Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME commence 2024

Superb watch & clock fair a must-see event

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Always guaranteed to attract watch enthusiasts and industry players from around the world, the 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, together with the 12th Salon de TIME, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) from 3-7 September 2024.

The parallel events are jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd.

The fairs will return in EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, complemented by the “Click2Match”, an online smart business matching platform that will operate on 27 August – 14 September, providing a convenient and efficient platform for traders to connect.

World’s premier timepiece event – Be on Time

As the world’s premier timepiece event and one of Hong Kong’s mega events, the fairs provide a one-stop trading platform for the industry. Centred around the theme “Be on Time”, the fairs present an extensive selection of premium watches across various categories – from luxury and high-fashion designs to technologically-advanced and sustainable models. The diverse lineup also includes collaborative branded timepieces, limited editions, customised watches, and creations by independent watchmakers, offering buyers a dynamic and comprehensive sourcing experience.

Categories of Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair

For example,“Pageant of Eternity” displays a variety of high-end collection of exquisite finished watches. Other exhibiting categories consist of “Complete Watches”, “Pre-owned Watches”, “Clocks”, “Machinery & Equipment”, “OEM Smart Watches”, “Packaging & Display”, “Parts, Components & Accessories” and “Trade Services”, making it convenient for buyers to source.

Salon de TIME

Salon de TIME features renowned watch brands and designer collections in five themed zones: World Brand Piazza, Chic & Trendy, Craft Treasure, Renaissance Moment, and Wearable Tech. Salon de TIME is open to trade buyers and public visitors for the five-day physical fair period this year. Celebrity events, watch parades and lucky draw sessions will be arranged. Selected items are also available for sale.

Five themed zones of Salon de TIME:

• World Brand Piazza, the major highlight will display limited editions and rare timepieces of numerous international prestigious brands;

• Chic & Trendy features trendsetters and fashion-driven watch brands, including Ice-Watch (Belgium), Infantry (Japan), ROMAGO (Switzerland) and Bruce Lee (US);

• Craft Treasure showcases mechanical watches and flawless craftsmanship of jewellery-laden watches, including Anpassa (Hong Kong), Memorigin (Hong Kong) and SAGA (US);

• Renaissance Moment showcases classic and elegant watch brands originated in Europe, such as, Pierre Lannier (France), Gagà MILANO (Italy) and Solvil et Titus (Switzerland). Among them, the Swiss Independent Watchmaking Pavilion (SIWP), International Luxury Group (ILG) and Francéclat will showcase various outstanding independent watch labels;

• Oskron (Germany) in Wearable Tech will bring an array of smart watches with dynamic technology.

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Captivating Events & Activities

An array of watch parades, seminars, buyer forums and networking events will be held during the fair period to present the latest market insights and inspiration to industry players and facilitate business interaction. On 3 September, representatives of major watch associations around the world will gather at the Hong Kong International Watch Forum to discuss the global trade performance, forecast the market trends for the coming year, and foster the global watch industry towards sustainability.

At the Asian Watch Conference on 4 September, a market research analyst from Euromonitor will reveal the latest outlook for the watch industry, while a representative from Huawei Device BG will share insights on the prospects of wearable technology. Leadership representing the brand of Pierre Lannier and France Horlogerie will outline the emerging trends shaping the fashion watch industry.

Watch & Clock Design Competition

To promote exchange in local watch and clock design as well as fostering creativity, the HKTDC, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Associations Ltd. and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd. have jointly organised the 41st Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition again this year.

Student and Open groups

Under the theme of “Talent Moment” for the student group and “Go Beyond Innovation” for the open group, winners will be announced at the fair and winning pieces will be displayed during the fair at Hall 1 Concourse. Newly introduced this year is the “The Made-to-Sell Award” which will be presented to the student group entry demonstrating exceptional marketability. The winning entry will be manufactured under guidance of the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and will be officially launched in the retail market at HKTDC Design Gallery.