FHH New York Watch Summit 2026

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

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 North America
- Johanna Levy, VP Communications & Corporate Affairs, of the GIA

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

- William Rohr, Founder at Massena LAB and member of the FHH Cultural Council
 

5:00 pm - The new perceived value of watches

- TanTan Wang, Editor at Hodinkee
- Brynn Wallner, Founder at Dimepiece.co and member of the FHH Cultural Council
- Mark Kauzlarich, Senior editor at Hodinkee
 

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

- Stephen Pulvirent, Founder & Principal, Rime & Reason and member of the FHH Cultural Council
- James Stacey, Editor-in-Chief of Hodinkee
- Thierry Prissert, President of Breitling USA & House of Brands

7:00 pm - A Talk With - A different side of NYC watch culture
 

8:00 pm - Cocktail and Network

Please make sure to check out the website for updates on speakers