Brand Name Gallery at Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair
Started in 2000 and designed to capture branded and designer collections, the Brand Name Gallery inside Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair will again present its big appeal to those looking for exquisite timepieces.
Located in Atrium Link 2, the Brand Name Gallery will converge 33 companies representing 39 labels showcasing the finest items to buyers in delicately-designed booths. Among them, 25 companies are from Hong Kong, 2 from UAE, France, Germany respectively, and 1 from Netherlands and Italy each.
Among them, there are some newly-joined brands like Bill Blass from Hong Kong, Daniel Hechter Watches from France, Ted Lapidus from the UAE, Laura Biagiotti from Italy and Askania from Germany.

Bill Blass (Hong Kong) - Created in collaboration with the acclaimed Swiss designer Rodolphe Cattin'>Cattin, Bill Blass collection caters to both men and women blending elegant expression and skilful craftsmanship. Its watches combine a wealth of practical features with such luxurious touches as bezels studded with full-cut and hand-set diamonds; jewelry-like bracelets; and straps in top quality leather, alligator or real stingray skin.

Daniel Hechter (France) - Its collections cover both women and men's lines, which are designed to meet the stringent specifications of the brand and to portray a complete “Hechter” look. The design is characterised by simplicity, modernity and elegance to meet the demands of modern living. Produced in France, all watches are made of stainless steel cases and genuine leather straps or solid stainless steel bracelets.

Ted Lapidus (UAE) - Ted Lapidus is an established brand for an array of fashion accessories like ties, shoes, belts, leather goods, jewellery, glasses, watches etc. Ted Lapidus emphases elaborate and meticulous skills and workmanship to create its watch collection combining superb French design with Swiss hi-tech horology.

Laura Biagiotti (Italy) - The brand which defines discerning and fashionable taste for its customers comes in several lines, from smart models suitable for special events to sporty chronographs. Its latest watch collection aims to strengthen image of the smart and unique women.

Askania (Germany) - Inherit with a strong history in the aviation industry like making airplane instruments and pilot watches, Askania continues its best Germany tradition with outstanding quality and precision and provides models featured by ASKANIA OL 158 automatic or Swiss ETA/Unitas/Ronda movements.

Aside from this special brand-name zone, buyers will also be able to apprehend a wide spectrum of watches and clocks in other exhibition halls, ranging from diamond watches, sporty watches, functional watches to different styles of clocks, parts and componets, machinery, packaging, trade services and publications. For sure, the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair will serve as an international showcase as well as a true business platform where buyers can find a comprehensive range of choices at competitive price and of good quality.
The Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair 2003 will feature nearly 710 exhibitors coming from the Chinese mainland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, UK and Hong Kong.

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Source: HKTDC media release
August 2003