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Geneva Watch Days returns from September 2‑6, 2026, gathering 71 independent watchmaking maisons across the city for five days of presentations, exhibitions, discussions, and events. The decentralized format lets brands showcase from their own showrooms, while central locations such as the Pavilion and Blue Box host exhibitions, talks, an
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The Escapement watch collectors’ festival, originally slated for Abu Dhabi in November, has been relocated to Las Vegas and rescheduled for February 5‑7 2027. The shift provides organizers, participating brands, and attendees with additional planning time, allowing the creation of a more spectacular experience that will take place at
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Windup Watch Fair NYC 2026 returns to Manhattan’s Center415 for three days of watch showcases, new releases, and interactive experiences, featuring over 160 brands including lead sponsors Bremont, Brew, Bulova, Christopher Ward, and Oris. The event runs from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, with free public access
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The inaugural “Time At Wynn” event, held from August 21‑23 2026 at Wynn Las Vegas, offered an exclusive, invite‑only experience for high‑end watch enthusiasts, top clients, and select media. Organized directly by Wynn’s resort staff rather than by watch brands or industry groups, the two‑day
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Hodinkee Happy Hour returns to SoHo on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Watches of Switzerland store on 60 Greene Street, New York. The casual gathering will feature food from Upside Pizza, drinks from Grotta, and the opportunity to view a selection
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Geneva Watch Days 2026 will take place from September 2‑6, gathering 68 watchmakers across the city for a five‑day showcase of brand presentations and new launches. The event is decentralized, with activities spread among various showrooms, while the Rotonde du Mont‑Blanc hosts the Main Pavilion and Blue
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Watch Week Aspen 2026 set a new attendance record, drawing over 300 participants and featuring 19 watch brands, retailers, and industry partners across four days of events. The festival, held from August 13‑16, offered 40 diverse programs throughout downtown Aspen, turning boutiques, galleries, hotels, and public spaces into venues
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Audemars Piguet’s “Perspectives On Time” exhibition will be held from September 10‑13, 2026 at the Gallery Theatre of the National Museum of Singapore. The pop‑up showcases 150 years of the brand’s heritage across four curated spaces, featuring historic wrist and pocket watches, astronomical and open‑worked
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Bucherer’s Masterworks Days roadshow brings the exclusive Masterworks retail concept directly to watch enthusiasts, offering intimate, invitation‑only events where collectors can engage with independent brands, their CEOs, designers, and senior managers. The series, launched in 2022, creates a conversational space that showcases avant‑garde timepieces and allows participants
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WatchPro is bringing the Women in Watches event to Miami on Friday, November 6, 2026, in partnership with TIMELUXE. The morning will feature a networking breakfast followed by two panel discussions: one focusing on career opportunities for women across the watch industry, and another examining how women’s preferences are
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The Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week returns in 2026, expanding on its successful inaugural edition with more than double the number of participating brands and a partnership with the Fondation Haute Horlogerie. Hosted at the luxury Siam Paragon mall from September 22nd to 27th, the event will attract thousands of
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The event celebrated Hodinkee’s Happy Hour at the One Vanderbilt venue, beginning with a gathering at the Watches of Switzerland showroom where guests, including Deputy Editor Tim Jeffreys, were welcomed and invited to participate in a quick Wrist Check. Afterward, attendees moved to the event space, enjoying hors d&
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The Islander Saltaire Solar Diver made its debut at the Windup Watch Shop Showroom on the evening of August 13, 2026, drawing an enthusiastic crowd eager to experience the new solar‑powered diver watch firsthand. Attendees gathered around the display trays to examine the dial textures, case finishing, and innovative
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FounderFest is Time+Tide’s new music‑inspired watch event that brings together independent brand founders, presentations, interviews, live performances and discussions across its three Watch Discovery Studios in New York, London and Melbourne on 19 and 20 September 2026. Seven collaborative Studio Editions will debut simultaneously, each reflecting the
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Watch Week Aspen returns for its third edition, running from August 13 to August 16, offering a free, public weekend packed with industry talks, watch showcases, and outdoor activities. The event kicks off with cocktails at the Gerald Charles Lounge, followed by previews of Glashütte Original’s latest innovations, a
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The inaugural Time to Drive Car & Watch Festival, organized by 0260, will take place in Miami from November 6‑8 2026, merging luxury automotive and horology cultures in a three‑day event. The festival splits between The Concours Club, hosting the historic track day Driver’s Seat on November
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The rally took place on July 11, 2026, in the Cotswolds, where participants navigated a series of timed tests in a classic MG, guided by precise navigation and stopwatch timing. The team, consisting of drivers and navigators from various backgrounds, faced a mix of cone slaloms, gravel sections, and regularity
