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Watches & Wonders Miami 2018.
This event used to be held in Hong Kong, but due to slow down of the industry in Asia, it took a break for 2 years.
Finally in 2018, and for the first time, the event came to USA, located in Miami's Design District, where many luxury brands are located.
The organization for the event is FHH (Foundation de la Haute Horlogerie) which you can find better info than my descriptions, total 21 brands participation and also Independents pop up shops.
The date was Feb 16-19, when the weather was perfect at 70~80 deg F. There were also Boat shows and Yacht shows during this week so it was very busy with lots of traffic.
Every day, there were seminars, workshops for the public to sign up and it is very enriching. Some topics:
Watchmaking workshop
Pilot's Watches
Chronographs
Women and Watchmaking
Workshop for kids
Investing in Watches for the 21st century
etc....
The first night on 2/16 was the event opening ceremony, starting 7pm, which you have to rsvp to get in/out as they block off the street.
Prior to that, the place is just like regular shopping district. I'm glad I did, as the photos will show, fun filled, free flow cocktails, drinks, food and performances.
I also had the chance to meet 2 other Purists gentlemen JerryW and CR, which is awesome, just a pity not enough time share and talk watches.
Without further ado, enjoy the photo journey.
Rgds
Raymond
Party is starting....
Normal during the day, just few counters showing directions.
No SIHH pieces at the AP Boutique, wanted to try the Jumbo but they only have the 15400.
First time trying on the JLCs....Nico, I know you'll love these
Indy pop up shop
KV
RL
RJ
Marvel Heros
1st time trying the masterpiece by KV
Sublime
RG...didn't get chance to talk
Party starts at 8pm
What are the odds of meeting another 5522A?
Pleasure to meet a gentleman, JerryW
What a nice Pt AP PC!
A big Thank You to the staff at A Lange Sohne, David and Daphne for the invitation. They are very busy during the event and still did an amazing job hosting us.
Brought these (my tiny collection) for the event, should be not too shabby, right?
Nice gifts from Lange...Thank you!
Finally at the last day, I had some time to attend a seminar and try the virtual reality, super cool experience, just hope the gear is lighter.
Watches & Wonders Miami 2018.
This event used to be held in Hong Kong, but due to slow down of the industry in Asia, it took a break for 2 years. Finally in 2018, and for the first time, the event came to USA, located in Miami's Design District, where many luxury brands are located. T...
What a fun event!
Unlike the staid and business-like environment when they held the exhibition in HK. Thanks for sharing! Cheers fernando
And you guys have way more brand participation
than what we had in HK in all the years we hosted the event. Jealous...
I think the event was a success...
Hopefully it will continue to be a regular one here in US, maybe West Coast next?
Haha...did you see my other food post earlier at Cecconi’s? 😁
Ok, here the last one for the trip....eating at the hotel restaurant La Mar, late at 10pm. Just for you Michael Jordan 😜 Super crispy pork shank Peruvian seafood soup ...
Maybe next year they will do it in Costa Mesa or some other west coast area...
It’s natural that your area is a potential for this market.
Ugh, I'll have to take a commuter flight every night into SNA...
Gotta work during the day unfortunately. And watch events use up already most of my vacation. Forget about Goodwood and Villa d'Este, I'll be lucky if I can take two days off for Pebble Beach this year! But Miami is nice. The Design Center is the latest "...
I take unpaid leaves sometimes for vacation...
Sometimes no choice if you change jobs and vacation days are low for a new employee. Worth the sacrifice for nice events though 😳
Makes perfect sense to have watch show in Miami
Didn’t realized this was the first time. Watch industry people can escape cold European winter and I’m sure the invited public don’t need to be asked twice to chill out in Miami weather this time of year.
Yes, the turn out was great, lots of happy faces 😁
of course, with all the drinks and food 😂 Rgds Raymond
Cool event! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you got to meet JerryW. You both had some exceptional watches.
Thanks, MichaelC...next time in Texas I’ll have chance to ride in his Jenny 🤪
I’m glad to meet JerryW. Also quite surprised to hear AP is removing many ADs. I thought it was fun event to share here, room for more improvements on bringing SIHH pieces. Rgds Raymond
Shame HK missed out
I was at the last and this one in USA, awesome, thanks for the report. And what you brought to the event, impressive, and the Ceramic Daytona too!! Great review.. Ian
Looking at the export trend, HK will pick up very soon...
A pity I missed the chance to meet. Congrats again on your good luck, those pickups in Geneva are just amazing...I should visit the PP Salon often 😬 Rgds Raymond