# Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair — Trade Show Intelligence > The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2026, celebrating its 45th edition, is the world's premier trade fair for the timepiece industry- 11 URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/hong-kong-watch-clock-fair-2026 --- Pro listing # Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2026, celebrating its 45th edition, is the world's premier trade fair for the timepiece industry- 11 The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2026, celebrating its 45th edition, is the world's premier trade fair for the timepiece industry- 11 The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair is the world's leading trade fair for the watch and timepiece industry- . The 2026 edition marks a milestone 45th anniversary and will be held from 1 to 5 September 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)- . The fair presents a comprehensive array of products, including complete watches and clocks, parts and components, machinery, equipment, packaging, and wearable tech expertise- 9 . It serves as a pivotal global trading and sourcing platform, connecting international exhibitors, manufacturers, and buyers ## At a glance - The 45th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair will take - The fair serves as a comprehensive one-stop trading platform for complete watches, clocks, parts - It runs concurrently with Salon de TIME, featuring over 130 top-tier brands across six - The 2025 edition attracted 652 exhibitors from 13 countries/regions and 15,787 physical buyers from - The fair includes dedicated product zones such as Pageant of Eternity (OEM/ODM), clocks, machinery ## Product categories - Complete Watches - Clocks - Parts, Components & Accessories - Machinery & Equipment - Packaging & Display - Trade Services - Wearable Tech Expertise - Pageant of Eternity (OEM/ODM complete watches) ## Exhibitor profile - Watch and clock manufacturers (complete watches, clocks) - Watch and clock component and parts suppliers (movements, cases, dials, hands, straps) - Watch and clock machinery and equipment providers- 9 - Packaging and display solution suppliers for the watch industry- 9 - Wearable technology and smartwatch manufacturers- 9 - Brand owners and designers of fashion, luxury, and mechanical timepieces - Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) - Trade service providers (logistics, certification, design, etc.) ## Visitor profile - Watch and clock manufacturers and producers - Watch brand owners and managers - Importers, exporters, and distributors of timepieces - Retailers, department stores, and specialty watch shops - Procurement officers and sourcing professionals - Product designers and developers - Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) - Industry media, analysts, and trade press ## Why exhibit Exhibiting at the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair provides direct access to a highly qualified international buyer base As the world's leading trade fair for the industry- , it offers a premier platform to launch new products, generate The fair provides a comprehensive showcase across dedicated zones, ensuring targeted exposure to serious buyers Participation also offers significant brand-building opportunities, particularly within the prestigious Salon de TIME The event serves as a strategic hub for networking with industry leaders and staying abreast of the latest trends and ## Why visit The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair is the world's premier timepiece event, offering an unparalleled opportunity to source As a one-stop trading platform, it provides access to a complete spectrum of the industry, from finished watches and clocks The concurrent Salon de TIME allows visitors to discover more than 130 elite brands and designer collections in one location The fair is a key industry barometer, providing insights into global market trends, consumer preferences, and innovations With a strong international presence—the 2025 edition drew buyers from 95 countries and regions—it is an essential event for networking ## Why it matters 28 .2025,2026,- 1 .OEM/ODM,,,- 25 ,,,,,RCEP- 25 .,,- 3 ## Venue **name:** Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hall 1 - Hall 3B-3E - Hall 3F-3G - Hall 5BC - Hall 5DE - Hall 5F - Hall 5G ### address **city:** Hong Kong **street:** 1 Expo Drive **country:** Hong Kong **map url:** https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3691.892545669957!2d114.1705553!3d22.283338!