The 42nd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 11th Salon de TE, 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, have returned with great acclaim. The fairs assemble more than 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions. Adopting the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, the physical exhibition will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for five consecutive days starting from today (5 to 9 September). The fairs will be open to trade visitors, and for the last two days (8 to 9 September) Salon de TE will also be open to admit the general public. Online exhibitions will continue until 16 September, providing the watch industry a business platform that goes beyond time and geographical limit.Showcasing the essence of Guo Chao design
Salon de TE brings together numerous internationally renowned watch brands. This year, the event introduces a new theme on Guo Chao, featuring several heavyweight Chinese watchmakers who display timepieces that blend Chinese cultural elements with exquisite craftsmanship. Among them are Ma XuShu, a watchmaking master and member of the Academie Horlogere des Createurs Independants (AHCI), Logan Kuan Rao, a highly anticipated young independent watchmaker, Wei Guang Wen, a specialist in the development and production of Guangzhou clocks, and Huo Feile, the first and only independent watchmaker from Macao. Mr Kuan will present the 'Bingshan' (Iceberg) watch, equipped with a patented escapement design developed in-house. This patent has been included in reference material in Swiss watchmaking schools and is the only Chinese patent featured in the book. The new work of another Chinese independent watchmaker Lin Yonghua, the Lucky Harvey Dragon watch, will also be displayed in the fair. This watch is one of the contestants for the "Men's Watch" at the 23rd Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), revealing the perspective of China's high-end watchmaking.
An increased participation of brands in the Wearable Tech zone; World Brand Piazza showcases world-class timepieces art treasures
Salon de TE's five main themed zones: World Brand Piazza, Chic & Trendy, Craft Treasure, Renaissance Moment and Wearable Tech present more than 130 renowned watch brands from countries such as France, Switzerland, Italy and the United States. The Wearable Tech zone has tripled in size as compared with 2019, displaying a range of smart watches and the latest technological brands, including Microwear, DTNO.1, I DO, MYZI and more.
The World Brand Piazza, sponsored by Prince Jewellery & Watch for the 13th consecutive year, showcases 10 top-tier watch brands, including Bovet, Carl. F Bucherer, Corum, CVSTOS, DeWitt, Franck Muller, Jacob & Co., Kerbedanz, Parmigiani Fleurier and Sarcar Geneve.
Select timepieces being showcased at the two watch shows include:
- The Swiss Independent Watchmaking Pavilion (SIWP) presents Amarildo Pilo's personal brand, Pilo & Co, featuring the new Extraneo series. It incorporates a patented arrow-shaped hollowed hand design that adjusts its length according to minute or hour indications, a unique and original design.
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