Our annual watch fair, Time Out, will take place over three days instead of two, opening on Thursday October 10 and closing Saturday October 12. Consistent with our goal of bringing you new and significant horological experiences we are adding a whole day dedicated to showcasing exciting watch brands new to the market. These emerging watchmakers will exhibit their collections in The Escapement.
Days two and three will include our authorized brands on display along with food, drink, door prizes, goodie bags and our signature Watch Wardrobing Contest.
Day 1 • Thursday, October 10th
11am - 7pm
The Escapement
1306 Main Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD 21054
Help us kick off Time Out 2024 with a day focused solely on our exciting Guest Brands from Germany, Norway, Denmark, the UK, Switzerland, and down the road right here in Maryland. Meet brand representatives, see and purchase watches rarely seen in our market, from classic to ultra futuristic. Learn what Fordite is. Be sure to chat with noted watch industry writer personalities Barbara Palumbo and Rob Nudds. Finish the day with a cocktail reception in The Escapement sponsored by our guest brands.
Day 2 • Friday, October 11th
11 am - 6 pm
The Escapement & Little Treasury Jewelers
Day two, our authorized and guest brands will exhibit in our store, in The Escapement, and in the parking lot in the form of the famous Oris Airstream. In the afternoon, fresh shucked oysters, barbecue and other delicacies will be on hand for pre-registrants. We'll be joined by Porsche of Annapolis and R&M Performance Auto Restoration showing their cars next to the store.
Day 3 • Saturday, October 12th
10 am - 5pm
The Escapement & Little Treasury Jewelers
Watch Wardrobing Contest • 2 pm Sharp!
Day 3 features both our authorized watch brands and guest brands, with prize drawings, goodie bags (while they last), a repeat of oysters and barbecue, and our now famous Watch Wardrobing Contest.
The Watch Wardrobing Contest involves contestants presenting a watch special to them along with a related outfit and or accessory in a one minute pitch. A panel of three judges will determine the winners. The first prize this year will be a FORTIS watch with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place prizes to be determined. You must be pre-registered to compete and a costume will be required.
Meet Barbara Palumbo, watch editor/speaker, GPHG Academy member, Vanity Fair On Time/Watchonista contributor.
