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Hong Kong hosts world's largest international timepiece event

Xinhua, September 8, 2015 Adjust font size:

The 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair, the largest event of its kind in the world, opened here Tuesday with more than 780 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions taking part.

Co-organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd. and the Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd., the Watch and Clock Fair gathered exhibitors, buyers and industry experts from around the world for five days of networking, intelligence sharing and deal making.

Running alongside the fair, Salon de TE, a premium exhibition area, features exhibitors showcasing close to 160 top brands in five thematic zones, namely, World Brand Piazza, Chic and Trendy, Craft Treasure, Renaissance Moment and Wearable Tech.

During the fair, Switzerland's watchmaking expertise is highlighted at two pavilions, which are making their fair debut.

A number of watch parades have been arranged during the fair to spotlight the latest designs to trade buyers. Meanwhile, a range of seminars will shine a light on the emerging trends in the timepiece industry, including the Hong Kong International Watch Forum held on the opening day.

On Saturday, the last day of the fair, the Salon de TE Public Day will welcome the general public, giving them a chance to experience the excitement of the timepiece industry at its very best.

Public visitors can enjoy watch parades, celebrity events, lucky draws for new watches and much more. Entry is free of charge for the public (aged 12 and above).

Hong Kong is the world's largest importer of complete watches by value and the second-largest exporter of complete watches and clocks. In 2014, Hong Kong recorded 10.8 billion U.S. dollars worth of imports and 10.3 billion dollars worth of exports in this sector. The United States, Switzerland and the Chinese mainland were the leading destinations for timepiece exports from Hong Kong last year. Endi