The Horological Society of New York Introduces a New Chronometer Certification Program
In an unexpected development for American watchmaking community this past week, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announced the launch of its new chronometer certification program, a new testing and certification service for watchmakers and manufacturers that will be based in New York City.
The HSNY was founded in 1866 in New York City, and is one of the oldest continuously operating horological associations in the world. Dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education, the nonprofit is likely best known for its educational seminars, but has been increasingly stepping into more watchmaking topics and ventures ? including launching a charity auction earlier this year in partnership with Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo.
;The new chronometer certification program represents the organization?s next, deeper step into the world of horology, and seems positioned to serve the growing segment of U.S.-based and American-interested watchmakers. Notably, the launch of the program accompanied the announcement of a new timepiece produced in partnership between Massena LAB and Habring2, appropriately dubbed the Habring2 x Massena LAB ERWIN LAB03. The watch combines a dial design by Massena LAB, production carried out by Habring2, and ultimately chronometer certification by the HSNY.
Testing is conducted by the HSNY in a range of temperatures and positions over a 15-day period. The conditions used are designed to represen...
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