I visited TWEMCO's Hong Kong factory!
My favorite Hong Kong TWEMCO. A retro patter clock, a national manufacturer that everyone in Hong Kong knows. I still continue to make good old watches by hand. I actually went to a factory in Hong Kong where you can order and buy cheaper than the regular price!
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Before, when I went to Hong Kong, I was hesitant to buy it because it was expensive. After all, I wanted it later, ordered it in English from Japan, and I own one. It is a rare type that has the day of the week written in traditional Chinese characters.
What is Flip Clock TWEMCO?
TWEMCO is one of the world's leading manufacturers specializing in fully automatic flip clocks for over half a century. Since 1968, TWEMCO started developing the best fully automatic perpetual calendar digital watches for people. With over 50 years of experience and its excellent craftsmanship and unique features (invention patented), there are now nearly 1 million TWEMCO watches sold on the market. Now, TWEMCO has become a fashion icon that interprets the value of time. Our main customers include banking companies, commercial institutions and government agencies that require accurate and reliable timepieces. We also offer a wide range of products for individual customers around the world.
TWEMCO, established in the 1960s, is a world-famous manufacturer of mechanical digital clocks. The company's calendar clock won the Hong Kong Industrial Award in 1970 as one of the few manufacturers that manufactures fully automatic clocks. There is also a model with a radio reception function, and the simple and urban clock is used in public facilities such as banks, courts, and trading companies where accuracy is required, and the high quality is guaranteed. The charm of TWEMCO is its retro design reminiscent of the 70's and the humorous movement of switching the display panel while making a snapping sound.
It also appears in "Love Planet (Chongqing Forest)" directed by Wong Kar-wai, a famous Hong Kong film.
TWEMCO Factory Store Location
A 15-minute walk from Prince Edward Station on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong.
It's located in a factory area where tourists don't go.
Because it is a business district, the atmosphere is crowded with Hong Kong-like multi-tenant buildings.
I actually went to the head office factory of Twemco Industries Limited!
Arrived at the building on foot from Taishi Station.
Lots of luggage on the first floor.
It seems to have offices and factories of various companies. "Which company are you looking for?" the caretaker who operates the elevator and other things kindly asks me. Twemco is on the second floor.
The building name is Cheung Fat Industrial Building. The address is Room 2-5, No. 2, No. 64-76, Yangsong Street, Tai Kok Tsui. Did you notice? Of course, the clock here is also made by TWEMCO. The tension rises. terrible. terrible! !
Take the elevator to the second floor.
Hong Kong style retro tiles and stencil count display.
When you get off the elevator and go left, you will find TWEMCO headquarters.
Whoa! there were! !
The shutter was closed, but when I called out, a woman came out from the office to greet me. When I told him that I had come from Japan and wanted to see his watch, he gladly agreed.
There were lots of heavy machinery lined up, making clocks by hand.
The vintage TWEMCO, which seems to be no longer in production, is also active here. cool.
Work is going on silently in another room.
All regular product types are on display. Since everything was moving, it was impressive to see the display change, and I was looking at it for a while.
I forgot to take a picture, but there was also a huge clock with a diameter of about 2m.
You can also get a pamphlet if you want. It takes a few days, but it seems that it is possible to order. He said that he would not know the number of working days until he confirmed it.
This exhibit is available for immediate purchase at the factory store. Colors and displays will be confirmed in stock.
If the craftsman's time is right, they may change the display of the flip on the spot, but it's not guaranteed, so check it out.
No price list, verbal confirmation. This is 1030 HK dollars. About 18,231 yen in Japanese Yen. I think it was around $1,300 at a general store in Hong Kong PMQ. vague memory.
This is $730 HK. About 12,921 yen in Japanese yen. It was $930 at the Hong Kong PMQ general store.
The price is cheaper than the regular price sold in Hong Kong. Cash payment only. Prices are subject to change, so be sure to check locally for the latest information. Or rather, I was too tired when I went, and I'm not sure if the price I heard was right (laughs)
Can I buy TWEMCO in Japan?
There are quite a few grocery stores that carry them on the internet. It's often out of stock, but you can usually buy it on Amazon. Moreover, it was easier than in Hong Kong, and some of the items were as expensive as the factory store. I really liked the day of the week written in Chinese, so I ordered it even if it was expensive. They're pretty cheap on Mercari too.
https://jp.mercari .com/search?keyword=twemco%20%E6%99%82%E8%A8%88&status=on_sale
[Video] I went to the factory store of Hong Kong's famous flip clock "Twemco"!
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Go to an industrial building to buy a TWEMCO Made in Hong Kong patter panel clock
I forgot to ask if you can buy the original shopping bag introduced by mimi! Guah, I'm sorry. .
