– Two fairs drew in some 16,000 purchasers on-site
– Survey outcomes suggest participants think about the development potential customers for the watch market in the following target sales markets to be appealing or really appealing in the next 2 years: the Middle East, Taiwan, Korea, Latin America, Australia, and ASEAN nations; wise watches are thought about to have the most considerable development capacity.
HONG KONG, Sep 7, 2025 – (ACN Newswire)–The44th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & & Clock Fairand the13th Salon de TIMEcollectively arranged by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited, and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & & Industries Limited, effectively ended the other day in physical reasonable format. The Click2Match AI-driven organization matching platform will stay open up until 13 September, permitting international exhibitors and purchasers to continue service conversations.
Over the previous 5 days, the physical fairs drew in some 16,000 trade purchasers from 95 nations and areas on-site. Purchasers from outdoors Hong Kong generally originated from Mainland ChinaTaiwanIndiaJapanthe United StatesandASEAN nationsconsisting ofIndonesia, the PhilippinesSingaporeandThailandThis highlights Hong Kong’s critical position as a crucial worldwide transshipment center and sales centre for watches and clocks.
Beauty salon de TIMEwas open to the general public free of charge for the 2nd successive year. Together withCENTRESTAGEwhich was held at the exact same time, the occasions brought in more than 19,000 public sees to buy their preferred products. Around 400 watch and style brand names were showcased on-site.
HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chongstated: “TheHong Kong Watch & & Clock FairandHair salon de TIMEare yearly highlights for the market. This year, the occasions united over 650 exhibitors from 15 nations and areas. This year’s exhibit included structures fromGuangzhouTaiwantheSwiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion (SIWP)and the French structure byFrancéclatIt likewise invited the return of exhibitors from Germany, Japan, Lebanon and the Netherlands. The variety of brand names atHair salon de TIMEreached a brand-new post-pandemic high. Lots of exhibitors utilized the platform to introduce ingenious items showcasing beautiful workmanship, acting as a springboard for going into global and mainland markets. This highlights Hong Kong’s vigor as an international center for commerce and imagination.”
She discussed that a series of trade exhibits will be kept in the fall, consisting of the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)andelectronicAsiawhich will happen concurrently from 13 to 16 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Following these, theHKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)will be held from 27 to 30 October, and theHong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expowill range from 28 to 31 October, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and AsiaWorld-Expo, respectively. All 4 exhibits will embrace the EXHIBITION+ hybrid design, enabling worldwide purchasers and exhibitors to continue conversations online after the physical fairs.
Study shows that markets such as the Middle East and East Asia are seen optimistically
Throughout the exhibit, the HKTDC performed a study, talking to some 920 exhibitors and purchasers on-site. The objective was to comprehend international patterns in the watch market, in addition to exhibitors’ and purchasers’ viewpoints on the market’s outlook and item patterns.
The study results program that 59% of participants anticipate total sales to grow in the next 12 to 24 months, while 36% prepare for that sales will stay steady. Participants thought about the development potential customers for the watch market in the following target sales markets to be appealing or really appealing in the next 2 years: the Middle East (82%), Taiwan (79%), Korea (78%), Latin America (76%), Australia (76%), and ASEAN nations (73%).
Concerning item patterns, 47% of participants think about clever watches to have the most substantial development capacity, followed by style watches (30%), and casual watches (26%).
The twin watch fairs revealed market patterns; EXHIBITION+ contributes
Saat ve Saatwhich has more than 160 points of sale in Türkiye, participated in the 2 watch fairs once again this year. The business’s production supervisorYusuf Eyilmezmentioned: “Through business matching conferences on the wise platform click2match, and the physical conferences at the reasonable, we have actually obtained automated mechanical watches from the Hong Kong exhibitorDailywin Watch Products Mfg LtdThe yearly order worth is anticipated to reach US$ 1 million.”
Su & & Co Trading Companyfrom Myanmar offers style watches through both online and physical shops. The business creatorSu Hnin Ayementioned: “This year, we have actually acquired US$ 600,000 worth of top quality watches at the reasonable and have actually recognized 2 brand-new watch brand names to present to the Myanmar market. We will likewise sign a sole supplier contract with a brand name at theSwiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion (SIWP)Mathey Tissot“
At the reasonable, Hong Kong exhibitor Dayton Industrialreleased the brand-new Watch2Care TCM clever watch. The business’s directorPaul Yuenstated: “We have actually developed this clever watch including digital pulsation analysis with TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) reports for preventive health care. Throughout the exhibit, we presented the functions of our advanced wise watch to numerous both regional and worldwide purchasers. We have actually discovered prospective suppliers from Germany, Mainland China, Singapore and the United States. We are likewise delighted to have actually gotten cooperation invites from a Swiss watch motion business and a purchaser from Myanmar. We intend to accomplish an on-site sales turnover of HK$ 1.5 million.”
