Hong Kong is "Rolex Paradise"

[ROLEX MAN]

Originally Posted by Lamone

Great pictures! HK is a Rolex paradise.
Is that first picture from the Jordan Rd/Woosung Street corner?

yes it is....

This place is crazy for the real thing!!............


one more pix...........

[brandrea]

Impressive to say the least, however that display would make my head hurt ... Less is more when it comes to retail display

[burgerkong]

There's also the store at Sino Centre in Mong Kok.

[rcwatches]

always wanted to go

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by burgerkong

I'd much prefer to do business in Japan, and that's coming from someone born and raised in Hong Kong for a number of years. Everytime I come back for business or family and swing by ADs it is the snobbiness that turns me away, or the inflated prices. Totally the opposite in Japan, where everyone is welcome and inspecting or trying on watches is common if not implored upon you. Had an excellent experience at Jackroad and numerous other shops at Nagano Broadway last week when I flew to Japan for a quick vacation.

Tldr, if you aren't a foreigner or speak Mandarin or look like you're from the Mainland, be prepared to have a somewhat cold reception. Oh and no discounts generally, none on SS and around 5-10% on PM or less desirable OPs.

Like you, I’ve been underwhelmed by most HK Rolex ADs - not so much snobbishness, more just complete lack of knowledge or enthusiasm for the product (helpful comments like “oh, hot model, no stock”). I have found a few exceptions, but they have been few and far between.

In contrast, most (not all, though!!) of the grey dealers I’ve visited have been accommodating, friendly, & enthusiastic about what they are selling... but popular models do tend to trade at a sizeable premium to list with them

[burgerkong]

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Like you, I’ve been underwhelmed by most HK Rolex ADs - not so much snobbishness, more just complete lack of knowledge or enthusiasm for the product (helpful comments like “oh, hot model, no stock”). I have found a few exceptions, but they have been few and far between.

In contrast, most (not all, though!!) of the grey dealers I’ve visited have been accommodating, friendly, & enthusiastic about what they are selling... but popular models do tend to trade at a sizeable premium to list with them

Oh definitely WRT grey market dealers, they know they have stock even ADs don't have so better service is needed to sell the watch to their clients, especially when there's premium. Still would prefer to deal in Japan, as prices are generally cheaper so I've found.

[ROLEX MAN]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Did you see many vintage Rolex sports watches for sale in Hong Kong?

Yes there is a lot vintage stock, but at a real premium prices

[ROLEX MAN]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Nice pix Martin.

Hope you are having a good time.

Give me a call when you return and we can catch up for a drink over the Xmas break?


Take care.

Eddie.

I'm back if you wish we can catch up, maybe get a few together for a drink?

[gpswiz]

I am looking to buy a sub 116613BLSO. Can someone let me know where is the best place to buy it in Hong Kong? Thanks!

[79280_116520]

Originally Posted by gpswiz

I am looking to buy a sub 116613BLSO. Can someone let me know where is the best place to buy it in Hong Kong? Thanks!

How big is your wallet? Hong Kong isn't known for bargain prices.

You might be better off buying in your home country.

[ferdinandh1]

Hongkong my next stops to hunting Rolex

[ssmith96]

Damn. Thats quite the selection.

[Old Expat Beast]

Hong Kong was a Rolex Paradise before prices were raised to be closer to taxed prices in other countries. They even used to advertise it. Here's an ad in a local tourist board handout from the 1980s.

[cfjan]

I certainly see a lot of Rolexes in HK. It is not uncommon to see 2 or 3 on the wrists of passengers when riding subway.

Regarding availability.. used to see the SS sport models at ADs earlier this year, but as it got near the end of the year, there's less and less stock. Earlier in the year, I was able to try on the SubC ND at the HK airport AD.. and some grey market dealers were offering me 13% off the ND (new with Rolex AD stamp). But starting in September/October time frame, I stop seeing them. I assume that they will start getting stock again in the new year.. maybe..

If you like watches, HK is a fun place to be. Someone mentioned AP. There's 6 (SIX) boutiques within 4-5 miles from where I work. 1 factory run boutique and 5 privately owned boutiques. And there are a few more ADs. It is pretty crazy.. !

[Smarties]

It's not a paradise if you cannot find the watch you want at ADs!

HK is a re-seller paradise instead.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by yannis

Now that is some serious stock on some of them greys.

most of them go to mainland chinese.

[Star Ferry]

I had to visit about 5 ADs to find an Explorer last week. The stock situation is pretty bad.

Upside: if you do find something, retail prices tend to be slightly below USA prices. And no headaches about VAT or sales tax.

i guess if you're coming from a country with very high VAT, it could be worth buying a gold/platinum piece in Hong Kong. Provided you wear it home and don't declare it.

[oldman2005]

I was at Hong Kong a few days ago, I've never seen that much Rolex ADs in my life, basically they're at every conners of the streets, I dropped in a few of them and SS sports were almost non-existed. Tudor AD is usually right next to Rolex AD which I didn't really care for.

On the other hand, I picked up a "MADE in Japan" Seiko Turtle PADI with cool boxes for pretty good deal. No kidding but even cashiers are wearing Rolex here in HK, I don't know how they could afford them. Seiko is harder to find

[49ers101hitters]

Originally Posted by THC

Can’t afford housing or cars? Really?

1. Renting
2. Public transit

[SpeedyTuomas]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Hong Kong was a Rolex Paradise before prices were raised to be closer to taxed prices in other countries. They even used to advertise it. Here's an ad in a local tourist board handout from the 1980s.

It's a shame places like these don't seem to exist anymore, or I don't know of any? Andorra in Europe maybe?

[dsdarmaw]

Yes i will go to hongkong

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