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MK25toLife · 25 September 2012, 01:14 AM

If there is I would love to know! I just spent my first full day in HK and I am completely blown away by the amount of watch stores and boutiques. I wasn't even sesrching for it but must have passed at least six Rolex boutiques and boutiques from brands I've never seen like Richard Mille.

Combine the boutqiues with the stores that sell multiple brands (ala Tourneau) and all the grey/black market shops, I have never seen anything like it in my life. I done a decent amount of travelling worldwide and have never seen any city come close to what HK has to offer. I woudn't be surprised if Dubai or Abu Dhabi had a fair amount though. I live in NYC and I can say without hesitation HK has probably ten times the amount of watch stores/boutiques as NYC.

Anyways, just came to say that, now back to my vacay. Would love to get your experiences/thoughts.

Jake B · 25 September 2012, 01:48 AM

It truly is watch paradise

LightOnAHill · 25 September 2012, 02:41 AM

vegas?

maybe better in other ways, for other reasons

ibsro · 25 September 2012, 03:43 AM

We are truly blessed! Be sure to enjoy your stay!

If you do have the time I would really recommend checking out the vintage watch dealers in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. Great selection!

Steven79 · 25 September 2012, 03:44 AM

Out of all the places in Asia I have been, Taiwan is hands down the best for watches.

The economy is on the down over there, I just bought several new Rolex's last month in Taiwan with great discounts. Plus if you have a foreign passport, you can get all the taxes refunded to you at the airport.

The AD's there are amazing. They have everything in stock, stainless daytonas, hulks, etc..

=)

kilyung · 25 September 2012, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

vegas?

maybe better in other ways, for other reasons

Not even close although the "other reasons" make it a worthwhile visit.

AH0RSEY · 25 September 2012, 04:38 AM

well in China I found loads of watches - everywhere, every type and at less than 10% of the European prices - truly bargains eh!!! none of them at AD's mind you, they didn't come with boxes ( well some did for a few extra $ ) so surely that's the best place eh ;o)

bewithabob · 25 September 2012, 04:42 AM

DAVIDSW and OSCAR!

Dr. Robert · 25 September 2012, 04:55 AM

Yes there is......The Republic of TRF.

ADIGA · 25 September 2012, 06:57 AM

I do not think there are a lot of boutiques in UAE!

Sam Philip · 25 September 2012, 07:23 AM

I have seen more watch stores/boutiques in Singapore than Hong Kong

jolimont · 25 September 2012, 08:25 AM

staying in Tsim Sha Tsui is like staying in watch heaven

25 September 2012, 01:14 AM	#1
MK25toLife "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 262	Is there a better place to go watch shopping than Hong Kong? If there is I would love to know! I just spent my first full day in HK and I am completely blown away by the amount of watch stores and boutiques. I wasn't even sesrching for it but must have passed at least six Rolex boutiques and boutiques from brands I've never seen like Richard Mille. Combine the boutqiues with the stores that sell multiple brands (ala Tourneau) and all the grey/black market shops, I have never seen anything like it in my life. I done a decent amount of travelling worldwide and have never seen any city come close to what HK has to offer. I woudn't be surprised if Dubai or Abu Dhabi had a fair amount though. I live in NYC and I can say without hesitation HK has probably ten times the amount of watch stores/boutiques as NYC. Anyways, just came to say that, now back to my vacay. Would love to get your experiences/thoughts.

25 September 2012, 01:48 AM	#2
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	It truly is watch paradise __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

25 September 2012, 04:38 AM	#7
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	well in China I found loads of watches - everywhere, every type and at less than 10% of the European prices - truly bargains eh!!! none of them at AD's mind you, they didn't come with boxes ( well some did for a few extra $ ) so surely that's the best place eh ;o) __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

25 September 2012, 04:42 AM	#8
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	DAVIDSW and OSCAR! __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

25 September 2012, 04:55 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	Yes there is......The Republic of TRF. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 September 2012, 02:41 AM	#3
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	vegas? maybe better in other ways, for other reasons

25 September 2012, 03:43 AM	#4
ibsro Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jiro Location: Hong Kong Watch: 16570 Posts: 32	We are truly blessed! Be sure to enjoy your stay! If you do have the time I would really recommend checking out the vintage watch dealers in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. Great selection!

25 September 2012, 03:44 AM	#5
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	Out of all the places in Asia I have been, Taiwan is hands down the best for watches. The economy is on the down over there, I just bought several new Rolex's last month in Taiwan with great discounts. Plus if you have a foreign passport, you can get all the taxes refunded to you at the airport. The AD's there are amazing. They have everything in stock, stainless daytonas, hulks, etc.. =)

25 September 2012, 06:57 AM	#10
ADIGA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: AMM, YYZ, DOH Posts: 78	I do not think there are a lot of boutiques in UAE!

25 September 2012, 07:23 AM	#11
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I have seen more watch stores/boutiques in Singapore than Hong Kong

25 September 2012, 08:25 AM	#12
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	staying in Tsim Sha Tsui is like staying in watch heaven

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