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1. Design upgrades keep markets ticking
Hong Kong watch manufacturers are upgrading their designs: some pieces are more luxurious, others aim for a "no frills" approach, to maximise sales in the economic downturn. US, Japanese and Chinese mainland buyers are responding positively.
2 Oct 2009
2. Middle East demand grows for mid-priced watches
- report from the International Watch and Clock Fair 2007, Dubai
Hong Kong suppliers were in Dubai to take advantage of the climbing demand for mid-priced watches throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The annual event expanded significantly in numbers of exhibitors and visitors.
18 Jan 2008
3. Pink gold, higher value Hong Kong jewellery at Swiss show
- report from Baselworld 2007
New colours - including pink gold - along with higher value pieces were on the agenda for Hong Kong companies at the prestige Swiss jewellery and watch show this year. Hong Kong manufacturers look to a brand new hall at the show in 2008.
2 May 2007
4. Hong Kong fashion watches set off interest
- report from Baselworld 2006, Basel
Hong Kong suppliers such as Chung Nam Watch Co showed its own brand fashions at Europe premier watch and jewellery show, while trends for technical innovations were prolific. Mechanical watches made a comeback.
18 April 2006
5. Old-time Russian watch sector needs parts
Time seemed to stop for major watch brands like Vostok, as the Soviet Union disappeared in 1991. But there has been a revival for Russia's watch industry, which needs well-priced parts to increase profitability and to take advantage of lower import tariffs.
29 Nov 2005
6. Matter of time for HK watch makers in Wuhan
Ten leading Hong Kong brands of watches have made their debut in Wuhan in a store promotion at the World Trade Plaza. Wuhan's timepiece market is dominated by foreign brands, and Hong Kong watchmakers are taking advantage of the opportunities offered by CEPA.
27 Sept 2005
7. Hong Kong, other watch offerings time Indian launch
Fashion is at a premium in the Indian watch market, with brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Timex making an entry ?up against players such as Esprit and Swatch. Multi-brand options define the retail market.
17 March 2005
8. Sales of mechanical ladies' watches ticking over fast
The market for mechanical ladies' watches is fast expanding in Taiwan. Luxury timepieces are grabbed as soon as they hit the market, and leading international brands are stepping up their market expansion.
7 Oct 2004
9. Time means fashion in India
Top-flight watch consumers in India are going for top brands. But youthful Indian player Maxima Quartz is aiming at creating affordable and trendy brands aimed at the newly-empowered Indian middle-income consumer.
16 Sept 2004
10. UAE heads Middle East watch and jewellery consumption
The UAE is the top Middle East consumer market for watches and jewellery, according to a French-sponsored market report. The UAE beat out 15 other Middle East countries, including Saudi Arabia.
27 May 2004
11. Shanghai women see beauty in manly watches
Young Shanghainese women wearing rugged and outsized stainless steel watches? In fact, that is a common sight these days. The combination of feminine clothing and bold male chronometers seems surprisingly harmonious and eye-catching.
11 March 2004
12. Foreign tourists in Taiwan opt for top-end watches
Exchange rates pushed the 2003 prices of top-end European watches up by about 15% in Taiwan, but individual brands in the market have not adjusted their prices, to capture a bigger market share. Taiwan is a new centre for foreign tourists buying expensive watches.
18 Dec 2003
13. Singapore second-hand watch market bears watching
Singapore, market of the ultra-new, has a burgeoning second-hand market - for watches. It is worth bearing in mind for those with a penchant for collectibles.
30 Oct 2003
14. Swiss Jaegre-LeCoultre matches with Indian distributor
Swiss-based Richmont Group goes with Indian distributor Jotex Implex to make Mumbai and Delhi top Asian markets for sales. Foreign brands are moving into the subcontinent.
11 Sept 2003
15. Malaysia's watch retail ticking to a better beat
The Malaysian watch retailing sector is in the process of revival, with one of the major local distributors emerging from financial problems. Hong Kong and Singapore retailers are set to enter the market.
31 July 2003
16. China-made watches set clock ticking on pricier competitors
The UAE is seeing an influx of cheap, Chinese-made watches, which has eroded the markets for Japanese- and Swiss-made timepieces. Ominously, for Swiss and Japanese producers, design as much as price is the telling factor.
29 May 2003
17. Middle East tension no obstacle to jewellery business
- report from the MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show, Sharjah
The war in Iraq and other tensions in the Middle East seem to have had little effect on the jewellery trade business, according to TDC staff in Sharjah, attending the latest show.
2 May 2003
18. French sales of timepieces on uptick
French wrist watch sales are moving ahead, growing 9% for the first six months of 2002, with the promotional market proving to be a leading channel for at least one Hong Kong supplier.
9 Jan 2003
19. China survey: imports account for 70% of watch sales
The China National Commercial Information Centre, a monthly survey on the watch retail business, has come up with a survey showing the impressive gains made by foreign timepieces in the domestic mainland market...
20 June 2002
20. Timing right for branded watch sales: TDC survey
The demand for imported brand-name timepieces in China is on the increase while sales of fashion watches are forging ahead. A TDC survey shows 73% of companies surveyed reporting an average increase of 21% in sales of imported watches for the first seven months of 2001. And some 36% of the companies interviewed reported huge increases of sales.........
22 Nov 2001
 
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