Dallas Watch People! We’re just a few days away from our very first Windup Watch Fair in the great state of Texas! To get you ready for the weekend, we’ve put together an all-encompassing rundown of the brands that will be there and special events that will be going down. But first, let’s cover the basics of the Fair:

Hickory Street Annex
501 S Second Ave #200, Dallas, TX 75226
Saturday, March 15: 12PM – 6PM
Sunday, March 16: 12PM – 5PM

Free and open to the public
No registration necessary

We’re also excited to offer a number of other activations and special features at this first-ever Dallas Windup Watch Fair. Here’s a quick rundown:

– On Friday night, our friends at Bulova are hosting an exclusive screening of Bulova’s 150th Anniversary Documentary film at The Alamo Drafthouse Cedars. Click here to learn more about the screening and the afterparty!

– Throughout the entire Fair, Fossil will be providing strap changing and bracelet adjustments, so that you can immediately get your new watch on your wrist! Head to the Fossil booth on the upper level to check out their latest releases and get your watch fitting just right!

– In the Accutron Lounge, on the first floor, you’ll be able to take a break from the fray of presenting brands and see the Electrostatic Movement in person!

– On Saturday at 5:00PM, our friends at Bruichladdich will be hosting a happy hour at the Bruichladdich Bar (which will also be serving up refreshments all weekend). It’s the perfect way to toast to an amazing first day of the Dallas Windup Fair!

– Throughout the weekend, make sure to experience the amazing artwork of Sunflowerman brought to you by The Watch Preserve, located at their booth space on the second floor.

Now, onto the most important part: the participating brands. Here’s the full list of over 45 brands about to descend on Dallas for an incredible weekend of watches and gear.

Accutron

Offering the world’s first fully electronic watch in 1960, Accutron changed the way the world told time with the most accurate timekeeping mechanism ever created and the first personal timekeeping advancement seen in 300 years. Ruling the watch world for more than a decade, its foundational technology later became an integral component of America’s space program and The Accutron logo became a symbol to the consumer of timekeeping accuracy. Now, sixty years later, Accutron returns with the same drive for technological advancement and design with the first-ever watches powered by electrostatic energy along with the reimagination of the brand’s most iconic historical timepieces.

Alpina

With more than 130 years of watchmaking, Alpina’s mission is to design and engineer luxury sport watches that operate with the greatest precision and reliability possible in the most demanding sport environments.

anOrdain

Scottish watchmaker anOrdain has been specializing in enamel dials since 2015 and is one of just a handful of companies in the world producing enamel dials in-house. The team is comprised of designers, typographers, enamellers, watchmakers, and apprentices who work collaboratively to develop new techniques within the discipline.

Artefkt

Artefkt creates tools for time, viewing every watch as an artifact of purpose, designed to inspire action and reflect the legacy of those who wear them. Crafted with precision and performance-focused materials, its titanium timepieces are built to endure and adapt. Artefkt watches are more than time-telling machines—they are artifacts of time itself.

Astor+Banks

Astor+Banks is an independent American watch company established in 2012 known for making high quality watches for all to enjoy.

Autodromo

The world of Autodromo is the creative vision of founder Bradley Price, an industrial designer who set out to craft unique products that express the spirit of motoring. Our products draw aesthetic inspiration from a golden age of motoring, when driving required style, panache, and perhaps a little bit of danger.

Autodromo’s design philosophy blends a contemporary, minimalist sensibility with mid-century vintage character. The resulting products are equally at home in past and present. Everything we do is designed in-house by our small, passionate team with the goal of creating a special, memorable experience for the discerning individual.

Baltic

Watches inspired from the past, made for today. Baltic is a French brand offering vintage-inspired mechanical watches, designed and assembled in France within the highest modern quality standards.

