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Ibanana · 2 September 2011, 01:07 AM

Hi

I need help regarding Ken's watches located in Wan Chai, they can find a Submariner date ceramic for me, I am tempted to buy but to be honest the shop doesn't make me feel 100% confident to buy from them.

Any experiences from this shop ? Can it be trusted ?

Many thanks

dooder202 · 2 September 2011, 01:08 AM

Why do you feel you cannot be 100% confident with them? If I felt this way even for a minute, I would run not walk away. Buy the seller, not the watch.

Flyjet601 · 2 September 2011, 01:22 AM

Hi

I have dealt with Kens many times. Good bunch of guys, not always the best prices but I have never had a problem with the 10+ watches I have bought from them over the years.

Why r u not feeling good about it?

Chris B · 2 September 2011, 01:41 AM

Bought my son's Tudor Chrono from them, they were top notch

Jannal · 2 September 2011, 01:42 AM

Me too. I've bought / sold many watches through Ken's Watches (see signature). Actually they are my preferred dealer. In fact I just bought this last week.

Ibanana · 2 September 2011, 02:37 AM

thanks all for your replies, much appreciated.
First time in HK for me, just scared to be rip off with a Folex ;)
I'll try to get mine tomorrow then !

besview · 2 September 2011, 03:46 AM

No issues with them

joleel7 · 2 September 2011, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibanana

thanks all for your replies, much appreciated.
First time in HK for me, just scared to be rip off with a Folex ;)
I'll try to get mine tomorrow then !

Yeah if you rub it hard enough R will become F so folex for you

J/K have fun in HK.

pokpok · 2 September 2011, 06:02 AM

Purchased my 16600 from the central location shop. Family was at the store and I was over the phone with them at 4am in the morning in US

Great service, great watch.

drainaps · 2 September 2011, 06:38 AM

Have bought a few watches from them. Go to the Wanchai Branch where the Boss is based.

I believe they are honest enough. As with everything in China, business is business, wether you are friend or foe. I once found a Submariner there where neither dial nor case matched the (very low) serial no. After some talk w Ken, he "came to the conclusion" that the serial had been redone. Watch was not downright fake, but this would be highly questionable anywhere, in my opinion as questionable as fake.

If you look for brand new or recent second hand (16,710, 16,660 14,060), you are safe. If you look for Vintage, especially the serious ones (1680s, DRSD, etc) make sure what you are doing before pulling the trigger.

Michael M. · 2 September 2011, 08:57 AM

I've never purchased or been in contact with them, but I've heard positive things about them

Blokewurm · 2 September 2011, 09:48 AM

Earlier this year I purchased a Mil GV from The Oriental Watch Co in Causeway Bay. They are a 100% genuine AD, plus I saved a grand off the list price back at home in the UK. In fact outside of the street markets and trash shops I think HK is actually a very safe place to buy a genuine new or second hand Rolex.

Ibanana · 12 September 2011, 03:51 AM

Bought from them, very much recommended ! So happy with the watch !
Thanks all for the advices.

sportsmaven20 · 12 September 2011, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibanana

Bought from them, very much recommended ! So happy with the watch !
Thanks all for the advices.

Let's see some pictures!

lilbrboi · 12 September 2011, 09:34 AM

i'll be off to HK next month and planning to get a mid size YM.. where should I go? Any idea the discount range off list?

2 September 2011, 01:07 AM	#1
Ibanana "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub C 116610LN Posts: 62	Ken's Watches in Hong Kong Hi I need help regarding Ken's watches located in Wan Chai, they can find a Submariner date ceramic for me, I am tempted to buy but to be honest the shop doesn't make me feel 100% confident to buy from them. Any experiences from this shop ? Can it be trusted ? Many thanks

2 September 2011, 01:22 AM	#3
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Hi I have dealt with Kens many times. Good bunch of guys, not always the best prices but I have never had a problem with the 10+ watches I have bought from them over the years. Why r u not feeling good about it? __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

2 September 2011, 01:42 AM	#5
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	Me too. I've bought / sold many watches through Ken's Watches (see signature). Actually they are my preferred dealer. In fact I just bought this last week. Attached Images __________________ Bell & Ross: BRS-98S Casio: G-Shock GW-5000U / GW-5000-1JF / DW-5035D 35th / DW-5030C 30th / DW-5000SP 20th / DW-5600C-9CV / Marlin W-450 Panerai: Luminor 000i Seiko: SBGX117 / SBGX335

2 September 2011, 06:02 AM	#9
pokpok "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SC Watch: 16600 Posts: 198	Purchased my 16600 from the central location shop. Family was at the store and I was over the phone with them at 4am in the morning in US Great service, great watch. __________________

2 September 2011, 01:08 AM	#2
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Why do you feel you cannot be 100% confident with them? If I felt this way even for a minute, I would run not walk away. Buy the seller, not the watch.

2 September 2011, 01:41 AM	#4
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Bought my son's Tudor Chrono from them, they were top notch

2 September 2011, 02:37 AM	#6
Ibanana "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub C 116610LN Posts: 62	thanks all for your replies, much appreciated. First time in HK for me, just scared to be rip off with a Folex ;) I'll try to get mine tomorrow then !

2 September 2011, 03:46 AM	#7
besview "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: malaysia Posts: 293	No issues with them

2 September 2011, 06:38 AM	#10
drainaps "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Shanghai Watch: Too many to tell Posts: 522	Have bought a few watches from them. Go to the Wanchai Branch where the Boss is based. I believe they are honest enough. As with everything in China, business is business, wether you are friend or foe. I once found a Submariner there where neither dial nor case matched the (very low) serial no. After some talk w Ken, he "came to the conclusion" that the serial had been redone. Watch was not downright fake, but this would be highly questionable anywhere, in my opinion as questionable as fake. If you look for brand new or recent second hand (16,710, 16,660 14,060), you are safe. If you look for Vintage, especially the serious ones (1680s, DRSD, etc) make sure what you are doing before pulling the trigger.

2 September 2011, 08:57 AM	#11
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	I've never purchased or been in contact with them, but I've heard positive things about them

2 September 2011, 09:48 AM	#12
Blokewurm Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 58	Earlier this year I purchased a Mil GV from The Oriental Watch Co in Causeway Bay. They are a 100% genuine AD, plus I saved a grand off the list price back at home in the UK. In fact outside of the street markets and trash shops I think HK is actually a very safe place to buy a genuine new or second hand Rolex.

12 September 2011, 03:51 AM	#13
Ibanana "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub C 116610LN Posts: 62	Bought from them, very much recommended ! So happy with the watch ! Thanks all for the advices.

12 September 2011, 09:34 AM	#15
lilbrboi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: usa Posts: 1	i'll be off to HK next month and planning to get a mid size YM.. where should I go? Any idea the discount range off list?

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