The Evolution of Watches: Windup Watch Fair Chicago Highlights

2024-07-04 // SuperPodium
Discover the latest watch trends and releases at the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago, featuring brands like Christopher Ward, Citizen, Fortis, G-Shock, and Oris.

The age of the circular watch has come to an end as shaped, vintage-inspired timepieces take the spotlight. One brand leading the way in this trend is Baltic, a French independent company that specializes in assembling vintage-style watches in France.

The annual Windup Watch Fair is returning to Chicago, following successful events in New York and San Francisco. The fair is free and open to the public, thanks to the support of lead sponsors like Christopher Ward, Citizen, Fortis, G-Shock, and Oris. These brands not only build a strong enthusiast community but also offer a wide range of high-quality watches.

Christopher Ward, an Anglo-Swiss watchmaker founded in 2004, aims to make premium quality watches accessible to everyone. Their collection includes popular models like the Bel Canto, Trident, Sealander, and The Twelve. One standout piece is the Twelve X (Ti), a skeletonized watch with a self-winding COSC-certified movement and a power reserve of 120 hours.

Citizen, a pioneer in watchmaking since 1918, celebrates 100 years in business and 35 years of their Promaster line with the release of the 35th Anniversary Promaster Fujitsubo. This dive watch features a lightweight Super Titanium™ case, automatic movement, and water resistance up to 200 meters.

Fortis, a family-owned manufacturer established in 1912, redefines the Tool Watch with their Stratoliner S-41 White Dust model. Inspired by space exploration, this watch is designed for space tourists and features a 41mm case, water resistance up to 200 meters, and a column wheel chronograph.

G-Shock, known for its durable and shock-resistant watches, showcases the GMB2100AD-2A at the Windup Watch Fair. This stainless steel watch offers analog and digital time-telling functionality, as well as various useful features like a stopwatch, timer, and bluetooth connectivity.

Oris, a Swiss watch company with over 119 years of experience, focuses on creating purely mechanical watches that offer excellent functionality and value for money. At the fair, they will present their new Aquis collection with updated designs, colors, and sizes, including dials made from recycled ocean plastic.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore these brands and many others at the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago. The fair will feature engaging panels, a wide selection of watches, and the chance to connect with fellow watch enthusiasts. It's an event like no other in the watch world!

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