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Timely Attractions |
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A wonderful time was had by all at Monday evening’s “Time Wonderland” networking reception.
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| (front row from left to right) Mr Peter Sin, Co-Chairman, Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Organising Committee 2010; Mr Paul So, President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd.; Mr Stanley Lau, BBS, MH, JP, Chairman, HKTDC Watches & Clocks Advisory Committee 2010; Mr Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC; Dr Samson Sun, Permanent Honorary President, the Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd., Mr Joseph Chu; Co-Chairman, Fair Organising Committee, and (back row) VIP guests toast the occasion, with good wishes for a successful fair |
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| Models paraded collections of watches from the Brand Name Gallery |
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| Industry players, VIP buyers and members of the international media came together to enjoy the evening’s entertainment |
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| Sweet sounds from the live band offer a soothing backdrop for the event |
Congratulations! A happy winner collects his lucky draw prize |
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Time for Knowledge |
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At yesterday’s Asian Watch Conference, industry specialists shared their valuable insights on the latest business and stylistic trends in the world of timekeeping.
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| Philip Stein watches are embedded with Natural Frequency Technology |
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| Mr Will A. Stein, President, Philip Stein Group, talked on the topic “Watches and Body: Natural Frequency Technologies” |
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| Ms Ren Xing-zhou, Director, Institute of Market Economy Research, Development Research Center of the State Council, Central Government of the People’s Republic of China, gave the audience an update on the Chinese mainland market, including consumption patterns and their impact on the watch market. |
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| The conference was packed with participants eager to get the latest market insights. |
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Watch Parades |
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| The popular Watch Parades held throughout the fair feature highlights from exhibitors’ collections |
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Meet the Press |
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Journalists come to the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair from around the world to feast their eyes on the latest watch styles while visiting the ticking heart of the timepiece industry. At a breakfast meeting held yesterday morning, press representatives talked to industry leaders, exhibitors and HKTDC management, exchanging news on the industry and building important relationships.
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World Brand Piazza |
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Sponsored by Prince Jewellery & Watch Company, World Brand Piazza features rare and limited-edition timepieces from globally famous names including Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Cartier, Omega, Piaget and Vacheron Constantin.
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Hear What the Buyers Say |
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I’ve come here to look for watch straps, cases, and for new ideas, particularly new materials and movements, for our premium watch business. We supply wholesalers in the German-speaking market in Europe. I have seen interesting things here and have already set up appointments with three movement suppliers. This fair is the best fair of its kind in the world – it is well organised and it is easy to find what you need. The Frankfurt office of HKTDC has supported me in my visit here, which has been very helpful. We will definitely come back next year.
Wolfgang Amann, Managing Director, Protrade Europe GmbH, Germany
We operate a watch repair service in Canada. We started buying directly from suppliers in the Chinese mainland three years ago, so it makes good sense for us to attend this fair. I already have two orders pending and we will be following up on other contacts once I return home. I expect to do around C$300,000-500,000 of wholesale business as a result of attending the show. I’ve seen a lot of interesting products, including leather straps, batteries and movements. In fact, I can source everything I need here – I feel a bit like a kid in a candy store!
Ryan Goncalves, Director of Operations, The Time Shop, Canada
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Hear What the Exhibitors Say |
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Through our Sea-Gull brand we have achieved a lot of ‘firsts’ in the Chinese mainland watch market, such as the first 100% Chinese designed and built wristwatch, the first exported Chinese watch and the first Chinese chronograph, and we have been exhibiting at this fair since 1997. This is the largest watch show in the world and here we see buyers from everywhere. Not only do we look for new distributors here, but we take the opportunity to meet with our existing customers, too. Through the show website we can make appointments in advance, even with new customers, and this is a very useful resource.
Keith Choi, Sales Manager, Tsinlien Horologia Co. Ltd., Hong Kong
Last year we delivered almost two million watches, 90% of them to Europe. I would like to develop more business in markets such as Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, and I think it is easier to meet these customers here at this Hong Kong fair. But we also meet buyers from other regions of the world here – we’ve already set up appointments with distributors from Hungary, Iran and Turkey, for example. This fair is good for us and it is worth the investment to have a large booth in a prominent position; here we can particularly promote our image and our Girl Only and Hector H brands.
Philippe Berard, General Manager, SMB SAS, France
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What’s On - 8 September (Wednesday) |
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Venue |
| 11–11:20am |
Watch Parade 5 |
Wine Cellar,
Brand Name Gallery
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| 4-4:20pm |
Watch Parade 6 |
Hall 1C Concourse |
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Opening Hours |
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Fair Dates |
Opening Hours |
Buyer Registration Hours |
Admission |
| 8-9 Sept
(Wed-Thu)
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9:30am-6pm |
9am-5:30pm |
Free admission to trade visitors aged 18 or above only. |
| 10 Sept (Fri) |
9:30am-5pm |
9am-4:30pm |
Free admission to trade visitors aged 18 or above. (Brand Name Gallery opens to public. No admission for children under 12.) |
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Act Now for FREE Admission! |
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Smartphone Info Site
With the HKTDC Smartphone Info Site, you can now pre-register for fairs and get your free admission badge anywhere and anytime. All information regarding HKTDC fairs, including event schedule, list of exhibitors, plus practical tips on getting around Hong Kong can be conveniently accessed.
| Download your HKTDC FAIRS |
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iPhone App Store for iPhone users |
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BlackBerry App World for BlackBerry users |
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Android Market for Android phone users |
Mobile Info Site
Information of 30 fairs is now available at the HKTDC Mobile Info Site - hktdc.com/wap/en. Browse it and use it to get free admission badge.
SMS your email address to 63900701
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Intensive Worldwide Publicity |
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| Each year the fair organiser creates an intensive marketing campaign targeting buyers worldwide to ensure the success of the fair. Take a look at the promotional boards at Expo Drive Entrance, Hall 1 Concourse, Level 2 Mezzanine and Hall 3 Concourse. |
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hktdc.com Free Sourcing Service |
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| Now you can locate the right products you need by getting a list of relevant exhibitor with booth numbers and product photos at the fair. Look for this friendly sign at the fairground. |
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Free Official Magazine (Full Exhibitor List Included) |
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Don't forget to collect your FREE copy of the fair's official magazine, including the full list of exhibitors, fair information and floor plan, at the Buyer Registration Counter or the HKTDC Buyer Centre - while stocks last!
Please click here to view the e-version!
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Enquiries |
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Customer Service Line: (852) 1830 668
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