National Convention – 2023 National Convention

This year’s Convention offers an extensive variety of activities that will run alongside the mart: lectures from notable experts in their field, educational workshops and practical demonstrations, special exhibitions, crafts competition, and banquet.

Banquet

We are very pleased to announce that our keynote lecture will be part of our banquet on Saturday and will cover the recent restoration of the iconic Westminster clock in London. Keith Scobie-Youngs, director and co-founder of The Cumbria Clock Company, will talk about his company’s part in this incredible project.
Affectionately known as “Big Ben,” the clock tower is now fully restored and the clock movement is now functioning with its original mechanical auto-wind unit.

Lectures

Is Moinet’s Compteur de Tierces the Earliest Chronograph?

Breitling and the Evolution of the Wrist Chronograph in the 20th Century

Good for a Time: The Christopher R. Brown Research
Archive of Early American Wooden Works Shelf Clocks

Artists’ Role in Horological Advertising

35 Years of Collecting
Common, Unusual, and Rare Wooden American Tall Case Clock Movements

Pierre & Alfred Drocourt: Carriage Clock Makers

Seth Thomas #4 Tower Clock Restoration:
The History, The Processes, and Lessons Learned

Tales of a Historic Isaiah Lukens Tower Clock Works

The Balance Between a Brand’s Heritage & Modern Aesthetics
in Contemporary Watch Design

The Astronomical Skeleton Clock: A Machine Designed to Amaze

Celebrating the Artistry of John B. McLemore, Horologist

The Conservation of the Great Clock of Westminster: Big Ben

Campbell's Clock Shop and Its Place in 400-Day Clock History

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Throughout the Convention lectures will be held in the Commonwealth Salons. We are building a full program and will be publishing the schedule over the coming weeks. Topics will be related to making, collecting, restoring, and repairing, as well as applying decorative finishes to metal objects.

Workshops

Short classes and demonstration sessions will be held throughout the event, with professional practitioners sharing their expertise to guide you through repair processes and other techniques. Some of these sessions will be drop-in, whereas others will require booking ahead. registration details sessions will be announced soon.

As an exclusive opportunity for Convention attendees, the Horological Society of New York will offer several hands-on, single-session classes on mechanical watch movements and the proper use of watchmaking tools. Registration details are available here.

Crafts Competition

Our annual crafts competition gives opportunity for makers and designers to showcase their horological achievements and for visitors to cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Award-winning entries from our 2022 National Convention in Dayton, OH.

To enter this year’s contest, please download, complete, and return this form.

We look forward to seeing your work!