Watch Week Aspen and Time at Wynn: US Collector Events Heat Up August
While Geneva's watch sector experiences a slowdown in August, the American market remains vibrant with collector events. From August 13-16, Watch Week Aspen takes place in Aspen, Colorado, showcasing brands such as A. Lange & Söhne, Hermès, and Omega. Elizabeth Smith, the founder, emphasizes the summer charm and walkability of downtown Aspen. The event features brand activations, panels, and gatherings organized by retailers like Betteridge and Oliver Smith Jeweler. Notable events include a welcome cocktail by Blancpain, a collector's dinner at the W hotel, and a speaker series featuring Christine Hutter, CEO of Moritz Grossmann. Additionally, the inaugural Time at Wynn is scheduled for August 21-23 at Wynn Las Vegas, focusing on independent watchmaking and featuring brands like Girard-Perregaux and Breguet.
Key facts
- Watch Week Aspen runs August 13-16, 2024, in Aspen, Colorado.
- Time at Wynn takes place August 21-23, 2024, at the Wynn Las Vegas.
- Watch Week Aspen features brands including A. Lange & Söhne, Arnold & Son, Cyrus Watches, Gerald Charles, Glashütte Original, Hermès, IWC, L. Leroy, Moritz Grossmann, Norqain, and Omega.
- Elizabeth Smith is founder of Watch Week Aspen and managing director of Oliver Smith Jeweler.
- Watch Week Aspen includes a welcome cocktail reception by Blancpain and Betteridge and a collector's dinner at the W hotel.
- Time at Wynn includes a watch brand showcase with executives from F.P. Journe, H. Moser & Cie, MB&F, and Urwerk.
- Yoni Ben-Yehuda of Material Good moderates a discussion on independent watchmaking at Time at Wynn.
- Heritage Brand Watch Showcase at Time at Wynn features presentations from Girard-Perregaux, Breguet, and Alex Crown.
- Geneva's watch industry typically closes for summer holidays in August.
- The events highlight the growth of the American watch community and in-person engagement.
Entities
Artists
- Elizabeth Smith
- Christine Hutter
- Pierre Halimi
- Claudio Terjanian
- Jean-Marc Bories
- Martin Frei
- Yoni Ben-Yehuda
- Michael Friedman
- Ruggero Mango
- Vincent Brasesco
- Ray Chay
- Victoria Gomelsky
Institutions
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Arnold & Son
- Cyrus Watches
- Gerald Charles
- Glashütte Original
- Hermès
- IWC
- L. Leroy
- Moritz Grossmann
- Norqain
- Omega
- Avi & Co
- Betteridge
- Meridian Jewelers
- M.S. Rau
- Oliver Smith Jeweler
- Blancpain
- W hotel
- Wynn Las Vegas
- F.P. Journe
- H. Moser & Cie
- MB&F
- Urwerk
- Material Good
- Urban Jürgensen
- Audemars Piguet
- Girard-Perregaux
- Breguet
- Alex Crown
- Robb Report
- JCK
- New York Times
- AFAR
- WSJ Magazine
Locations
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- France
- Aspen
- Colorado
- United States
- Las Vegas
- Nevada
- New York City