Happenings: House Of Craft NYC | UBS x Hodinkee
We’re proud to announce that we’ve teamed up with UBS for the latest installment of UBS House of Craft with a week of special events and exciting in-person programming in NYC dedicated to celebrating the craft of horology. Starting October 7th, we are working with UBS to offer several days of public talks, hangouts, special experiences, and more. If you’re in the NYC area and would like to be a part of the festivities, please be sure to RSVP here as space for each of the sessions and events is limited.
What is UBS House of Craft?
In the event that UBS House of Craft is new to you, here’s the scoop. It’s a global traveling residency program that UBS has created to provide a rare and exclusive chance to connect with masters of specific crafts. For this NYC-based outing, the focus is on horology with the goal of offering an inside look at what makes fine watchmaking so exciting through a series of sessions, chats, hangouts, and experiences. Keep reading for some specific highlights from October 7th to 9th.
Highlights
Opening Interview With Ben Clymer
As the founder and lead voice of Hodinkee for over 16 years, Ben Clymer has hosted countless hours of live interviews with leading celebrities, collectors, and personalities in and around the watch world. For the first time and to kick off UBS House of Craft, Clymer will be the feature of a live interview – not the host – to detail the Hodinkee brand story, his inspirations, current collection, and trends across watchmaking and collecting.
Rare & Limited Watch Exhibitions
Step inside the world of Hodinkee with an exclusive exhibition of rare and limited edition watches. The showcase highlights the meticulous craftsmanship and unique design elements of each timepiece, offering a comprehensive view of the artistry involved in their creation.
Tour the unique collection and learn the stories that make each of these rare watches so collectible and noteworthy. Attendees will experience the essence of high-end horology through a detailed and immersive presentation that celebrates the artistry and precision of these elusive watches.
In Conversation with Ginny Wright, CEO of the Americas for Audemars Piguet
Ginny Wright is the CEO of the Americas for Audemars Piguet. With experience across industries, she is spearheading the brand’s mission to serve dedicated customers and champion the evangelist mindset of a larger consumer community. Ginny is joined by Malaika Crawford to discuss the rise of the female collector, industry trends, and how Audemars Piguet prioritizes the self- purchasing woman.
It’s going to be an absolute blast, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring UBS House of Craft to New York City. If you’d like to attend any of the free and public events, please RSVP here. If you’re not able to make it to NYC, don’t forget that you can follow along with all the programming by keeping the Hodinkee.com homepage refreshed and following along on Instagram.
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