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Jigga · 5 July 2008, 10:41 AM

As soon as I walked into the baggage claim area the Rolex presence was apparent.

Also, it appears that there are about 4 Rolex shops on each block near my hotel. Go figure.

Anyone from TRF from Hong Kong?

PS the pictures look much better on the phone itself.

frostie · 5 July 2008, 11:07 AM

There are few members from hong kong as far as i remember

Nice pics

Thani · 6 July 2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

There are few members from hong kong as far as i remember

Nice pics

really? wow

rumor · 5 July 2008, 11:41 AM

Present!

Jedi · 5 July 2008, 12:08 PM

That looks like TST or Mong Kok.

Are you anywhere near Nathan Road?

Jigga · 5 July 2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi

That looks like TST or Mong Kok.

Are you anywhere near Nathan Road?

I don't know- though I do know I'm near Times Square.

MrClean · 5 July 2008, 12:54 PM

rolex non date sub runs,

and wow, ought to be an interesting place to visit

Jedi · 5 July 2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jigga

I don't know- though I do know I'm near Times Square.

Plenty of good watch stores near Time Square. You're in Causeway Bay then.

There's a huge Audemars Piguet display on the corner near Times Square. Some nice pieces there, I think the AD is called Prince if I remember correctly.

If you get a chance, head over to Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sa Tsui. Lots of nice boutiques in there.

For good vintage oggling, go to the Holiday Inn Golden Mile, also in TST on Nathan Road. The basement is where all the action is.... watch-wise... nice bars in the vicinity too, at One Peking Road... top floor, sensational view, it's called Aqua.

Now get offline and go shopping!!!

sys12345 · 5 July 2008, 02:06 PM

Hi Jigga,

How was your HK trip? I really like the food and shopping and i'm there about twice a year. Rolex and Tudor watches are a common sight there. If u r into Rolex shopping, u can drop by Chow Tai Fook (AD). There are also non-ADs selling Rolexes. Here's my last trip report ...

http://watchtalkworld.proboards84.co...lay&thread=666

unclesallie · 15 July 2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sys12345

Hi Jigga,

How was your HK trip? I really like the food and shopping and i'm there about twice a year. Rolex and Tudor watches are a common sight there. If u r into Rolex shopping, u can drop by Chow Tai Fook (AD). There are also non-ADs selling Rolexes. Here's my last trip report ...

http://watchtalkworld.proboards84.co...lay&thread=666

so, your pics are GREAT! Question: should I visit Singapore or Hong Kong(probably won't have time while in Thailand, but just in case)

best,
dan

sea-dweller · 5 July 2008, 03:45 PM

Enjoy your stay in HK, 'Rolex Heaven' in my opinion ! So many AD's, and so many Rolex wearers !

2careless · 5 July 2008, 03:54 PM

Please correct me if I'm wrong, I thought the shops at the basement of Holiday Inn Golden Mile are not ADs and so be extremely careful of what you're actually buying...

swatty · 5 July 2008, 04:25 PM

Well said, Hong Kong has many AD's and also many stores that look like one.

eyen · 5 July 2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2careless

Please correct me if I'm wrong, I thought the shops at the basement of Holiday Inn Golden Mile are not ADs and so be extremely careful of what you're actually buying...

they sell 2nd hand goods. Try nathan rd, you will find dozen ADs.

Jedi · 6 July 2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 2careless

Please correct me if I'm wrong, I thought the shops at the basement of Holiday Inn Golden Mile are not ADs and so be extremely careful of what you're actually buying...

I never said they are ADs, I said it's a good place to go oggle some vintage watches as that is all they sell there. ADs don't genenrally sell vintage watches.

haakon59 · 6 July 2008, 11:13 AM

Looks like you have walked into Rolex Central! Enjoy your trip.

Trurolexer · 7 July 2008, 01:25 AM

That clock look very nice!!!

jamesh · 8 July 2008, 12:44 AM

Yep, another Honky here and I reckon we have more Rolex ADs here per square foot here than almost anywhere else.

Hong Kong people LOVE watches and they love things that are widely regarded as one of the best in their class. Hence lots of Rolex!

As Warren said, you can find a Rolex shop in almost any busy part around town.

Happy shopping!

