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Wrist King · 11 July 2020, 04:36 PM

I took this photo showing a steel model in a window. I've not seen such a thing for years. I guess the game is dying in Hong Kong; no tourist shoppers and everybody who lives here already has a rolex

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Nairn1980 · 11 July 2020, 04:39 PM

Black Deepsea do often hit the window, but still good to see.

Ihatecheese · 11 July 2020, 04:47 PM

I'd imagine more right place right time. None of those models are crazy popular & Rolex is a bit low end for bit spenders out there too.

Luxury item sales are not dying in HK at least from the articles I have read recently. Democracy perhaps. But not watch sales.
AFAIK the majority (80%) of sales are bought by CN tourists who are still travelling and spending money. They also spend more than non CN tourists.

Podmornica · 11 July 2020, 04:58 PM

What are those green plastic bars saying in Chinese in front of the 3 models on the left side? I can tell the Yachtmaster and full gold GMT doesn't have that in front of them .. Could it say it's the showroom piece not for sale?

Mike Barnard · 11 July 2020, 05:12 PM

Sad to see HK crumble. Will never be the same again. Most watches will now go the mainland China.

Wrist King · 11 July 2020, 05:42 PM

No it says :

Rolex
Sub
Sub in Chinese

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peterpl · 11 July 2020, 07:22 PM

HK will never be the same and it will get worse as China takes control over it.

I know sooooo many ppl close to my family planning to move forever from HK. They are sending money to family and friends all over the world (i.e) mostly Canada and Australia actually and planning to move there permanently.

I've said this for a long time HK'rs are worried about their future rather than worrying about a Rolex.

horseShu · 11 July 2020, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrist King

No it says :

Rolex
Sub
Sub in Chinese

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278600 HKD... that's 36k USD.
wow, that doesn't look like steel watch prices.

LyingFlat · 11 July 2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by horseShu

278600 HKD... that's 36k USD.
wow, that doesn't look like steel watch prices.

It's a YG piece in the original pics.

Ichiran · 11 July 2020, 08:16 PM

Flying concorde to HK now!!!

Podmornica · 11 July 2020, 10:15 PM

Could be a sign of things to come ..

I understand that the US stock market is completely detached from reality for months now but in reality, people are losing jobs and businesses are filing for bankruptcy and closing permanently .. Some will say - forget about it - those folks losing jobs were never the Rolex buyers in the first place, but I don't agree on that.

The gray market is still holding on their prices, though I don't see much liquidity. Also, try selling the BLNR now to the gray vs in the January 2020. You will get at least 30% lower offer for your watch.

Nairn1980 · 11 July 2020, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Flying concorde to HK now!!!

For one of these pieces? LOL

gmtln · 11 July 2020, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseShu

278600 HKD... that's 36k USD.
wow, that doesn't look like steel watch prices.

It's not, that's a 116618. Picture is referencing the DSSD.

RolexintheNorth · 12 July 2020, 12:50 AM

HK ADs are notorious for bundling and selling to greys directly as far as I know. Even with less tourists stopping by due to COVID restrictions, I highly doubt they would sell any hot pieces (GMT/Sub/Daytona/SkyD) at retail price to walk-in customers.

RYARE · 12 July 2020, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexintheNorth

HK ADs are notorious for bundling and selling to greys directly as far as I know. Even with less tourists stopping by due to COVID restrictions, I highly doubt they would sell any hot pieces (GMT/Sub/Daytona/SkyD) at retail price to walk-in customers.

Completely right on this, not a chance!

walkman2727 · 12 July 2020, 01:23 AM

HK people never appreciate helps from China, they kept protect against their government. They are very well deserved the current economic crisis!

Polarexplorerii · 12 July 2020, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Flying concorde to HK now!!!

lol

11 July 2020, 04:36 PM	#1
Wrist King "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 16610 Sub, 16710 P Posts: 333	HK Rolex AD window I took this photo showing a steel model in a window. I've not seen such a thing for years. I guess the game is dying in Hong Kong; no tourist shoppers and everybody who lives here already has a rolex Sent from my SM-G9730 using Tapatalk

11 July 2020, 04:39 PM	#2
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	Black Deepsea do often hit the window, but still good to see.

11 July 2020, 04:47 PM	#3
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	I'd imagine more right place right time. None of those models are crazy popular & Rolex is a bit low end for bit spenders out there too. Luxury item sales are not dying in HK at least from the articles I have read recently. Democracy perhaps. But not watch sales. AFAIK the majority (80%) of sales are bought by CN tourists who are still travelling and spending money. They also spend more than non CN tourists.

11 July 2020, 04:58 PM	#4
Podmornica Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: EU Posts: 806	What are those green plastic bars saying in Chinese in front of the 3 models on the left side? I can tell the Yachtmaster and full gold GMT doesn't have that in front of them .. Could it say it's the showroom piece not for sale?

11 July 2020, 05:12 PM	#5
Mike Barnard Banned Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 137	Sad to see HK crumble. Will never be the same again. Most watches will now go the mainland China.

11 July 2020, 05:42 PM	#6
Wrist King "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 16610 Sub, 16710 P Posts: 333	No it says : Rolex Sub Sub in Chinese Sent from my SM-G9730 using Tapatalk

11 July 2020, 07:22 PM	#7
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	HK will never be the same and it will get worse as China takes control over it. I know sooooo many ppl close to my family planning to move forever from HK. They are sending money to family and friends all over the world (i.e) mostly Canada and Australia actually and planning to move there permanently. I've said this for a long time HK'rs are worried about their future rather than worrying about a Rolex.

11 July 2020, 08:16 PM	#10
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,618	Flying concorde to HK now!!!

11 July 2020, 10:15 PM	#11
Podmornica Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: EU Posts: 806	Could be a sign of things to come .. I understand that the US stock market is completely detached from reality for months now but in reality, people are losing jobs and businesses are filing for bankruptcy and closing permanently .. Some will say - forget about it - those folks losing jobs were never the Rolex buyers in the first place, but I don't agree on that. The gray market is still holding on their prices, though I don't see much liquidity. Also, try selling the BLNR now to the gray vs in the January 2020. You will get at least 30% lower offer for your watch.

12 July 2020, 12:50 AM	#14
RolexintheNorth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 23	HK ADs are notorious for bundling and selling to greys directly as far as I know. Even with less tourists stopping by due to COVID restrictions, I highly doubt they would sell any hot pieces (GMT/Sub/Daytona/SkyD) at retail price to walk-in customers.

12 July 2020, 01:23 AM	#16
walkman2727 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16710 pepsi Posts: 228	HK people never appreciate helps from China, they kept protect against their government. They are very well deserved the current economic crisis!

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