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The Hodinkee Happy Hour in July 2026 gathered watch enthusiasts at the Watches of Switzerland boutique in SoHo for an evening of conversation, drinks, and a showcase of remarkable timepieces. Attendees shared personal watches, ranging from vintage icons like a Rolex GMT Master “Pepsi” and an A. Lange & Söhne
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The Limited Edition will host the “Days Of The Independents” watch show in London on 19 September 2026 at The Lansdowne Club, featuring 35 independent brands such as AMIDA, Angelus, Arnold & Son, Laurent Ferrier, and many others. The event runs from 12 pm to 8 pm, offers free admission
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The event, scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, invites watch enthusiasts to a private gathering in the Salt Lake Valley, hosted by Worn & Wound in partnership with Citizen Watch America and Morgan Jewelers. Attendees will have the opportunity to try on and purchase a curated selection of rare and
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The Seiko Power Design Project 2026 exhibition showcases a series of concept watches created by Seiko’s designers, emphasizing creative freedom and experimental craftsmanship. Held at Japan House London from 27 August to 15 September, the free‑admission show presents non‑production pieces such as the Machining Marks watch, which
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Glashütte Original transformed the NYC Discovery Studio into an immersive showcase of true German watchmaking, offering guests an exclusive look at the brand’s extensive catalogue. Attendees explored a range of pieces, from classic three‑handers and moonphase watches to sophisticated chronographs and tourbillons, and had the opportunity to purchase
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The Windup Watch Fair Chicago 2026 showcased over 70 watch brands at the new Morgan MFG venue, drawing the largest crowd the event has ever seen. Attendees from across the country explored hundreds of new releases, prototypes, and limited editions, while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere filled with panels, podcasts, and
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The Panerai Immersion exhibition in Florence celebrates a century of the brand’s historic boutique, showcasing the Maison’s evolution from its 1860 workshop to a modern luxury icon. Running from September 10‑19 2026 at the Museo Marino Marini, the event blends contemporary interpretations of Panerai’s design, technical
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The event, scheduled for Sunday, July 19 2026, brings together RZE, aBlogtoWatch, and Peak Design for a community‑focused Gear Swap in Los Angeles. Attendees can trade a variety of high‑quality, clean, and functional items such as watches, straps, travel accessories, EDC gear, and small photography equipment, with the
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The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is bringing its popular Traveling Education classes to Australia and New Zealand this November, with events in Melbourne from October 30 to November 1 and in Sydney on November 21‑22, 2026. Hosted by local partners Time+Tide in Melbourne and Hodinkee Australia
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The Horological Society of New York is bringing its travelling education programme to Melbourne’s Time+Tide Discovery Studio from October 30 to November 1, offering enthusiasts a hands‑on introduction to mechanical watchmaking. Over four sessions, participants will spend four hours working directly with professional watchmakers, constructing and deconstructing
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The Hodinkee Happy Hour event held on July 8, 2026 at Grotta brought together watch enthusiasts for an evening of lively conversation, great company, and an impressive showcase of timepieces. Attendees enjoyed a relaxed summer atmosphere while admiring a diverse collection that included pieces such as the Blancpain Léman Perpetual
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The IAMWATCH event returns with a strong focus on independent watchmaking, showcasing a diverse range of indie brands and their innovations. Scheduled for November 12‑15, 2026 at the Singapore Edition hotel, the fair offers collectors and enthusiasts a platform to discover new pieces, network with industry executives, and experience
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The exhibition showcases Patek Philippe’s Rare Handcrafts collection, featuring two newly revealed timepieces designed for the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Milan 2026. The pocket watch “Burano” (ref. 992/193J-001) displays enamel work inspired by the colorful houses of Venice’s Burano island, employing cloisonné for buildings and
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The event showcased Porsche Design’s new Swiss watch manufacture in Grenchen, bringing together Hodinkee, Watches of Switzerland, and local collectors in New York City. Attendees experienced the brand’s watchmaking philosophy, explored heritage pieces, and learned about the latest Chronograph 1 models, which feature customizable genuine Porsche interior leather
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The Cartier exhibition at NGV International in Melbourne runs from 12 June to 4 October 2026, showcasing nearly 400 jewels and timepieces alongside archival material and a custom soundtrack. Curated with the V&A’s Helen Molesworth, the show presents historic pieces such as the 1914 Model A mystery
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IAMWATCH 2026 will take place from 12 to 15 November in Singapore, gathering more than 50 independent watchmakers, collectors, designers and industry figures for a four‑day program that celebrates contemporary watchmaking culture. The event features renowned makers such as Kari Voutilainen, Rexhep Rexhepi, Andreas Strehler, Konstantin Chaykin, Max Büsser,
