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Hong Kong Watch Clock Fair 2013: Examining Watch Design & Culture
For the second year, best watches traveled to Hong Kong to attend the 2013 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the event is a unique mixture of private and public interests whose main goal is to facilitate business, trade, and opportunity. As an American it was interesting to see such an effort on actually facilitating business and networking as producers and retailers come together to do business. In fact, the show goes so far as to have scheduled tours where retailers are walked through brand’s booths. Things happen quickly here compared to Europe. While one Baselworld to another no doubt sees the release of entirely new models and products, the ability for the Chinese industry to shift so quickly in terms of what and how they produce is impressive. It is much more a reflection of how they do business overall versus just the Asian watch industry. Some of the major lessons during this voyage were many of the curious “whys
Davosa Newton Pilot Moonphase Chronograph Limited-Edition Watch
You may not have heard of Davosa, but this small, independent Swiss label is a bit of a hidden gem. The company began life under the name of Hasler, before rebranding itself in 1987 following the positive reception of a line of watches released under the Davosa mark. Nowadays, the company boasts a sizable portfolio of watches, featuring both modern and retro designs, as well as quartz and mechanical models. The Davosa Newton Pilot Moonphase Chronograph Limited-Edition watch is a 300-piece series powered by one of the most complicated movements ever used by the brand - the DAV 3051 (based on the ETA/Valjoux 7751).It is interesting for a brand this size to still be producing quartz. In this somewhat tumultuous era of the watchmaking industry, it is imperative to send a clear brand message. Many major brands (like Omega and Rolex, for example) took pains to phase quartz out of their lineups. As a result, many smaller brands followed suit, with startups rarely offering a battery-powered op