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x34040063f6c45f0f%3A0x2f7e51d9bf82fea6!2sHong%20Kong%20Convention%20and%20Exhibition%20Centre!5e0!3m2!1sen!2shk!4v1690000000000 **latitude:** 22.283338 - Harbour Road Entrance - Expo Drive Entrance **longitude:** 114.17313 ### facilities ### parking **notes:** 1300 **spaces:** 1300 **status:** unknown **currency:** HKD - https://www.hkcec.com/ ### cloakroom **status:** unknown ### prayer rooms **notes:** HKCEC **status:** unknown - https://centrepoint.hkcec.com/ ### accessibility **notes:** designated parking bays **status:** unknown - https://www.hkcec.com/ ### onsite shuttle **status:** unknown ### charging points **status:** unknown ### luggage storage **status:** unknown **gate notes:** The main entrance for the fair is the Harbour Road Entrance **parking notes:** Two carparks serve the HKCEC: Convention Plaza Car Park (Harbour Road) and Expo Drive Central Car Park (linked to Phase 2). Over 1,000 parking spaces are available in the Phase 1 underground car park **google place id:** ChIJDw9G9mMEAzQRpv6Cvxn1fl8 **floor plan page url:** https://www.hkcec.com/cn/%e5%9c%ba%e5%9c%b0%e5%af%bc%e8%a7%88/ ### floor plan schematic **google maps embed url:** https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3691.892545669957!2d114.1705553!3d22.283338!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x34040063f6c45f0f%3A0x2f7e51d9bf82fea6!2sHong%20Kong%20Convention%20and%20Exhibition%20Centre!5e0!3m2!1sen!2shk!4v1690000000000 **google maps place url:** https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hong+Kong+Convention+and+Exhibition+Centre/@22.283338,114.17313,17z **official venue page url:** https://www.hkcec.com/ **venue navigation map url:** https://www.hkcec.com/en/road-map ## Entry & registration **min age:** 18 **event hours:** 1–4 September (Tue–Fri): 10:00 – 18:30; 5 September (Sat): 10:00 – 17:30- 1 **ticket notes:** Trade visitors aged 18 or above are admitted free with pre-registration or on-site registration- 1 - . The last day (5 September) is open to the public, and Salon de TIME is free for visitors aged 12 or above- 36 **registration url:** https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwatchfair/en **registration is free:** true **registration deadline:** Visitor pre-registration deadline: 10 April 2026 **badge collection notes:** Pre-registered visitors can collect their badges on-site during buyer registration hours. Walk-in registration is also available. All visitors must present valid identification (e.g., passport, Hong Kong ID, or travel document) for verification ## Organisers - Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) - Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd - Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd - HKTDC Exhibitions Department - Ms. Shirley Cheung ## Programme - 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition - Hong Kong International Watch Forum - WOLF presents 'Time Legacy' - Business Networking Luncheon with RCEP Buyers - Technical Breakthrough on Tourbillion Movements - Asian Watch Conference - Sip and Connect – Session 1 - 2026 'Yue Mao Global' China-Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and International Name Watch Collection Special Supply and Demand Matching Event - China High-End Watch Dialogue and Peacock 70th Anniversary Prelude Launch - Networking Reception - Buyer Forum - Awards Presentation Ceremony of the 43rd Watch & Clock Design Competition cum Fashion - Prize Presentation Ceremony of The Hong Kong Watch Skills Invitational Competition 2026 & Hong Kong Youth Watch Skills Invitations 2026 - Ms Prudence Lai - Ms Francesca Lam - Mr Wil Keung - Mr Eric Lai - Mr Richard Lee - Mr Ray Lin - Mr Eddie Lo - Mr John Ng - Mr Danny Tam - Mr Rex Wong - Mr Ethan Cheung - Mr Frankie Ho - Mr Hanson Lam - Dr Tony Lam - Mr Gary Lau - Ms Gardy Leung - Mr Edwin Ma - Mr Ricky Tung - Mr Christophe Schaefer **agenda