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GADNYC · 26 August 2019, 01:39 PM

Window shopping around Canal and Elizabeth this afternoon. Saw a few hard to find pieces, two LV subs, CHNR + BLRO GMT's, even a white Daytona. Asked about the Hulk and the Daytona - $16,660 for the Hulk and I complemented her on setting a new record. The Daytona was simply quoted as $20,000 duo 多, which means more than 20 but less than 25. She was pushing Swiss gold bars hard for some reason. Next shop was across the street, they had a couple of DJ's in the window and a hulk. I played a bit dumb and simply asked about "the green one" in the window, salesperson didn't even look up and quoted $18,000. Notes: all of these are new in box, papers, cards, full sets.

ilyknarf · 27 August 2019, 07:24 AM

Thought Chinatown only had fakes!?

Chiboy · 27 August 2019, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ilyknarf

Thought Chinatown only had fakes!?

Who said these are real?

ArtNouveau · 27 August 2019, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ilyknarf

Thought Chinatown only had fakes!?

There's actually quite a few legit mom and pop jewelry stores along Canal St, many of them will have a few used Rolex for sale.
And of course there are the hawkers on the corner with the "other ones."

Luther89 · 27 August 2019, 07:37 AM

Big prices but I feel the hulk will stay strong until March as it’s rumoured to be discontinued with new sub line

Luther89 · 27 August 2019, 07:37 AM

Big prices but I feel the hulk will stay strong until March as it’s rumoured to be discontinued with new sub line

djgallo · 27 August 2019, 07:43 AM

I’d pass up on those watches.....find a nice place to sit down and eat some Mongolian beef and some good fried rice!

Gprotein · 27 August 2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by djgallo

I’d pass up on those watches.....find a nice place to sit down and eat some Mongolian beef and some good fried rice!

I bet those are way better deals

Gprotein · 27 August 2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by djgallo

I’d pass up on those watches.....find a nice place to sit down and eat some Mongolian beef and some good fried rice!

I bet those are way better deals

BigAppleBill · 27 August 2019, 07:49 AM

Shanghai soup dumplings at 100 Mott St. Best deal in Chinatown!

Then walk two blocks to Ferrara in Little Italy for cannolis.
“Leave the Rolex, take the cannolis.”

Jacentito · 27 August 2019, 08:05 AM

I saw the title and thought it was a "Is it safe" thread.

tkc324 · 27 August 2019, 09:00 AM

Not surprise on how over priced these are.

Norbert · 27 August 2019, 09:21 AM

You gotta haggle in Chinatown.

Etschell · 27 August 2019, 10:53 AM

People are going to extremes to find a rolex. Getting interesting.

GADNYC · 27 August 2019, 12:23 PM

To avoid any confusion, I live a couple of blocks west of Chinatown and speak Mandarin (not the language of choice in Chinatown, but still serviceable). In the last 18 months, Canal street has really changed. Sure there are still spots for fake bags and individual hawkers with laminated cards for the tourists, but I am on Canal and Elizabeth weekly and as others mentioned, there are some mom and pop shops that are the respectable (if aggressive with their pricing)! Of course they negotiate, but throwing out a price like 18 grand for a Hulk takes chutzpah!

26 August 2019, 01:39 PM	#1
GADNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Gerard Location: New York city Watch: sub Posts: 179	Walking around Chinatown NYC Window shopping around Canal and Elizabeth this afternoon. Saw a few hard to find pieces, two LV subs, CHNR + BLRO GMT's, even a white Daytona. Asked about the Hulk and the Daytona - $16,660 for the Hulk and I complemented her on setting a new record. The Daytona was simply quoted as $20,000 duo 多, which means more than 20 but less than 25. She was pushing Swiss gold bars hard for some reason. Next shop was across the street, they had a couple of DJ's in the window and a hulk. I played a bit dumb and simply asked about "the green one" in the window, salesperson didn't even look up and quoted $18,000. Notes: all of these are new in box, papers, cards, full sets.

27 August 2019, 07:49 AM	#10
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	Shanghai soup dumplings at 100 Mott St. Best deal in Chinatown! Then walk two blocks to Ferrara in Little Italy for cannolis. “Leave the Rolex, take the cannolis.” Last edited by BigAppleBill; 27 August 2019 at 07:52 AM.. Reason: Added cannolis

27 August 2019, 10:53 AM	#14
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	People are going to extremes to find a rolex. Getting interesting. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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27 August 2019, 07:24 AM	#2
ilyknarf "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New York Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 15	Thought Chinatown only had fakes!?

27 August 2019, 07:37 AM	#5
Luther89 Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Italy Posts: 255	Big prices but I feel the hulk will stay strong until March as it’s rumoured to be discontinued with new sub line

27 August 2019, 07:43 AM	#7
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	I’d pass up on those watches.....find a nice place to sit down and eat some Mongolian beef and some good fried rice!

27 August 2019, 08:05 AM	#11
Jacentito "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Fla Posts: 62	I saw the title and thought it was a "Is it safe" thread.

27 August 2019, 09:00 AM	#12
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Not surprise on how over priced these are.

27 August 2019, 09:21 AM	#13
Norbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, Texas US Posts: 507	You gotta haggle in Chinatown.

27 August 2019, 12:23 PM	#15
GADNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Gerard Location: New York city Watch: sub Posts: 179	To avoid any confusion, I live a couple of blocks west of Chinatown and speak Mandarin (not the language of choice in Chinatown, but still serviceable). In the last 18 months, Canal street has really changed. Sure there are still spots for fake bags and individual hawkers with laminated cards for the tourists, but I am on Canal and Elizabeth weekly and as others mentioned, there are some mom and pop shops that are the respectable (if aggressive with their pricing)! Of course they negotiate, but throwing out a price like 18 grand for a Hulk takes chutzpah!

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