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Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 01:20 AM

Was on the rolex side... I know a few of you don’t go over there so I copied it over

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49041282

Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 01:22 AM

Is it safe to buy a watch during this?...

https://www.euronews.com/video/2019/...rch-once-again

qrc36 · 29 July 2019, 01:24 AM

Patek not immune. Visits to several ADs along Queen's Road Central and along Nathan Road reveal a lot of inventory (a lot more than usual) and salespeople say that a lot fewer Mainland customers in the recent weeks.

Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by qrc36

Patek not immune. Visits to several ADs along Queen's Road Central and along Nathan Road reveal a lot of inventory (a lot more than usual) and salespeople say that a lot fewer Mainland customers in the recent weeks.

What kind of inventory was there just curious? Any better chance of a aqua or nauti?

nan7yo · 29 July 2019, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Is it safe to buy a watch during this?...

https://www.euronews.com/video/2019/...rch-once-again

Yes it’s still safe in Hong Kong and all Jewelry /Watch shops still open while people protest.

And few violent actions only against government / police / gangsters buildings.

I passed by Rolex in Causeway Bay, it still opened while 2 million citizens were protesting.

Well, I went in to check, still no SS models... then I took a picture outside the shop.

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qrc36 · 29 July 2019, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

What kind of inventory was there just curious? Any better chance of a aqua or nauti?

Oh of course no Aquanaut or mens' Nautilus on display - they are only available on application to the distributor Libertas, who decides who gets each and every stainless steel Aquanaut / mens' Nautilus.

But a very full selection of annual calendars, perpetuals, ladies' watches (including Nautilus), and a few 5230.

My usual Patek AD is at the fullest it's ever been since I've known them. A very full inventory of watches right now.

Rewind back to May 2019 after China golden week holidays, there was just one or two watches on display in the whole shop for 2-3 weeks. My salesperson joked that there's no point in going to work if there's nothing to sell! (Oh, and she said "the shop looks like we've been robbed, with nothing left to display!")

Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nan7yo

Yes it’s still safe in Hong Kong and all Jewelry /Watch shops still open while people protest.

And few violent actions only against government / police / gangsters buildings.

I passed by Rolex in Causeway Bay, it still opened while 2 million citizens were protesting.

Well, I went in to check, still no SS models... then I took a picture outside the shop.

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That’s insane...

SL BRABUS · 29 July 2019, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

That’s insane...

WoW.....!!!

That a long line for Outback Steakhouse...

..

Calatrava r · 29 July 2019, 02:33 AM

Hong Kong has always been a huge watch market but that may be changing a bit with more stores opening up in mainland China.

Passionata · 29 July 2019, 02:41 AM

Any idea guys how many pieces are rexported to Europe or the US through grays?just wondering.

nan7yo · 29 July 2019, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

WoW.....!!!

That a long line for Outback Steakhouse...

..

HK people really love outback tho

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Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

Any idea guys how many pieces are rexported to Europe or the US through grays?just wondering.

Doesn’t matter. HK and china slow... everyone is SOL

nan7yo · 29 July 2019, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

That’s insane...

Last week another protest, you can find PP, AP, Rolex, Blancpain, Omega AD stores all opened along the street...

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Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 02:56 AM

I guess technically that’s a lot of foot traffic. Who knows maybe more sales

SL BRABUS · 29 July 2019, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nan7yo

HK people really love outback tho

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nan7yo

Last week another protest, you can find PP, AP, Rolex, Blancpain, Omega AD stores all opened along the street...

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So.....

Long line for Outback Steakhouse....

Plus

People protest against Rolex & Patek regarding SS Sport Watch shortage.....

That insane......!!!

......

Jp28 · 29 July 2019, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Doesn’t matter. HK and china slow... everyone is SOL

The amazing numbers for me are how small Russia and India still are (relatively).
They should be able to eat up a lot of production in coming years.

DasKptl · 29 July 2019, 07:57 AM

There's a big difference between Italy and Spain in watch exports numbers: 472.5 versus 190.1 Mil CHF. (Their populations are about 60 versus 50 Mil.)

Why this big difference??

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Doesn’t matter. HK and china slow... everyone is SOL

A971 · 29 July 2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I guess technically that’s a lot of foot traffic. Who knows maybe more sales

Hahaha!

fuigo · 29 July 2019, 09:37 AM

I was just in HK to get a grand comp pre owned last week. The seller said they didn’t feel anything. It was almost biz as usual. Maybe it’s just him. Who knows.

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Ichiran · 29 July 2019, 10:28 AM

I saw more SS DJ41 colors than anywhere else 1 week before the June protest. Also saw a couple of smurfs, PM Daytona and a number of DD. Patek-wise, saw a ladies aquanaut at pacific place. Those patek ADs at Queen's Road have only limited Calatrava, AC and PC on display.

nan7yo · 29 July 2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

So.....

