THE BEST OF BRITISH
Last reviewed: 31 October 2026 · Times are local to the venue.
30 confirmed events
France · Nationwide
A national celebration of French watchmaking organised by France Horlogerie and the Union de la Bijouterie-Horlogerie, supported by Francéclat. Activities and opening hours vary by participating location.
National programme
Official event pageBelgium · Mechelen
A collector-focused fair for buying, selling and discovering vintage and modern watches. Meet dealers and fellow enthusiasts in a social setting with food and drink alongside the timepieces.
Ticketed public fair
Official event pageUK · Manchester
A hands-on exhibition from The Watch Collectors’ Club, bringing European watch brands together with collectors. Meet founders, designers and makers, and try watches in person.
Public event
Official event pageItaly · Milan
An exhibition-market for independent watchmaking, showcasing Italian and international microbrands, artisans and designers. Meet makers, handle watches and explore direct-purchase opportunities.
Free entry; registration required
Official event pageAustria · Vienna
A new Vienna exhibition placing fine watches and jewellery alongside contemporary design and craftsmanship. Discover participating brands, examine timepieces and speak directly with exhibitors in the Museum of Applied Arts.
Ticketed public exhibition
Official event pageSpain · Pozuelo de Alarcón / Madrid
A watch fair announced by Le Cercle d’Horlogerie de Barcelone, bringing watch enthusiasts together in Pozuelo de Alarcón near Madrid. Consult the organiser for exhibitors, admission and the day’s programme.
Admission details awaiting confirmation
Official event pageHolland · Houten
A substantial vintage watch, clock and timepiece fair with international exhibitors. Browse wristwatches, pocket watches, clocks, parts, straps, tools and horological books, and meet specialist dealers.
Ticketed public fair; free parking; wheelchair accessible
Official event pagePortugal · Lisbon
Portugal’s vintage-watch gathering, organised by Instituto Português de Relojoaria with Fórum DezDez. Collectors can discover and purchase vintage and pre-owned watches, parts, tools, straps and books, while exchanging knowledge with sellers and enthusiasts.
Ticketed public salon
Official event pageUK · Solihull
A substantial dealer marketplace for vintage and modern wristwatches, pocket watches, antique clocks, parts, tools and reference books. A practical destination for collectors seeking pieces, spares and specialist advice.
Public dealer fair
Official event pageSwitzerland · Zurich
A collector and dealer marketplace organised by Swisstimearts AG, offering luxury wristwatches, pocket watches and jewellery for buying, selling and discovery.
Public dealer fair
Official event pageUK · London
A Christmas gathering for independent-watch enthusiasts, hosted through Elliot Brown’s organiser-controlled booking page. Discover participating brands and meet fellow collectors.
Ticketed sessions
Official event pageItaly · Vicenza
A curated vintage-watch and jewellery marketplace connecting collectors with selected dealers. Technical courses, expert discussions and presentations complement the opportunity to inspect collectible pieces.
Public event
Official event pageItaly · Vicenza
An international business exhibition spanning jewellery, watches, gemstones, design and production technology. Its watch-related activity is aimed at professional networking and commercial sourcing.
Trade event; eligibility applies
Official event pageHolland · Houten
The winter edition of the international vintage watch and clock fair. Discover collectible wristwatches and pocket watches, spare parts, accessories and reference material from specialist exhibitors.
Ticketed public fair; free parking; wheelchair accessible
Official event pageUK · Heathrow
A ticketed dealer fair open to collectors, with vintage, pre-owned and contemporary watches from independent specialists in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Public dealer fair
Official event pageFrance · Lyon
A gathering for mechanical-watch and horological micro-engineering enthusiasts. Microbrands, established houses and craftspeople present their work in a setting designed for direct conversation and discovery.
Ticketed; advance registration
Official event pageGermany · Munich
A major European trade fair for jewellery, watches, gemstones and production services. Its dedicated Timepieces area brings watch brands, retailers and industry specialists together.
Trade visitors only
Official event pageItaly · Parma
A large antiques, design and collecting fair with opportunities to discover vintage watches alongside a much broader selection of objects. Relevant to collectors, but not a dedicated watch-brand salon.
