WatchTime New York 2026 Returns to Gotham Hall This October

WatchTime New York returns 16–18 October 2026 with a record 48 brands at Gotham Hall. Key debuts, ticket options, and what collectors in the Middle East should know.

What Stands Behind It

• Forty-eight confirmed exhibiting brands at Gotham Hall, 16–18 October 2026 — a record for the show’s eleven-year history, with several first-time participants including gérald genta, Daniel Roth, Jacob & Co., Ferdinand Berthoud, and KUDOKE.
• KUDOKE is already confirmed to debut a new timepiece at the event; Frederique Constant will unveil a new model, with further exclusive launches expected before opening night.
• Both Friday-night ticket packages have sold out; single-day Saturday and Sunday admissions remain on sale at WatchTimeEvents.com.
• The event anchors New York City’s unofficial watch week each autumn, drawing independent watchmakers alongside global manufacture brands to Midtown Manhattan.

A Decade of Direct Access

WatchTime New York was founded on a premise that U.S. collectors wanted something closed-door trade shows could not offer: face-to-face access to the watchmakers and executives behind the pieces. Eleven editions later, that format has become a model for collector-focused shows internationally, and the New York event has grown into the anchor of the city’s unofficial watch week each October.

“WatchTime New York was founded on the idea that U.S. collectors wanted more than a showcase; they wanted access to the people behind the watches,” said Sara Orlando, Publisher of WatchTime. “Eleven editions later, that groundbreaking approach continues to define the event.”

The 2026 Roster and What Is New

Forty-eight brands are confirmed for 2026, the largest lineup the event has fielded. Newly added names span both independent ateliers and established houses: gérald genta, Daniel Roth, Jacob & Co., Kollokium, Keris, Ferdinand Berthoud, Singer, Schwarz Etienne, and KUDOKE join a roster that already includes Chopard, MB&F, Voutilainen, Laurent Ferrier, Urwerk, Ressence, and Moritz Grossmann, among others.

KUDOKE arrives with a confirmed new timepiece debut. Frederique Constant will present a new model, and additional launches are expected to be announced before the show opens on 16 October. For collectors in the Gulf who follow the independent watchmaking scene, this is among the densest single-venue gatherings of independent maisons on the 2026 calendar — comparable in scope, within its format, to what Watches and Wonders offers in Geneva for manufacture houses.

Tickets and Practical Details

The Friday-night VIP package with dinner — a three-course meal on the Gotham Hall mezzanine following the opening cocktail reception — has sold out, as has the standard Friday VIP all-weekend package. Single-day general admission for Saturday (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and Sunday (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) is still available at WatchTimeEvents.com. Both day tickets include access to over 40 participating brands, hands-on product discovery, and the opportunity to meet watchmakers and brand executives directly.

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