WatchTime New York 2021 wrapped up this Sunday following three days of new wristwatch presentations, talks, and warm reunions as the global watch community gathered for the first live, in-person WatchTime New York event since 2019. The triumphant comeback also marked a notable expansion for the major event, widely regarded as America?s most important public watch event dedicated to collectors, which this year offered a packed three-day lineup, held at Gotham Hall from Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 24, 2021. The event, produced by WatchTime and presented in partnership with sponsors Tourneau/Bucherer and BMW, also marked one of the first large-scale luxury events in New York City to successfully reconvene post-quarantine.

The sixth edition of WatchTime New York kicked off Friday, October 22 with a high-energy VIP cocktail event. Eager guests gathered in the Seiko-sponsored lobby before surging into the show floor under Gotham Hall?s famed rotunda. Well-heeled private collectors and watch enthusiasts got the first chance to mingle with brand executives and influencers in attendance while marveling at the latest offerings from the 28 registered brand exhibitors, including Chopard, Breguet, Blancpain, Seiko, Norqain, Grand Seiko, MB&F, and others, while enjoying top-shelf libations and passed hors d’oeuvre. Tourneau/Bucherer provided the event’s signature “Bucherer Blue” cocktail.
“Bucherer Blue” cocktails were s...