Last year, we received more than 300 entries for the competition, which shows that design plays an increasingly important role in the industry.
The 2008 competition themes are “Oriental Fascination” for the Open Group and “Beauty of China” for the Student Group,” said Jerry Tsang, Co-Chairman of the 2007 Fair Organising Committee.
HKTDC conducted a watch survey in the Chinese mainland in 2007 which revealed that 50 per cent of respondents bought a watch based on its attractive design, reflecting the popularity of watches as fashion accessories.
In response to this trend, the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair will once again feature the “Brand Name Gallery”, where buyers can find over 100 original and licensed branded watches, as well as fine fashion labels and designer collections.
Gallery participants will include o.d.m. from Hong Kong; CYRIL RATEL from Switzerland; Lafuma from France; Jacob Jensen from the Netherlands; and Angel Heart from Japan.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council