Rhode Island Horological Society Spring Gathering

256 Maple Avenue,Newport RI 02840

25 May, 2023

Description

Bring your favorite timepieces as we celebrate Spring at the RIHOSO Spring Gathering and talk. This special event will be held at the Audrain Hospitality suite, also known as The Vanderbilt Club. This exclusive and private venue is an ideal location for watch enthusiasts to share their favorite timepieces, discuss watchmaking and enjoy a special social setting. RIHOSO welcomes a very special guest, Les Perry of Rolex USA, who will be discussing the needs of the industry currently and what companies are doing to support and grow the vocation of watchmaking. Special presentations will be made throughout the night with prizes and giveaways. On site, cars from Inskip BMW as well as dozens of collector cars will be on hand for guests to view. Enjoy an array of fine food and drinks throughout the night as we celebrate and support watchmaking. About Our Speaker:Les Perry is a highly accomplished professional in the luxury watch industry, currently serving as the Regional Sales Director for Rolex USA*. He has been with the company for over 13 years, during which time he has helped to shape and strengthen Rolex's brand identity within his territory and throughout the United States. Perry's career in the luxury watch industry began in the late 1990s, when he worked for the renowned Swiss watchmaker, Movado and was then hired as President of Seiko America. He eventually joined Rolex in 2010 where he has been an integral member of the US executive sales team ever since. Throughout his career, Perry has been recognized for his exceptional communication skills, as well as his ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike. He is also known for his deep knowledge of the luxury watch market, and his ability to stay ahead of trends and shifts in consumer behavior. We are excited to hear his thoughts and visions on the fast growing world of horology. *Mr. Perry is coming on his own accord to personally support RIHOSO and the watchmaking industry as a private guest and at this event is not an official representative of the Rolex brand.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: BMW: https://www.bmwofwarwick.com/ BLUEPRINT 5: https://www.blueprint5.com/ WATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS: https://watertreatmentri.com/ WESTCOTT PROPERITES: https://www.westcottproperties.com/ MS WALKER: https://www.mswalker.com/