Roma Tempus Fugit – International Watch Exchange Exhibition

Roma Tempus Fugit, time on display in the Capital

Founded in 2024, Roma Tempus Fugit has quickly established itself as one of the most anticipated collectible watch exchange exhibitions in Central Italy. The event brings to Rome, in the Aurelio district just a stone's throw from St. Peter's, an international gathering of exhibitors, dealers, and collectors who spend an entire day animating the halls with showcases of timepieces from every era.

What is a watch exchange exhibition

This is not just a simple display: here, the public can buy, sell, and trade directly with exhibitors. The range spans from the great names of Swiss high horology to vintage wristwatches, from period chronographs to rare pieces, and even time-measuring instruments that tell over a century of mechanical history. For the collector, it is an opportunity to find that missing piece; for the novice, it is a chance to connect with a world made of details, gears, and passion.

An event with an international scope

Since its first edition, which in June 2024 brought together 45 exhibitors and over five hundred visitors, the event has adopted the format of a gathering for guardians of time: professionals and collectors who share knowledge, stories, and a passion for horology. One edition was even held at the Fiera di Roma in conjunction with "Motori Capitale," pairing vintage cars with collectible timepieces. The common thread remains the same: bringing face-to-face meetings back to the center stage, in an era where trading happens increasingly only online.

The bond with Roman watchmaking tradition

Roma Tempus Fugit is rooted in the city's great watchmaking tradition. The event is linked to the memory of Mattia Mastrolorenzi, a historic Roman master watchmaker who passed away in November 2024, whose family—active in the Prati district since the 1920s—even crafted the papal ring for Pius XII. A heritage of craftsmanship and culture that the event aims to preserve and pass on.

Where and when

The event is held in Rome (Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Lazio), at the Belstay Hotel Roma Aurelia, over a single intense day. Admission is paid, and tickets can be purchased online. An unmissable event for those who love watches, collecting, and the culture of time.