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Designing the Most Complicated Thing You’ll Ever Wear

Location

Shoreditch Electric (Stage)

Date & Time

June 5, 2025, 11:50 AM - 12:30 PM

About

Category: Culture & Creativity

Track: Design

Format: Panel

Primary Access

Platinum PassConference Pass3 Day Conference Pass1 Day Festival Pass

Secondary Access

Screen PassMusic Pass

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Description

Watch market revenue is expected to grow by USD 7.74 billion from 2024 to 2028. But this isn’t just about tradition - it’s about transformation. A new wave of designers and watch enthusiasts are reshaping the watchmaking industry, blending cutting-edge technology with bold creativity to make premium watches more accessible than ever before. This panel explores how a new generation of innovators is revolutionizing the traditional world of watchmaking, blending centuries-old techniques with high-tech innovation to create extraordinary - and accessible - wearable art. From crafting intricate masterpieces with components smaller than a pea, to taking inspiration from fashion collaborations and limited drops, these bold designs are pushing the boundaries of engineering while captivating a younger generation of buyers and enthusiasts.

Speakers

JM

James McVey

Musician and watch enthusiast

James Brittain-McVey

WB

Will Brackfield

Senior Watch Designer

Christopher Ward

BP

Britt Pearce

Watch Content Creator

Christopher Ward

Moderator

SB

Sarah Baumann

Chief Operating Officer

Christopher Ward

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