An Inside Look At An Exclusive Horological Social Event: Hodinkee's 2026 Happy Hour

Last week, the second instalment of the increasingly popular ‘Hodinkee Happy Hour’ was held at Watches of Switzerland, SoHo. Hosted by the charismatic Editor-in-Chief James Stacey, the evening intertwined delightful conversations with a gamut of impressive timepieces, creating a vibrant backdrop for this burgeoning fixture on the horology social calendar.

The array of watches on display was a spectacle worthy of any connoisseur - a Patek Philippe 5940J, Zenith Sporto, and a Rolex Land-Dweller 36 worn by Hodinkee Editor TanTan Wang among them. Attendees also cast their gaze on rarities like the Casio G-Shock x Hender Scheme DW-5900UD-1, Patek Philippe Complications ref. 5180/1R-001 18K Skeleton and a A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus in Titanium.

The Happy Hour was not only about watches, though. Local beverages from Grotta added to the stimulating conversations and convivial atmosphere. Attendees eagerly anticipate the next gathering, slated for the end of June. Hodinkee’s commitment to uniting horology enthusiasts for an evening of enjoyable discussions and brilliant watch spotting is certainly a date to mark on any watch lover’s calendar.