Wristwatch enthusiasts and collectors will make their way to Waterford over the weekend of September 22nd to 24th to meet some of the world’s greatest independent master watchmakers, getting a rare chance to see their often unique and rare creations in person.
Paul Gerber is creating a one-off timepiece in collaboration with young watchmaker Anny Weber which he is donating to the event and is due to be auctioned in Geneva next May by Phillips Auction House. The proceeds will be split between the Festival of Time, the charity Join Our Boys which raises awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and to help further the career of Anny Weber.
Other notable names at the event include Stefan Kudoke of Kudoke Watches from Dresden, Garrick Watches from Norfolk in the UK and Bryan Leech of Carlow’s Sidereus Watches. Look out also for Zeitwinkel, Cyril Brivet-Naudot, Luc Monnet, Simon Brette, Patrik Sjögren, and Bastien Vuilliomenet of Lundis Bleus with more names due to be added to the list.
At least some of this is attributable to the new watch boutiques operated by Paul Sheeran on Chatham Street and it is believed there may be at least one more luxury brand boutique opening on Wicklow Street.