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Our guide to the 12th Annual Madison Avenue Watch Week, April 30 – May 6, invites collectors, connoisseurs and timepiece aficionados to experience the art of horology up close and personal. Use our Guide to discover what’s new and plan your visits. 10 distinguished internationally acclaimed watch boutiques along Madison Avenue (East 57th–75th Streets) unveil the most exceptional timepieces of 2026 — through exclusive viewings, in-store celebrations and expert-led conversations. You can curate your own personal tour that offers rare insight into craftsmanship, heritage and innovation - and the opportunity to see the new watches and exclusive Novelties that debuted at Watches & Wonders. To plan your visits, register for events and schedule private appointments - see link in bio. Madison Avenue Watch Week is presented by the Madison Avenue B.I.D., in association with the @horologicalsocietyofny and @redbarcrew #madisonavenue #madisonave #uppereastsidenyc #luxurywatch

The Freak[iest] thing the mad scientists at @ulyssenardinofficial have cooked up yet - The Super Freak. It’s been 25 years since Dr. Ludwig Oeschlin, building from the earlier innovations of Carole Forestier-Kasapi, created the first Freak. Now, the Super Freak takes the entire concept to a whole new level of intricacy and complexity - comprised of 511 components, 70% of which are hand finished, with 498 components in motion. Two alternating, angled flying tourbillons are suspended in the flying carousel, powered by the automatic Grinder system, and housed in 44mm of 18k white gold. It is a case study in over engineering and mechanical artistry. Just 50 pieces will be produced.

@alangesoehne has done it again, creating another combination of grand complications in their now signature Lumen format - The Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “Lumen”. This new masterpiece is presented in a 41.9mm platinum case and features a tourbillon, perpetual calendar, moonphase, day night indicator and their iconic outsize date window, the inner workings of which are showcased through a smoked sapphire dial with heaps of luminous accents throughout. Just 50 numbered pieces will be created.

Without a doubt the most enchanting watches each year at @watchesandwonders are those shown at @vancleefarpels . Tragic tales of hand engraved, star crossed lovers play out against a backdrop of rich Grisaille and Plique-à-jour enamel. The poetry and pageantry of their timepieces defies belief. These are timepieces which, with any luck, will one day find themselves in a museum amongst other treasures of artistry and savior-fare.

What’s it like for @redbarcrew co-founder and Crown & Caliber contributor Kathleen McGivney to walk to @watchesandwonders show floor? A day in the life at the largest watch show on the planet. #crownandcaliber #watchesandwonders #iwc #watchporn #watchcollecting

@studio.underd0g and @timetidewatches have done it again… or should I say overdone it… with the release of two new pizza watches at the brand new @timetideshopusa discovery studio in NYC, including a plain cheese and the burnt pizza. The vibes were high, and the pizza was hot ‘n fresh! 🍕⌚️

Throwback dump of the early early days of a spontaneous gtg @redbarindia_official . #watches #redbargroup #redbarcrew

The NYC Watch Nerd clubhouse we’ve all been waiting for has arrived in the form of @timetideshopusa ’s new Discovery Studio in SoHo at 460 Broome st. The beautiful 2nd story showroom will double as a retail space and event space, highlighting brands small and large. Last week the Discovery Studio welcomed the watch community with open arms, celebrating its grand opening and simultaneously highlighting @toledanoandchan ’s newest brutalist creation. The NYC studio marks @timetidewatches 3rd discovery studio worldwide, joining Melbourne and London. Expect to see many more events and exciting happenings here coming soon, and if you happen to be in NYC, stop by and check out everything they have on offer - you won’t be disappointed.

@ulyssenardinofficial Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2 continues UN’s collaboration with the @gumball3000 rally. The 43mm PVD black titanium case houses UN’s iconic UN-230 movement, suspending a flying silicon balance wheel and distinctive handset above the carbon and orange resin blended dial. Limited to 150 pieces.

Had the opportunity to see The Collectibles at the @jaegerlecoultre boutique in NYC. This capsule collection of historic early 1930’s Reversos features some of the earliest pieces created by the brand. See it on display until Feb. 23rd on Madison Ave. #atommooremacro #redbarcrew #redbargroup #jaegerlecoultre #jlc

Access is what we got. Access is what India needs to pull that trigger. . We always had choices and opinions, now we are heard. . @india_watch_weekend gave @redbarcrew @redbarindia_official that opportunity . . #india #indiawatchweekend #redbarcrew #redbargroup

British indie brand, @aerainstruments , dropped their latest collaboration last night at Todd Snyder’s flagship boutique in New York City’s Nomad neighborhood, and it absolutely slaps. Consisting of two models – “Whiteout” and “Blackout” – both limited to 25 pieces, the watches were inspired by an off-road journey Mr. Snyder took in Iceland, with the Blackout representing lava and black volcanic sand, while the Whiteout lifts its design cues from the clear, glacial waters endemic to the region. Both watches are based on the Aera D-1, which means 300M of water-resistance, a ceramic 120-click bezel, 3-D blocks of Super-Luminova, and a rounded, organic case with a deeply domed sapphire crystal that flows seamlessly into the curved, one-piece dial. One notable departure from the D-1, which is crafted from 904L stainless steel, is the collaboration’s use of DLC-treated titanium, a first for the brand. Under the hood is a tried and tested Selitta SW200, though in upgraded “elabore” specification. Price? That has yet to be officially released, but you can expect a small premium over the base D-1, which lists for $2,675 on Aera’s website. (Think $2900 and you’re not far off.) Our take? Well, we’ve been unabashed fans of Aera from day one, and @craniotes already owns a Pilot P-1 “Founder’s Edition”, so our opinion is probably biased. But yeah, we love ‘em. (Durr.) No, they’re not cheap, but yes, they’re extremely limited, and we expect both versions to move fast once they go live on Todd Snyder’s website this coming Tuesday, February 10th at 10am EST. As such, if this TS X A collab is up your alley like it is ours, you should probably set an alarm. 😉