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Watches & Wonders, the premier luxury watch fair, will take place from April 5 to April 11 2027 at its traditional venue, Palexpo near Geneva’s airport. The week-long event will feature invite‑only days for trade members from Monday to Thursday, followed by ticketed public days on Friday
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WatchIt! Fair returned in 2026, expanding into a larger venue in Solihull that offered exhibitors more space and visitors a comfortable environment to explore a diverse range of watches. The event showcased independent brands such as Ember, whose previously highlighted Rocket model is now nearly sold out, and introduced newcomers
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Hands On Horology 2026 opened on June 13 at Shoreditch’s Protein Studios, drawing over 800 guests who explored 50 distinctive watch brands, including emerging names such as Arsene Lippens, Kollokium, and Gaga Laboratorio, alongside established houses like Sartory Billard and MB&F. The day featured a lively silent
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Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair is set to launch in Basel in April 2027, marking the city’s first major jewellery and watch exhibition since Baselworld ended eight years ago. The fair is a joint venture between MCH Group, which operates the Messe Basel exhibition centre, and Informa Markets, the
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The Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva will host a special exhibition from June 2026 through early 2027 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Nautilus model. The show highlights the watch’s cultural impact and its role in expanding the brand’s audience, featuring both historic and contemporary Nautilus
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Jaeger‑LeCoultre is showcasing its Collectibles VI programme in London for the first time, presenting twelve rare timepieces at the brand’s Old Bond Street boutique from 15 June to 18 July. The exhibition features seven iconic Reverso models, including a 1931 original with a bold black dial and a
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Baselworld appears poised for a revival as MCH Group and Informa Markets prepare a press conference to unveil a new watch and jewelry platform at Messe Basel’s Hall 1.0. The initiative aims to reconnect Asian and European markets and revive the once‑dominant exhibition that collapsed in 2020
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The Escapement is a three‑day watch‑collector festival slated for November 20‑22 in Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena, aiming to attract around 10,000 enthusiasts with a mix of high‑profile music, comedy, and elaborate stage productions. Organized by a team of seasoned collectors and event producers, the
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Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will host its Paris Fine Watches sale on 17 June 2026, featuring a curated selection of rare and collectible timepieces from leading brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, F.P. Journe, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger‑LeCoultre, Breitling, Breguet and IWC. The highlight of
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The Oyster Story exhibition, opening in Shanghai from June 10 to June 28, 2026, celebrates the centenary of the Rolex Oyster water‑resistant case. Hosted at the West Bund Dome Art Center—a repurposed cement factory turned cultural hub along the Huangpu River—the event occupies nearly 100,000 square
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London Watch Week aims to boost the luxury watch market by attracting new customers to a range of high‑end retailers across Bond Street, Regent Street, Oxford Street and Brompton Road. Organisers highlight the steep rise in rents and business rates that have squeezed margins, urging brands and boutiques to
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Roger W. Smith OBE, a distinguished British watchmaker and former apprentice of George Daniels, will deliver a lecture at the Horological Society of New York in June 2026. The presentation will trace the evolution of the co‑axial escapement from Daniels’ early experiments in the 1970s through its modern refinements,
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The 2026 edition of Milano Watch Week and After Time will merge the two successful events into a single three‑day showcase from October 2nd to 4th at Milan’s historic Palazzo Mezzanotte. Set against the city’s iconic architecture and contemporary art, the gathering will bring together high‑horology
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The exclusive SoHo gathering, co‑hosted by Hodinkee, Gerald Charles, and Watches of Switzerland, marked the brand’s first U.S. showcase following the recent Watches & Wonders show. Attendees experienced a curated look at Gerald Charles’s heritage and new releases, including the bespoke Maestro GC39 Li Galli in
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Geneva Watch Days will take place in Geneva from September 2 to 6 2026, continuing its open, decentralized format that allows visitors direct access to brand CEOs, master watchmakers, and new product launches across the city. The seventh edition follows a successful 2025 gathering that attracted 66 brands, 14,000
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The Vancouver Timepiece Show returned for its second edition, bringing together a lively community of watch enthusiasts on the North Shore’s mountainous slopes. Hosted in the airy Shipyards of North Van, the event attracted roughly 3,000 visitors, marking a 20 % increase in attendance despite featuring fewer brands than
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London Watch Week is expanding its city‑wide format in June 2026, offering collectors and brands a hands‑on experience across Mayfair, Savile Row and other iconic locations. The event combines high‑complication showcases at Purdey, a Townhouse program featuring independent watchmakers, and a gala reception with Zenith at BMW