What started as an idea to bring the watch community together truly came to life this year. For me personally, the most incredible part was seeing just how many people came out to support the event. The love from our local Kansas City community was genuinely moving, and we were absolutely blown away by the number of you who made the drive from as far away as Omaha and St. Louis. Your dedication is a powerful reminder of why we do this.

The feedback we heard all day was how much people appreciated the chance to go hands-on with watches they’ve only ever seen online. A special thank you is in order for the ten other incredible independent brands who traveled here to share their work. Having founders fly in from all over the country—and watches from as far as France and Singapore—gave our community a rare opportunity, and that wasn't lost on anyone.

Of course, an event like this is impossible without a huge support system. I need to give a final, massive thank you to all the brand owners, and to our friends, wives, and partners who all put in so much work behind the scenes to make the day run smoothly. Your efforts made my job so much easier, and this show couldn't have happened without you.

The message from everyone was clear: we need to do this again. We are already beginning the search for a venue for next year's show, and we plan to hold it around the same time in early September. We'll announce the official 2026 date as soon as we have it locked down.

Thank you again for making this show a resounding success. We can't wait to see you next year.