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World's Largest Timepiece Event
Watch Out for Bountiful Business Opportunities in Hong Kong! |
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The world’s largest watch and clock fair, together with Salon de TE — a premium event for the finest branded watches, opens today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and will run until 7 September. Fascinating watches from around the world all gather in Hong Kong, offering timely business for buyers and exhibitors.
Celebrating its 33rd edition and spanning across Halls 1 and 3, the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2014 has attracted more than 760 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions to showcase their latest offerings and designs.
This comprehensive event encompasses all sectors of the watch and clock industry from branded watches, complete watches and clocks to parts and components, machinery and equipment, packaging, and trade services. |
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| What’s On 3 Sept (Wed) |
9:30-11am
Opening Ceremony *
9:30am: Tea Reception
10am: Opening Ceremony
Venue: Expo Drive Entrance |
10:40-10:50am
World Brand Piazza Opening*
Venue: World Brand Piazza, Halls 3F-G |
10:50-11:10am
Watch Parade
Venue: Grand Central, Halls 3F-G |
12:30-2pm
Welcome Luncheon for Hong Kong International Watch Forum *
Venue: Rooms N106-107 |
2-3:30pm
Hong Kong International Watch Forum *
Venue: Rooms N106-107 |
2:30-3:45pm
Mini Swiss Watch Launch (with Parade) *
Venue: Grand Central, Halls 3F-G |
4-4:30pm
Product Launch – Longio M.C.H.’s Art of Time 2014: The King of the Wild
Venue: Grande Central, Halls 3F-G |
6-9pm
Salon de TE Gala Dinner
6-7pm: Cocktail Reception with Parade
7-9pm: Gala Dinner *
Venue: Chancellor Room |
* By invitation only
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Networking events |
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Seminars |
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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 145 international brands, returns to cater to this surging demand by providing a platform for buyers to find luxury watches.
Located in Halls 3F-G, "Salon de TE" is delicately organised into 5 thematic zones, allowing buyers to identify market sectors which meet their sourcing objectives. |
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A focal point of “Salon de TE” is “World Brand Piazza”, featuring limited-edition and rare masterpieces from prestigious watch brands. 12 participating brands this year include: |
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| This year, a Wearable Tech zone has been launched to showcase the latest smart watches. Apart from time-telling, these smart watches have various functions including receiving mobile phone alerts or tracking exercise patterns. See some of the hot products now! |
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3 Sept (Wed)
10:30am-6pm
4-6 Sept (Thu-Sat)
9:30am-6pm
7 Sept (Sun)
9:30am-5pm
3 Sept (Wed)
10am-5:30pm
4-6 Sept (Thu-Sat)
9am-5:30pm
7 Sept (Sun)
9am-3:30pm
Salon de TE Public Day
7 Sept (Sun): 9:30am-5pm
Free Admission!
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Salon de TE Public Day
Salon de TE will open to general public (aged 12 or above) on the last day (7 Sept) for FREE. There will be watch parades and product launches; celebrity performances by singers Jonathan Wong, Janice M. Vidal, Phil Lam and JW; public sharing session by Emme Wong; as well as lucky draws and games with fabulous prizes including Memorigin tourbillon watch (worth HK$26,600/pc). Retail sales will be also made available for watch lovers on that day!
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Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition
Check out the winning products of the 31st Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition in Hall 1B concourse. |
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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 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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“Renaissance Moment” turns the spotlight on classic and elegant watches originated in Europe which attracts brands such as Blauling (Switzerland), Cobra Paris (France), Eylsee (Germany) and Royal London (UK). |
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“Chic & Trendy” focuses on stylish, on-trend and fashion label watches, exhibiting brands include Arbutus (USA), Open Watch (France), Romago (Switzerland) and Temporis (Hong Kong), etc. |
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Pageant of Eternity @ Halls 1B-E
A premium zone for complete watch |
| Buyers of complete watches who seek the finest quality will find premium pieces in the Pageant of Eternity in Halls 1B-E. The elegance of this space emphasises the nature of its offerings – exquisite watches which are crafted to the highest standard. |
Men's Classic Watch
Pak Time Industries (HK) Ltd
Booth: 1C-A23 |
| 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, are invited to the “Asian Watch Conference” to speak on fashion watch. 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.
