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WatchTime New York, the leading watch collector event in North America, celebrated its 10th anniversary with over 2,700 attendees at Gotham Hall. The event featured 44 exhibiting brands showcasing exclusive timepieces and world premieres. Attendees enjoyed VIP receptions, hands-on experiences with the latest innovations, and exclusive networking opportunities. The success of this year’s event highlights its role in the luxury watch community, attracting collectors and industry leaders from around the globe.
New York City welcomed over 2,700 visitors to WatchTime New York, the premier watch collector event in North America, celebrating its 10th anniversary from October 17-19, 2025, at Gotham Hall in Midtown Manhattan. This year’s event saw record attendance, bringing together collectors, enthusiasts, and industry leaders from around the globe.
A total of 44 exhibiting brands participated, marking a significant increase in engagement. Among the highlights were world premieres and exclusive timepieces, such as the Ulysse Nardin Freak S Enamel and Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar 180th Anniversary Edition. Attendees enjoyed hands-on experiences with notable novelties from renowned brands including Armin Strom, Chopard, and Citizen.
The event kicked off with a sold-out VIP opening night cocktail reception on Friday that featured custom cocktails and opportunities for guests to socialize with prominent industry figures. Additionally, an exclusive 10th Anniversary Dinner provided an intimate setting for conversations with top industry leaders, enhancing the event’s networking potential.
Throughout the weekend, participants had the chance to engage in various tastings, including wines, craft beers, and whiskey, and they could create custom watch straps at the Jean Rousseau bespoke bar. This interactive environment allowed attendees to connect directly with brand executives and master watchmakers, who showcased their latest creations and innovations.
Roger Ruegger, Editor-in-Chief of WatchTime Magazine, emphasized the significance of WatchTime New York as a leading luxury watch show. This annual event has evolved into a key fixture on the global watch calendar and is now a celebrated part of what is known as New York Watch Week.
Although the event was open to the public, tickets needed to be purchased in advance, priced at $50 for a single day. Concurrently, the WindUp Watch Fair took place, showcasing 140 brands and providing accessible exhibits for watch lovers keen to explore the latest in horology.
Filled with a unique consumer-facing format, the event connects watch collectors directly with brands in an inclusive atmosphere. Highlighted pieces included Armin Strom’s Mirrored Force Resonance Ice Blue and Parmigiani Fleurier’s intricate Toric Quantieme Perpetual calendar watch, further showcasing the craftsmanship and innovation present in the industry.
WatchTime New York continues to inspire similar gatherings worldwide and strives to foster a global watch community. As a platform for enthusiasts, collectors, and industry leaders, the event successfully showcased the rich heritage and future of watchmaking, solidifying its reputation on the international stage.
With over a decade of growth, WatchTime New York affirms its essential role in the luxury watch landscape and remains committed to connecting passionate collectors with the best that the industry has to offer.
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- Business Insider: WatchTime New York Event Photos
- Revolution Watch: New York Watch Week 2025
- Forbes: How WatchTime New York Led to Evolution of Watch Week
- Hodinkee: New York Watch Week Approaches
- Luxurious Magazine: WatchTime New York 10th Anniversary
- Wikipedia: Watchmaking
- Google Search: WatchTime New York 2025
- Google Scholar: WatchTime New York
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Watches
- Google News: Watch Events 2025
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