"Rolliefest, which has taken place every other year since 2019, is a place for collectors to gather, display rare finds, and geek out over their expensive hobby of buying watches. It was founded by Geoff Hess, the global head of watches at Sotheby's. The invitation-only event attracts watch collectors from around the world. This year, a ticket cost $1,600. Rolliefest showcased hundreds of watches from more than 200 collectors, and hosted gatherings at the Aspire at One World Observatory, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Waldorf Astoria."
"'I'd estimate easily $25 million worth of vintage watches were displayed on the table over a lunch of chicken and waffles,' Joshua Ganjei, who attended Rolliefest and is the CEO of the marketplaceEuropean Watch Company, told Business Insider. The trove of timepieces included more obscure brands that are only easily recognizable to the experienced eye and some of the most iconic labels, like Rolex, Cartier, and Hermès. Eager collectors had the chance to view rare and highly coveted watches, including a Rolex with a dragon dial, a Patek Philippe Triple Calendar Moonphase, and a colorful Hermès Arceau Les folies du ciel."
Watch collectors converged in New York City for Rolliefest, a biennial, invitation-only gathering held every other year since 2019 and founded by Geoff Hess. Attendees dubbed it the Super Bowl of watches and paid $1,600 for tickets. More than 200 collectors displayed hundreds of timepieces across events at the Aspire at One World Observatory, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Waldorf Astoria. An attendee estimated about $25 million worth of vintage watches on display. The selection ranged from niche, hard-to-recognize brands to iconic labels such as Rolex, Cartier, Hermès, and included rare pieces like a Patek Philippe Triple Calendar Moonphase and a Rolex with a dragon dial.
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