I was born in HK and is now living in Taiwan. Thanks for your 'tick along in HK' as I haven't been back in HK for 1.5 years and really missed watch hunting in Hk. The route that you took is exactly my route, 1st Tom Lee musical instruments shopping, then watch hunt in TST!
I haven't had the chance to walk around the streets of Hong Kong since 2014 so thank you very much. These are many of streets I would walk daily so it brought back many wonderful memories. Can't wait until we can travel again. Cheers!
Really enjoyed this watch safari (walk and talk). Brought back some great memories. It seems that HK has everything and anything (for a price) 😂. Although compared to the UK some of the prices were very good. Thank you for making this, more please 🙏
Another great ‘walkabout’ post, love these. That steel 5960 is stunning, a grail for me that is becoming less attainable as price just heading north month by month.
Love these type of videos! I also watched the TPG wherein Archie exploded. I think that it was poorly hosted by TPG having two "surprise Guests" and with the subject FU watches. As well I saw Nico being loyal to TPG and Archie feeling slighted by Nico. Overall TPG is nothing more than watching a future train. wreck.
Thank you for the video! I have never had the chance to walk the streets of Hong Kong - hope to get there some day. Really enjoyed the view and genuine commentary. Did the conversion on the prices they seem comparable to everywhere else. Did you see any good deals, whether or not they were too expensive to buy?
In general big ticket items are fairly similar around the world but the non-Rolex sub $15k models are usually cheaper than on Chrono24 for example. Then when buying from individuals off the local buy-sell groups you can really get good deals. I’ve done that a lot.
Cool. Really enjoy your videos. Are prices currently stable or going up again? I would think there is currently a huge stock since mainland Chinese have not been allowed in. How do you see it?? Thanks
Prices are coming off a little from the insane highs and stocks are just not selling. However just like the housing market, it takes a critical event of biblical financial proportion like the Lehman collapse to really make a dent in the prices before they go up again. Riots and a pandemic have barely slowed down the upward trend. Dealers might find themselves with a problem when the money spent on luxuries is allowed to go back to travel if this pandemic ever ends. At some point they will need to sell those Pepsi and Daytona’s, won’t they?
Unfortunately I think it’s wishful thinking in HK. You need to spend a helluva lot more, as crazy as it sounds. However it’s good bargaining chips to get 30% off any other brand.
Man they have everything there. I tried on that new Tudor with the silver dial last week. Looks cool on the wrist. Not saying it’s spectacular or out of this world, but pictures don’t do it justice.
Isn’t that SBGJ251g green dial in the front window a 2021 seasons GMT? It’s the only one of the 2021 seasons GMT released so far. Others delayed to September.
Howdy Uptick, gotta ask, at 17:46 there are 3 of the fancy color Rolex; not sure if 36 or 41; I don't think the pink is a 41 option so I assume that is a 36 then. Is it not buyable given it is in the window?
You can buy them but that’s a reseller’s window. Sick prices but never hurts to go in and offer a price. I bet very few have sold and dealers would take a cut depending on what they paid for them.
@@UptickWatchReviews Yup, that came to me last night while sleeping - it must not be an AD so it is essentially grey market and would be 2x++ - unless they are not selling well in which case maybe you could get lucky (and hopefully they are not fake)
Just found your channel, also living in HK. During your HK walks, would you have come across a store which have the VC Overseas either 41mm or 42.5mm Chrono available second hand? Hard to find..
Dealers don’t disappear from one day to the next and don’t need the trouble, so all is as genuine as they can identify it, HOWEVER with the vintage stuff, a replaced part that earns them more isn’t out of the question so best to buy the seller and go with the ones with good reputation. For modern stuff, you’re pretty safe here
Dear Uptick, have you seen the Tudor glamour doubledate in the flesh? The one Beckham models for? I have searched high and low, asked my dealer in Antwerp, but it is unattainable… It’s a mysterious watch. Apparently it’s for the asian market, but with that size…? I am very intrigued with that model, especially the black one with the jubilee-esq bracelet, but i have no clue on the thickness & wearability of the watch….. does it even exist? No youtube review to find about that one other than an Indonesian short one that shows very little.
Nice window shopping and thanks for tour. What is the typical discount percentage you can nego from these used market dealers for Rolex sport models I wonder.
