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Old 29 April 2008, 12:33 AM   #1
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Hi from Hong Kong
Hey everyone

Well I'm an Aussie guy living in Hong Kong and I've always liked watches but I think it's living over here for 4 years that's really got me hooked! There's just so many watch shops and so many people into nice watches over here it's virtually impossible not to be seduced!

I just bought the new GMT Master II with ceramic bezel in SS and I think it's the most beautiful, perfect watch I've ever owned (or seen!). But that's just me!

Thanks for the great forum.
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Old 29 April 2008, 12:41 AM   #2
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welcome to TRF ... I am also from HK .... nice to meet you here ...
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Old 29 April 2008, 01:21 AM   #3
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Welcome! Congrats on a GREAT watch!!
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Old 29 April 2008, 01:24 AM   #4
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Hey everyone

Well I'm an Aussie guy living in Hong Kong and I've always liked watches but I think it's living over here for 4 years that's really got me hooked! There's just so many watch shops and so many people into nice watches over here it's virtually impossible not to be seduced!

I just bought the new GMT Master II with ceramic bezel in SS and I think it's the most beautiful, perfect watch I've ever owned (or seen!). But that's just me!

Thanks for the great forum.
Welcome from Chicagoland, USA. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Please post a picture of your watch. I am interested in adding that same watch to my collection in the future.
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Old 29 April 2008, 01:45 AM   #5
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Welcome James:

Nice watch selection you've made there. I have the two tone model of the same watch and love it. It is accurate beyond belief. You will love it.

Welcome to TRF - - - - The best Rolex Forum out there

Enjoy your stay and we eagerly await the pictures and what you next watch will be.

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Old 29 April 2008, 02:39 AM   #6
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Welcome to TRF, James!

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Old 29 April 2008, 04:01 AM   #7
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Hey everyone

Well I'm an Aussie guy living in Hong Kong and I've always liked watches but I think it's living over here for 4 years that's really got me hooked! There's just so many watch shops and so many people into nice watches over here it's virtually impossible not to be seduced!

I just bought the new GMT Master II with ceramic bezel in SS and I think it's the most beautiful, perfect watch I've ever owned (or seen!). But that's just me!

Thanks for the great forum.
Hi James,

Welcome to TRF. I've been to HKG several times between 1994 to 1998 whilst my older daughter was a Flight Attendant for Cathay Pacific. The wifey and I paid just 10% of the return fare.

Loved the place. Even bought a TT Black Sub from Zurich Watch Co. on Nathan Road way back in '94.

What a vibrant city!!
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Old 29 April 2008, 05:34 AM   #8
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I was in Hong Kong in 1976. I wish I knew then what I know now. We were there so long that everything we bought back was duty free. I should have bought a Rolex then. I sure looked at them but, at age 19, didn't realize what this watch would mean to me some day.

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Old 29 April 2008, 09:05 AM   #9
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Hi, and welcome James. You chose a cracker of a watch I bet your already planning your next ROLEX This Forum is so good, it should be mandatory for all ROLEX Employees and Dealers to be a member, and their Bosses should have regular 'Thread Topic Discissions' on a weekly basis

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Old 29 April 2008, 09:07 AM   #10
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Welcome James, what a great choice you did
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Old 29 April 2008, 09:13 AM   #11
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Hi, and welcome James. You chose a cracker of a watch I bet your already planning your next ROLEX This Forum is so good, it should be mandatory for all ROLEX Employees and Dealers to be a member, and their Bosses should have regular 'Thread Topic Discissions' on a weekly basis

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Interesting at first glance. The company I work for made us sign an agreement that we would never post on message boards "as representatives of the company". If we "go under cover" and get caught, termination.
Sure would be nice to see some Rolex employees here "under cover".
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Old 29 April 2008, 09:45 AM   #12
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Old 29 April 2008, 12:12 PM   #13
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Welcome. I joined TRF this month as well after buying my IIc. I love the watch and love this forum. Enjoy your stay.
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Old 29 April 2008, 03:36 PM   #14
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Thanks for the welcome guys - I'll be sure to post a few pictures of my new gmt ii soon.

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Old 29 April 2008, 06:06 PM   #15
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Welcome James, Greetings from Singapore!
I frequent HK too, visit there at least twice a year, I will be there in Aug, for the Annual Food Fair. Thinking of buying a Sub/date.
What's the current price after discount. Please help to check can?

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Old 30 April 2008, 06:21 AM   #16
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Welcome, Hong Kong is crazy about watches.
You see teenagers wearing Rolex watches all the time.
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Old 30 April 2008, 06:00 PM   #17
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What did you pay for the GMT if you dont mind
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Old 1 May 2008, 01:08 AM   #18
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Welcome James, Greetings from Singapore!
I frequent HK too, visit there at least twice a year, I will be there in Aug, for the Annual Food Fair. Thinking of buying a Sub/date.
What's the current price after discount. Please help to check can?

Thanks,

Danz
Hi Danz

I think the sub date is now about $HK 42,000, less about 10%. I could be wrong but I think that's about right..

How does that compare to Singapore?

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Old 1 May 2008, 01:10 AM   #19
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What did you pay for the GMT if you dont mind
Hi Mark - I paid $HK 50,000 but no discount this time. I found it pretty hard to actually find a dealer willing to sell me one and loved the watch so thought I could live with no discount..

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Old 1 May 2008, 01:17 AM   #20
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Hi guys

As promised, here's a couple of pics. Really loving wearing this thing!

Cheers

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Old 8 May 2008, 11:22 PM   #21
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Old 11 May 2008, 05:04 PM   #22
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Old 11 May 2008, 07:39 PM   #23
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Welcome to the Forum, James!

Great choice of watch and thanks for posting some great pictures of it, too.

The GMT IIc is a fantastic watch from Rolex.
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Old 15 May 2008, 06:19 PM   #24
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I am going to Hong Kong soon and would appreciate some help in locating a Rolex dealer. JAMESH you say you live in HK, where did you buy your Rolex? Anone else who could help, would be great.
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Old 15 May 2008, 08:07 PM   #25
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Hi Danz

I think the sub date is now about $HK 42,000, less about 10%. I could be wrong but I think that's about right..

How does that compare to Singapore?

Best,

James

Thanks, Sub/date in Singapore is abt S$8,000. its just too much to fork out.

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Old 7 March 2009, 08:36 AM   #26
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Old 8 March 2009, 03:23 PM   #27
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Welcome to TRF, a great place to be
I agree, you have a fantastic watchCongratulations
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