Public collecting fair
Official event pageHolland · Vijfhuizen
A professional jewellery and watch retail exhibition offering opportunities to discover suppliers, meet brands and develop business contacts. This is a broader trade event rather than a watch-only collectors’ fair.
Trade visitors: business owners and staff; free registration
Official event pageUK · UK — venue awaiting confirmation
The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers’ showcase of British watchmaking, connecting enthusiasts with the people behind British brands. Previous editions featured special watches produced for the occasion.
Public event
Official event pageSwitzerland · Geneva
The international watch salon where leading watchmaking houses unveil collections and meet retailers, media and collectors. The associated In The City programme brings watchmaking activities into Geneva throughout the week.
Public days: 9–11 April; preceding days professional
Official event pageSwitzerland · Geneva
An accessible exhibition connecting emerging and established watch brands with collectors, retailers and media. Meet creators and examine watches in the Villa Sarasin setting beside Palexpo.
Professionals and public welcome
Official event pageSwitzerland · Basel
The inaugural international jewellery and watch trade fair from Informa Markets and MCH Group. It brings manufacturers, independent brands, suppliers, retailers and buyers together for industry business.
B2B trade event
Official event pageHolland · Houten
The spring edition of Rikketik’s vintage watch and clock marketplace. Meet international exhibitors and explore timepieces, repair components, tools, straps and collecting literature.
Ticketed public fair; free parking; wheelchair accessible
Official event pageFrance · Salouël / Amiens
A specialist collectors’ fair devoted to vintage and modern watches, parts, tools and documentation. Its second edition offers opportunities to trade and exchange knowledge with watchmaking professionals.
Public collectors’ fair
Official event pageSwitzerland · Geneva
A high-precision supply-chain exhibition covering watchmaking, jewellery, microtechnology and medical technology. Discover specialist component production, machining, surface treatments and materials.
Professional trade exhibition
Official event pageUK · London
An interactive exhibition bringing collectors together with independent watchmakers and established houses. The format emphasises handling watches, meeting makers and discovering contemporary watchmaking.
Public event
Official event pageHolland · Houten
A summer gathering for vintage-watch and clock collectors, with international dealers offering timepieces, accessories, parts, tools and specialist publications.
Ticketed public fair; free parking; wheelchair accessible
Official event pageBelgium · Brussels
A Belgian jewellery and watch trade fair bringing retailers together with suppliers and international brands. The broader industry programme supports sourcing, networking and discovering new collections.
B2B trade fair; free admission
Official event pageHolland · Rosmalen
The autumn edition of the professional jewellery and watch retail exhibition. Meet suppliers and brands, review collections and make business contacts; this is a trade show, not a watch-only public salon.
Trade visitors: business owners and staff; free registration
Official event pageDates, admission and opening hours may change. Confirm arrangements on the organiser’s website before booking or travelling.
These notable recurring events are not confirmed bookings in the 12-month calendar.
UK · Bristol
A regional independent-watch showcase offering direct access to brands and their watches. The organiser has postponed the event to 2027; an exact date and venue details remain to be announced.
Public event
Official event pageUK · London
A luxury-watch exhibition connecting participating brands with collectors. No edition within the next 12 months has yet been verified in the organiser’s published material.
Public event
Official event pageFrance · Bordeaux
An independent-watch gathering offering enthusiasts the opportunity to discover brands and meet their creators. The next edition’s dates and practical details await confirmation.
Public event
Official event pageFrance · Paris
A public watch exhibition bringing established houses and independent brands together, with expert discussions and direct-sales opportunities. The next edition has not yet been confirmed.
Public event
Official event pageSwitzerland · Geneva
A decentralised watchmaking gathering combining exhibitions, discussions and brand showrooms around Geneva. The 2027 dates and edition-specific locations await an official announcement.
Public event
Official event pageGermany · Düsseldorf
A consumer watch exhibition featuring brand presentations, hands-on discovery, workshops and discussions. The 2027 dates and venue booking have not yet been verified.
Public event
Official event pageItaly · Milan
A contemporary-watch event bringing independent makers and established houses together with enthusiasts. Dates, opening hours and venue information for the next edition await confirmation.
Public event
Official event page