DCG · 8 July 2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesh

Yep, another Honky here and I reckon we have more Rolex ADs here per square foot here than almost anywhere else.

Hong Kong people LOVE watches and they love things that are widely regarded as one of the best in their class. Hence lots of Rolex!

As Warren said, you can find a Rolex shop in almost any busy part around town.

Happy shopping!

That is for sure

Good shopping in HK.

TempoKing · 5 July 2008, 11:17 PM

...which hotel...?

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 July 2008, 11:18 PM

Those stores kinda look like Rolex supermarkets!

Thanks for posting the pics!

sherwin · 6 July 2008, 01:23 AM

plenty of shops all over asia, not just in HK. but becareful of what you are buying when buying preowned.

Warren · 6 July 2008, 05:57 AM

Here......I am from Hong Kong. The exact location is not important. Rolex AD is almost everywhere in busy area of Hong Kong

The best way for visitor to check the real AD in Hong Kong.....is.......ar....go back to Jigga's pics..........
see the long one.....actually, Jigga is posting two pics. the right half is just a zoon in of the left one.
Pay attention to the left half.........find out the blue logo

at the left bottom corner of the logo
Do you see a Rolex lantern with green "Rolex"??? That's it....that lantern is the identity to check the real AD.
Hope you all understand.

Jigga · 6 July 2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren

Here......I am from Hong Kong. The exact location is not important. Rolex AD is almost everywhere in busy area of Hong Kong

The best way for visitor to check the real AD in Hong Kong.....is.......ar....go back to Jigga's pics..........
see the long one.....actually, Jigga is posting two pics. the right half is just a zoon in of the left one.
Pay attention to the left half.........find out the blue logo

at the left bottom corner of the logo
Do you see a Rolex lantern with green "Rolex"??? That's it....that lantern is the identity to check the real AD.
Hope you all understand.

I'm quite flattered that you're looking into my pictures so in depth

xf384c · 15 July 2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jigga

I'm quite flattered that you're looking into my pictures so in depth

That logo is the Hong Kong Jockey Club logo, not the logo for a Rolex Authorized Dealer Logo. I repeat....NOT a Rolex Authorized logo.

Since a lot of Rolex ADs in Hong Kong, some new, some old, just be careful.
Some stores might not be an AD, yet still say they are, I would go to the Rolex Service Center to get a list of all the ADs.

It is not hard to get deals, yet just know your stuff.
There is a Rolex Store right across from Times Square, actually right across the Time Square cinema entrance, you will definitely see it.

I got my Sea Dweller in 2006 in Causeway Bay, which is just like 5 minute walk from Times Square. Good Deal!

Beef · 7 July 2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren

Here......I am from Hong Kong. The exact location is not important. Rolex AD is almost everywhere in busy area of Hong Kong

The best way for visitor to check the real AD in Hong Kong.....is.......ar....go back to Jigga's pics..........
see the long one.....actually, Jigga is posting two pics. the right half is just a zoon in of the left one.
Pay attention to the left half.........find out the blue logo

at the left bottom corner of the logo
Do you see a Rolex lantern with green "Rolex"??? That's it....that lantern is the identity to check the real AD.
Hope you all understand.

Warren, thanks for this "recognition code." We are considering going on a China tour next year and HK will be on the agenda. The last time I was in HK (1975) I got a tattoo at "Pinky An's Tattoo Parlor." I didn't see a lantern outside, but I'm pretty sure that the tattoo is real. The SD, I don't know...

leopardprey · 6 July 2008, 06:16 AM

Well, that is because Rolex makes close to 900,000 watches a year. 800,000 to sell in Hong Kong, where just about everybody either owns a real or a fake Rolex, and 100,000 to sell througout the rest of the world! LOL But is true!

Reminds me of a dinner I went to in Hong Kong 2 years ago with my fellow classmates. About 10 of us showed up for the dinner, and 6 were wearing a Rolex!!! And our Teacher who was at the dinner was wearing a Casio, but I know he owns a Datejust as well! LOL LOL

leopardprey · 6 July 2008, 11:21 AM

Stay away from the Nigerian ADs in Chunking Mansions! LOL LOL LOL

sea-dweller · 6 July 2008, 01:33 PM

You mean that those nice watches that say 'BOLEX' on the dial are not real ?

