Dubai Watch Week: Hong Kong Awaits The 10th Edition of Horology Forum, HF.10
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Come October and the city of Hong Kong will come alive with the much awaited Dubai Watch Week. Every edition contains within it a Horology Forum that presents a unique knowledge exchange, and this year, making its debut in the vibrant city of Hong Kong is the 10th edition titled HF.10. Since its inception in 2015, Horology Forum has become a trailblazer in hosting insightful discussions on the latest trends and thought-provoking topics in the watch industry. Over the years, it has organized more than 90 panels, featuring over 270 speakers.
What makes HF.10 even more special is that, for the first time, it will take place in Hong Kong. Recognized as Asia’s luxury watch hub, Hong Kong offers the perfect platform for this event, helping the Horology Forum tap into the broader Asian market, including mainland China. The move also reflects the importance of the city’s thriving watch culture and its position as a strategic gateway for the watch industry’s growth across Asia. Like always, The Hour Markers will be on site to bring to you fresh updates, interesting conversations and a close up at some of the finest timepieces. Here what you can expect from the upcoming show.
Tuesday, 22nd October 2024
Perpetual Puzzles: Is the age of mechanical innovation over?
With sky high costs and an image-conscious consumer more concerned by brand and style, has the time for mechanical innovation passed, and if so, what should the watch industry focus on in its place? An insightful discussion will try to decode this conundrum.
Moderator: Robin Swithinbank – Journalist and Author
Speakers: Nicholas Biebuyck – Heritage Director, TAG Heuer and Jiaxian Su – Founder of SJX Watches
The pendulum swings East: A panel on Asian watchmaking excellence
Dissecting East Asia’s role in the Swiss watch industry, this discussion focuses on the evolution of horology in East Asia. Presenting a bird’s eye view the primary adoption of Swiss methods to now totally indigenous design, from scratch with a burgeoning landscape of frontrunners and new micro brands.
Moderator: Carson Chan, Founder of WatchProfessorAcademy.com
Speakers: Robin Tallendier, Founder, Atelier Wen and Johnathan Chan, Co-Founder, The Horology Club
Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
Whose Birkin is it anyway? A sit down with the experts in vintage
Exploring the multifaceted world of vintage and secondhand luxury goods market, the discussion brings together key players from various fields. Discussing the different forms of ownership, from auctions to private sales, and understanding the factors driving the vintage market's growth, highlighting trends, challenges and opportunities, this is one discussion you wouldn’t want to miss.
Speaker: Mark Cho, Co-founder of menswear brand The Armoury; co-owner of menswear brand Drake’s
The Watch Industry Starter Pack: How to build a watch brand in 60 mins.
Building a watch brand is no easy task. So who better to give you a lesson on the journey to building a brand than the pro herself? An insightful session of 45 minutes dares to intertwine the minds, showcasing the formidable power of unity and collaboration to come up with the next best watch brand.
Moderator: Wei Koh, Founder, Revolution
Speakers: Suzanne Wong, Journalist and Co-Founder of Watch Femme
Thursday, 24th October 2024
To infinity & beyond: Exploring the next useful mechanical frontier
With an aim to reimagine the future of horology, the discussion gauges whether making complications practical is possible in the modern world. Combining the elegance of mechanics with the demands of a smart, interconnected world, a tradeoff between love for mechanical vs smart watches seems like the perfect balance.
Moderator: Ming Liu, Journalist and Author
Speakers: Ming Thein, Founder, MING and Benoît Mintiens, Founder, Ressence
Traveling back in time: A 40 min lookback at the watch industry's history.
In this captivating 40-minute odyssey, you can embark on a journey through time, tracing the evolution of the watch industry over 300 years presented in the spirited flair.
Speaker: Tim Mosso, Global Watch Specialist and Media Director, The 1916 Company
