Gotham Time Enters the NYC Watch Fair Mix June 12 and 13
A new watch fair is coming to New York June 12th and 13th. Gotham Time is the newest watch fair coming to NYC, and itt aims to capture the energy of New York City’s watch community and put it under one roof. Created by Gotham Watch Club and its founder, Chris Salih, the fair is designed to feel less like a trade show and more like a scaled-up club meet-up, where conversation, shared enthusiasm, and wrist presence matter just as much as what is in the display cases. Open to the public, Gotham Time invites seasoned collectors, casual enthusiasts, and the watch-curious alike to experience the culture of collecting in a relaxed, social setting.
Gotham Watch Club itself has quickly become one of New York’s most visible and active watch communities. What began as a local group of enthusiasts has grown into a multi-chapter club that now stretches beyond the city, reflecting just how hungry collectors are for in-person connection. The club hosts regular events, organizes brand-focused gatherings, and nurtures a highly active WhatsApp group where members trade wrist shots, discuss new releases, and arrange spontaneous meetups. Gotham Time is the natural evolution of that momentum: a flagship event that brings the digital and real-world sides of the club together in one place.
The fair will be held at American Whiskey NYC, located at 247 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, placing the event in the heart of Manhattan and easily accessible by public transportation. Gotham Time runs across two days: June 12 from 12 PM to 6 PM, followed by an after party from 6 PM to 9 PM, and June 13 from 12 PM to 6 PM. The choice of a warm, lived-in venue instead of a sterile convention center underscores Gotham Watch Club’s ethos. Gotham Time is meant to feel like an elevated gathering of friends and fellow collectors, not an anonymous expo hall.
Across those two days, attendees can expect a mix of independent brands, microbrands, and enthusiast-driven projects that reflect where modern watch culture is headed. This is not just about seeing big-name logos; it is about discovering the smaller, more personal brands that often have the closest connection to the collecting community. One of those brands is Wren, the watch brand created by Wrist Enthusiast. Born directly out of years spent covering, reviewing, and living with watches, Wren embodies the perspective of enthusiasts who decided to build the kind of pieces they wanted to wear themselves.
For Wrist Enthusiast readers and viewers, Gotham Time offers a rare opportunity to experience Wren in person. Many will know the brand from online coverage, social media, and video, but the fair allows collectors to see the watches up close, take in the details, and understand how the designs work on the wrist. Wren’s presence at Gotham Time also highlights Gotham Watch Club’s commitment to spotlighting founder-led, enthusiast-built brands alongside more established names, reinforcing the fair’s independent, community-forward identity.
Whether you are already deeply embedded in the hobby or just starting to explore mechanical watches, Gotham Time is a welcoming entry point into New York’s watch scene. It brings together Gotham Watch Club’s expanding network of chapters and its WhatsApp community, along with a curated selection of brands that speak to today’s collectors. To secure your spot at Gotham Time, view full event details, and register for entry, please visit the official registration page here.
