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What is UBS House of Craft?

UBS House of Craft is a global initiative celebrating excellence in craft across diverse disciplines, from couture and horology to gastronomy and more. UBS House of Craft offers a rare and exclusive opportunity to engage with masters of craft through intimate events, behind-the-scenes experiences, exhibitions and masterclasses with the goal of fostering meaningful exchanges.

UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time

UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time, an experiential exhibition highlighting the craft of watchmaking.

In this first-of-its-kind exhibition, created in partnership with Hodinkee and curated by Hodinkee Founder, Ben Clymer, watches from some of the world’s most well-known brands came together for the first time in a showcase of innovation, excellence, and above all else – craft. The program, which also featured live watchmaking demonstrations and talks by horology experts and renowned watch collectors, invited guests to experience some of the world’s most iconic watches and learn about their remarkable stories and the innovations that have changed watchmaking forever.

exhibition display for UBS House of Craft Icons of Time, showing event logo lockup and photos of some of the watches featured at the event

A Shared Devotion to Precision

The UBS House of Craft series underscores the parallels between UBS’s commitment to mastery and excellence, and the dedication of the world’s most skilled creators, experts, and brands. This event honors the craft of watchmaking, where precision engineering meets timeless design. It reflects the craft of curating a collection, where individual timepieces come together to form a broader cultural narrative. And it showcases the craft of storytelling – weaving technical mastery, personal passion, and historical context into a shared experience.

Ben Clymer, Hodinkee founder

Meet Ben Clymer

Ben Clymer is the founder and president of Hodinkee, the leading online destination for watch enthusiasts. Originally trained in finance and journalism, Clymer turned his passion for horology into a groundbreaking digital platform that has shaped modern watch culture. Recognized as the most influential voice in the luxury watch industry, he has been featured in publications like The New York Times, GQ, and Forbes - talking all things watches.

About Hodinkee

Hodinkee is the premier media platform and publisher dedicated to watches. Since its inception in 2008, Hodinkee has become the foremost destination for all things horology.

They offer in-depth watch reviews, industry news, as well as behind-the-scenes content with makers and artisans. Hodinkee has become a trusted resource among a community of watch enthusiasts, collectors, and horology aficionados. Their significant global reach is bolstered by an influential online presence and collaborations with renowned and well-respected brands in the industry.

a group of watches with leather straps

Event Highlights

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Collection of people waiting in a line outside in NYC, waiting to get into an event (UBS House of Craft Icons of Time)
Guests arrive at UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time.
Man and woman on stage, preparing for a conversation. Hodinkee editor Malaika Crawford and Editor-in-Chief at i-D Thom Bettridge take the stage for a conversation titled “The Medium Shapes the Message”.
Hodinkee Editor Malaika Crawford and Editor-in-Chief at i-D Thom Bettridge take the stage for a conversation titled “The Medium Shapes the Message”.
Room with a red wall that says, “UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time, curated by Ben Clymer exhibition by Hodinkee”, and has images of various watches on the wall, and 12 watches displayed in a red circular case.
12 iconic timepieces on display together, showcasing over a century of horological excellence.
Watchmaker in labcoat works on a fine watch, building it and looking at small elements of it closely.
The experts at JLC join us for an in-depth look at watchmaking.
Two men sitting on stage, one in a green jacket and white pants and one in a blue jacket and gray sweater and white pants. They are in conversation in front of a sign that says “Icons of Time curated by Ben Clymer Exhibition by Hodinkee”
Hodinkee Founder and curator of UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time Ben Clymer in conversation with Tony Fadell , co-creator of the iPhone and founder of Nest Labs.
Three different wrist watches worn by guests.
Some of the watches worn by guests.
Group of men observing one man build a watch.
UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time event participants taking part in a hands-on craft demonstration led by the experts at Maison Alcée.
Man on stage (Ben Clymer) speaking to audience.
UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time curator and Hodinkee founder Ben Clymer speaking to guests about how the exhibition came together.
Ggroup of 4 men sitting on stage, discussing watches
The Writcheck Podcast team takes the stage for a special talk at UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time
Collection of guests interacting with the UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time exhibition.
Guests enjoying UBS House of Craft presents Icons of Time.
Image of man putting together a watch, from the brand Maison Alée.
A watchmaking demonstration from the experts at Maison Alcée.
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    UBS House of Craft x Dior

    UBS House of Craft returned to New York City in June, 2025 with a celebration of the craft of couture - the pinnacle of fashion craftsmanship - in collaboration with Dior, curated by fashion icon Carine Roitfeld, with an exhibition by Brigitte Niedermair.

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    UBS House of Craft x Hodinkee

    The inaugural UBS House of Craft event kicked off in October 2024 with a horology-focused event in New York in partnership with Hodinkee. Guests were invited to hear from industry experts in watchmaking as well as well-known celebrity collectors, and engage with fellow watch aficionados and members from the Hodinkee community.

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