In 2015, the German brand name Lilienthal Berlinpresented the world’s very first watch with a case made from recycled coffee premises atBeauty salon de TIMEThis year, they have actually innovated as soon as again by bringing a brand-new environment-friendly watch with a dial made from recycled tea leaves. The business’s management directorRuby Youngmentioned: “The brand-new watch has actually amassed limelights, bring in purchasers from around the world to our cubicle. We have actually effectively determined prospective suppliers from Bangladesh and Israel and remain in conversations with purchasers from Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mainland China, the UAE, and the United States.”
Hair salon de TIMEIncluded a number of exhibitors showcasing “Guochao” series watches. This year,Sun International Conceptsprovided 6 distinguished watch brand names from Mainland China, consisting of work of arts by 4 independent watchmakers:Ma XushuTan ZehuaQian GuobiaoandGong XunBusiness executive directorDavid Sunpointed out that feedback from both the market and the general public is more passionate compared to in 2015, and they have actually effectively discovered special suppliers at the reasonable to broaden into the ASEAN market. A number of watches were readily available for on-site retail purchase and the forecasted on-site sales are anticipated to reach 6 figures, representing a 10% boost over in 2015.
The brand-new zone Microbrandspresents distinct specific niche brand names using watches that are both budget friendly and elegant. Newbie exhibitor and YouTube channelWatchcatavlogbrought 4 microbrands. The channel’s creatorCiff Lukspecified that they remain in conversations with purchasers from Canada, Taiwan, and the UAE relating to supplier partnerships. The brand names likewise brought in many watch lovers.
For the 2nd successive year, Beauty parlor de TIMEwas totally open up to the general public free of charge. View loversJovi Ha, CK HungandRicky Tsangparticipated in the occasion together and mentioned: “This exhibit has actually really widened our horizons, permitting us to appreciate the elegant workmanship of many top quality brand names simultaneously, and to have direct interaction with independent watchmakers. The variety in watch designs offered at the reasonable, together with their terrific worth for cash, led us to invest almost HK$ 100,000 in overall, acquiring numerous top quality watches and leaving the occasion completely pleased.”
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The44th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & & Clock Fairand the13th Salon de TIMEeffectively concluded in physical reasonable format the other day, drawing in some 16,000 purchasers from 95 nations and areas on-site
As an emphasize ofHair salon de TIMEWorld Brand Piazzaprovided 9 first-rate watch brand names
Beauty salon de TIMEwas open to the general public free of charge for the 2nd successive year, enabling participants to go to, store, and take part in on-site occasions
This year’s reasonable highlighted structures fromGuangzhouTaiwanFrancéclat from Franceand theSwiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion(above)
TheHong Kong International Watch Forum(above) and Asian Watch Conference hosted numerous specialists to share the most recent trade information and market patterns from all over the world, to talk about techniques for the international watch market’s supply chain, and to explore the creative ideas behind independent watchmaking and micro brand names.
Beauty parlor de TIMEinvited brand names from Mainland China and a number of independent watchmakers to provide their “Guochao” series watches, consisting ofShanghai WatchSea-GullFIYTAandZbioland
The42nd Hong Kong Watch Design Competitionincluded an open group and a trainee group; celebBowie Cheungacted as a visitor judge and went to the awards event.
The reasonable included a range of amazing activities, consisting of awatch parade(as displayed in the image),Smart Biddingwatch inscription presentationsandwatch gratitude coupled with tea art experiences; in addition, afortunate drawprovided generous rewards.
HKTDC andHong Kong Tourism Board(Destination Partner) used travel and hospitality assistance to abroad purchasers and reporters, consisting of an Aqua Luna boat trip (as displayed in the image), Muslim-friendly see program to the Hong Kong Palace Museum and Kowloon Masjid, Plaza Premium Lounge passes, and cultural cubicles at the Networking Reception.
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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body developed in 1966 to promote, help and establish Hong Kong’s trade. With over 50 workplaces internationally, consisting of 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way worldwide financial investment and organization center. The HKTDC arranges worldwide exhibits, conferences and company objectives to develop service chances for business, especially little and medium-sized business (SMEs), in the mainland and worldwide markets. The HKTDC likewise supplies updated market insights and item info by means of research study reports and digital news channels. To find out more, please go to: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
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