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Istanbul holds its first watch festival
Istanbul held its own watch festival at Terminal Kadıköy on 10 and 11 October.
The event brought together watch brands, collectors, craftspeople and industry professionals over two days.
Visitors could examine watches, meet watchmakers and learn about mechanical watchmaking through workshops, talks and demonstrations.
These activities showed that watchmaking involves technical skill and design, not just luxury shopping.
Interest in watches and collecting is growing in Turkey, especially among younger people drawn to mechanical watches and independent makers.
Istanbul’s location between Europe and Asia, its tourism potential and its luxury market make it an appealing place for international watch events.
More events could help develop watch culture in Turkey and encourage global brands to focus more on the market.
Istanbul held its first watch festival at Terminal Kadıköy on 10 and 11 October.
The two-day Istanbul Watch Festival brought together watch brands, collectors, craftspeople and industry professionals.
Visitors could examine watches, meet watchmakers and learn about mechanical watchmaking.
The program included workshops, panels, live talks and craft demonstrations.
The festival drew visitors from abroad and highlighted growing interest in watches and watchmaking in Turkey.
- Who
- Watch brands, collectors, craftspeople, industry professionals and watch enthusiasts attended.
- What
- Istanbul held its first watch festival, the Istanbul Watch Festival.
- When
- 10-11 October. The year is not stated.
- Where
- Terminal Kadıköy, Istanbul.
- Why
- The festival brought together people from the watch industry and enthusiasts. The article says growing interest in watches in Turkey is creating opportunities for international brands.
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- Event
- Istanbul Watch Festival
- Venue
- Terminal Kadıköy
- Dates
- 10-11 October; year not stated
- Duration
- Two days
- Program
- Workshops, panels, live talks and craft demonstrations