The 44th Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair, alongside the 13th Salon de TIME, is poised for a grand return to the city from September 2 to September 6, featuring over 140 international brands, the highest since the pandemic.
The fairs will gather more than 650 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions, signaling a robust revival for the industry's premier Asian marketplace.
Under the theme “Our Time. Our Moment”, this year’s fair will introduce eight major zones, including the "Pageant of Eternity", which is dedicated to high-end Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) timepieces.
Attendees can explore a diverse range of products across various categories—from traditional clocks and mechanical watches to cutting-edge smartwatches.
The highlight of the fair, the Salon de TE, will present the latest offerings for traders and collectors through six themed areas featuring 140 brands.
A new section dedicated to 12 niche brands will also be introduced this year, showcasing watches that deliver exceptional value for money.
The fair, meanwhile, will host multiple industry forums and seminars, including the Hong Kong International Watch Forum and the Asian Watch Conference, offering professionals valuable insights into current trends and future directions.
To enhance global networking opportunities, an AI-powered “Click2Match” platform will be available from August 26 to September 13, facilitating connections between exhibitors and buyers worldwide.
Sophia Chong Suk-fan, Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, expressed confidence in this year’s event, noting the strong continued participation of exhibitors from Europe, Guangzhou, and Taiwan.
Chong also highlighted that the Salon de TE has attracted a record number of brands since the pandemic, with significant growth in participation from Hong Kong, Switzerland, France, and Germany.
As the world’s second-largest importer and exporter of completed watches, Hong Kong recorded an export value of approximately HK$28.2 billion in the first seven months of this year. This reflects a notable improvement, with the decline in exports narrowing from 8.2 percent last year to 2.7 percent this year.
With the watch industry’s export confidence index rising from 51.2 to 52.1 in the second quarter, Chong stated that the sector remains optimistic despite ongoing global challenges.
