Geneva's First Independent Watch Exhibition 'CHRONOPOLIS' — Chrono24 Participates as a 'Global Partner'!
Chrono24 announced its participation as a global partner in CHRONOPOLIS, the first independent watch exhibition in Geneva taking place April 14-18, 2026. The free event allows public access and direct purchases.
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Chrono24, one of the world's largest luxury watch online marketplaces (Headquarters: Karlsruhe, Germany), announces its participation as a Global Partner in CHRONOPOLIS, the first independent watch exhibition to be held in the heart of Geneva's Old Town at "Les Halles de l’Île" from Tuesday, April 14 to Saturday, April 18, 2026.
## Overview
- First attempt in 2026: The first independent watch exhibition held in the center of Geneva's Old Town.
- Free admission & Open to the public: An "open" design where visitors can actually touch and experience the watches, and optionally purchase them directly.
- Time setting for efficient coverage: 8:00-10:00 every day is set aside for media and retail businesses.
- Chrono24 participates as a global partner: Supporting the creativity, openness, and approachability of independent brands.
## 1. An Exhibition for Independent Watchmaking Offering a "New Perspective"
CHRONOPOLIS, taking place from April 14 to 18, 2026, at Les Halles de l’Île in the heart of Geneva's Old Town, is a new exhibition where independent watch brands share the same space. Conceived as a "city within the city," the venue is designed around interaction, proximity, and human connections, going beyond just touring booths.
Admission is free and open to the public, allowing visitors to touch and experience the watches, and for those who wish, to purchase them directly on the spot.
## 2. 20 Independent Brands in One Space. "Proximity" matters more than scale
CHRONOPOLIS brings together 20 independent watch brands under the shared values of independence, authenticity, and openness. Unlike traditional exhibitions where brands can feel distant, this exhibition aims to create a closer relationship.
## Overview
- First attempt in 2026: The first independent watch exhibition held in the center of Geneva's Old Town.
- Free admission & Open to the public: An "open" design where visitors can actually touch and experience the watches, and optionally purchase them directly.
- Time setting for efficient coverage: 8:00-10:00 every day is set aside for media and retail businesses.
- Chrono24 participates as a global partner: Supporting the creativity, openness, and approachability of independent brands.
## 1. An Exhibition for Independent Watchmaking Offering a "New Perspective"
CHRONOPOLIS, taking place from April 14 to 18, 2026, at Les Halles de l’Île in the heart of Geneva's Old Town, is a new exhibition where independent watch brands share the same space. Conceived as a "city within the city," the venue is designed around interaction, proximity, and human connections, going beyond just touring booths.
Admission is free and open to the public, allowing visitors to touch and experience the watches, and for those who wish, to purchase them directly on the spot.
## 2. 20 Independent Brands in One Space. "Proximity" matters more than scale
CHRONOPOLIS brings together 20 independent watch brands under the shared values of independence, authenticity, and openness. Unlike traditional exhibitions where brands can feel distant, this exhibition aims to create a closer relationship.