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Old 11 April 2010, 01:09 PM   #1
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Desmond, u are better off getting your Sub in Singapore. It is UNLIKELY to be cheaper in HK despite of the exchange rate. Rolex in HK is practically one of the most expensive in the world. If u are getting pre-owned, unless u have a sharp eye fur authentic pieces or if u have absolute faith in the pre-own dealer, its not very wise to go for one in HK.


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Guys & Gals,

Thank you for your constructive suggestions and comments, as this will be my last purchases for the next 2 years as I have already promise my Mrs.

The main reason is becuase we have another little one coming in October 2010.

So i really need to stretch the watch funds that I have...lol

This trip I will be getting the Sub LV V series and Milgauss White Dial or GV depending on the price.


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Old 11 April 2010, 06:44 PM   #2
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With some help from one of the bro here manage to get a sweet deal from a Hong Kong AD, will update again when I am back. Thank you.

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Desmond, u are better off getting your Sub in Singapore. It is UNLIKELY to be cheaper in HK despite of the exchange rate. Rolex in HK is practically one of the most expensive in the world. If u are getting pre-owned, unless u have a sharp eye fur authentic pieces or if u have absolute faith in the pre-own dealer, its not very wise to go for one in HK.
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Old 12 April 2010, 05:00 AM   #3
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Desmond, u are better off getting your Sub in Singapore. It is UNLIKELY to be cheaper in HK despite of the exchange rate. Rolex in HK is practically one of the most expensive in the world. If u are getting pre-owned, unless u have a sharp eye fur authentic pieces or if u have absolute faith in the pre-own dealer, its not very wise to go for one in HK.
Sorry, I cannot agree with your point.
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Old 15 April 2010, 07:09 PM   #4
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Sub LV V series

Hi All,

Thank you for your comments and advice, I have just gotten my Sub LV V Series today from Hong Kong with lots of help from Inspire (Eric).

I am glad to report that the price in Hong Kong in confirm much much much better than Singapore. (PRICE FROM AD)

PS - Green does look good on me.... will post some pictures soon.


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Old 15 April 2010, 07:23 PM   #5
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Desmond, u are better off getting your Sub in Singapore. It is UNLIKELY to be cheaper in HK despite of the exchange rate. Rolex in HK is practically one of the most expensive in the world. If u are getting pre-owned, unless u have a sharp eye fur authentic pieces or if u have absolute faith in the pre-own dealer, its not very wise to go for one in HK.
Sorry..
What you just said I cannot find a single point I could agree upon.




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Hi All,

Thank you for your comments and advice, I have just gotten my Sub LV V Series today from Hong Kong with lots of help from Inspire (Eric).

I am glad to report that the price in Hong Kong in confirm much much much better than Singapore. (PRICE FROM AD)

PS - Green does look good on me.... will post some pictures soon.


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Congrats on your new purchase!!
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Old 15 April 2010, 07:42 PM   #6
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Hi All,

Thank you for your comments and advice, I have just gotten my Sub LV V Series today from Hong Kong with lots of help from Inspire (Eric).

I am glad to report that the price in Hong Kong in confirm much much much better than Singapore. (PRICE FROM AD)

PS - Green does look good on me.... will post some pictures soon.


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Congrats Desmond, I got an 16610v from HK about a week ago and the LV was just couple thousands more which worked out to be $250aus rather than 500. The price is so much better than here. I love my new Sub and I wish I got the LV as well. Congratulations again.
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Old 15 April 2010, 11:22 PM   #7
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Hi All,

Thank you for your comments and advice, I have just gotten my Sub LV V Series today from Hong Kong with lots of help from Inspire (Eric).

I am glad to report that the price in Hong Kong in confirm much much much better than Singapore. (PRICE FROM AD)

PS - Green does look good on me.... will post some pictures soon.


Desmond
Hi Desmond,

Great to meet you and your family today! I'm glad to have met you and now I know I have another friend in Singapore.

You're a smart man to buy the Mrs. her purse and your son the Power Ranger before meeting up with me

Wear it in good health and enjoy the rest of your stay in Hong Kong.

Cheers,

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Old 15 April 2010, 11:29 PM   #8
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Major Correction...!!!!!

It wasnt just a purse boy how I wish it was.

The thing you saw in a BIG BRWON CARRIER was a LV Bag.

Anyway it was really nice to meet someone like you and as what you have mentioned you definetly have a friend from Singapore anything you need just give me a shout.


