Istanbul Watch Festival 2026
The inaugural Istanbul Watch Festival took place on October 10-11, 2026, at QNB Terminal Kadıköy, drawing over 7,500 visitors. The event, organized by Türk Saat Kulübü, featured a diverse range of brands including Citizen, Casio, Bremont, Nomos Glashütte, Junghans, Doxa, and Baume & Mercier, alongside watchmaking demonstrations and workshops.
- October 10-11, 2026
- Over 7,500 visitors attended
- Organised by Türk Saat Kulübü
The festival aimed to bring together collectors, watchmakers, brands, and enthusiasts for two days dedicated to horology.
Brands present included Japanese giants Citizen and Casio, alongside European names like Bremont, Nomos Glashütte, Junghans, Doxa, and Baume & Mercier.
Quantum Watches showcased colourful dials and offered demonstrations of mechanical watch assembly and servicing.
Quantum's automatic collections utilize Japanese Miyota movements, with some models featuring sapphire crystals.
The festival program included workshops on automatic movements and Japanese watchmaking, as well as talks on women's watches, independent brands, collecting, and digital media's influence.