Announcing the 2023 Windup Watch Fair Schedule!

2022 was a big year for the Windup Watch Fair. We expanded our San Francisco and New York City events and launched a brand new Fair in Chicago. Thanks to the support of the Worn & Wound community, each event was more well-attended than the last. Heading into 2023, we’re excited to build on this momentum with even bigger and better events.

For the uninitiated, Windup is a three-day-long shopping event that brings watch brands and customers together in a fun, approachable, and engaging environment. Always free and open to the public, Windup encourages everyone from seasoned collectors to first-time watch buyers to come in, take a look, and talk watches. Here’s a quick recap of our most recent event in NYC to give you a sneak peek of what to expect.

If you own or represent a brand and are interested in participating in Windup this year (or partnering with Worn & Wound in other ways), please click here to complete a short questionnaire.

Now, onto the 2023 schedule of events!

San Francisco – Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30, 2023

After successfully expanding the San Francisco Windup Watch Fair into a new venue in 2022, we’re excited to be kicking off the 2023 Fair schedule at the same location, the Terra Gallery (511 Harrison Street), this time occupying both the first and second floors of the facility. That’s right, this year’s San Francisco Fair will be even bigger than the last, with 60+ presenting brands and, for the first time in San Francisco, live panels and presentations. We’re also bringing back the indoor and outdoor seating areas and food trucks. We can’t wait to see you there!

Chicago – Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16, 2023

When you think of Chicago, what comes to mind? The Bean? Michael Jordan? Deep Dish?! Well, now you can add the Windup Watch Fair to that list because we’re bringing the show back to the Windy City for a second year in a row, July 14-16, 2023. Taking place in the same venue as last year’s Fair, Venue West (221 N Paulina Street), the 2023 show will showcase over 40 brands, and, as with San Francisco, live programming will also be hosted throughout the weekend.

New York City – Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22, 2023

As always, we’re wrapping up the Windup Watch Fair schedule in NYC, October 20-22, 2023. We’re returning to the Altman Building (135 W 18th St to be specific) with a capacity for over 60 presenting brands. If you made it out to the 2022 NYC Fair, you know it was an absolute blast with more watches and gear to check out than ever before. You don’t want to miss it in 2023.

There’s a lot more to look forward to at Windup in 2023. We’ll check back in with you throughout the year with more details, but in the meantime, make sure to keep an eye on the Windup Watch Fair website, follow the Windup Watch Fair on social media, and sign up for our mailing list. See you soon!