidentChelsea Ship's Bell Clock presented to HSNY by the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute and Chelsea ClockMichael Friedman, Historian for Audemars Piguet, speaking to the crowdBenjamin Clymer, HODINKEE Founder & Editorial Director, speaking to the crowdNicholas Manousos, Vice President of HSNY, presenting a proclamation from New York City Mayor Bill de BlasioL-R: Joe Poloso - Fellow, Charles Salomon - Treasurer & Fellow, Hans Weber - Trustee & Fellow, Walter Pangretitsch - Recording Secretary & Fellow, Arsen Manoukian - FellowEd Hydeman wearing a Cartier Tank BasculanteGerman duo "Diamond Chips" entertaining the crowd

Photos: Atom Moore

HODINKEE is a sponsor of the Horological Society of New York.

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