Meet the Windup Watch Fair Chicago 2025 Lead Sponsors

The Windup Watch Fair is returning to Chicago from Friday, July 11th through Sunday, July 13th, and it’s shaping up to be another unforgettable weekend celebrating all things watches, gear, and community. Hosted in the heart of the West Loop at Venue West, this 2025 fair continues our 10th anniversary tour and will once again be free and open to the public. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting into the hobby, Windup offers an approachable, hands-on experience with dozens and dozens of incredible brands from around the world.

Windup Watch Fair Chicago
Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 13, 2024
Venue West
221 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60612

Free and open to the public.

To get you warmed up, here’s a look at standout timepieces from our Lead Sponsors, namely: Atelier Wen, Casio, Christopher Ward, Citizen, and Oris, that you’ll most definitely want to see in person.

Atelier Wen – Perception

Artistry meets engineering in the Perception, Atelier Wen’s flagship model that fuses traditional Chinese craftsmanship with modern horology. Its hand-engraved guilloché dial ,crafted in collaboration with master artisans in China, is unlike anything else in its price range. Powered by the in-house SL1588 micro-rotor movement, the Perception is bold, elegant, and unapologetically different. See the finishing for yourself under the lights of the Windup showroom.

Casio – G-SHOCK MTGB4000

Tough just got sleeker. Casio’s MTGB4000 is the latest evolution in G-SHOCK’s MT-G line, bringing a more refined construction to complement the brand’s hallmark ruggedness. It features solar-powered timekeeping with Bluetooth and radio control for enhanced accuracy and reliability. Expect Triple G Resist protection, built to withstand the three main types of gravitational acceleration. Try it on in person and feel the fusion of durability and sophistication.

Christopher Ward – C12 Loco

The C12 Loco from Christopher Ward takes unique design and injects it with modern flair. The time display is offset, and the escapement sits atop the dial. A free-sprung balance wheel, fairly large in diameter, floats several millimeters above the surface, oscillating at 28,800 BPH. Below it, the pallet fork rocks back and forth, unlocking the escape wheel positioned at the bottom of the dial.

Citizen – Aqualand 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

To celebrate four decades of undersea innovation, Citizen is releasing a limited-edition Aqualand that nods to the original while packing in serious modern features. Expect a depth sensor, an ana-digi layout, and bold styling that captures the spirit of ‘80s dive watches. It’s a tribute to Citizen’s pioneering legacy in dive timing—don’t miss your chance to try one on.

Oris – Aquis Date “Taste of Summer” Berries Edition

Oris brings the flavor this summer with the Aquis Date “Taste of Summer” Berries Edition—a refreshing take on the classic Aquis dive watch. With its berry-hued gradient dial, this piece is fun, vibrant, and still packs 300 meters of water resistance and the in-house Caliber 400 movement. It’s a seasonal stunner that’ll brighten up any wrist.

In addition to these watches, come and see hundreds of more examples from well-over 60 brands. You can take in a few panels and snag a free scotch whisky tasting with our friends at Bruichladdich all weekend long. And if you haven’t already heard, on Friday night, July 11th, feel free to join us for a special evening screening of Bulova’s 150th anniversary documentary, exploring the brand’s rich legacy and cultural impact through the decades at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Wrigleyville. Register here.

So, whether you’re into unique and independent watches, the latest timepieces from classic brands, or are just aching to throw down with the enthusiast community, get ready, Chicago. Windup 2025 is going to be one for the books. Learn more at windupwatchfair.com!