Team 1 Design wins top honours for 'Change'

27 Aug '10

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The fair also will see the return of the Pageant of Eternity. Located in Hall 1, the special zone features timepieces with outstanding beauty and craftsmanship. Members of the public aged 12 or above will be allowed free admission to the Brand Name Gallery on the final day of the fair, allowing exhibitors some instant market feedback on their new designs.

Conference, Forum and Seminars
The Wine Cellar will also be the venue for seminars on the final day of the fair. Collectors with a passion for watches will be able to hear expert advice about how best to preserve luxury timepieces, as well as a discussion about whether luxury watches should be viewed as fashion or investment items.

The Asian Watch Conference also returns with a half-day session that will feature Will A Stein, President of the Philip Stein Group. Mr Stein, an influential member of the international watch and clock industry, will join Chinese mainland government official Ren Xing-zhou. Ms Ren is Director of the Institute of Market Economy Research in the Development Research Centre of the State Council.

Mr Stein¡¦s address will cover a number of topics, including ¡§Natural Frequency Technologies,¡¨ used to keep watches in tune with the wearer¡¦s body. Ms Ren will offer insights about the latest developments for the luxury watch market on the Chinese mainland. Industry trends will also be the focus at the Hong Kong International Watch Forum, which brings together leaders of world watch associations.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)