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Hi Desmond,

Great to meet you and your family today! I'm glad to have met you and now I know I have another friend in Singapore.

You're a smart man to buy the Mrs. her purse and your son the Power Ranger before meeting up with me

Wear it in good health and enjoy the rest of your stay in Hong Kong.

Cheers,

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Old 15 April 2010, 11:39 PM   #9
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Major Correction...!!!!!

It wasnt just a purse boy how I wish it was.

The thing you saw in a BIG BRWON CARRIER was a LV Bag.

Anyway it was really nice to meet someone like you and as what you have mentioned you definetly have a friend from Singapore anything you need just give me a shout.


Desmond
I feel your pain, my friend. My wife recently picked up something called a Chanel 2.5?? Costs as much as my EXPI - sheesh, at least she doesn't comment on my purchases
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Old 16 April 2010, 12:20 AM   #10
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I feel your pain, my friend. My wife recently picked up something called a Chanel 2.5?? Costs as much as my EXPI - sheesh, at least she doesn't comment on my purchases
Haha
Hi Eric!
One of the reasons why I'm still holding up on my decision on the Pam is because wifey agrees to buy a Pam if that li'l lamb skin 2.5 bag comes along with it
It's not that I do not agree on having those expensive bags... but it would be like her 6-8 bags?
Well as the saying goes like...
Watches are for Mens as bags are for the ladies. Wish they hold their values like our watches!
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Old 15 April 2010, 07:44 PM   #11
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Old 15 April 2010, 08:14 PM   #12
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Desmond, u are better off getting your Sub in Singapore. It is UNLIKELY to be cheaper in HK despite of the exchange rate. Rolex in HK is practically one of the most expensive in the world. If u are getting pre-owned, unless u have a sharp eye fur authentic pieces or if u have absolute faith in the pre-own dealer, its not very wise to go for one in HK.

How can Rolex in HK being the most expensive in the world? If you are buying from grey dealers (which you can verify the watch at RSC free of charge), the discounts could be significant and I am sure that it would be much cheaper even though it may not the cheapest in the world.
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Old 15 April 2010, 10:52 PM   #13
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Picture says it all

The set
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The Watch itself
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My son's new Power Ranger
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Old 22 March 2011, 09:57 PM   #14
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Desmond, u are better off getting your Sub in Singapore. It is UNLIKELY to be cheaper in HK despite of the exchange rate. Rolex in HK is practically one of the most expensive in the world. If u are getting pre-owned, unless u have a sharp eye fur authentic pieces or if u have absolute faith in the pre-own dealer, its not very wise to go for one in HK.
Absolute rubbish.
There's many excellent deals and dealers in HK
You should be cautious buying preowned anywhere.

HONG KONG
Ken’s Watches www.kenwatches.com - 3 locations (see website), pretty good selection, fair pricing.
Pak Lee Watches – 4(?) Middle Rd, TST, Kowloon, Good selection, prices fair.
Noble Watch, Sino Centre, 582 Nathan Rd Mong Kok
(Recommended – this is where I found my 14060M “Y” series for 2,900 USD in near mint condition. This little mall has several stores that looked good with great prices (w/haggling)).
Unknown Name – store just around the corner from Sino Ctr. -40ish Dundas St.
Some nice stock, little pricey.
Kings Watches, 366 Portland, Mong Kok, Kowloon
Po Wan Lai Watches, Causeway Bay http://www.powanloiwatch.com.hk/productlist.php?id=3
Chuen Fat Watch and Jewellery, Jardine Street, Causeway Bay
Union Watch, Kimberley Rd. in the Champagne Court.
Tse’s Collection – 4 Ichang St, TST, Kowloon, Small collection, fair price.
Unknown Name – store just around the corner from Sino Ctr. -40ish Dundas St. Some nice stock, little pricey.
Unknown - Small shops in little mall 19? Kimberley Rd , Kowloon... this might be Champagne Mall mentioned above. Little stock, pricey
www.kwaiyanwatch.com 688 Nathan rd, Mong Kok, Kowloon



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There’s about 30 shops, just east of the old Lisboa Casino and few more across from the Star World.
Prices similar to HK. Figure on a 15% discount from the label. Not that many steel diver Sub types there – tons of glitzy, gold, diamond-studded bling stuff if that’s what you’re after. Macau is bigger than Vegas (in $ gambled) and I guess there's lots of rich Mainlander who didn't do well at the tables.
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