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The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair is the world’s largest event of its kind and has proved itself year after year to be an effective business platform for the global timepiece industry. It will return on September 3-7 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for its 33rd edition and expected to gather more than 760 exhibitors from around the world.
Together with the “Salon de TE”, a premium event that focuses on top-end brands and designer collections, the synergy effect will bring multiple benefits for both exhibitors and buyers to provide myriad opportunities for new businesses. |
| Showcase of international watch brands at Salon de TE |
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Branding is a rising trend and branded items are gaining wide popularity in the Chinese mainland and other Asian markets. “Salon de TE”, featuring over 150 international brands, will return to cater to this surging demand by providing a platform for luxury watch brands to convey their messages. It recognises different categories within the watch market through the creation of different zones, thus allowing buyers to identify their desired products. |
A focal point of “Salon de TE” is “World Brand Piazza”, featuring limited-edition and rare masterpieces from prestigious watch brands. Participating brands in 2013 included Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Chopard, FRANCK MULLER, Glashütte Original, H. Moser, Hublot, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Ulysse Nardin and Zenith. |
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“Craft Treasure” is a showcase for top functional mechanical watches that incorporate the fine movements, along with exquisite jewellery watches. Buyers can expect to see exquisite watches from renowned market players like Longio (Chinese mainland), Memorigin (Hong Kong), Seagull (Chinese mainland), Shanghai (Chinese mainland) and Valentinian (Hong Kong), etc. |
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A Strong Heritage
How it all started? The origins of the EPOS Company date back to 1925. In that year, James Aubert formed his watch company in the Vallée de Joux, known as the centre of the mechanical watch world. James Aubert was an enthusiastic mechanical watch engineer, who dedicated his life to developing new watch mechanisms.
James Aubert was a master of his art and spent most of his efforts focusing on technical developments of chrono-graphs and minute repeaters. He had first acquired his skills working as an engineer for the former watch movement manufacturers “Valjoux” and “Landeron.
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Unique Appeal
ANPASSA Tourbillon takes the name from the Swedish word for "custom-made" and "adjusted" tactfully implying at the concept of the brand! Fitted with sophisticated Tourbillon movement, is a brand watch that is solely created and designed in Hong Kong; presenting a uniqueness of fashionable, luxurious and elegant style!
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“Renaissance Moment” turns the spotlight on classic and elegant watches originated in Europe which will attract brands such as Blauling (Switzerland), Cobra Paris (France), Eylsee (Germany) and Royal London (UK) in 2014. |
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Nature's Beauties
This playful Swiss-made Timepiece, Hide & Seek, features 3D butterflies and flowering shrubs on the mother-of-pearl dial, which embellish the off-centered watch design and touch up its elegance with lively elements. Boasting a Swiss-made Ronda quartz movement, it also offers a rose-gold-plated case with prong-set cubic zirconias on the bezel.
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 | Fashion Trendsetter
For decades Italian Brands have been dominating the Fashion world to become the leader. Today the introduction of the watch categories of one of the top fashion brands such as GianFranco Ferre, Pal Zileri and Baldinini, their domination is being confirmed into these new categories that are well received by all end consumers.
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“Chic & Trendy” focuses on stylish, on-trend and fashion label watches, exhibiting brands will include Arbutus (USA), Open Watch (France), Romago (Switzerland) and Temporis (Hong Kong). |
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Artisans of Time
Dennis Martin Watches are modern timepieces composed with precision, exquisite design and attention to details. Created to reflect the confidence and style of its consumer, Dennis Martin personifies trend-leading and innovative individuals.
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Perfectly Feminine
Dimensional look of the "I LOVE FASHION" indexes is the key of our Grand Marilyn collection. The well-sculptured watch case inspired by pocket-watch with a touch of glitz make it a perfectly feminine wrist essential.
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| Model shooting venue courtesy of the Queen’s Cafe |
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Open House on the last day |
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| “Salon de TE” will open to the general public on the last day (7 September). There will be product launches, celebrity talks, lucky draw and retail sales. Visitors can enjoy the prestige of getting first-release information and previews of new products. |
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 Please present this coupon at the Visitor Promotion Counter on 7 September to redeem an Eco-Friendly Solar Lamp. One souvenir per visitor while stock lasts. |
| Pageant of Eternity – A premium zone for complete watch |
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“Pageant of Eternity” is another premium zone at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair for complete watches, dedicated to custom-built participants of truly outstanding timepieces. The elegant and sophisticated surroundings of this zone complement the quality of these high-end watches and clocks.
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| Source for watch & clock items under one roof |
The fair is a comprehensive, vertically integrated event, covering industry sectors from Parts & Components, Machinery & Equipment, through Complete Watches, Clocks and Wearable Tech to Packaging and Trade Services all under one roof.
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| Quality products at small order quantities |
 Located at Hall 1D Concourse, Small-Order Zone displays a fine selection of products of MOQ from 5 to 1,000 pieces. Recently, Small-Order Zone won the UFI Marketing Award 2013. This honour reaffirms that this initiative is highly effective and welcomed by both buyers and suppliers.
What’s more, instant payment and shipping arrangement is now available on smallorder.hktdc.com. Enjoy the ease of secure payment and worldwide delivery now! Check out the video for new online sourcing experience! |
| Good opportunity for information exchange |
 The show encompasses a number of important events. Watch parades take place regularly throughout the show period, displaying collections and demonstrating upcoming trends. The Product Demo & Launch Pad allows exhibitors to bring their latest products to the attention of visitors in an interactive environment.
It is also a place for experts gathering updated trend and information. Heavyweight speakers like representative from the Fossil Group, will be invited to the “Asian Watch Conference” to speak on building a successful brand in Asia. The “Hong Kong International Watch Forum” will bring together international experts in the industry and tackles key issues in an interactive atmosphere. A programme of seminars will also put the focus on current market and technology trends.
Networking events such as various cocktail parties will bring industry players together and provide opportunities for forging and strengthening relationships.
 Also, to nurture the design talents, HKTDC joins hands again with Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd. and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd. to organise the “31st Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition”. It is themed as “Time Controls World” and “Smart World” for the open and student group respectively. |
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Act Now for FREE Admission! |
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| Exclusive travel incentives for trade buyers |
Special airfare |
Visa application assistance service |
| The HKTDC offers a variety of incentive programmes for trade buyers to the fairs that involves exclusively discounted hotel rates and airfares. For further information, please contact HKTDC office nearest to you. |
Cathay Pacific Airways, together with sister airline Dragonair, offer you and your travel companions exclusive airfares in all classes. To take advantage of this offer, please click http://events.cathaypacific.com and input the event access code of Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2014, MICE855. You may also contact your nearest Cathay Pacific and Dragonair reservations office and quote the event code to enjoy the offer. |
Please click here to find out the requirements and guidelines laid down by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Should you require an invitation letter from the HKTDC, please send your request to us at least two months (eight weeks) before the fair begins. |
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| Receive a FREE gift at QR code enabled HKTDC fairs |
| Enjoy discount with 'HKTDC Trade Fair Privilege Coupons' |
 Enjoy cash savings, discount offers and complimentary drinks offered by local restaurants, sightseeing tour and shopping outlets with the ‘HKTDC Trade Fair Privilege Coupons’!
You can download the online version here before you come to trade fair. |
| hktdc.com free sourcing service |
| Now you can locate the right products you need by getting a list of relevant exhibitors with booth numbers and product photos at the fair. Look for this friendly sign. |
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| Customer Service Line: (852) 1830 668 |
Winny Siu
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department
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