LOL

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Stay away from the Nigerian ADs in Chunking Mansions! LOL LOL LOL

daytona_mania · 6 July 2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Stay away from the Nigerian ADs in Chunking Mansions! LOL LOL LOL

5 July 2008, 10:41 AM	#1
Jigga "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 59	My first visit to Hong Kong As soon as I walked into the baggage claim area the Rolex presence was apparent. Also, it appears that there are about 4 Rolex shops on each block near my hotel. Go figure. Anyone from TRF from Hong Kong? PS the pictures look much better on the phone itself. Attached Images

5 July 2008, 11:07 AM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	There are few members from hong kong as far as i remember Nice pics __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

5 July 2008, 12:08 PM	#5
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	That looks like TST or Mong Kok. Are you anywhere near Nathan Road? __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

5 July 2008, 12:54 PM	#7
MrClean Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Larry Location: Virginia Watch: tudor 7928 Posts: 200	be curious to hear what the HK price you see on a rolex non date sub runs, and wow, ought to be an interesting place to visit

5 July 2008, 11:18 PM	#21
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Those stores kinda look like Rolex supermarkets! Thanks for posting the pics! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 July 2008, 11:41 AM	#4
rumor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jeffrey Location: Hong Kong Watch: Exp II Posts: 16	Present!

5 July 2008, 02:06 PM	#9
sys12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 286	Hi Jigga, How was your HK trip? I really like the food and shopping and i'm there about twice a year. Rolex and Tudor watches are a common sight there. If u r into Rolex shopping, u can drop by Chow Tai Fook (AD). There are also non-ADs selling Rolexes. Here's my last trip report ... http://watchtalkworld.proboards84.co...lay&thread=666

5 July 2008, 03:45 PM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Enjoy your stay in HK, 'Rolex Heaven' in my opinion ! So many AD's, and so many Rolex wearers !

5 July 2008, 03:54 PM	#12
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Please correct me if I'm wrong, I thought the shops at the basement of Holiday Inn Golden Mile are not ADs and so be extremely careful of what you're actually buying...

5 July 2008, 04:25 PM	#13
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Well said, Hong Kong has many AD's and also many stores that look like one.

6 July 2008, 11:13 AM	#16
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Looks like you have walked into Rolex Central! Enjoy your trip.

7 July 2008, 01:25 AM	#17
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	That clock look very nice!!!

8 July 2008, 12:44 AM	#18
jamesh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 219	Yep, another Honky here and I reckon we have more Rolex ADs here per square foot here than almost anywhere else. Hong Kong people LOVE watches and they love things that are widely regarded as one of the best in their class. Hence lots of Rolex! As Warren said, you can find a Rolex shop in almost any busy part around town. Happy shopping!

5 July 2008, 11:17 PM	#20
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	...which hotel...?

6 July 2008, 01:23 AM	#22
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	plenty of shops all over asia, not just in HK. but becareful of what you are buying when buying preowned. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

6 July 2008, 05:57 AM	#23
Warren Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Warren Location: Hong Kong Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 132	Here......I am from Hong Kong. The exact location is not important. Rolex AD is almost everywhere in busy area of Hong Kong The best way for visitor to check the real AD in Hong Kong.....is.......ar....go back to Jigga's pics.......... see the long one.....actually, Jigga is posting two pics. the right half is just a zoon in of the left one. Pay attention to the left half.........find out the blue logo at the left bottom corner of the logo Do you see a Rolex lantern with green "Rolex"??? That's it....that lantern is the identity to check the real AD. Hope you all understand.

6 July 2008, 06:16 AM	#27
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Well, that is because Rolex makes close to 900,000 watches a year. 800,000 to sell in Hong Kong, where just about everybody either owns a real or a fake Rolex, and 100,000 to sell througout the rest of the world! LOL But is true! Reminds me of a dinner I went to in Hong Kong 2 years ago with my fellow classmates. About 10 of us showed up for the dinner, and 6 were wearing a Rolex!!! And our Teacher who was at the dinner was wearing a Casio, but I know he owns a Datejust as well! LOL LOL

6 July 2008, 11:21 AM	#28
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Stay away from the Nigerian ADs in Chunking Mansions! LOL LOL LOL

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