Can I Order Custom Watches Directly from Factories at the Canton Fair?

For overseas buyers who are planning to visit the Canton Fair to look for high-quality watch suppliers, "Can I place an order and have a custom-made exclusive watch on the spot?" is the most frequently asked question.

The answer is: Yes, but the actual customization process is different from buying finished products directly on the spot.

Understanding the real transaction logic and R&D process at the Canton Fair can help you establish cooperation with the source factory more efficiently during the exhibition.

I. What can be done at the Canton Fair?

1. Purchase or request samples on-site

The watch exhibits at the Canton Fair mainly showcase the factory's production level, case structure and design capabilities. Canton Fair booth watch exhibits are mainly factory technology level, watch case structure and design ability of concentrated display.

2. Communicate customization requirements face-to-face

The on-site is the golden opportunity to build trust with the factory's engineering team and business representatives. The site is a prime time to build trust with the factory engineering team and business representatives by presenting your watch design sketches, reference images or brand positioning directly to the factory, Explore the feasibility of case material, movement selection (such as Japanese Seiko NH35, Miyota 9015 or high precision Chinese movement), waterproof grade and proprietary Logo printing process.

II. Why can't I complete the full customization with one-click order at the fair?

While intentions can be negotiated on the spot, there is a rigorous industrial manufacturing logic to building a completely new custom watch project:

1. Detailed evaluation by the engineering team

A qualified custom watch involves the tolerance matching of dozens of parts. The structural engineer of the factory needs to accurately evaluate your case size, dial opening tolerance, pointer handle shaft height and waterproof structure item by item to ensure the yield of subsequent mass production.

2. Exclusive sample making requires a certain manufacturing cycle

From drawing 3D engineering drawings, making hand samples, CNC machining with high precision, to dust-free assembly and vacuum waterproof testing, it usually takes 30 to 45 days to make a perfect set of exclusive brand samples. Therefore, complete customized orders need to be gradually advanced with project proofing after the exhibition.

III. The best time-saving strategy for buyers

To maximize your time value during the Canton Fair, it is recommended to adopt the following strategies:

•   Communicate in advance and view samples directly on-site

If you want to see your own brand exclusive watch samples at the exhibition, it is strongly recommended to contact the factory in advance of the exhibition opening. Submit your design requirements and have the watch factory arrange sample making for you in advance. Then you can directly inspect the finished samples with your brand logo on the booth!

•   Examine quality on-site and lock in bulk orders after the exhibition

If you do not decide the design of the watch before the exhibition, you can focus on the factory process details and sample quality at the exhibition site. After confirming the manufacturing strength of the factory, sign an intention agreement or purchase spot benchmark samples on the spot, and then carry out specific engineering drawings confirmation and batch orders to produce watches after the exhibition.

IV. Experience high-quality watch customization solutions on-site

Professional B2B watch OEM/ODM source manufacturing plant, FOKSY has a wealth of watch brand service experience, our engineering and business team will be in the Canton Fair site to provide you with professional one-stop solution.

If you are planning your next watch series, please visit our booth during the exhibition to view the latest research and development of Jumping Hour watches, hollow mechanical watches and high-quality jewelry bracelet watches and other series of samples, and discuss your brand customization plans with our team face to face!

• Exhibition Name: The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) - Second Session

• Exhibition Dates: October 23rd - October 27th

• FOKSY Booth Number: 20.1D27

We look forward to meeting you at the Canton Fair and jointly creating your exclusive high-end watch collection!