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Wednesday, 2 September 2009 |
ISSUE 1 |
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Latitude Ltd
Booths: 1E16-02, 04, 06, 17-01, 03, 05, GH07-02, 04, 08-01 |
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The hour has come! The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2009 opens its doors to welcome over 700 exhibitors (over 1,670 booths) from 17 countries and regions, including group pavilions from the Chinese mainland, Korea and Taiwan. For 27 years this event has been a key platform in this vibrant industry, and each year it gets stronger and stronger.
| Highlights in 2009 |
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Brand Name Gallery
Located at Grand Hall and Grand Foyer, the prestigious Brand Name Gallery is once again one of the focal points of the fair, showcasing the best fine-fashion labels, licensed and original brands. This year, the gallery will be open to the public on the last day of the show - a great way for the public to see the trendy designs and enhance their awareness and knowledge of branded timepieces.
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Pageant of Eternity
The fair presents the inaugural Pageant of Eternity, located at Hall 1. The high-end, complete watches on display and the handsome decor of this themed zone contribute to the upscale ambience of the fair. |
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Asian Watch Conference
One of the hits of the event is the Asian Watch Conference on September 5, with keynote speaker Mr Noel Wong, Managing Director, Asia Pacific of A. Lange & Söhne sharing with the audience his insights into the latest trends and spending patterns of high-end consumers in the Chinese mainland. |
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Hong Kong International Watch Forum
For the first time this year we are organising the Hong Kong International Watch Forum on September 2, during which heads of world watch associations are present to exchange views on the latest developments in the global watch industry. |
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Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition
Another highly anticipated facet of the show is the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition, with themes of "Temptation of Jewellery" and "Black Beauty" for the Open Group and Student Group respectively. The winning entries are on display throughout the show at Hall 1 Concourse. |
| Media Briefing |
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At a press conference held on August 26, Mr Louis Tang and Mr John Wong, Co-chairmen of the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2009 Fair Organising Committee, together with Mr Raymond Yip, Assistant Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, briefed the media on the fair¡¦s latest developments as well as providing an update on the industry outlook.
The two Co-chairmen also announced the results of the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition in both the Open and Student Groups, with winners being interviewed by members of the press.
| Models show the three winning designs from the Student Group |
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Fair organisers and industry leaders are joined by some of the winning designers and models showing off the designs.
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| What¡¦s On ¡V 2 September (Wednesday) |
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Venue |
9:30am-11:15am |
Opening Ceremony*
Guest of Honour: Professor the Honourable K C Chan, SBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of the HKSAR
9:30am ¡V Reception
10am ¡V Ceremony |
Expo Drive Entrance |
| 10:45am-11:05am |
Watch Parade 1 |
Grand Hall |
| 11am-12:30pm |
Hong Kong International Watch Forum* |
Rooms N106-7 |
| 4pm-4:20pm |
Watch Parade 2 |
Hall 1B Concourse |
| 6pm-7:30pm |
Cocktail Reception* |
Convention Hall |
| Fair Opening Hours |
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Fair Dates |
Opening Hours |
2 Sept |
10:30am-6pm |
3-5 Sept |
9:30am-6pm |
6 Sept* |
9:30am-5pm |
* Brand Name Gallery opens to public by ticket admission (Admission fee is HK$10 for visitor aged 12 and above. Free admission for visitor under the age of 12, or aged 65 and above. Ticket service closes at 3pm.) All exhibits are for display only and not for sale.
| Worldwide Publicity Key to Success |
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Each year the HKTDC 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, outside Room G202, Hall 1D concourse, Hall 3C concourse and Grand Hall Foyer for more details.
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| Free Magazine |
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Don't forget to collect a FREE copy of the fair's official magazine at the Buyer Registration Counter, HKTDC Total Solution Centre and hktdc.com Buyers' Lounge, on presentation of your buyer's badge.
| hktdc.com Free Sourcing Service |
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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 at the fairground.
| Enquiry Contact |
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Customer Service Line: (852) 1830 668 |
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Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department
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