Chinese timepieces are better noticed at this year's Basel fair

Since returning to Beijing from the world's leading watch and jewelry show, Baselworld, held in Switzerland, Wang Mengjin, has had his hands full.

Wang, the counselor for China Horologe Association, the national-level body supervising the industry, has witnessed China's watch industry grow in the past few decades, and says its golden period has arrived.

Wang says attending Baselworld in March, helped establish that understanding. About 20 Chinese watchmakers attended this year's fair, with three even invited to Hall No 1, which is usually preserved for the best in business.