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2022: CALENDAR OF EVENTS Above: Exhibitors and visitors at EPHJ <strong>2021</strong> DATE EVENT LOCATION 11 – 14 February 2022 Inhorgenta Munich Messe München, Munich, Germany 30 March – 5 April 2022 Watches & Wonders Geneva Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland 31 March – 4 April 2022 Baselworld Messe Basel, Basel, Switzerland 8 –11 June 2022 EPHJ - EPMT - SMT Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland 6 –10 September 2022 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair HKCEC, Hong Kong Contrary to some industry declarations, digitalonly presentations are not “the way ahead” at all, and the sooner that physical fairs reestablish their presence, the better the quality of the review material for the press, agents and buyers alike. Rob Corder, co-founder and editor of the UK industry publication WatchPro, has been a staunch advocate for events where watch lovers can indulge their passion in the company of the world’s most exceptional watchmakers. He wrote earlier this year, “Zoom and webinars are a necessary but appalling substitute for live events like Baselworld, Watches & Wonders, and boutique shows in the most important markets like the UK, US, and Germany.” In support of his own stated views, WatchPro has scheduled its own Salon event from 12–13 <strong>November</strong> at the five-star Londoner Hotel on Leicester Square. Japan’s Grand Seiko and more than 20 smallyet-established quality brands in attendance. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair (HKW&CF) – a joint exposition of the Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE, by far the largest of the fairs in normal times – opened on 12 September. The five-day physical event attracted approximately 4,900 industry buyers and more than 23,600 public visitors to shop for timepieces. The last COVID-free year for which foot traffic information is available was 2018, when attendance totalled 21,000 buyers for 830 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions. The fair’s organiser, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, has good reason to be pleased with this slightly increased attendance in this difficult year. More than 12,000 people attended EPHJ during the four days of the show, where 530 exhibitors were showcased from 13 countries, representing watchmaking and microtechnology” Boosting this attendance was the decision to, for the first time, open the HKW&CF to the public for the full period of the fair. An online version of the HKW&CF was also launched for the first time this year and ran until 19 September. Benjamin Chau, deputy executive director of the HKTDC, said, “The Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE returned as special editions this year to help generate business opportunities for industry players. Measures battery voltage, resistance of coil block, light segmentation & the current consumption of circuit block or movement module. Easy to use. Battery Man exclusive. Just arrived from Japan. Contact us for more details. It’s easy to place your order! orders@thebatteryman.com.au