Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair attracts 17,000 global buyers

The 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 14th Salon de TIME have concluded, attracting more than 17,000 trade buyers from 115 countries and regions. The events, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) alongside the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Limited, showcased products from over 400 watch and fashion brands.

Significant growth in buyer attendance was noted from North America, ASEAN, and Latin America. Key international participants included representatives from the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, India, Japan, Russia, the US, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

While the physical fairs have ended, the Click2Match smart business matching platform will remain active until 12 September to facilitate ongoing online discussions between exhibitors and global buyers. Additionally, the concurrent CENTRESTAGE event contributed to over 20,000 total public visits.