Walking through the halls of the Meridian Arts Center in Toronto, through the 90-ish brands assembled for the event by Jason Hutton and his team, it’s hard to believe the Toronto Timepiece Show is only in its third edition. The show feels far more established than you’d expect from what is still a relatively nascent endeavor. It’s an impressive feat, made all the more impressive by the explosion of Hutton’s Timepiece Shows across Canada. Besides Toronto, this year’s Timepiece Show made stops in Vancouver and — for the first time — Montréal. But Toronto is the original, and so I’m glad to have finally made it up to the Great White North to see what it’s all about.
This is what these shows are all about — finding moments to connect with other enthusiasts.
Although, checking out the watches — like the latest offerings from Baltic — is important too.
If you’re not familiar with the concept, the Toronto Timepiece Show is one of several open-to-the-public watch fairs that have become core gathering points for enthusiasts around the world in recent years. Having now seen the Toronto Timepiece Show in person, I’m also convinced it’s not one to miss. So, without further interruption, below is a look at just some of the watches, people, and moments I saw at 2026’s edition of the Toronto Timepiece Show (and if you want to check out some of last year’s show, you can see James’s coverage here)
Tudor Black Bay 54
The iconic Seiko Alpinist.
Early Seamaster Professional 300M with a Pre-Bond dial and hand swap.
The Meridian Arts Center in Toronto proved a wonderful — if tightly packed — venue.
The Clemence Munro in Highland Amber.
The Christopher Ward Bel Canto continues to impress enthusiasts at all levels.
A wicked purple watch from RZE’s sister brand Vostra.
Tissot PR150
Nodus Unity in Pearl White
Marathon Watches was the place to be all weekend.
A white gold Citizen “The Citizen” Eco-Drive Caliber 0100 — it may look simple, but this straightforward dress watch is something really special.
A Hodinkee x Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical caught in the wild.
Yes, YouTubers like watches too.
It’s important to look closely at the Toronto Timepiece Show…
…very closely.
A vintage Seiko Sportmatic.
The M.A.D. 2 Green.
Vintage watch booths have all sorts of things…
…including miniature watchmakers.
A yellow gold Cartier Tank Americaine, found visiting Christopher Ward.
An expedition worn Straum Expedition, with the scars to prove it.
All smiles at the Toronto Timepiece Show.
The infamous Neall Brick checks out the new collab piece from Marathon and Watches of Espionage.
And an up close shot of the same watch. Photo, James Stacey.
Looking closely at M.A.D. Editions.
Baltic Scalegraph
The 4D Concrete Watch Dragon Edition from 22Studio.
And the equally concrete 4D Conrete Automatic Duo Fire & Ice.
22Studio’s devotion to concrete even extends to their display bases.
Wristcheck’s abounded all weekend long.
The Hodinkee x Parchie “Lunar-Time” on the wrist of a life-long collector.
Grönefeld was one of the clear highlights of the show for many.
As was Ken Lam. Everyone looks at Ken Lam like this.
A quick roundup of some of the titanium watches on offer, including the Jacques Bianchi JB300 Indigo Maris Destro Titanium… Image, James Stacey.
…the Hanhart 417 Ti Desert Pilot… Image, James Stacey.
…the Doxa Sub 300 Ti5… Image, James Stacey.
…and the Straum Expedition. Image, James Stacey.
A modern IWC Ingenieur with blue dial.
Mount West Watch Co. shows off their unique (and now patented) split bi-directional bezel.
The Speedy looks all right in two-tone.
A re-cased vintage Hamilton Pocket watch, front…
…and back.
James Stacey swaps gear and stories at the TGN x RZE Gear Swap.
The OG Tudor North Flag (Two Words). More than a few of these made appearances this weekend.
The Zenith Rainbow Flyback Chrono.
A Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref.16600 on a grey… a grey strap.
And, yes, even Apple Watches are allowed at the Toronto Timepiece Show.