Indies NYC "1% for the Next Generation" Initiative
Indies NYC, an independent watchmaking showcase founded by Jon Cruys, has launched a new charitable initiative called "1% for the Next Generation." This program directs 1% of the profit from every watch sold at the event to a watchmaking school chosen by the artisan watchmaker. The initiative aims to support the education of future watchmakers and the growth of independent watchmaking.
- 1% of profit from watches sold at Indies NYC will go to a watchmaking school.
- The initiative will support watchmaking schools in France, Switzerland, and Finland.
- The next Indies NYC event is scheduled for October 15.
Indies NYC provides exhibition space for independent watchmaking talent rather than selling space to brands.
The "1% for the Next Generation" initiative allows the artisan watchmaker to choose the beneficiary school, which could be where they trained, one in their region, or an institution they support.
The initiative is seen as a way to bridge the gap between the education of future watchmakers and the growth of independent watchmaking.
Feedback from professors at watchmaking schools and independent watchmakers highlights a shared mission to pass knowledge and skills to the next generation.