Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair
Special Highlight: Salon de TE
6-10 September 2016
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
A Grandeur Timepiece Feast for the Eyes and the Taste Buds
Exhibitors, buyers, industry leaders, VIPs and media representatives attending the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE had a wonderful night at the Gala Dinner on 6 September. They did not only enjoy the great gourmet dishes designed by star chef - Dominique Bugnand, but also got the opportunity to network and mingle with industry movers and shakers.
From left: Esther Wong, Co-chairman, Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2016 Organising Committee and Chairman, The Federation of HK Watch Trades & Industries Limited, Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC, Hilton Cheong-Leen, Honorary Life President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited, The Hon Nicholas Yang Wei-hsiung, JP, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Government of the HKSAR, Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC, Kenneth Wong, Chairman, HKTDC Watches & Clocks Advisory Committee 2016/17 and President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd, Dr Samson Sun, Permanent Honorary President, The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Limited and Timothy Daniel Kao, Co-chairman, Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2016 Organising Committee and Vice President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd toast to the success of the fair and the enjoyable evening.
Happy Moment
Salon de TE Public Day
10 Sept (Sat): 9:30am-5pm
Free Admission!
(aged 12 or above)
What’s On – 8 Sept (Thu)
11:30am-1pm
Fashion x Watch Roundtable Forum
Venue: Meeting Room S227
12nn-12:30pm
Asian-made as an Alternative to Swiss-made
(Design, Branding, Communication)
Venue: Galaxy Square, Salon de TE, Hall 3C-E
1:30pm-2pm
Product Launch by Slazenger
Venue: Galaxy Square, Salon de TE, Hall 3C-E
2:30pm-3:40pm The Latest Development of E-commerce
Venue: Meeting Room S228
3pm-3:15pm
Watch Parade
Venue: Galaxy Square, Salon de TE, Hall 3C-E
5pm-6pm
Standard Chartered Bank VIP Cocktail Reception (by Invitation Only)
Venue: Galaxy Square, Salon de TE, Hall 3C-E
Dedicated solely to branded watches, Salon de TE at Halls 3C-E presents the ultimate experience for watch lovers: some 150 luxurious brands gathered under one roof showcasing their latest and exquisite designs. Buyers on the lookout for exquisite products for high-end market should not miss this glamorous event!
World Brand Piazza, featuring 13 international brands at the pinnacle of haute horology;
Renaissance Moment, bringing together classic and elegant watches from Europe;
Chic & Trendy, showcasing all the up-to-date trends and styles;
Craft Treasure, paying homage to those who create watches with fine movements and jewellery designs; and
Wearable Tech, highlighting the latest styles in the new line of smart watches.
World Brand Piazza highlights the superior craftsmanship of leading global brands. Jointly presented by Prince Jewellery and Watch, participating brands include Blancpain, BOVET, Breguet, BVLGARI, Chopard, CORUM, DeWitt, FRANCK MULLER, Glashütte Original, H. Moser & Cie, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget and Zenith.
Renaissance Moment brings attention to classic and elegant watches originated from Europe. Swiss Eminence brings together six brands including Balco, Buler, Doxa, Enicar, Juvet and Sultana. SIWP (Swiss Independent Watchmaking Pavilion) also features seven brands including Adriatica, Greco Geneve, L. Kendall, Mathey-Tissot, Pilo & Co, Saint Honore and WATCHe.
Relocated to a prominent location at Hall 1A, the Clocks zone features a diverse range of clocks. Whether you are looking for artistic and elegant designs or simple and practical ideas, the zone promises fruitful inspirations for your sourcing journey.