Long line for Outback Steakhouse....

Plus

People protest against Rolex & Patek regarding SS Sport Watch shortage.....

That insane......!!!

......

Lol, I would love to join the protest against Rolex and Patek SS sport shortage!

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nan7yo · 29 July 2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I saw more SS DJ41 colors than anywhere else 1 week before the June protest. Also saw a couple of smurfs, PM Daytona and a number of DD. Patek-wise, saw a ladies aquanaut at pacific place. Those patek ADs at Queen's Road have only limited Calatrava, AC and PC on display.

Your info is pretty much aligned with my observation.

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Bearxj86 · 29 July 2019, 10:35 AM

The extradition bill is already dead and they are just making sure that rights are not on the downward slope. I expect this to clear up soon.

I call the 5711a blue 100k by year-end. :)

Ichiran · 29 July 2019, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nan7yo

Your info is pretty much aligned with my observation.

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I also saw quite a number of new DJ41 releases (Azzurro blue dial) and the new DJ36 in various colors. I have the impression they are willing to offer discount even for the new Azzurro blue DJ41.

AP-wise, I enquire about the 38mm ROC panda at the AP boutiques at Central Building and Causeway Bay, but was told their whole year allocation of 2019 were taken up.

I also find Grand Seiko in Hong Kong AD selling at one of the cheapest prices compared with Tokyo and Singapore.

Ichiran · 29 July 2019, 10:47 AM

In case anyone is interested in Hakata ramen, I think the Ichiran in HK is not as nice as the ones in Osaka, Tokyo and TW.

Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 10:56 AM

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In case anyone is interested in Hakata ramen, I think the Ichiran in HK is not as nice as the ones in Osaka, Tokyo and TW.

I had some form of ramen today....place called Ippudo in NYC

GB-man · 29 July 2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I had some form of ramen today....place called Ippudo in NYC

I been there. Not too shabby although I’m far from an expert.

it’s not ramen but have you tried very fresh noodles at chelsea market? I thought it was delicious.

Ichiran · 29 July 2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I had some form of ramen today....place called Ippudo in NYC

Ippudo has a strong following as well. Some prefer Ippudo to Ichiran. Personally I prefer Ichiran due to the slightly more tasty broth. Otherwise my handle and avatar will be very different today.

Back to topic, I understand Beijing is going to make a stance later today on the unrest in HK. Let's see.

Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Ippudo has a strong following as well. Some prefer Ippudo to Ichiran. Personally I prefer Ichiran due to the slightly more tasty broth. Otherwise my handle and avatar will be very different today.

Back to topic, I understand Beijing is going to make a stance later today on the unrest in HK. Let's see.

Are we watching Bloomberg? Lol

Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I been there. Not too shabby although I’m far from an expert.

it’s not ramen but have you tried very fresh noodles at chelsea market? I thought it was delicious.

Never been. Gotta try now :)

This week I’m going to go have over priced Peking Duck at DaDong

29 July 2019, 01:20 AM	#1
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Slow down in HK... hmm. Maybe patek is immune Was on the rolex side... I know a few of you don’t go over there so I copied it over https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49041282

29 July 2019, 02:41 AM	#10
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29 July 2019, 01:22 AM	#2
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Is it safe to buy a watch during this?... https://www.euronews.com/video/2019/...rch-once-again

29 July 2019, 01:24 AM	#3
qrc36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: HKG Posts: 275	Patek not immune. Visits to several ADs along Queen's Road Central and along Nathan Road reveal a lot of inventory (a lot more than usual) and salespeople say that a lot fewer Mainland customers in the recent weeks.

29 July 2019, 02:33 AM	#9
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595	Hong Kong has always been a huge watch market but that may be changing a bit with more stores opening up in mainland China.

29 July 2019, 02:56 AM	#14
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I guess technically that’s a lot of foot traffic. Who knows maybe more sales

29 July 2019, 09:37 AM	#19
fuigo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 67	I was just in HK to get a grand comp pre owned last week. The seller said they didn’t feel anything. It was almost biz as usual. Maybe it’s just him. Who knows. 從我的iPhone使用Tapatalk 發送

29 July 2019, 10:28 AM	#20
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,621	I saw more SS DJ41 colors than anywhere else 1 week before the June protest. Also saw a couple of smurfs, PM Daytona and a number of DD. Patek-wise, saw a ladies aquanaut at pacific place. Those patek ADs at Queen's Road have only limited Calatrava, AC and PC on display.

29 July 2019, 10:35 AM	#23
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,801	The extradition bill is already dead and they are just making sure that rights are not on the downward slope. I expect this to clear up soon. I call the 5711a blue 100k by year-end. :)

29 July 2019, 10:47 AM	#25
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,621	In case anyone is interested in Hakata ramen, I think the Ichiran in HK is not as nice as the ones in Osaka, Tokyo and TW.

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