The 11th WindUp Watch Fair in New York, run by Worn & Wound since 2015, was its largest yet, with more than 160 brands across an entire city block and a queue that wrapped all the way around it. Exhibitors included Timex, G-Shock, Oris, Citizen Group and Bremont alongside many independents. Fossil presented its enthusiast-focused Signature collection, and Papar debuted its Vuelte wandering-hour watch.

Why it matters: Strong growth in demand for independent and accessible watches.

Source: Time+Tide — https://timeandtidewatches.com/windup-2026-events/