The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME will run on 3-7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

Online sourcing open now, virtual business matching starts 27 August

Watch & Clock Fair, Salon de TIME return in September

Robert Wun – the Hong Kong-born, London-based designer who has dressed celebrities, such as Beyoncé, Celine Dion and Lady Gaga – will showcase some of his latest creations at this year’s CENTRESTAGE, the annual fashion show organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

Fashion Hong Kong runway show, Young Fashion Designers’ Contest return at annual fashion event

Robert Wun to present Homecoming Show at CENTRESTAGE

Timepieces are a key industry in Hong Kong, with exports of finished items and components amounting to HK$54.8 billion (US$6.98 billion) last year and the United States, Mainland China and Europe the main destinations.

Mainland China designers take their place among timepiece producers from across the world.

Watch world has time for Hong Kong

Salon de TE represents works at the height of industry acclaim, offering a premier showcase of prestigious luxury watch brands, and showcasing the pinnacle of time and everlasting style.

Asia’s premier and unique showcase for international watch brands.

Salon de TE

The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, a preeminent timepiece event, offers a chance to clock in and experience a world of business opportunities at! The fair presents an array of complete watches and clocks, parts and components, machinery, equipment, packaging and wearable tech expertise.

All you need to know about timepieces as well as components and workings.

Watch & Clock Fair

As the global trading environment continues to reshape following the COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong exporters across a wide range of industries, including watches and jewellery, are looking towards the Middle East.

Watch strap maker finds widespread buyer interest in alternative materials at HKTDC events.

Time for plant-based leather

Hong Kong businesses are known for their flexibility and adaptability. A family-owned factory, now in its second generation, has faced constant challenges since the current owner took over the operation, so it took the decision to actively diversify.

Four-decade-old Hong Kong business has made use of HKTDC platforms to build global connections – and also looks to diversify.

Watch company expands its horizons

A revival in consumer buying power and a move to online shopping are the key trends in the timepiece business going forward, according to a recent industry survey.

Reviving consumer sentiment is boosting prospects for the timepiece sector, with more companies now exploring digital outlets.

Watch industry buys time

Salon de TE represents the pinnacle for the watch industry with a premier showcase of prestigious luxury brands on display.

The annual Salon de TE offers a chance to view some of the finest watches from leading global suppliers.

Prestigious timepieces on display

Clock in and experience a world of business opportunities at the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair! This year’s event presents an array of complete watches and clocks, parts and components, machinery, equipment, packaging and wearable tech expertise. The fair also features the Intelligence Hub, Hong Kong International Watch Forum, seminars, product launches and a daily watch parade.

This annual timepiece showcase returns in physical and digital formats under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model.

Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair

Faced with the challenge of growing its business following the COVID-19 pandemic, a well-established Hong Kong watchstrap maker realised it had to use the right channels to go out into overseas markets, in addition to providing quality products that people want to buy.

The last watchband maker in Hong Kong is seeking to boost the industry by expanding into overseas markets.

Revitalising a traditional craft

Sales of consumer goods such as watches and clothing serve as a gauge for the economy. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic made consumers cautious, but now, as markets begin to recover, Hong Kong watch brand Glitzy Owl, which initially rolled out in Japan and Taiwan last year, is setting sights on its home market.

Having won its spurs in Japan and Taiwan, a Hong Kong timepiece brand is shifting focus to its home city.

Local brand comes home

Quality timepieces call to mind the image of the watchmaker painstakingly assembling cogs and springs. Modern watchmakers identify with this image of tradition and craftsmanship but when marketing products, they are firmly placed in the cyber 21st-century.

As consumer confidence returns, watchmakers are turning bullish and digitalising to capture new opportunities.

Recovery time

Just as watches track time, time tracks watches.

Watches can be very durable and one firm gives owners the opportunity to free up their wrists for a new dial.

New life for old timepieces

New green label provided sales lift for eco-friendly timepieces

Watch fairs attract some 17,000 buyers

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Vladimir Zennaro of Bergeon SA (Switzerland) talks to the HKTDC at the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair. The 43rd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch &amp; Clock Fair is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3 to 7 September 2024 concurrently with the 12nd Salon de TIME. More than 700 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions are showcasing exquisitely crafted watches, accessories and parts, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for global buyers.

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