You need to know the market and what is reasonable. See if you can trade something in at a good price for the dealer and yourself. In any case if you gonna make an offer, which is better than asking their “best price”, be ready to throw down cash. Even if there are now easy modes of bank transfer that don’t cost anything, they do leave a trace for the taxman so contrary to what Federico Talks Watches said, have the cash ready to pay. It carries better impact and shows you’re serious.
i’ve been to wing kong watches the sales are ok but i think they thought you are a tourist so they treat you that way just like the electronics shops scams in tst
Yeah, unfortunately for me I’m inevitably taken for a tourist in most shops. The smaller shops in backstreets are more welcoming as they can tell that if you found them, you must have been looking for something specific so they spare you the sales pitch.
I live in nearby Macau but have not been able to check the watches in HK for quite a while due to the pandemic. Thanks for these videos, keep making them!
I was born in HK and is now living in Taiwan. Thanks for your 'tick along in HK' as I haven't been back in HK for 1.5 years and really missed watch hunting in Hk. The route that you took is exactly my route, 1st Tom Lee musical instruments shopping, then watch hunt in TST!
I haven't had the chance to walk around the streets of Hong Kong since 2014 so thank you very much. These are many of streets I would walk daily so it brought back many wonderful memories. Can't wait until we can travel again. Cheers!
6.23 ...spotted something you like other than watches😍
Always entertaining. Brings me back to my short time living in Kennedy Town. Thanks for the content
Really enjoyed this watch safari (walk and talk). Brought back some great memories. It seems that HK has everything and anything (for a price) 😂. Although compared to the UK some of the prices were very good. Thank you for making this, more please 🙏
Totally agree with ur comments about Nico’s channel. Can’t stand that potty mouth. This on the other hand is pure class. Keep up the great work.👍
Really enjoy these longer walk alongs, please keep doing them!
I was gonna cut a lot more but figured it’d be nice to share as much of the experience as possible. Thanks for watching!
Nice slow motion camera work 6 mins in..👍🏻🇬🇧
Another great ‘walkabout’ post, love these. That steel 5960 is stunning, a grail for me that is becoming less attainable as price just heading north month by month.
21:39 I like the way Hong Kong drivers park away from the curb to avoid curbing their wheels.
That new Breitling looked good in pictures. But wears quite large and thick, doesn't it. Thanks for the videos. ⌚✈🏤🌄
I love this kind of videos. Many thanks for sharing.
These videos are the best to see HK and the watch dealers. Cheers.
Don't cheap on the wife. Get whatever she wants, then you can do the same without problems or guilt
Fun video, packing a shopping spree into a short video. I need to save a few more dollars. Cheers.
Love these type of videos! I also watched the TPG wherein Archie exploded. I think that it was poorly hosted by TPG having two "surprise Guests" and with the subject FU watches. As well I saw Nico being loyal to TPG and Archie feeling slighted by Nico. Overall TPG is nothing more than watching a future train. wreck.
In HK when go to AD you will be directed to next door grey dealers to buy it immediately at super premium 😂😂😂😂😂
Cool how do you see the current prices. Are they going up again or have they gone down due to COVID and the lockdown?
22:35 WG Rolex YM, actually being advertised BELOW retail price?!? I'm shocked! haha, love the videos - always enjoy the walk alongs.
Thank you for the video! I have never had the chance to walk the streets of Hong Kong - hope to get there some day. Really enjoyed the view and genuine commentary. Did the conversion on the prices they seem comparable to everywhere else. Did you see any good deals, whether or not they were too expensive to buy?
In general big ticket items are fairly similar around the world but the non-Rolex sub $15k models are usually cheaper than on Chrono24 for example. Then when buying from individuals off the local buy-sell groups you can really get good deals. I’ve done that a lot.
Slo-mo @ 6:20 👍👍
Thanks I really appreciate your work thanks again
Très sympa ces safaris 👍
I love hongkong! My go to for watches and macau too! I like to go to the rolex on causeway by the train station.
Excellent work. Didn't see a new Daytona? How much are they going for now?
Cool. Really enjoy your videos. Are prices currently stable or going up again? I would think there is currently a huge stock since mainland Chinese have not been allowed in. How do you see it?? Thanks
Prices are coming off a little from the insane highs and stocks are just not selling. However just like the housing market, it takes a critical event of biblical financial proportion like the Lehman collapse to really make a dent in the prices before they go up again. Riots and a pandemic have barely slowed down the upward trend. Dealers might find themselves with a problem when the money spent on luxuries is allowed to go back to travel if this pandemic ever ends. At some point they will need to sell those Pepsi and Daytona’s, won’t they?
If the wife wants a diamond datejust..new..you know what to do...make the combo deal with the GMT..
