London Watch Week returns for 2026 with a massive horology showcase
By Shivani Dubey | 14 May 2026 | Design
Marking a city-wide celebration of horology, London Watch Week 2026 is returning for its second year in June
This summer, London is about to turn into a big celebration of haute horology, as London Watch Week is returning for its second iteration from 2 to 6 June 2026. This event brings together leading watchmakers, collectors and industry voices for a city-wide programme of events across the capital.
Alongside the core programme – which includes events like High Complications, the Gala Reception with Zenith and more – there will be additional moments and partner activations taking place across the week.
The week will open with a high complication showcase hosted at Purdey’s Mayfair flagship. The showcase will present an extraordinary collection of high complication timepieces from some of the world’s most prestigious watchmakers like A. Lange & Söhne, IWC Schaffhausen, Montblanc, Panerai, Piaget and Vacheron Constantin.
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Each timepiece has been selected to represent the pinnacle of horological craft, spanning tourbillons, minute repeaters, perpetual calendars, rattrapantes and astronomical complications, offering collectors rare, close-up access to some of the most technically accomplished watches in the world.
On 4 June, collectors, press, cultural figures and brands will come together for the London Watch Week Gala Reception in association with Zenith, hosted at BMW Park Lane. There will also be a Style and Watches on Savile Row showcase, which will bring together fine watchmaking and British tailoring in Mayfair. Expanding across Savile Row locations, guests will move between venues over two timed sessions, experiencing a curated dialogue between horology and tailoring.
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Across 5 and 6 June, London Watch Week 2026 will present its multi-brand Townhouse showcase, bringing together independent watchmakers and leading pre-owned and vintage specialists under one roof. Housed within a five-storey townhouse, the space will combine exhibition, retail and cultural programming, including a talks series and curated installations.
The independent brands being featured include Andersen Genève, Laurent Ferrier, Mermont and Artisans de Genève. Specialists in pre-owned and vintage include Somlo London and Watch Collecting.
Beyond the main events, London Watch Week 2026 will also include an event with Oris at their boutique, featuring a curated exhibition and interactive elements exploring Oris calibres, offering guests a deeper insight into the world of independent Swiss watchmaking.
