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| OPENING CELEBRATION FOR WORLD’S LARGEST TIMEPIECE FAIR |
The 2012 edition of the fair was celebrated with a tea reception and opening ceremony attended by VIP guests and industry officials. This was followed by a VIP Tour of the fairground, with guests able to get a close-up view of products on display and talk with exhibitors.
(From left to right) Mr Geoffrey Edward Kao, Vice-Chairman, The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd (FHKWTI), Mr Gabriel Au, Co-Chairman, Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2012 Organising Committee, Dr Samson Sun, DC Sc, MBE, JP, Permanent Honorary President, FHKWTI, Mr Eddie Leung, MH, Chairman, HKTDC Watches & Clocks Advisory Committee (2012/2013), The Hon Raymond Tam Chi-yuen, GBS, JP, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, HKSARG, Mr Fred Lam, Executive Director, HKTDC, Mr Hilton Cheong-Leen, CBE, JP, Honorary Life President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd (HKWMA), Mr David Lai, President, HKWMA, Ms Mandy Lai, Co-Chairman, Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2012 Organising Committee, and VIP guests, celebrate the opening of the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair. |
VIP guests catch up on the latest in the industry at the fair’s opening tea reception. 
Guest-of-Honour The Hon Raymond Tam Chi-yuen, GBS, JP, fair organisers and VIP guests take a look at the latest models and chat with exhibitors.
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What’s On 6 Sept (Thu)
11-11:20am
Watch Parade
Venue: Wine Cellar, Brand Name Gallery
11:30am-12:30pm
Seminar on “Emerging Markets for Watches”
Venue: Wine Cellar, Brand Name Gallery
2-2:30pm
Product Launch Event
(The Chinese Timekeeper Limited)
Venue: Wine Cellar, Brand Name Gallery
2:30-4pm
Asian Watch Conference
Venue: Meeting room N101B
4-4:20pm
Watch Parade
Venue: Wine Cellar, Brand Name Gallery
4:30-5:30pm
Seminar on “How Licensing Adds Value to Your Business”
Venue: Meeting rooms N104-5
more >
Opening Hours
6-8 Sept 9:30am-6pm
9 Sept 9:30am-5pm
6-9 Sept Trade visitors aged 18 or above only (Free Admission)
9 Sept Brand Name Gallery open to public. Visitors under 12 will not be admitted
(Free Admission)
Buyer Registration Hours
6-8 Sept 9am-5:30pm
9 Sept 9am-3:30pm
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| LUXURY IN THE LIMELIGHT |
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World Brand Piazza turns the spotlight on rare and luxurious timepieces within the Brand Name Gallery. This year, this special section is featuring 12 famous brands, namely A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Chopard, Franck Muller, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Piaget, Roger Dubuis and Ulysse Nardin. |
Representatives from Prince Jewellery & Watch Company, fair organisers and 12 famous top-notch brands raise a toast to the success of the prestigious World Brand Piazza. |
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| HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL WATCH FORUM |
The Hong Kong International Watch Forum provides a platform for industry members from around the world to come together to discuss pertinent issues affecting the world of timepieces. Representatives came from a diverse range of countries & regions including France, Japan, Korea & Switzerland.
Participants in the forum appreciate the opportunity to discuss hot topics.
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Mr David Lai, President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd, delivers his welcoming remarks at the start of the forum.
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Mr Gabriel Au, Chairman, The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd welcomes participants to this year’s forum.
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Don’t Miss This Key Event!
 The Asian Watch Conference kicks off on Day 2 of the fair (Thursday 6 September) and is a must for anyone keen to understand more about what it takes to build a major brand. The keynote speaker is Mr Shang Jianguang, Vice President and General Manager, Zhuhai Rossini Watch Industry Ltd, who will share the company's success story and business development strategies. |
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| EYE-CATCHING STYLE ON PARADE |
Watch parades held regularly throughout the fair period provide exhibitors with a wonderful way to showcase their work as elegant models sport the latest designs in an eye-catching way.
