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HKTDC Hong Kong Watch Design Competition mixes creativity, playfulness

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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HONG KONG, Sept 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Nearly 15,000 buyers from 95 countries and regions attended the physical exhibitions of the 42nd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 11th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Nearly 15,000 buyers from 95 countries and regions attended the physical exhibitions of the 42nd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 11th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd.
  • During the fairs, the results of the 40th Hong Kong Watch Design Competition, also organised by the three organisers, were announced.
  • Open Group champion of the 40th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition: Scroll Bar.
  • The Hong Kong Watch Design Competition has been striving to elevate the design and quality of Hong Kong watches and clocks and encourage creative ideas, while also identifying local design talent and injecting a new impetus into the industry.

Bernhard H. Mayer Unveils the QNET 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Timepiece, a Testament to QNET's Legacy

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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QNET will release a limited-edition watch under its Swiss luxury brand, Bernhard H. Mayer, to celebrate the spirit of this milestone.

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  • QNET will release a limited-edition watch under its Swiss luxury brand, Bernhard H. Mayer, to celebrate the spirit of this milestone.
  • Each timepiece exemplifies the Bernhard H. Mayer brand's unwavering commitment to exceptional artisanry and meticulous attention to detail.
  • The watch showcases a captivating cobalt blue-hued, sunray brushed dial that prominently features the Roman numeral XXV, symbolising QNET's remarkable 25th anniversary.
  • For more information about QNET and the limited-edition Bernhard H. Mayer watch, please visit www.qnet.net and www.bernhardhmayer.com.

QNET's Swiss Luxury Brand, Bernhard H. Mayer, Launches Limited Edition Mecanique Watch

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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HONG KONG, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard H. Mayer , QNET 's Swiss luxury brand, is proud to launch a new timepiece under its Mecanique Collection , the watchmaker's range of prestigious and distinct self-winding watches.

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  • HONG KONG, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard H. Mayer , QNET 's Swiss luxury brand, is proud to launch a new timepiece under its Mecanique Collection , the watchmaker's range of prestigious and distinct self-winding watches.
  • Each Mecanique watch is remarkable in design, style, and mechanics.
  • It also brandishes a more prominent watch face that fits seamlessly with the confident, sophisticated Mecanique look, making it the perfect dress watch to show off.
  • Bernhard H. Mayer® is part of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) to ensure all timepieces are made according to the Gold Standard of the watchmaking industry.

HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Competition promotes innovation

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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HONG KONG, Sept 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The 41st HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 10th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd, will run from 7 to 11 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

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  • HONG KONG, Sept 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The 41st HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 10th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd, will run from 7 to 11 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
  • The 39th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Competition, is hosted by the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2022 Organising Committee, and co-organised by the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd. Competition results have been officially announced and all winning and finalist entries will be on display during the Watch & Clock Fair.
  • Open Group champion of the 39th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition: "Geisha"
    The HKTDC, the Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd co-organised this year's Hong Kong International Watch Forum, inviting watch association representatives from Mainland China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and Switzerland to discuss trade performance in their respective regions.
  • - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://hkwatchfair.hktdc.com
    The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

EQS-News: Partners Group to acquire significant minority stake in leading independent Swiss watchmaker Breitling

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, has, on behalf of its clients, agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in leading Swiss watchmaker Breitling (or "the Company"), from CVC Capital Partners Fund VI and management.

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  • Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, has, on behalf of its clients, agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in leading Swiss watchmaker Breitling (or "the Company"), from CVC Capital Partners Fund VI and management.
  • Partners Group will partner with CVC Capital Partners and management to further accelerate Breitling's growth, building on its successful track record in recent years.
  • In line with Partners Group's entrepreneurial governance approach, the firm's Co-Founder Alfred Gantner will join the Board of Breitling.
  • Georges Kern, Chief Executive Officer, Breitling, comments: "We are delighted to welcome Partners Group as an investor, and Alfred Gantner as a Board member.

QNET Launches 150Th Anniversary Collection Of Swiss Watch Brand Bernhard H Mayer

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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HONG KONG, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --QNET, the Hong Kong based e-commerce powered direct selling company, which is the exclusive distributor of luxury Swiss Watch brand Bernhard H. Mayer announced the launch of a limited-edition collection to mark the luxury watch maker's 150th anniversary.

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  • HONG KONG, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --QNET, the Hong Kong based e-commerce powered direct selling company, which is the exclusive distributor of luxury Swiss Watch brand Bernhard H. Mayer announced the launch of a limited-edition collection to mark the luxury watch maker's 150th anniversary.
  • The Bernhard H. Mayer brand has its origins in a family-owned company that began in 1871 in Pforzheim, Germany, a small city that became renowned for its jewellery and watch making industry.
  • Bernhard H. Mayer is part of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) whose members must adhere to the Gold Standard of the watchmaking industry.
  • All Bernhard H. Mayer watches feature the "Swiss Made" label and are made according to FH requirements and standards.