url:** https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwatchfair/en/programme/seminar/023 - Industry Forums & Conferences - Technical & Innovation Seminars - Buyer Forums & Networking - Awards & Competitions **agenda status:** partial - Salon de TIME - CENTRESTAGE - Hong Kong International Watch Forum - Asian Watch Conference - Technical Breakthrough on Tourbillion Movements - Buyer Forum - Business Networking Luncheon with RCEP Buyers - Networking Reception - Sip and Connect – Session 1 - Awards Presentation Ceremony of the 43rd Watch & Clock Design Competition - Prize Presentation Ceremony of The Hong Kong Watch Skills Invitational Competition 2026 & Hong Kong Youth Watch Skills Invitations 2026 - 2026 'Yue Mao Global' China-Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and International Name Watch Collection Special Supply and Demand Matching Event - China High-End Watch Dialogue and Peacock 70th Anniversary Prelude Launch ## Previous edition ### stats **year:** 2025 **notes:** 44th edition. Physical trade buyers: 15,787 from 95 countries and regions- 41 . Over 650 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions- 34 . Top exhibiting countries/regions: Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Switzerland, France, Taiwan, India, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea- 41 . Top visiting countries/regions: Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, India, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, USA- 41 . An additional 19,000 public visitors attended Salon de TIME and CENTRESTAGE- 1 . 95,746 unique online buyers visited fair websites and exhibitor pages on hktdc.com Sourcing- 41 **end date:** 2025 **start date:** 2025 **deals count:** 0 **edition number:** 0 **floor area sqm:** 0 **visitors count:** 15787 **pavilions count:** 0 **exhibitors count:** 652 **visitor countries:** 95 **exhibitor countries:** 15 **recap html:**

The 44th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 13th Salon de TIME concluded on 6 September 2025, reaffirming Hong Kong's position as a global hub for horology- 34 . The fairs attracted some 16,000 trade buyers from 95 countries and regions, with overseas buyers mainly coming from Mainland China, India, Japan, the US, and ASEAN countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand- 34 . Over 650 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions participated, including pavilions from Guangzhou, Taiwan, the Swiss Independent Watchmaking Pavilion (SIWP), and Francéclat's French pavilion- 34 .

Salon de TIME reached a new post-pandemic high in brand participation, featuring six themed zones- 1 . Notable innovations included the Watch2Care TCM smart watch with digital pulse analysis- 34 , and an eco-friendly watch with a dial made from recycled tea leaves from German brand Lilienthal Berlin- 34 . The Microbrands zone debuted, attracting first-time exhibitors and buyers from Canada, Taiwan, and the UAE- 34 .

A survey of 920 exhibitors and buyers revealed that 59% expect sales growth in the next 12-24 months, with the Middle East (82%), Taiwan (79%), Korea (78%), Latin America (76%), Australia (76%), and ASEAN countries (73%) seen as the most promising markets- 34 . Smart watches were identified as having the most significant growth potential (47%), followed by fashion watches (30%) and casual watches (26%)- 34 . The fairs operated in the EXHIBITION+ hybrid format, with Click2Match online business matching extending through 13 September- 5 .

- Microbrands Zone - Watch2Care TCM Smart Watch - Eco-friendly Watch with Recycled Tea Leaves Dial - Salon de TIME Free Public Admission - Sophia Chong - Sophia Chong - Paul Yuen **impact summary:** 4413,9516,000,.,,.,59%1224 ### current edition **year:** 2026 **end date:** 2026 **source url:** https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwatchfair/en/fair-at-a-glance **start date:** 2026 **value status:** organiser_forecast **edition number:** 45th **exhibitors count:** 375 **estimated exhibitors count:** 375 - 652 - 15787 - 19000 - 95746 - 15 - 95 - 375 - 4413 - 2026 ### next edition outlook **year:** 2026 - Hktdc Com - Usa Watchpro Com **summary:** 45"Sparkling Moments Through Time",2026915,EXHIBITION+,""(Click2Match) **end date:** 2026 **confidence:** high **start date:** 2026 - 45 - 14 - Microbrands - CGM ## Exhibitors **total:** 0 ### exhibitor analysis quality **total rows:** 0 **rows with hall:** 0 **classified rows:** 0 **rows with booth:** 0 **unclassified rows:** 0 **classification coverage pct:** 0 ## Market **region:** ／／ **why it matters:** 28 .2025,2026,- 1 .OEM/ODM,,,- 25 ,,,,,RCEP- 25 .,,- 3 - OEMODM ### similar event circuit - Watches and Wonders Geneva - Baselworld - Geneva Watch Days - JCK Las Vegas - (GRC) **summary:** Watches & Wonders GenevaBaselworld,JCK Las Vegas,.,9,——,,- 28 - (3-4) - (3-6) - (9) **planning window:** (3-4,)(6-9,),(9) ## Logistics ### visa **official url:** https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html **ata carnet notes:** 《》,ATA,,,,,,- .ATA- 30 .ATA- 30 **ata carnet accepted:** true **free nationalities notes:** 170,7180,- ./:,,(180),(90),(90),(90),(90),(90)- 2 .- 2 **weather notes:** 9,29-31°C- ,,920,288 - Networking and Cultural Experiences **connectivity notes:** Wi-Fi- .,,,SIM **local currency code:** HKD ## Visitor persona ### visa **notes:** 6,,- 2 .,- 44 **official url:** https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html **processing time:** ／- 5 **requirement summary:** 44 ### hotels - (Wan Chai) - (Causeway Bay) - (Admiralty) - (Central) **recommended check in:** 2026831 **recommended check out:** 202696 ### flights **partner url:** https://www.cathaypacific.com **destination airport:** (HKG) ### weather **month:** 9 **temperature range:** 28-31°C **rain or seasonality:** 920 ### transport **parking:** 1,300 **ride hail:** UberHKTaxi;HK$27,/HK$30-60 **hotel to venue:** (5-15).Dorsett Wanchai- 31 **public transit:** (Exhibition Centre Station)B3;(Wan Chai Station)A55-10.(104,601P,641) **airport to venue:** (HKG)40,40-60.(Airport Express)(24),(Exhibition Centre Station)B3;A11/E11,10 - Confirm event pass and badge details - Confirm visa and travel documents - Book flights and hotel - Shortlist target exhibitors/sessions - Prepare meeting calendar ### itinerary builder - Golden Bauhinia Square - Wan Chai Harbourfront (HarbourChill) - Victoria Harbour - Wan Chai Markets & Shopping ## Exhibitor persona ### compliance **notes:** 《》59《》406- 11 **stand rules url:** https://hkwatchfair.hktdc.com/pdf/2025/Circular/Circular.pdf **electrical or safety rules:** 1. ,,WR1- 11 .2. - 11 .3. ,,- 11 .4. - 11 .5 ### lead capture **notes:** Scan2Match allows buyers to scan exhibitor QR codes using the HKTDC Marketplace app to bookmark exhibitors, browse product information, and make enquiries even after the fair ends- . Click2Match is the online AI-powered business matching platform that operates alongside the physical fair - Scan2Match (QR code scanning via HKTDC Marketplace app) - Click2Match (online business matching platform) - https://www.fashionatingworld.com/42nd-hktdc-hong-kong-watch-clock-fair-and-11th-salon-de-te-conclude-successfully/ - https://en.acnnewswire.com/All-new-Scan2Match-offered-alongside-Click2Match-fosters-business-opportunities **provider name:** HKTDC **availability status:** unknown **badge scanner available:** true **recommended followup sla:** 48 - Confirm booth package and payment deadlines - Submit stand design and contractor forms - Book staff travel and accommodation - Prepare freight and customs documents - Prepare lead capture, collateral, and follow-up workflow ### freight shipping **notes:** SFHK **partner url:** https://htm.sf-express.com **deadline summary:** (202691)HKCEC - (HKTDC8) - ATA **official handler:** (SFHK) ## Planning ### exhibitor ### lead capture **notes:** Scan2Match allows buyers to scan exhibitor QR codes using the HKTDC Marketplace app to bookmark exhibitors, browse product information, and make enquiries even after the fair ends- . Click2Match is the online AI-powered business matching platform that operates alongside the physical fair **recommended followup sla:** 48 - Wan Chai Harbourfront (HarbourChill) - Victoria Harbour - Wan Chai Markets & Shopping **best visit day:** Tuesday or Wednesday - The Dial - Time Arena - Dragon Lounge - Pre-register Online - Arrive Early - Plan Your Route - Dress Comfortably - Bring Business Cards - Stay Hydrated and Connected - Trade-Focused - Brand & Design - Networking **best visit day reasoning:** The first two days (Tuesday and Wednesday) are typically