Simon Jeffs To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York
Simon Jeffs, the Founder of Brooklands Watch Company, will deliver a lecture at the Horological Society of New York on December 8, 2025, exploring the intricate relationship between speed and time measurement. He will recount the history of Brooklands, the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, where precision timing was crucial for measuring speed as far back as 1907. The narrative will include notable figures such as Percy Lambert and John Cobb, illustrating how the evolution of timing technologies has paralleled human ambition in motorsport. In addition to discussing the legacy of Brooklands, Jeffs will reflect on his connection to this history through Sir Terence Conran, who designed Brooklands' debut watch. Since its inception in 2017, Brooklands Watch Company has been dedicated to the mission of giving meaning to speed, highlighted by collaborations like the Golden Miller Racing Chronograph created for The Jockey Club. The lecture will take place at the General Society Library in Midtown Manhattan, with free tickets available for the public.
