Watch Out, Chicago! The Windup Watch Fair Returns to The Windy City for 2025

Get ready, Windup Watch Fair fans—we’re headed back to Chicago! Continuing the 10th anniversary tour of Windup, Worn & Wound is thrilled to announce that the Windup Watch Fair Chicago 2025 will take place Friday, July 11th – Sunday, July 13th at Venue West. We’ll be bringing together watch enthusiasts, collectors, and some of the most exciting brands in the industry for a weekend packed with timepieces, community, and hands-on discovery.

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.

For the fourth year in a row, we’re returning to the heart of the West Loop with a strong lineup and fresh programming. Whether you’re a seasoned watch lover or just starting your watch journey, Windup Chicago offers something for everyone. As always, Windup is free and open to the public so bring your friends and family. All are welcome.

This year, we’re proud to welcome Atelier Wen, Casio, Christopher Ward, Citizen, and Oris as our Lead Sponsors of the show. These five brands represent the incredible diversity of modern watchmaking—from iconic heritage designs to rugged tool watches, from innovative materials to independent vision.

In addition to the bustling show floor, Windup Chicago 2025 will feature exclusive panels, live podcast recordings, and behind-the-scenes conversations with some of the most interesting voices in the watch world. These sessions offer a chance to dive deeper into design, storytelling, and industry insight—whether you’re curious about the future of microbrands, want to hear from watch designers firsthand, or just love a good horological debate. Seating is limited for some sessions, so be sure to arrive early.

On Friday night, we’re hosting a special screening of Bulova’s documentary at the Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville, just like we did in Dallas and San Francisco. This film dives deep into the brand’s history, innovation, and impact on the watch world. Please use this link to register for this exclusive screening. To make things even sweeter, Bulova will be unveiling a customized and limited edition Show Exclusive watch, available only at Windup Chicago.

As always, Windup Chicago will feature a curated selection of watch brands, gear makers, and accessories, offering a uniquely hands-on opportunity to try on watches, meet the makers, and connect with other enthusiasts, all in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Expect new product launches, exclusive show specials, giveaways, and some surprises along the way, such as a free whisky tasting, supplied by our friends at Bruichladdich.

We’ll be sharing the full list of participating brands and weekend programming soon, so stay tuned right here on Worn & Wound, check out the Windup Watch Fair website, and follow us on Instagram @windupwatchfair for updates. So mark your calendars and make your plans—Windup Chicago is back, and we can’t wait to see you there!