Brew Watch Co

The Brew watch collection is designed to celebrate and capture enjoyable coffee experiences. The brand’s Founder and Designer, Jonathan Farrer, draws inspiration from industrial espresso machines, which feature a special blend of warm contrasting colors and a variety of brushing effects. This combination of colors and textures help to emphasize every component that is used to create this beautiful timepiece. Similar to an espresso machine, Brew timepieces express their own industrial nature with unique vented aesthetics seen on the sides, caseback, and crown.

Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich is an award-winning single malt Scotch whisky. Our aim is to challenge preconceived notions in Scotch whisky in the pursuit of flavor while reconnecting land, community, and dram.

We produce three different whisky brands: Bruichladdich, our unpeated single malt whisky; Port Charlotte, our heavily peated single malt whisky; and Octomore, the world’s most heavily peated single malt Scotch whisky.

Bulova

Since its inception in 1875, Bulova has been synonymous with quality, precision, and innovation in the world of timekeeping. With a rich heritage and a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, Bulova continues to create watches that blend classic elegance with cutting-edge technology. From the iconic Archive Series to the celebrated CURV and proprietary Precisionist movement, Bulova remains a symbol of excellence in the art of watchmaking.

Christopher Ward

Christopher Ward is an Anglo-Swiss watchmaker with a simple aim: to put premium quality watches within the reach of everyone. Founded in 2004, the company prides itself on combining traditional Swiss watchmaking techniques with contemporary English design. Models like the Bel Canto, Trident, Sealander, and The Twelve are admired among watch lovers, while CW’s Calibre SH21 was the first in-house mechanical movement from an English brand in over 50 years.

Citizen

Citizen, a pioneer in watchmaking and innovation since 1918, promotes excellence and creativity with a deep-rooted respect for craftsmanship. Citizen advocates “Better Starts Now,” searching for and accomplishing goals that cultivate positive change. Citizen was an early pioneer in advocating for the environment, launching the first light-powered watches with proprietary Eco-Drive technology in 1976, thus adding eco-mindful as a core company value.

Colorado Watch Company

Colorado Watch Company is building the future of American watch manufacturing. Its mission is simple: to produce high-quality mechanical watches at scale—made entirely in the USA.

Through precision machining, hand assembly, and an unwavering commitment to American manufacturing, the company demonstrates that exceptional craftsmanship can be found domestically, without the need to look overseas. Colorado Watch Company aims to prove not only that large-scale watch production is possible in the U.S., but that customers are eager to support it. Every watch produced is a step toward revitalizing American watchmaking at scale.

DuFrane Watches

DuFrane has been the original Austin watch since 2016—designed and assembled locally, worn everywhere. Founded after years of collecting, the brand was created to incorporate the features most sought after in a watch, combined with the style and character of the great city of Austin. Utilizing only Swiss-made mechanical movements, each timepiece is assembled, timed, tested, and regulated in the brand’s Austin shop.

Elliot Brown

A Great British watch company creating professional tool and sports watches with formidable credentials.

With over a decade since the launch of Elliot Brown Watches, they have continued to hone each model to withstand the toughest environments. Therefore it’s no surprise to find these extraordinarily capable watches on the wrists of the military, first responders, extreme athletes and adventurers the world over.

Farer

Launched in 2015, Farer is an independent British company driven by a passion for detail, design, and most importantly, difference. For us, it’s not enough to just make high-quality luxury watches, we want to bring something unique to horology. As a result, our watches offer fresh takes on classic watch genres, and all are built to last a lifetime of adventure.

Formex

Founded in 2000 and proudly Swiss Made, Formex has relentlessly pushed the boundaries of high-performance watchmaking ever since. Operating independently from its Biel/Bienne headquarters, the brand was revitalized in 2016 under the leadership of Raphael Granito, whose family – owners of Dexel, a key component supplier, and Cadranor, a manufacturer of high-end dials for the Swiss watch industry – brought a new level of technical expertise and vertical integration to Formex.

