Bangkok Watch Week and Istanbul Watch Festival
This article reviews two regional watch shows, Bangkok Watch Week and Istanbul Watch Festival, as alternatives to major international fairs. Bangkok Watch Week, in its second edition, attracted over 40,000 visitors and featured 45 brands, including industry discussions and the FHH Academy Lounge. The Istanbul Watch Festival, a new event, welcomed over 7,500 visitors with a focus on community engagement, workshops, and artist demonstrations.
- Bangkok Watch Week held September 22-27, 2026
- Istanbul Watch Festival held October 10-11, 2026
- Bangkok Watch Week had over 40,000 visitors
- Istanbul Watch Festival had over 7,500 visitors
- Bangkok Watch Week featured 45 brands
- Istanbul Watch Festival featured over 20 brands
Bangkok Watch Week is organized by Siam Piwat, the group behind the luxury shopping destination Siam Paragon.
The Symposium at Bangkok Watch Week brought together industry figures for discussions and presentations.
The Foundation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) made its first official introduction in Southeast Asia at Bangkok Watch Week through their Academy Lounge.
The Istanbul Watch Festival was organized by the Turkish Watch Club and supported by the digital watch magazine Horobox.
The Istanbul Watch Festival program included movement workshops, live demonstrations, and a drawing performance by artist Tamás Fehér.
Bangkok Watch Week is described as more curated and polished with a structured program and strong institutional presence.
Istanbul Watch Festival is characterized as more collector-focused and free-flowing with a lively community atmosphere.