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| HEAR WHAT EXHIBITOR SAYS |
“Our main goal for attending this fair is to find distributors in Asia for our French-made Cobra watches. We are not just looking for contacts in the Chinese mainland but from other markets, too – Malaysia and Indonesia are important, Thailand and Vietnam are growing, while Myanmar is opening up. We see Indian buyers here, too – in fact, we made our first contacts with distributors from there three years ago when we made our debut at this Hong Kong show. Our strongest market is the Middle East and most of our existing customers also visit this show. We are a French brand – our headquarters are in Paris and our factory is in Eastern France – and we promote this strongly through our booth at the Brand Name Gallery.”
Laetitia Seneque, Marketing & Communication Manager, Cobra, France
“We have been exhibiting at this fair for many years – it is a good show and that is why we keep coming back again and again. This Hong Kong event is growing globally; buyers don’t just come from Asia, but from around the world. It gives us an opportunity to meet existing clients and show them our new releases, as well as approach new potential customers from different markets. Being a part of the Brand Name Gallery is important – it is best for our brands, especially the well known Elle, to be among other global brands at the exhibition. This is definitely the place for us!”
Cedric Baubet, Head of Sales, Topbrands (HK) Ltd, Hong Kong |
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| HEAR WHAT BUYER SAYS |
“I have been coming to this show for the past four years. I am on the look out for new styles and new suppliers as well as to assess the latest fashions and ideas. You really get a full picture of the industry here and there are always new things to see. On the first day of the show I’ve already found a few nice products. My company has two brands of watches that we sell through internet-based companies, including shopping clubs in China. I need to be close to the production and at this fair I can talk with many manufacturers directly, all under one roof.”
Kurt Schmidt, Managing Director Asia, IconicClass, Denmark
“My company is an importer and agent of watches in Sri Lanka, and I am visiting this fair for the first time to look for branded watches as well as unbranded designs that we can put our own name on. This Hong Kong event is well known in the watch business, and now I am here I can say that I am impressed with the quality of the products. I have found many interesting suppliers here whose products would be suitable for our market. I am collecting all the information for later discussion but I can say that I will definitely do business as a result of my visit. This show is very professionally run.”
Panduka Wimaladharma, Director Business Administration, Wimaladharma Brothers (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka |
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| Free Gift on Offer |
 Visit Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and redeem a Stylus Ballpoint Pen (for Smartphones or Tablets)! Simply present this email print-out / screen, your business card and valid buyer badge at the Visitor Promotion Counter in the Brand Name Gallery (Grand Foyer, 3/F HKCEC). One pen per buyer. First-come first-served, while stock lasts. |
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| Do not miss the Small-Order Zone at Hall 1B Concourse |
 To keep pace of the changing needs of buyers, the Small-Order Zone that showcases products available for sourcing in small-order quantity will be available at Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2012.
High quality products from trustworthy and reliable suppliers are featured at the Zone, and a wide range of products can be found. Different from bulk order products, price and MOQ are readily available to facilitate buyers to compare products before making enquiries.
Why wait, visit Small-Order Zone at Hall 1B Concourse today! |
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Our fairs are now QR code enabled |
 HKTDC fairs are now QR code enabled, allowing you to experience a hassle-free sourcing journey. Bookmark the exhibitors using your smartphone or tablet.
Just follow these three simple steps (Download --> Activate --> Scan) to enjoy these smart features. Click here to see more.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the HKTDC Buyer Centre (Outside Hall 1C). Download the  HKTDC Product Magazines App from  or  now! |
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Act Now for FREE Admission! |
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| Shopping & Dining Privileges at Harbour City, Hong Kong |
 This coupon entitles the bona fide visitors to Hong Kong participating in the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2012, to redeem a “Privilege Card” at Harbour City, the largest shopping mall in Hong Kong. |
| Enquiry contact |
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Customer Service Line : (852) 1830 668
Rebecca So
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department |
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