Fortis

Fortis Watches: Tool Watch Redefined – Luxury for Every Day

Fortis is a Swiss watch brand with over a century of heritage. Independent, family-owned, and space-tested, we craft timepieces that redefine the tool watch – robust, innovative, and made to endure. Experience the legacy of Swiss craftsmanship, meticulously reimagined for today’s modern explorers. Precision, durability, and bold design unite in every watch we create, delivering both functionality and style. Discover the essence of a brand that continues to push boundaries, both on Earth and beyond.

Fossil

Fossil is an accessible American watch and accessories brand, celebrated for its remarkable quality and timeless style at an exceptional value. For over 40 years, the brand has crafted products that blend a vintage-inspired aesthetic with forward-thinking design. From classic pieces to on-trend collaborations and unconventional timepieces, Fossil remains driven by an authentic, innovative spirit.

Frederique Constant

Frederique Constant, Swiss-made since 1988, is famous for its high quality classical watches at sensible prices. Their watches are created with a deep passion for design that is classic and traditional, while remaining timeless. Live your passion.

Giant Mouse

GiantMouse Knives is a premium knife brand known for producing high-quality everyday carry (EDC) knives that combine innovative design with exceptional functionality. Perfect for both outdoor and indoor adventurers and enthusiasts, our knives offer the durability and performance needed for any adventure.

Hodinkee Insurance

Collecting watches is exciting—but insuring them often is not. The same applies to jewelry. However, Hodinkee Insurance is changing that. In partnership with Chubb, the service offers a streamlined and modern approach to coverage. By minimizing paperwork and maximizing protection, Hodinkee Insurance allows collectors to worry less about their watches and focus more on enjoying them.

Horage

HORAGE is a brand with community at its core.

HORAGE is a combination of two words – HORA, Latin for hour and AGE, an English reference of time, whether it be the past, present or future. Like the Latin word Hora, the H is silent, so it’s pronounced “orage.”

Based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, the company originated in 2007. Following Omnium’s debut at Basel World in 2009 and Jonas-K1 in 2015, HORAGE established itself as a true independent Swiss watchmaker. Engineering, sourcing, logistics, design, production and marketing are all in-house today, but also supported remotely from members of our team the world over.

Islander

Islander is the house brand of Long Island Watch. Founded in 2019, Islander has a style of watch in nearly every genre – whether it be dive, pilot, field, dress or an everyday watch. More affordably priced than comparable big brand watches, Islander also gives you the upgrades that have become the hallmark of quality watches, such as sapphire crystals, ceramic inserts, automatic movements and screw-down crowns. You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a quality timepiece you’ll actually wear.

Jack Mason

Jack Mason was founded in 2015 in Dallas, Texas, specializing in watches that feature a classic design language. The brand’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship is underscored by watches proudly designed and assembled in the USA. Co-founder Peter Cho, who brings over 20 years of watch design and industry experience, is driven by a singular vision: to transform Jack Mason into a legacy brand and household name in their home state of Texas.

Junghans

Founded over 160 years ago in Germany’s Black Forest, Junghans has stood for pioneering watchmaking since 1861. With a commitment to quality, precision, and innovation, the brand blends tradition with cutting-edge technology. Junghans continues to shape the future of watchmaking with timeless, German-made craftsmanship.

Marathon

Since 1941, Marathon has been manufacturing timing instruments for the Allied Forces. Today, the fourth generation of the family continues the tradition with a wide range of instruments measuring time, temperature and distance. Marathon watches combine military durability with Swiss engineering and craftsmanship to ensure the highest level of quality and precision.

March LA.B

March LA.B is a Made in France luxury timepiece brand rooted in vintage inspiration. Their timepieces are refined in their simplicity and assert the philosophy that less is more. March LA.B automatic watches are equiped with the new La Joux-Perret Caliber providing 68 hours power reserve. The G100 movement arrive as spare parts – every component is designed and manufactured in Switzerland – and is fully assembled by master watchmakers from Besançon. A transparent and efficient process which directly follows the recent recognition of the Franco-Swiss Jura watchmaking know-how by UNESCO. March LA.B once again pioneers “watchmaking sustainability” with this desire to join knowledge and unite forces.

