Editor’s Note
This weekend event brings together leading voices from the watch collecting community to discuss trends, collectibles, and the market’s future.
On Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, everything revolves around exchanging ideas with connoisseurs of the scene. Names such as Michele Mengoli (Editor-in-Chief, Watch Insanity), Jacopo Giudici (Founder, Watch Insanity), Bruno Bergamaschi alias “Giorgione”, Andrea Foffi (Vintage Watches and Cars), Marco Cesari (Perusia Watches), and Antonio Nocco (Il Quadrante, Parma) will share their knowledge about collectibles, trends, and the future of the market.
The world of independent collecting is also in focus: Dody Giussani (L’Orologio), podcaster Pietro Pannone, and auctioneer Jacopo Spangaro will shed light on opportunities and challenges for dealers and collectors.
In addition to the lectures, renowned brands and entrepreneurs will present exciting projects. Marcello Binda will provide insights into how he is repositioning the historic brand Wyler Vetta.
Locman will showcase iconic models such as the “Teseo Tesei” – developed in collaboration with the Italian Navy – and the “Ducati D120” chronograph. The collaboration with OISA 1937 for 100% Italian movements will also be presented.
The exhibitors will bring a variety of pieces ranging from “cult” watches to jewelry from the Belle Époque, the Victorian era, and the Italian Dolce Vita. Visitors will find noble rings, chains, and brooches with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, coral, pearls, onyx, and opals – presented by houses such as ELA Antichità, Gioielleria Faelutti, Italian Vintage Jewellery, Scala Gioielli, or EL & L Finery from the Netherlands.
On Sunday, the program is specifically aimed at experienced collectors. Topics such as watch care, restoration, and the safe handling of originals will be presented in a practical manner by experts like Irene Baiardi, Giovanni Varesi, and Dody Giussani.
All lectures will take place in the Canova hall (Hall 8.1).