NEW YORK — September 7, 2021
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announces Swiss watch manufacturer Parmigiani Fleurier has joined as a sponsor on the heels of their 25th anniversary this month.
Spearheaded by its founder Michel Parmigiani, the fine watchmaking brand produces timepieces at its own watchmaking center in Val-de-Travers, ensuring complete control over all aspects of the production process from creative freedom to assembly.
Support from Parmigiani Fleurier directly aids HSNY in its mission to advance the art and science of horology which includes 150+ years of lectures, financial aid for watchmakers and institutions, and more.
“We are proud to support the Horological Society of New York and their wonderful mission of advancing the art and science of horology,” said Gustavo Calzadilla, Managing Director Parmigiani Fleurier Americas. “Their invaluable contribution is very much in line with Parmigiani Fleurier’s desire to safeguard and perpetuate years of watchmaking expertise to preserve the best level of Haute Horlogerie craftsmanship.”
America’s first watchmaking guild welcomes Parmigiani Fleurier and thanks them for their incredible support!
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ABOUT PARMIGIANI FLEURIER
Taking its name from its founder, watchmaker and restorer Michel Parmigiani, the fine watchmaking brand was founded in 1996 in Fleurier, in the Swiss valley of Val-de-Travers. With its own watchmaking center ensuring its independence, the brand has both full control over the production process and unique creative freedom. For over twenty years, the Parmigiani Fleurier signature has resided within timepieces that command the utmost respect, in harmony with watchmaking traditions. They are the labor of a lifetime – that of Michel Parmigiani, the talented individuals who assist him, and the special relationship between the Manufacture and the masterpieces of the past, enabling it to invent a bold future.
https://www.parmigiani.com
ABOUT THE HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is one of the oldest continuously operating horological associations in the world. Today, HSNY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education. Members are a diverse mix of watchmakers, clockmakers, executives, journalists, auctioneers, historians, salespeople and collectors, reflecting the rich nature of horology in New York City and around the world.