THE 8TH ANNUAL MADISON AVENUE WATCH WEEK MAY 14 – 19

Madison Avenue Watch Week is regarded as a premiere experience for the watch connoisseur offering a “first look” at the timepieces launched at the 28th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie and the 2018 Baselworld World Watch and Jewelry Show. The 8^th Annual Madison Avenue Watch Week is scheduled for Monday, May 14 to Saturday, May 19, and now attracts distinguished watch clients from the New York region and throughout the world.

The impressive roster of the participating watch brands and retailers include: A. Lange & Söhne, Apple, Chopard, David Yurman, De Beers, F.P. Journe, Hublot, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Officine Panerai, and Vacheron Constantin. By visiting the dedicated event website, watch collectors and connoisseurs can register to participate in events of their choosing, as well as schedule individual appointments with participating brands.

Madison Avenue Watch Week will include artisan demonstrations; discussions with watchmakers; presentations regarding trends in design, manufacturing and mechanism technology; exhibitions of antique and historic timepieces and exclusive VIP sales appointments.

Among the experiences, A. Lange & Söhne’s Master Watchmaker will be onsite to demonstrate the unique intricacy of their movements. Vacheron Constantin will host a wine soire and conversation with author Matt Hranek of “A Man & His Watch” as he shares stories and takes guests on a “Journey in Watch Collecting”.  Apple invites guests to take a navigational tour of their own or a new Apple Watch. Take a hands-on master class with a watchmaker at Jaeger-LeCoultre, or a live watchmaker deomonstration at Montblanc. Enjoy a cocktail and discover the Special Edition Lo Scienziato-Luminor 1950 Tourbillon at Officine Panerai.

For further information, and to request an invitation to the private events please visit:www.madisonavenuewatchweek.com

Madison Avenue Watch Week is presented by the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (BID), sponsored by The Wall Street Journal and supported by the Horological Society of New York.