the busiest with the highest concentration of exhibitors and buyers, making them ideal for networking and seeing the full range of products. Thursday and Friday are also good, but some exhibitors may start to wind down. Saturday is open to the public, offering a different atmosphere with more consumer-focused activities ## Costs ### calculator **currency:** USD **per diem usd:** 0 **booth sqm max:** 36 **booth sqm min:** 6 **visa cost usd:** 0 **nights default:** 3 **booth sqm default:** 9 **insurance cost usd:** 0 **shell per sqm low usd:** 0 **shell per sqm high usd:** 0 **hotel mid per night usd:** 0 **hotel budget per night usd:** 0 **hotel premium per night usd:** 0 ### booth prices **notes:** Pricing data sourced from third-party exhibition service providers; official HKTDC rates may vary. Shell scheme (standard booth) listed at USD 7,920 for 9 sqm (USD 880/sqm). Raw space (bare booth) listed at USD 330/sqm with a minimum of 18 sqm- . Additional charges may apply for corner positions (5–7.5% surcharge) and exhibition service fees- 10 **source:** https://www.jufair.com/exhibition/apply/14946.html; https://look-expo.com/exhibition/apply/1729.html **currency:** USD **standard booth sqm:** 9 **raw space per sqm low:** 330 **raw space per sqm high:** 330 **shell scheme per sqm low:** 880 **shell scheme per sqm high:** 880 ## Decision tools ### quiz result config **mode:** visit_exhibit_skip **intro:** :(Visit),;(Exhibit);(Skip) - (Visit) - (Exhibit) - (Skip) **tie label:** Worth considering **tie description:** Your answers are split; compare the visit and exhibit paths below ## Partners - Cathay Pacific ## Media - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair logo - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair OG image - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair hero image **og image url:** https://cdn.tradeshowintel.com/assets/tsi_pro/6952d50657cb11ac4f2120b1/og_1787855294.jpg **event logo url:** https://cdn.tradeshowintel.com/assets/event_logos/6952d50657cb11ac4f2120b1_1785430210.png **hero image url:** https://cdn.tradeshowintel.com/assets/tsi_pro/6952d50657cb11ac4f2120b1/hero_1787855293.jpg ## Answers - Sophia Chong - Sophia Chong - Paul Yuen ## Sources - Fair at a Glance – HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair to celebrate a milestone 45th edition in September - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair returns for milestone 45th edition - HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair returns next week - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair – Booth Application (Jufair) - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair – Booth Pricing (Look-Expo) - 2026！ - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair – Exhibitor Process (Jufair) - HKCEC Official Website - HKCEC Road Map - HKCEC Floor Plans - Conventions & Exhibitions – HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair - 2026 홍콩 시계 전시회 - The 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2025 And Salon De TIME End On A High Note - Watch fairs display timekeeping trends | HKMB - Mediaroom Hktdc Com - 2026____ - 2026 - Market News – HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair - A Grandeur Timepiece Feast Spotlights on Timely Trends and Chic Watches - Hotels and Travel Near HONG KONG WATCH & CLOCK '2026 - Hong Kong and Beyond at the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair (HKWCF) Quill & Pad - Mediaroom Hktdc Com - The Hong Kong Watch Fair 2025: the pulse of a global industry - Location & Transportation HKCEC - Weather in Hong Kong in September 2026 - Muslim-friendly Facilities Win Top Award HKCEC - 2026(Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair) - Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - Visit/Transit - Immigration and Regulations to be Observed and Followed by Exhibitors - ATA Carnets - Hktdc Com - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Returns For Milestone 45th Edition - The Ultimate Watch & Jewelry Trade Shows to Watch - Hong Kong Observatory – Monthly Climate Normals - Cathay Pacific – HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair - HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair – Globy - Hotels and Travel Near HONG KONG WATCH & CLOCK '2026