FHH | FHH NYC Watch Summit 2026

From 15 October 2026 to 15 October 2026

FHH NYC Watch Summit 2026

FHH New York Watch Summit 2026

Join FHH on 15 October 2026 for the second edition of the Watch Summit!

All eyes on New York: the conversation continues with the Fondation Haute Horlogerie

Bringing together New York's vibrant watch community —brands, collectors, retailers, press, enthusiasts, and industry professionals — the Watch Summit is an inclusive gathering, open to all, built around a shared passion for fine watchmaking

Throughout the day, four curated panel discussions will bring together leading figures from the watch industry to examine the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of watchmaking. Hosted by the Fondation Haute Horlogerie, each session is designed to inspire fresh perspectives, foster meaningful dialogue, and deepen understanding of the industry's evolving landscape

Program of the day

2:30 pm - Welcome

2:50 pm - Opening remarks from the Consul General of Switzerland in New York
and the FHH

3:00 pm - Education is power: how knowledge is shaping watchmaking’s future​

- Thomaï Serdari, Professor or Marketing, Director, Luxury & Retail MBA at NYU Stern
- Christophe Massoni, President & Chief Executive Officer of Richemont Americas
- Johanna Levy, VP Communications & Corporate Affairs, of the GIA
- Pascal Ravessoud, Vice President of FHH

4:00 pm - Icons: watches and beyond, what qualifies?​

- Moderated by Cam Wolf, GQ Watches Correspondentat
- Malaika Crawford, Editorial director of Hodinkee magazine and contributing watch editor of British Vogue
- Paul Heavener, Global Editorial Director at Hypebeast
- William Massena, Founder at Massena LAB and member of the FHH Cultural Council

5:00 pm - The new perceived value of watches

- Moderated by TanTan Wang, Editor at Hodinkee
- Brynn Wallner, Founder at Dimepiece.co and member of the FHH Cultural Council
- Derek Mon, @theminutemon and watch retailer at Carat & Co 
- Mark Kauzlarich, Senior editor at Hodinkee

6:00 pm - ​The U.S. at the top... is it sustainable?

- Moderated by Stephen Pulvirent, Founder of Rime & Reason and member of the FHH Cultural Council
- Fred Savage, Watch Collector and founder of Timpiece Grading Specialists
- James Stacey, Editor-in-Chief of Hodinkee
- Paige Reddinger, Deputy editor and watch & jewelry editor at Robb Report
- Thierry Prissert, Chairman Breitling’s House of Brands North America

7:00 pm - A Talk With II - A different side of NYC watch culture (between vintage and contemporary players)

- Moderated by Scarlett Baker, Journalist
- Courtney Bachrach, Watch collector and founder of Tiny Wrist Check
- Maxime Plescia-Buchi, Tatto artist, designer and creative director
- Phil Toledano, Watch collector, conceptual artist and co-founder of Toledano & Chan

8:00 pm - Cocktail and Network

Registration

 

 

NYC Watch Summit 2026 Program