WatchTime New York will return to Manhattan’s Gotham Hall Oct. 17–19, celebrating its 10th anniversary with the largest edition of the show to date. The three-day event, organized by WatchTime (a magazine founded in 1999 in New York City), has become the leading U.S. consumer watch fair, bringing together collectors, enthusiasts, and brands for a mix of exhibitions, presentations, and interactive experiences.
This year’s edition sets a new record with more than 40 exhibiting brands, an increase from 2024’s strong showing. Exhibitors include established names such as Blancpain, Breguet, Chopard, Piaget, and Ulysse Nardin, alongside independents and niche makers such as Greubel Forsey, MB&F, H. Moser & Cie., Urwerk, Armin Strom, and Kari Voutilainen. More accessible players including Citizen and G-Shock will also participate, reflecting the event’s broad appeal across the watch community.
The format remains familiar: A VIP cocktail reception on Friday, Oct. 17, opens the weekend, followed by general admission sessions on Saturday (11 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.–4 p.m.). Attendees can expect product debuts, live demonstrations, and opportunities to engage directly with brand executives and watchmakers.
New for 2025 is a 10th-anniversary dinner on Friday night, hosted on Gotham Hall’s mezzanine immediately after the cocktail reception. The intimate seated dinner, which includes a three-course meal with wine pairings, provides collectors with an opportunity to connect more closely with brand leaders and WatchTime editors.
“This year’s WatchTime New York brings together more brands and more new watches than ever before,” said WatchTime editor-in-chief Roger Ruegger in a statement. “Collectors can expect an incredible range of discoveries, from world premieres to rare independents, all in one place.”
Ranging from $50 (for single-day standard admission) to $750 (for weekend-long access and the seated dinner), tickets are available online now.
(Photo courtesy of WatchTime)
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