EXPERIENCE THE FASCINATION OF MECHANICAL WATCHES UP CLOSE

WatchTime Düsseldorf 2026: Germany’s largest watch event will bring passionate watch collectors, passionates and enthusiasts together with industry personalities and watch CEOs in Düsseldorf from October 23 to 25, 2026. Try out innovative new novelties and fine creations from well-known brands and outstanding Maisons now. Discover exciting insider tips and attend exclusive premieres of new timepieces and technical presentations. Get in touch with like-minded people, brand representatives, watchmakers, numerous watch communities and the entire WatchTime team.

 

TICKETS

Select the most suitable ticket for your visit. Guided tours must be purchased in combination with a day ticket. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free of charge.

Day Ticket

Day tickets for the visitor day of your choice. Please also note selected discounts.

Guided Tours

An editorially guided visit to all brands and partners, concluding with a “Sinn” sparkling wine reception

Press

Accreditation for press representatives and content creators.

WATCHTIME AWARD

The WatchTime Award will be held at the 6th edition of WatchTime Düsseldorf. This award is not only a recognition of outstanding achievements in the watch industry, but also a platform to bring together the enthusiasm and expertise of the collector community and experts. eBay is a partner of the event. The respective winners of the second edition will be announced on October 24, 2025 during the evening event of WatchTime Düsseldorf.

Collectors’ Choice Award – Stowa Chrono ABT 24h Limited

Watch Person of the Year – Jupp Philipp (Fortis)

Innovation of the Year – Formex Essence Ceramica 41 mm GT Skeleton COSC

Design of the Year – Fortis Stratoliner S-41 Reentry Edition & Sinn Spezialuhren U18

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CIGAR LOUNGE & WHISKEY TASTING

WatchTime Düsseldorf is a place for aficionados and connoisseurs. This year, visitors will be able to discover, sample and even sit down at a roller table and try their hand at rolling cigars with the help of a torcedora for the entire duration of the event in the Villiger Söhne cigar lounge. Bushmills, the oldest authorised whiskey distillery in the world, also offers exclusive tastings for whiskey lovers, where participants can immerse themselves in the world of fine whiskeys under expert guidance. Participation is from the age of 18.

EXCLUSIVE TEST DRIVES

Moll GmbH & Co. KG, your exclusive Range Rover partner from the Düsseldorf region, will be presenting the latest Range Rover models at WatchTime. Experience automotive perfection and secure your exclusive test drive at the event – for a driving experience that uniquely combines luxury and performance.

PROGRAM 2025 (in German)

There are numerous other program highlights as part of WatchTime Düsseldorf. From guided tours of the exhibition to a conference program with the latest topics in the field of luxury, watches and lifestyle. The entire program schedule will be available in September.

Friday October 24, 2025

ALL DAY

Valuation by Dorotheum

Submit your watch and have the value determined on site.
Get your ticket

3 PM I GUIDED TOUR

Editorial tour with Rüdiger Bucher

Host:
Rüdiger Bucher, Senior Managing Editor, WatchTime Germany
Get your ticket

3 PM I TALK

Personalization and AI

Guest:
Philipp Hana, CEO & Creative Director Philipp Hana Studios
Host:
Daniela Pusch, Head of Editorial WatchTime Germany

4 PM I INTERVIEW

Buying luxury watches online – trust, trends and transparency with eBay

Guest:
Keith Metcalfe, Director of Luxury eBay Europe
Host:
Daniela Pusch, Head of Editorial WatchTime Germany

5 PM I PANEL

Collectors' circle – trends, collectors and enthusiasts

Guest:
Daniel Finger, CEO UR Luxury / Uhrenratgeber
Marcus Finger, Founder and CEO Uhrenratgeber
Andreas Sieß, Operator and Administrator of the Sinn Watches and Technology Forum
Marc Schmitz, Founder & Chapter Head RedBar Frankfurt am Main
Host:
Johannes Beer, Junior Editor WatchTime Germany

Saturday October 25, 2025

ALL DAY

Valuation by Dorotheum

Submit your watch and have the value determined on site.
Get your ticket

10 AM I COMMUNITY KICK OFF

Get together of watch enthusiasts

10:30 AM I GUIDED TOUR

Editorial tour with Rüdiger Bucher

Host:
Rüdiger Bucher, Senior Managing Editor, WatchTime Germany
Get your ticket

11 AM I TALK

The future of mechanical watches: between heritage, luxury and new customer needs

Guest:
Frank Eisenberg-Meyer, Consultant
Host:
Daniela Pusch, Head of Editorial WatchTime Germany

1 PM I PANEL

Everything you need to know about insurance and storing watches

Guests:
Norman Tontsch, Der Uhrenversicherer
Konstantin Scheiermann, Business Development Manager Wertgarantie
Host:
Daniela Pusch, Head of Editorial WatchTime Germany

3 PM I PANEL

Tool watches for extreme conditions: space travel, aviation and expeditions

Guests:
Karlo Burgmayer, International Sales Director Tutima
Jupp Philipp, CEO & Owner Fortis Watches
Simone Richter, Head of Marketing and Communications, Sinn Spezialuhren
Uwe Rücker, CEO, Laco Watch Manufaktur
Host:
Rüdiger Bucher, Senior Managing Editor WatchTime Germany

4 PM I INTERVIEW

Visions for the future of watchmaking – revival of a brand

Guest:
Patrik Hoffmann, CEO Favre Leuba
Host:
Rüdiger Bucher, Senior Managing Editor WatchTime Germany

5 PM I CONNECT & ENJOY

Beyond Feminine – Time for women, time to exchange

Sunday October 26, 2025

ALL DAY

Valuation by Dorotheum

Submit your watch and have the value determined on site.
Get your ticket

11:30 AM I GUIDED TOUR

Editorial tour with Rüdiger Bucher

Host:
Rüdiger Bucher, Senior Managing Editor, WatchTime Germany
Get your ticket

12 PM I PANEL

Watches between heritage and high-tech – quality that remains wearable

Guests:
Raphael Grantio, CEO Formex
Olivier Schluep, CEO Titoni
Kai-Erik Strehle, Brand & Marketing Manager Citizen
Host:
Daniela Pusch, Head of Editorial WatchTime Germany

2 PM I PANEL

Watchmaking between tradition, new techniques and personalisation

Guests:
Inga Duffy-Shorokhova, Management, Alexander Shorokhoff Manufaktur
Daniel Schön Varela, Managing Director Varela Atelier
Leon Zihang, Founder ChronoRestore
Host:
Johannes Beer, Junior Editor WatchTime Germany

3 PM I INTERVIEW

Launching a new brand

Guest:
Toni Brodführer, CEO DUG
Host:
Daniela Pusch, Head of Editorial WatchTime Germany

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OPENING HOURS

Oct. 23, 2026

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. I Opening (Golden Ticket)
12 p.m. - 6 p.m. I General admission
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. I After Hour (Golden Ticket)

Oct. 24, 2026

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. I General admission

Oct. 25, 2026

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. I General admission

ARRIVAL

Rheinterrasse Düsseldorf by D.LIVE, Joseph-Beuys-Ufer 33, 40479 Düsseldorf

D.LIVE Location

With tube/subway:
Via U78 and U79 (ERGO-Platz/Klever Str. U) and 5 minutes by foot.

With train:
Via Düsseldorf Main Station (Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf).

Tip: Use the Deutsche Bahn event ticket at a fixed nationwide price. From any DB railway station to our event and city ticket included.

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With plane:
Via Düsseldorf Airport (approx. 8 kilometers from the city centre).
Taxi Düsseldorf: +49 211 33333