European American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (EAcham) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will cooperate with each other in September 2018. With its excellent resource platform, EAcham carries out a series of advertising and promotional campaigns in full range of multi dimension online and offline for Hong Kong Watch&Clock Fair, and organize foreign buyers delegation to visit on Sept. 4-5th,2018. Hong Kong Watch&Clock Fair provides global exhibitors and buyers with ideal business platform to exchange trends and strengthen cooperation.
The 37thHKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and “Salon de TE”
The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the concurrent Salon de TE will be open during 4-8 September 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The Watch & Clock Fair is expecting around 830 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions, including new comers from Poland and South Africa. In 2017, the fair welcomed more than 20,000 buyers from all over the world, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as the trade hub of timepieces.
Showcase of Glamorous Brands at “Salon de TE”
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“Salon de TE” gathers around 150 prestigious watch brands and designer collections in five themed zones. World Brand Piazza being the spotlight features limited editions and rare timepieces from 13 international renowned brands. The brands on display in 2017 included Blancpain, Breguet, Chopard, CORUM, DeWitt, FRANCK MULLER, Glashütte Original, Jacob & Co., Jaquet Droz, Juvenia, Montblanc, Piaget and Zenith. |
Chic & Trendy features stylish and trendy labels, including ClaudiaKoch (Lebanon)、Doxa (Switzerland), Julius (Korea), TINTIN (Belgium) and Van Gogh (the Netherlands). DAUMIER from Switzerland launches the Devia Collection, inspired by the helmets and armours design of the Justice League superheroes. The stereoscopic three-dimensional watch dial and the new design of the scale discs demonstrates the European minimalist style. The uniqueness of the collection is further enhanced with only 333 pieces worldwide.
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Craft Treasure is the home to hugely popular mechanical timepieces and exquisite jewelled watches from brands such as ANPASSA (Hong Kong), Beijing (Chinese Mainland), Fiyta (Chinese Mainland), Kentex (Japan) and Memorigin (Hong Kong). Memorigin from Hong Kong brings the Stellar Series (Imperial) watch. It possesses the GMT function with a globe-like component assembled, suitable for frequent travellers. Viewing the tourbillon mechanism at a unique perspective through the three-dimensional glass case makes it like gazing into the gorgeous landscape of the galaxy. |
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Renaissance Moment is the historic showcase of timeless European classics. Brands such as Carl von Zeyten (Germany), Guy Laroche (France) and Louis Arden (Switzerland) are participating this year. Swiss Independent Watchmaking Pavilion is expected to bring 8 delicate and elegant Swiss-made watch labels again. André Mouche from Switzerland presents the gorgeous ELLA (424-01101) female Swiss-made watch. With the handcrafted Enamel Quartz movement and the 18-carat gold plated design, it is the embodiment of traditional Swiss craftsmanship and appealing elegance. |
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Wearable Tech showcases an array of smart watches with dynamic technology. Garmin from USA brings the Forerunner 645M which possesses GPS function and storage of up to 800 songs. Users can customise their watches by downloading free watch faces and apps through the Connect IQ™ platform. |
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All-rounded Timepieces and Accessories at Watch & Clock Fair |
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Pageant of Eternity at the Watch & Clock Fair displays premium and high-end collection of exquisite finished watches from around 200 exhibitors. Time Industrial Manufactory Limited from Hong Kong presents TIMEIN / 7991G watch which is an incorporation of business, classic and sports. Along with the gear movement and the streamlined design of its watch case, it is both an aesthetic and classical timepiece. |
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Design Competition Nurturing Home-grown Creativity |
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With the aspiration of stimulating creative exchange in local watch and clock design, the HKTDC, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Associations Ltd. and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd. co-organise the annual Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition again this year. The competition attracted a total of around 100 submissions under the theme of “Colourful World” for the student group and “Innovative Craftsman” for the open group. Winners will be announced in late August, and winning pieces will be on display during the fair at Hall 1 Concourse. |
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Diversified Events Stimulate Industry Exchange |
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An array of watch parades, seminars, buyer forums and networking events will be held during the fair to present the latest market insights and inspiration to industry players and facilitate business interaction. On 4 September, representatives of major watch associations around the world will gather at the Hong Kong International Watch Forum to discuss the latest industry development and global trade development, while representatives from international researcher Euromonitor and a Swiss watchmaker will explore the implication of digitalisation on watchmaking at the Asian Watch Conference on 6 September. |
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