TIME • WISDOM • HERITAGE
‘Time • Wisdom • Heritage’
Spring — Classics and Vintage
An exhibition and auction of eighty watches in my collection was held in February 2025. The events were well attended and the participation in the auctions was enthusiastic, thanks to the unfailing support of my friends and former students.
As a sequel to the earlier watch exhibition and auction, a series of direct sales of watches in my collection will be conducted in 2026 under chosen themes and categories. It is felt that direct sales might be more convenient and straightforward for potential buyers. The idea is still 《Time, Wisdom and Heritage》. Each watch has a story to tell, and is meant for those who would appreciate the wisdom of time and the art of watch making. The buyer of each watch is also expected as far as possible to pass it to his/her next generation.
There will be direct sales in the four seasons of 2026 under the categories:
Spring — Classics and Vintage
Summer — Colourful Dials
Autumn — Sporty and Casual
Winter — Gem and Jewelry
Each category has 15 to 20 watches to offer.
Spring — Classics and Vintage
Professor Edward K Y Chen
“Prof. Edward K Y Chen is a man of diverse talents enjoying a most distinguished career as educator, administrator, public servant and economist. ……… and …….. he is a passionate ‘horologist’ – a collector of timepieces. His collection extends to more than 200 watches, almost all of which are mechanical and need to be wound up periodically; so every night he must set aside time to this task.”
(Citation for the award of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa by Hong Kong University in 2008)
Academically, Prof. Edward K Y Chen, graduated from Hong Kong University and Oxford University, taught economics at HKU and was Professor and Director of the Centre of Asian Studies. He then became President of Lingnan University. He is now an Honorary Professor of HKU Business School.
In public service, he was appointed a Member of the Legislative Council and the Executive Council. Among his appointments, he was Chairman of the following bodies: Consumer Council, Veterinary Surgeons Board, Press Council, HK Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation, Law Reform Commission Sub-committee, HK Society for the Aged and the HKU SPACE Board of Directors.
He is now Chairman of the Advisory Council of the HK Institute for Monetary Research of the HK Monetary Authority.
In business, Prof. Edward K Y Chen sat on a number of company and asset management boards, and is currently a board member of First Pacific Company, Wharf Holdings and Delta Asia Financial Group.
Archive:
2025
‘Time • Wisdom • Heritage’- Watch Exhibition & Auction by Professor Edward K Y Chen
Join us in appreciating the remarkable watch collection of renowned economist Professor Edward K Y Chen! Explore 80 exquisite timepieces while delving into the relationship between time and wisdom. Discover how mechanical watches beautifully merge craftsmanship, history, and philosophy, making them cherished collectibles passed down through generations.
This event features a selection of 80 unique watches collected by Professor Chen over the years from various locations, which will be showcased and auctioned. You can browse the stories and details of the auction items on the event webpage. Don‘t miss the special lectures by Professor Edward K Y Chen on watch and economics!
Discover 80 unique watches across 8 categories
Complications
Annual and Triple Calendar
Vintage and Classics
Rare and Special
Chronographs
Travellers on the Road
All that Glitters is Gold
Diamonds are Forever
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