MeisterSinger

Like the very first mechanical clocks, MeisterSinger watches display the time with just one single hand, literally summing up the entire experience by pointing to that one precious moment and thus conveying a reassuring sense of time. Superb design and outstanding Swiss watchmaking precision are combined to create watches that won’t go out of style and may well be an inspiration for generations to come.

Mühle-Glashütte

Mühle-Glashütte was born in 1869 producing precise measuring instruments for manufacturers in Glashütte. Since 1994 our focus is on high-quality wristwatches, marine time systems and other nautical instruments. Although the type of measuring instruments may have changed over the years, the “Mühle” name has continued to represent precision and quality in Glashütte for five generations.

Nivada Grenchen

Nivada Grenchen timepieces have been in the watchmaking industry since 1926, the year when Jacob Schneider first created it in Granges (Grenchen). In 1930, Nivada Grenchen was one of the first companies to manufacture automatic watches. This led to the creation of Nivada Grenchen’s first waterproof automatic watch called the Antarctic in 1950. The watch was worn by the members of the American Navy’s Deep Freeze 1 during their expedition to the South Pole from 1955 to 1956.

In 2018, the Nivada Grenchen brand was rebirthed with its two iconic models at the forefront–the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver and the Antarctic. The use of modern movements on these vintage watch recreations is paying homage to the legacy of the Nivada Grenchen watches, at the same time, staying true to its precision quality.

Oak & Oscar

Oak & Oscar is a Chicago-based independent watch brand with a true dedication to quality and original design. Founded in 2015, Oak & Oscar’s first watch, the Burnham, established their signature design language and set the tone for their future releases. Over the past several years, Oak & Oscar has released a slew of impressive follow-up products, including a wildly popular Sandford GMT and Jackson manually-wound, flyback chronograph, among others. Today, their collection includes the Olmsted 38 field watch and the Humboldt, a watch built for adventure.

Oris

For over 119 years, Oris has been making purely mechanical watches in Hölstein, Switzerland. Oris watches are inventive, superbly crafted, high functioning, and aim to be the best possible watch for the money. Beyond useful complications and prices that make sense, Oris is on a mission to behave more responsibly and bring #ChangeForTheBetter, which means making choices that are ecologically, socially, and financially responsible. Certified climate neutral in 2021, Oris publishes a full sustainability report every year and organizes clean-up events globally. Staying true to its rich heritage, Oris is one of the few Swiss watch companies to remain independently owned and operated. Because of its independence, Oris has the freedom to follow its own path – #GoYourOwnWay.

Paulin

Founded in Glasgow in 2013 by three sisters and now part of anOrdain, Paulin makes high-quality, design-led watches inspired by art and architecture. With every element transparently sourced and carefully crafted, each watch is a joyful celebration of colour, collaboration and innovation.

Praesidus

Praesidus Watch Co. is an American brand dedicated to reviving historic models of American field watches. Most recently, the brand has focused on honoring veterans and their actions, including commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day with the A-11 Utah Beach timepiece.

Resco

SEAL owned watch company making timepieces designed for high performance and high class from downrange to downtown.

Seiko Clocks

Precision. Quality. Excellence. Seiko is 144 year old company out of Tokyo Japan obsessed about quality time keeping since 1881. Clocks were first made in 1892 and wrist watches in 1913. The premiere movement that runs the clock is without peer — it will not lose but a few seconds over a year. Consumers recognize and trust the Seiko name and appreciate the fashionable home decor. Seiko Clocks has 1 year consumer warranty.

