It's time to look ahead to the best regional business venue for the watch and clock industry - the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2006. The world's largest timepiece fair is a truly international event, as shown by the fact that 44% of the 16,294 buyers who came to the 2005 fair were from outside Hong Kong. The last fair also saw strong representation from trade bodies worldwide, with 44 buying missions and over 1,300 representatives from major department stores, wholesale markets and associations attending the fair.
There was an optimistic mood throughout the 2005 fair, as reflected in the findings of a survey carried out by Oracle Value Added: 80% of the buyers and exhibitors interviewed expected the market outlook in 2006 to be better or the same as in 2005.
The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair is increasingly becoming the key venue for industry players looking to expand their business into the Chinese mainland. Around 59% of exhibitors questioned were either currently selling to or planned to develop a market in the mainland. This dovetails with buyer intentions, as nearly 50% of buyers questioned were either currently doing business in China or intended to in the coming three years.





The choice is yours
With over 800 exhibitors from 17 countries & regions in 2005, the fair delivers on its promise to bring buyers a wide range of choice under one roof. It is the place to see the most up-to-date products and the latest designs, as well as make new industry contacts. With such a broad international spectrum of exhibits, visitors have an instant overview of global industry trends.

Brand recognition
Certain buyers have very specific needs. Those looking for stylish, ultra-fashionable timepieces in the most exclusive sector find that the Brand Name Gallery fulfils their needs to perfection. In its elegant environment, the finest names display their top-notch collections. The Gallery has international flair … 86 brands from 13 countries and regions exhibited there in 2005.

Value-added highlights
When you know where the market is headed, you can stay ahead of the com-petition. The Asian Watch Industry Conference is an interesting and informative event that outlines the latest trends and forecasts industry direction. A display of the winning entries in the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition also gives a glimpse of the future and reveals that Hong Kong designers are extremely creative and their designs are highly marketable.

Maximize your time
Every aspect of the fair's organization is designed to enhance the buyers' experience and allow them to achieve the maximum benefit from attendance. Even before the fair opens, the online Business Matching Service can identify potential suppliers who dovetail with the buyers’ needs. The service can arrange onsite appointments with these suppliers. During the fair, VIP buyers may use the spacious and well-appointed Dragon Lounge, for business discussions or relaxation. Its features include complimentary snacks and drinks and a courtesy Internet connection. The fairground is wireless LAN-enabled so it is easy to use the indispensable laptop or PDA (IEEE 802.11b compliant) to record information or communicate with home or office. Make sure your laptop/PDA is virus-free and ensure anti-virus tools have been installed.

Now is the time for action
Don't miss the opportunity to pre-register online - before 15 August 2006 for buyers from outside Hong Kong and before 30 August 2006 for local buyers - to receive your free admission badge by mail.

Visit www.hkwatchfair.com now!


Source: HKTDC Press Release