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W&W
Agree, with large brands you need invites, e.g. from Richemont. That makes it definitely more pleasant.
Not sure it is worth it to travel from outside of Europe. Probably depends on the program around W&W 
Watches and Wonders - worth a trip?
I’m thinking about a trip across the pond to attend but wonder if it’s any good for a collector like me who is not in the trade. Anyone with experience care to comment?
when you are interested to get in contact with independents yes
they are all flocked together, you get good impressions on what they are doing and you can start an order process easily with large brands: you may not even be able to enter their salon (no permission, too crowded etc) - except you have an invitation from...
W&W
Agree, with large brands you need invites, e.g. from Richemont. That makes it definitely more pleasant. Not sure it is worth it to travel from outside of Europe. Probably depends on the program around W&W
Personally, Dubai Watch Week is more interesting than SIHH in my experience...
So, I haven't been to the Watches and Wonders due to COVID capacity limitations, but I have been to SIHH, which is the same show (there was a name change during the pandemic). It depends on what you want to see. Do you want to be among the first to see ne...
If Watchtime NY is the same weekend again
It's worth doing both shows and enjoying New York
I think it is worth going at least once.
It is true that with the big brands you need to be a vip to get an appointment. But the fact is that you can still walk around the displays and see some incredible pieces from up close. And not just the new collection - if you walk around the PP booth for...