SpaceOne

The design of the SpaceOne is inspired by space exploration & the design era known as “space-age” that became popular during the original space race of the 60s. This first collection includes a range of limited edition models made with three different high-quality materials: Stainless Steel, Titanium & Forged Carbon. The origins of the SpaceOne brand and its very first collection Spaceone is a collaboration between Theo Auffret, independent watchmaker from Paris, and Guillaume Laidet watch entrepreneur.

Stella Watch Company

Marcella, the co-founder of Stella Watch Company, boasts over two decades of expertise in the watch industry. Launching Stella in 2020 with her business partner Stephen, she has served as a driving force behind the brand, infusing it with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Her passion for design shines through in every timepiece she crafts, blending the allure of New York City’s glamour with the precision craftsmanship of Switzerland. At the heart of Stella watches lies their distinguishing feature: vibrant dials adorned with meticulously crafted patterns in lively and striking colors, intricately composed of various lines, weights, and depths. The result is a mesmerizing interplay of light that gracefully dances across the surface.

STERNGLAS

Inspired by Bauhaus design elements and a minimalist philosophy, STERNGLAS was founded in 2016. Eight years later, STERNGLAS now offers both quartz and automatic models in different color variations both online and in over 350 retailers worldwide. We always follow the basic idea: to create beautiful watches in simple Bauhaus design and best quality at a fair price!

Straum

Straum explores the land of Norway to capture unique stories to present for posterity. Straum watches are vessels of history made of steel and sapphire, embodying raw Norwegian nature. Designed in Norway, Swiss Made, for Adventurers and Explorers.

Studio Underd0g

Why can’t horology be a little bit more playful from time to time? In an industry that typically takes itself very seriously, Studio Underd0g offers a fresh perspective.

The Watch Preserve

The Watch Preserve is the premier destination for vintage timepieces in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With our expansive selection, we help enthusiasts find unique and remarkable pieces that stand the test of time. Our expert repair services ensure every watch—whether newly acquired or a cherished heirloom—keeps ticking for generations to come. For new and seasoned collectors alike – there’s something for you at The Watch Preserve.

Trafford Watch Co

Trafford Watch Co. creates timepieces that embody the spirit of Modern Americana through bold, authentic, and distinctive designs. Built to reflect individual stories, these watches serve as companions through life’s adventures. With a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and style, each piece is designed to capture and celebrate the moments that become lasting memories.

Venezianico

Venezianico is an Italian watch brand based in Venice, founded in 2017 by brothers Alberto and Alessandro Morelli. Since its inception, it has become known for its essential and elegant design, featuring innovative models and unique materials like tungsten bezels, aventurine dials, and gold. Inspired by Venetian icons, the brand’s designs and logo, which draws from St. Mark’s Square’s Clock Tower, symbolize the fusion of tradition, modernity, and pioneering spirit, capturing the essence of Venice’s rich history and timeless beauty.

Vortic Watch Company

Vortic Watch Company salvages and restores antique American pocket watches, some over 100 years old, and transforms them into modern wristwatches. We preserve history, honor craftsmanship, and tell stories through truly one-of-a-kind watches.

Every pocket watch conversion is built in Fort Collins, Colorado, combining historic watch movements with bronze, steel, and titanium cases precision-machined in-house. Our mission is to preserve the lost art of American watchmaking—one watch at a time.

Each Vortic watch is more than a timepiece. It’s a conversation piece. A piece of American history on the wrist.

William Wood

William Wood Watches is a British Independent Watch Brand that produces unique watches made from upcycled firefighting materials in dedication to their Founder’s late Grandfather, William Wood, a decorated British firefighter. Each of their watches includes a 100 year old British brass firefighter’s helmet melted down inside, and their luxury straps are made from genuine upcycled fire hose used in lives fires around the world. They donate a percentage of all sales to international fire foundations.

Zodiac

For 140 years, Zodiac has dedicated itself to the precision and craftsmanship associated with Swiss timekeeping. In that time, we’ve challenged boundaries, pushed the limits of design, and innovated to create highly technical and dynamic timepieces, all while staying true to our brand’s rich heritage.