Unfortunately I think it’s wishful thinking in HK. You need to spend a helluva lot more, as crazy as it sounds. However it’s good bargaining chips to get 30% off any other brand.
Appreciate the footage mate. Makes me home sick.
6:30 is lovely ;)
Man they have everything there. I tried on that new Tudor with the silver dial last week. Looks cool on the wrist. Not saying it’s spectacular or out of this world, but pictures don’t do it justice.
Isn’t that SBGJ251g green dial in the front window a 2021 seasons GMT? It’s the only one of the 2021 seasons GMT released so far. Others delayed to September.
Very enjoyable - thanks.
Howdy Uptick, gotta ask, at 17:46 there are 3 of the fancy color Rolex; not sure if 36 or 41; I don't think the pink is a 41 option so I assume that is a 36 then. Is it not buyable given it is in the window?
You can buy them but that’s a reseller’s window. Sick prices but never hurts to go in and offer a price. I bet very few have sold and dealers would take a cut depending on what they paid for them.
@@UptickWatchReviews Yup, that came to me last night while sleeping - it must not be an AD so it is essentially grey market and would be 2x++ - unless they are not selling well in which case maybe you could get lucky (and hopefully they are not fake)
Nice slowmo 🤣
nice to see current prices in HK. hoping to be back later this year, travel restrictions permitting
Great time to visit Hong Kong with covid numbers way down and the Chinese tourists not flooding back in yet
I missed it but why did you sell your Lange 1815 AC? Thanks
It was garbage... lol... nah, tax bill to pay and errr oh, I did a video about it actually. It’s called Why did I sell my Lange?
Hello! Myself and another one of your viewers live in HK and would love to get together with you for lunch sometime!
wow brother did hongkok allow to travel now ?
Just found your channel, also living in HK. During your HK walks, would you have come across a store which have the VC Overseas either 41mm or 42.5mm Chrono available second hand? Hard to find..
What percentage of those watches in the window shops might be fake?, Do you have any idea?.
Regards from Spain!!!.
Dealers don’t disappear from one day to the next and don’t need the trouble, so all is as genuine as they can identify it, HOWEVER with the vintage stuff, a replaced part that earns them more isn’t out of the question so best to buy the seller and go with the ones with good reputation. For modern stuff, you’re pretty safe here
Thanks for the great watch safari
Thanks 🙏
Dear Uptick, have you seen the Tudor glamour doubledate in the flesh? The one Beckham models for? I have searched high and low, asked my dealer in Antwerp, but it is unattainable… It’s a mysterious watch. Apparently it’s for the asian market, but with that size…? I am very intrigued with that model, especially the black one with the jubilee-esq bracelet, but i have no clue on the thickness & wearability of the watch….. does it even exist? No youtube review to find about that one other than an Indonesian short one that shows very little.
Looking at the price tag on the 16710 at 28.20 min I think it had a 3186 movement (rarer) and stick dial.
That Saddam inspired watch is hot.
and where is this place ? thim sa shui ?
bro can i contact u by ig or whatapps
Nice window shopping and thanks for tour. What is the typical discount percentage you can nego from these used market dealers for Rolex sport models I wonder.
You need to know the market and what is reasonable. See if you can trade something in at a good price for the dealer and yourself. In any case if you gonna make an offer, which is better than asking their “best price”, be ready to throw down cash. Even if there are now easy modes of bank transfer that don’t cost anything, they do leave a trace for the taxman so contrary to what Federico Talks Watches said, have the cash ready to pay. It carries better impact and shows you’re serious.
@@UptickWatchReviews thanks for the sound and realistic advice. Chinese traders always prefer hard cash for obvious reason.
I was doing exactly what u were doing 🤣🤣🤣
Candy store... 😀💵🍭
je ne peux que rêver de voir de telles montres emblématiques.
C est toi Romain?
i’ve been to wing kong watches the sales are ok but i think they thought you are a tourist so they treat you that way just like the electronics shops scams in tst
Yeah, unfortunately for me I’m inevitably taken for a tourist in most shops. The smaller shops in backstreets are more welcoming as they can tell that if you found them, you must have been looking for something specific so they spare you the sales pitch.
How old are you and your wife?
Old enough to wear yellow gold ;-)
@@UptickWatchReviews born before 1994?
@@UptickWatchReviews LOL
I live in nearby Macau but have not been able to check the watches in HK for quite a while due to the pandemic. Thanks for these videos, keep making them!