[5][4] After a high point in membership following World War II, the Society declined during the quartz crisis in the 1970s and 1980s.
[4] In recent years, as mechanical watches have once again increased in popularity, the Society has expanded and now includes members from all over the world.
[7] It is located in the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Building, a New York City Landmark.
[8] HSNY hosts an annual gala and a separate charity auction to raise money for its scholarship program.
[9][10] In October 2022, HSNY opened the Jost Bürgi Research Library, containing over 25,000 items related to time and timekeeping.