These are the main watch fairs in 2017. Most fairs and exhibitions present new models and new techniques, some show antique watches and/or clocks as well, and some trade antique and new watches (and clocks). A lot of fairs and exhibitions are combined with jewelry and unfortunately a lot of them are only open for professional visitors, not for the public. Take a look at the fair’s website for detailed information. Do you know of any leading fair or exhibition in your region, please let us know!
Overview of watch fairs in 2017
| Date | Fair and location |
| 9 – 10 January 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Las Vegas, NV (United States) |
| 16 – 20 January 2017 | Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) Geneva (Switzerland) |
| 20 – 23 January 2017 | Bijorhca Paris (France) |
| 20 – 25 January 2017 | Vicenzaoro Las Vegas, NV (United States) |
| 24 – 26 January 2017 | JOYA Mexico City (Mexico) |
| 5 – 9 February 2017 | Jewellery & Watch Birmingham (United Kingdom) |
| 6 – 7 February 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Miami, FL (United States) |
| 8 – 9 February 2017 | Lakeland Watch Show Lakeland, FL (United States) |
| 6 – 7 March 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Dallas, TX (United States) |
| 12 March 2017 | Frankfurter Uhren- und Schmuckbörse Frankfurt (Germany) |
| 16 – 19 March 2017 | Istanbul Jewelry Show Istanbul (Turkey) |
| 23 – 30 March 2017 | Baselworld Basel (Switzerland) |
| 3 – 4 April 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Las Vegas, NV (United States) |
| 4 – 8 April 2017 | MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) |
| 20 – 23 April 2017 | Top Marques Monaco Monaco (France) |
| 1 – 2 May 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Brooklyn, NY (United States) |
| 8 – 13 May 2017 | Madison Avenue Watch Week New York (United States) |
| 2 – 3 June 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Las Vegas, NV (United States) |
| 20 – 23 June 2017 | EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Geneva (Switzerland) |
| 26 – 27 June 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Miami, FL (United States) |
| 24 – 25 July 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Brooklyn, NY (United States) |
| 5 – 9 September 2017 | HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Wanchai (Hong Kong) |
| 8 – 10 September 2017 | Precious: Nordic Trade Fair for Watches and Jewellery Stockholm (Sweden) |
| 25 – 26 September 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Las Vegas, NV (United States) |
| 27 September – 1 October 2017 | Junwex Watch Moscow (Russian Federation) |
| 16 – 17 October 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Brooklyn, NY (United States) |
| 5 November 2017 | Frankfurter Uhren- und Schmuckbörse Frankfurt (Germany) |
| 13 – 14 November 2017 | International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Miami, FL (United States) |
More detailed information about these fairs and exhibitions can be found below.
Details of watch fairs in 2017
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9-10 January 2017 |
| This year’s first IWJG watch fair. Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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16 – 20 January 2017 |
| It is the show of the Richemont Group so only their brands and a few independent brands will exhibit their latest models. The following brands participate: A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Girard-Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoulte, Montblanc, Panerai, Parmigiani, Piaget, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels and some smaller brands like HYT, Romain Jerome and Urwerk. Note: it’s only open for public on the 20th of January. This is one of the leading watch fairs in 2017.
More information: www.sihh.org |
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20 – 23 January 2017 |
| It’s not all about watches but also earrings, gold jewellery, necklaces, rings, silver jewelry and more. It’s not open for the public, only for professional visitors like retailers, dealers and manufacturers.
More information: www.bijorhca.com |
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20 – 25 January 2017 |
| Fashion jewelry for a young audience. Designers, manufacturers and suppliers of jewelry, silverware and watches present their products. Only open for professional visitors.
More information: www.vicenzaoro.com |
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24 – 26 January 2017 |
| Trade fair in Latin America where the most important jewelry and watch manufacturers present their latest collections. Only open for professional visitors.
More information: expojoya.com.mx |
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5 – 9 February 2017 |
| A combination of jewelry and watches, mainly small brands. It’s open for everyone on all days.
More information: www.jewelleryandwatchbirmingham.com |
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6 – 7 February 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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8 – 9 February 2017 |
| Trade show and exhibition for watches and jewelry. The first day is only open for members and traders, the second day it’s also open for the public.
More information: wwtshows.com |
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6 – 7 March 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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12 March 2017 |
| Great event for watch and jewelry experts as well as collectors. It’s open for the public. Duration is one day, but it will be organized again in November.
More information: www.uhrenmesse-frankfurt.com |
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16 -19 March 2017 |
| Marketplace for international jewelry community and professionals. It’s about fine jewelry, diamonds, gems, watches, packaging, machinery and more. Mainly for the industry however public seems to be welcome as well.
More information: istanbuljewelryshow.com |
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23 – 30 March 2017 |
| The show of mainly the Swatch Group with all their brands. Besides all the big brands of the Swatch Group a lot of independent brands are present as well as manufacturers from all over the world. One of the leading watch fairs in 2017.
More information: www.baselworld.com |
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3 – 4 April 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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4 – 8 April 2017 |
| The MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show features an extensive and exclusive line-up of master jewellers from across the world. The show is open for all trade buyers and general visitors and admission is free to all.
More information: www.mideastjewellery.com |
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20 – 23 April 2017 |
| The Top Marques Monaco is actually a car show specialized in luxury vehicles. Exhibitors present the latest super cars and luxury yachts. For women, the fair offers a section with rare and costly jewels, as well as the latest luxury watch collections.
More information: www.topmarquesmonaco.com |
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1 – 2 May 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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8 – 13 May 2017 |
| Public as well as private, invitation-only events and exhibitions. Watch collectors and connoisseurs can register to participate in events in different locations.
More information: www.madisonavenuewatchweek.com |
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2 – 3 June 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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20 – 23 June 2017 |
| Show and exhibition for the high-precision sector embracing jewelry and watchmaking subcontracting micro-technologies and medical technologies. The show is a multi-domain field for business interactions and the latest innovations. Only open for professional visitors.
More information: www.ephj.ch |
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26 – 27 June 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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24 – 25 July 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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5 – 9 September 2017 |
| Open for anyone above 18 this trade fair has watches, clocks, machinery & equipment, OEM smart watches, packaging, parts & components and offers trade services.
More information: www.hktdc.com |
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8 – 10 September 2017 |
| Trade fair for purchasers in the industry or people who work as a designer, craftsman or stylist. Not open for the public.
More information: www.preciousfair.se |
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25 – 26 September 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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27 September – 1 October 2017 |
| 13th international Trade fair of Jewelry and Watch Brands. It is an international forum for the watch industry in the Junwex jewelry forum and shows the new collections for the spring season. Only for professional visitors.
More information: restec-expo.ru |
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16 – 17 October 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
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5 November 2017 |
| Same fair as held on the 12th of March, for watch and jewelry experts as well as collectors. It’s open for the public. Duration is one day.
More information: www.uhrenmesse-frankfurt.com |
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13 – 14 November 2017 |
| Exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds. You need a membership to get in and it’s not open for the public.
More information: www.iwjg.com |
