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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

nan7yo · 29 July 2019, 01:30 AM

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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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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...

..

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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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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yoast · 29 July 2019, 07:18 PM

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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

I remember it was the same if not worse with the 2014 protests. Good opportunity to buy.

Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by yoast

I remember it was the same if not worse with the 2014 protests. Good opportunity to buy.

What were they protesting in 2014

MartinHH · 29 July 2019, 10:10 PM

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What were they protesting in 2014

electoral system

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?

qrc36 · 29 July 2019, 01:51 AM

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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!")

watchbowl · 2 August 2019, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by qrc36

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!")

I went at the beginning of May and saw one watch and a few sets of cuff links in one AD window

henryjoeng · 11 October 2019, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by qrc36

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!")

It's good (at least for us) that your AD had lady's nautilus in 7.2019.
I still have to wait for 5 months before getting 7118A blue dial for my wife from my AD.

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.

Fat_ninja · 29 July 2019, 02:50 AM

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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

Jp28 · 29 July 2019, 06:12 AM

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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.

MartinHH · 29 July 2019, 11:47 AM

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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.

The russian economy is not doing very well due to sanctions, low oil prices and a weak currency. Recovery will be hard, especially with Putins foreign policy which sets them up for more hard times in form of sanctions mostly.

chunkythebulldog · 29 July 2019, 11:39 PM

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The russian economy is not doing very well due to sanctions, low oil prices and a weak currency. Recovery will be hard, especially with Putins foreign policy which sets them up for more hard times in form of sanctions mostly.

Has the Russian economy ever performed well?

jon_jon · 31 July 2019, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jp28

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.

Most Swiss watches are purchased by the middle class and upper middle class. Whereas this group has ballooned significantly in places like China over the past 10 years, my impression is that in Russia and India, there is a small group of wealthy and then a huge group of everyone else. So it will be interesting to see if Patek will ever open up an AD in India.

watchucallit · 3 September 2019, 06:29 AM

Wow this was interesting for me. I wonder how many end up in each country. For example I know people from China used to travel to USA to buy and take back..

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Originally Posted by Jp28

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

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......!!!

......

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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watchucallit · 3 September 2019, 06:28 AM

Larger number than those that attended Trumps inauguration

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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......!!!

......

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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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	#17
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Any idea guys how many pieces are rexported to Europe or the US through grays?just wondering. __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

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	#11
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	#16
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,325	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	#25
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	#30
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

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