 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. Check out the winning products at Hall 1B concourse. |
| Over a hundred of media and guests attended the fair’s press conference held at Harbour City on 26 August. The dazzling watch pieces were paraded by models on stage, attracting massive attention by the media. The judges and winners of the 31st Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition were also present. |
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| Media and guests have a first glimpse of the upcoming watches to be seen at the fair. |
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 Benjamin Chau (centre), Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC together with Geoffrey Kao (left) and Gary Lau (right), Co-Chairman of HKTDC Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair Organising Committee 2014, introduce this year’s Watch and Clock Fair and its special highlight Salon de TE at the press conference. |
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 Benjamin Chau (3rd from left), Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC presents souvenir to judges of the 31st Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition. Panel of judges include: Richard Leung (first from left), Wealthy Shiny Ltd; Philip Lai (2nd from left), Fat Kee Holdings Ltd; Maria Luisa Leitao De (centre); Wayne Leung (3rd from right), Faze In Limited; Henry Mok (2nd from right), Winning Metal Products Mfg Co Ltd; and William Shum (right), Memorigin Watch Company Limited. |
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Champion (Student Group)
Title of design: Essence
Contestant: Wan Nok Yiu
School: School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Anthony K.T. Cheung, Vice-Chairman, The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd presents the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition’s Student Group Championship award to Wong Nok Yiu. |
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Champion (Open Group)
Title of design: The Cather
Contestant: Leung Ho Him
Sponsor: MZB World Time Limited
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| David Lai, President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd congratulates Leung HO Him, the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition’s Open Group winner. |
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| Watch parade by models |
| Hear what judges say |
 “The high standard of design works in this year’s Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition has given me an eye-opening experience. Some of the works even surprised me! This is the first year that I joined the judge panel of this competition and I found it enjoyable and worthwhile. I have greatly benefited from the event which has offered me much knowledge in appreciating the delicate design of watches and clocks.”
Luisa Maria Leitão, Artist
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"The Open Group has displayed high creativity and professionalism in this year's competition. It is important for the participants to think out of the box and not to be influenced by the existing design in the market. I hope to see more adventurous attempts in technical innovation in the future. The Student Group was able to apply the current trends to their designs. A few designs were impressive. They put emphasis on the traditional value of wearing a wrist watch while adding in innovative elements. Some even delivered thoughtful applications for the elderly. I hope there will be more thoughts on the product packaging as it enhances the overall look and feel of the design."
Harold Sun, The Federation of HK Watch Trades & Industries
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 “The contestants’ works in both Open Group and Student Group are up above standard. The designs demonstrate the contestants’ creativity and their capability to think in different angles. The Open Group was able to apply the theme of “Time controls world” on the design and the functionality of watches. Structure-wise, some of the designs are unique and creative yet practical which can be immediately sold in the market. For the Student Group, the judge panel was very glad to see their detailed thoughts on combining the tradition and innovation. They seamlessly stitched the technological innovation and life elements together to create distinctive designs and user-friendly watches. The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition succeeds in offering an inimitable platform for the designers to exert all their creativity which they hardly put into practice in their daily work.”
Richard Leung, Director of Marketing & Brand Development, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association |
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| 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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| Shopping & dining privileges at Harbour City, Hong Kong |
 Located in the heart of Hong Kong and next to Victoria Harbour, Harbour City is a leading shopping mall in Hong Kong housing over 450 shops of all kinds, more than 50 food & beverage outlets, 3 hotels, 2 cinemas and an art gallery. With more than 10 international fashion flagship stores on Canton Road and many other leading luxury brands, there are also Michelin-recommended restaurants and over 20 harbour view restaurants, ensuring visitors from all over the world enjoy an incredible one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment experience. |
| Customer Service Line: (852) 1830 668 |
Winny Siu
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department
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