“Clifton Traders is an importer and manufacturer of clocks for the UK market. We have visited the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair for more than 10 times. The fair provides an ideal platform for us to meet with existing suppliers, find new suppliers, look for new products and learn more about the market trends. To expand our product range, we are looking for clocks which are made of high-end materials such as wood and metals. Consumers in the UK like decorative clocks with a modern look. Up till now, we have found six potential suppliers from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan for the supply of wooden clocks and metal clocks. We have already bought US$100,000 worth of plastic clocks from three suppliers. We are going to buy US$50,000 worth of wooden clocks from another supplier, but we need to make sure that their quality has met our requirements.” Tanveer Ahmad, CEO, Clifton Traders (UK) Limited, the UK
“In business for more than 30 years in the UAE, Rivoli Group is a leading watch importer, distributor, wholesaler and distributor with 200 outlets in GCC countries. Currently, the group is the distributor of 50-plus watch brands. I visit the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair every year to find new OEM suppliers for our own brands, look for new brands and meet with existing suppliers. It’s important for me to be here to see what’s happening in the industry and keep abreast of the latest technologies and design trends. I have found three new OEM suppliers at the fair and I am going to place an order worth US$60,000-75,000 with each new supplier after the fair. Sporty watches and fashion watches are selling well in GCC countries and each consumer has at least two to three watches to match clothing.” Senthil Kumar.N, Manager – Procurement, Rivoli Group LLC, UAE
Hear What Exhibitors Say
“We have been promoting Romago watches at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair since our acquisition of this Swiss brand in 2008. We have two product lines, namely Romago Design and Romago Swiss. Romago offers creative designs to meet the tastes of fashion-conscious young consumers and classic designs which appeal to mature consumers. Currently, Romago watches are sold through distributors on the Chinese mainland and in some European countries and Southeast Asia. All of our existing distributors came from the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair because the fair provides the perfect platform for us to promote our brand image to global buyers. At this year’s fair, we are keen to look for new distributors especially from Europe and the US. So far, we have met with potential distributors from Saudi Arabia and Southeast Asia.” Daniel Tsai, Managing Director, Romago Design Limited, Hong Kong (booth: 3D-C12, Salon de TE)
“In business for more than 30 years, our company is a long-term exhibitor of the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair because it is important to show our presence in the international market. With nice designs, high quality and excellent customer service, we have built good relationships with customers from all over the world. At this year’s fair, we are showcasing about 600 styles for alloy and stainless steel watches. We are now focusing on stainless steel watches with 3-10 ATM water resistance because customers like quality watches especially fashionable and elegant watches. We plan to launch our own brand next year. The Hong Kong fair is a great place for us to establish new contacts and make deals. We expect some customers to place orders on the last day of the fair.” Rajesh Agrawal, Director of Export Business, Time Creations Company, Hong Kong (booth: 1C-A16, Pageant of Eternity)
Events Snapshots on Sep 7
Overseas Journalists Breakfast Meeting
Kenneth Wong (1st from left), President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd, Esther Wong (2nd from right) and Timothy Daniel Kao (1st from right), Co-chairmen, HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Organising Committee 2016 welcome journalists at the breakfast meeting.
Tour of the Fairground
After the fruitful breakfast meeting, journalists toured the fairground to understand more about the exhibitors’ products.
Buyer Forum: Opportunities in Belt & Road Markets
Luan Ji, General Manager of Watch Gift and Luxury Department, JD.com (Chinese mainland)
Pamela Tan, Senior Brand Manager, Crystal Time (S) Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Asian Watch Conference
David Yeung, CEO, Chuang’s Innovation Industries Limited
Emil Chan, President, The Association of Cloud and Mobile Computing Professionals
Laurent Le Pen, CEO, Omate
Watch Parade
Product Launch
Launch of Cupid Memory Watch - Install Your Loving Memory with NFC
Product Launch by Memorigin
Souvenir to Trade Buyers
Please present this email, your buyer badge and name card at the Visitor Promotion Counter (Booth: 3G-C47) to redeem a Keychain Shopping Bag. One souvenir per buyer while stock lasts.
* souvenir photos for reference only.
Open House for the Watch-loving Public
Salon de TE welcomes public visitors aged 12 or above on the fair’s last day on 10 September with free admission. Popular activities include tourbillon craftsmanship demonstration, watch parades, watch sharing, lucky draws and retail sales. Visitors can enjoy the prestige of getting first-release information and previews of new products. Selected products are for sale on the spot.
A newly landed concurrent fashion event with the Watch & Clock Fair 7-10 Sep 2016, HKCEC
CENTRESTAGE – a living showcase of trend-setting fashion icons, stellar international brands, breakout design talent and a world of blossoming glamour that will define the ever-evolving fashion scene to come. We’ll lift the red velvet rope and take you on a four-day journey of creativity, hot new labels, next-gen designers, timeless elegance and a peek into the future through a magical fashion spectacle.
