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'''William A Wick III''' is an [[Americans|American]] [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] and watch enthusiast best known as the founder of [[Wick Watches]], a distinguished watch company specializing in high-end tourbillon and smart watches.<ref>{{cite web |title=William A Wick III |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15150618/ |website=IMDb |accessdate=16 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Meet William Wick: The Visionary Entrepreneur Behind Wick Watches. |url=https://www.newschannelnebraska.com/story/49206855/meet-william-wick-the-visionary-entrepreneur-behind-wick-watches |website=central.newschannelnebraska.com |accessdate=4 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

Under Wick’s leadership and his commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, Wick Watches has garnered recognition within the industry for its unique and finely detailed timepieces. With a collection of over 56 watches, including innovative smartwatches, Wick continues to leave a significant mark in the world of horology.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jul 09 |first1=EIN Presswire |title=William Wick Watches Unveils Next-Generation Smart Watches Outshining the Competition |url=https://wgntv.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/643701731/william-wick-watches-unveils-next-generation-smart-watches-outshining-the-competition/ |website=wgntv.com |accessdate=4 August 2023 |date=4 August 2023}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Wick was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, developing a profound passion for watches from a young age. His fascination with the intricate details, beauty, and historical significance of timepieces led him to start collecting watches in 2002.

Wick pursued studies in Physics Engineering at the College of Wooster and later in Business Management at the Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis.

==Career==
In 2022, Wick founded [[Wick Watches]], initially as a personal project focused on creating a "tourbillon" watch, which later developed into a full-fledged watch manufacturing enterprise. Under his leadership as founder and CEO, Wick Watches expanded with two manufacturing facilities in Japan for automatic watches and China for smartwatches.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Haines |first1=Josh |title=William Wick Watches Unveils Next-Generation Smart Watches Outshining Apple Watch {{!}} ABC Money |url=https://www.abcmoney.co.uk/2023/07/william-wick-watches-unveils-next-generation-smart-watches-outshining-apple-watch/ |website=www.abcmoney.co.uk |accessdate=4 August 2023 |date=10 July 2023}}</ref>

The brand is renowned for its high-end tourbillon timepieces, celebrated for rarity and aesthetics, embodying the dedication to uniqueness and historical heritage in horological tradition. The craftsmanship at Wick Watches is unparalleled, resulting in bespoke, intricately detailed, and exceptional timepieces.<ref>{{cite web |title=William Wick Watches Unveils Next-Generation Smart Watches Outshining the Competition |url=https://biotech.einnews.com/amp/pr_news/643701731/william-wick-watches-unveils-next-generation-smart-watches-outshining-the-competition |website=biotech.einnews.com |accessdate=4 August 2023}}</ref>

Additionally, Wick's collection comprises over 56 watches, including four smartwatches that feature advanced functionalities such as dual cameras for video calls and seamless integration with Google Assistant, providing convenient voice command control. The smartwatches also offer full cellular capabilities with SIM card support and a cost-effective data plan, enhancing on-the-go connectivity.

==Bibliography==
Wick is a published author, having written seven books on horology, technology, and personal growth.<ref>{{cite web |title=William A Wick III |url=https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-A-Wick-III/author/B0CVJ342VP?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true |website=amazon |accessdate=25 July 2024}}</ref>

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* The Great Deception (April 26, 2024)

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://wickwatches.com/ Company websites]
* {{Facebook|williamwick|William A Wick III}}
* {{LinkedIn URL|https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamawickiii/|William A Wick III}}
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15150618/ William A Wick on Imdb]

[[Category:American businesspeople]]
[[Category:American entrepreneurs]]
[[Category:College of Wooster alumni]]
[[Category:Kelley School of Business alumni]]