The inaugural CENTRESTAGE will feature some 200 fashion brands in four thematic zones, including 112 mountainyam, anagram, ANTEPRIMA, Aquascutum, ARTHUR LAM, ATSURO TAYAMA, Charmante, DORIAN HO, Galtiscopio, HARRISON WONG, i.t, JNBY, KENAXLEUNG, KOYO, LOOM LOOP, LULUCHEUNG, MOISELLE, NOSTRUM, Sudo Kids and many more. With a captivating line-up of 50-plus runway shows, stunning parades, star-studded guest lists and thought-provoking seminars, the epicentre of the fashion scene shifts to our fair city this week. Welcome to a dazzling show as Hong Kong, Asia’s leading fashion hub, gets set to take CENTRESTAGE. Curtain up, it’s show time!
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Free Official Fair Catalogue (Full Exhibitor List Included)
Don't forget to collect a FREE copy of the fair’s official catalogue including the fair’s full exhibitors list, fair information and floor plan. Available at the Buyer Registration Counters, Information Counters, Media Centre and VIP Lounge – while stocks last!
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Wearable Electronics e-Magazines
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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’!
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Harbour City
Harbour City is a one-stop shopping paradise with over 450 shops, 60 food & beverage outlets, two cinemas and three hotels all under one roof. Harbour City is made up of five sections and offers eight categories of retail outlets. Each offers a huge range of products and services including: Jewellery and Watches, Beauty, AV/Electrical Appliances, International Labels for Fashion & Leather Goods, Lifestyle, Casual Wear/Sport, Kid’s Paradise and Food & Beverages Outlets.
Hong Kong Time Square
Situated at Causeway Bay, the most vibrant district in Hong Kong, Times Square is one of the most popular tourist spots, favourite shopping and dining places of the region. Every year, over a hundred of exhibitions and events are held at Times Square. It is also the most vibrant mega-mall in town. It houses more than two hundred and thirty world-renowned brands on sixteen floors and provides over 30 up-marketed nationwide eateries.
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“Clifton Traders is an importer and manufacturer of clocks for the UK market. We have visited the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair for more than 10 times. The fair provides an ideal platform for us to meet with existing suppliers, find new suppliers, look for new products and learn more about the market trends. To expand our product range, we are looking for clocks which are made of high-end materials such as wood and metals. Consumers in the UK like decorative clocks with a modern look. Up till now, we have found six potential suppliers from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan for the supply of wooden clocks and metal clocks. We have already bought US$100,000 worth of plastic clocks from three suppliers. We are going to buy US$50,000 worth of wooden clocks from another supplier, but we need to make sure that their quality has met our requirements.” 
“In business for more than 30 years in the UAE, Rivoli Group is a leading watch importer, distributor, wholesaler and distributor with 200 outlets in GCC countries. Currently, the group is the distributor of 50-plus watch brands. I visit the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair every year to find new OEM suppliers for our own brands, look for new brands and meet with existing suppliers. It’s important for me to be here to see what’s happening in the industry and keep abreast of the latest technologies and design trends. I have found three new OEM suppliers at the fair and I am going to place an order worth US$60,000-75,000 with each new supplier after the fair. Sporty watches and fashion watches are selling well in GCC countries and each consumer has at least two to three watches to match clothing.”
“We have been promoting Romago watches at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair since our acquisition of this Swiss brand in 2008. We have two product lines, namely Romago Design and Romago Swiss. Romago offers creative designs to meet the tastes of fashion-conscious young consumers and classic designs which appeal to mature consumers. Currently, Romago watches are sold through distributors on the Chinese mainland and in some European countries and Southeast Asia. All of our existing distributors came from the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair because the fair provides the perfect platform for us to promote our brand image to global buyers. At this year’s fair, we are keen to look for new distributors especially from Europe and the US. So far, we have met with potential distributors from Saudi Arabia and Southeast Asia.”
“In business for more than 30 years, our company is a long-term exhibitor of the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair because it is important to show our presence in the international market. With nice designs, high quality and excellent customer service, we have built good relationships with customers from all over the world. At this year’s fair, we are showcasing about 600 styles for alloy and stainless steel watches. We are now focusing on stainless steel watches with 3-10 ATM water resistance because customers like quality watches especially fashionable and elegant watches. We plan to launch our own brand next year. The Hong Kong fair is a great place for us to establish new contacts and make deals. We expect some customers to place orders on the last day of the fair.”
Download the revamped ‘HKTDC Marketplace App’ from 
‘HKTDC Marketplace App’ from 
Receive the latest sourcing trend and product information for FREE! A series of new titles including 
Enjoy cash savings, discount offers and complimentary drinks offered by local restaurants, sightseeing tour and shopping outlets with the ‘HKTDC Trade Fair Privilege Coupons’! 
