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Rgd5000 · 31 October 2018, 02:16 AM

Anyone have any luck finding a ceramic Daytona in Hong Kong? Going to be in the city for 2 weeks. Thinking with the number of dealers it's my best chance to find one (besides waiting another 2 years)

Any thoughts? Am I wasting my time walking to most rolex dealers in kowloon or on HK isalnd?

ROLEXster · 31 October 2018, 02:34 AM

You are wasting your time if you are trying to buy from AD at MSRP.

There are lots of D500 at greys (tsim sha tsui area) and be ready to pay anywhere from $20K to $25K US for it.

rambo99 · 31 October 2018, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rgd5000

Anyone have any luck finding a ceramic Daytona in Hong Kong? Going to be in the city for 2 weeks. Thinking with the number of dealers it's my best chance to find one (besides waiting another 2 years)

Any thoughts? Am I wasting my time walking to most rolex dealers in kowloon or on HK isalnd?

you are right, the ceramic daytona is unobtainable from ADs here in hk. unless you make a bundle buy with 3 more PM pieces. however, you can get it from those grey dealers, they've got everything.

R!$ · 31 October 2018, 02:39 AM

good luck

brucethemanlee · 31 October 2018, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLEXster

You are wasting your time if you are trying to buy from AD at MSRP.

There are lots of D500 at greys (tsim sha tsui area) and be ready to pay anywhere from $20K to $25K US for it.

+1

You're wasting your time trying to buy from AD at MSRP. It was extremely hard when it was announced 2.5 years ago but is next to impossible now with SS shortage

This and above comment will be similar for anywhere in world, particularly in a mad crazy watch place like Hong Kong or any major metropolitan city.

You might win the lottery and find it at some random AD in the middle of nowhere or maybe some airport but you would need that sales rep to be feeling generous that day for you too!

Otherwise you're best bet is grey dealer or sit and wait. Sorry just reality

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tyler1980 · 31 October 2018, 02:42 AM

HK has to be one of the worst places to find a watch at retail as there is tons of money there. An AD in a small town in the midwest or south is a better bet but its still probably not happening.

gt0279a · 31 October 2018, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

HK has to be one of the worst places to find a watch at retail as there is tons of money there. An AD in a small town in the midwest or south is a better bet but its still probably not happening.

I would second that. Add to that almost all the grey dealers inventory comes from Rolex ADs just down the block to be sold at huge markups.

Great vintage watch shopping in HK though.

troways · 31 October 2018, 03:32 AM

0% chance. Don't waste time on finding any professional SS models with ceramic bezel in Hong Kong. E

Rgd5000 · 31 October 2018, 04:12 AM

Thanks Gents! Won't waste my time searching ADs :-)

aleeboy · 31 October 2018, 04:13 AM

There are zero SS: Submariners, GMTs or Daytonas in Hong Kong ADs. It’s been a while like this. There are hundreds of them, including Daytona in Mong Kok. One large grey dealer had over 60 Daytonas in their window. The previous model is going for the same, or higher than the current model.

enjoythemusic · 31 October 2018, 04:28 AM

Plenty of availability... at the appropriate market pricing.

RJRJRJ · 31 October 2018, 04:36 AM

Probably the worst place on earth if you're looking to get one at retail from an AD.

CoveWatch · 31 October 2018, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Probably the worst place on earth if you're looking to get one at retail from an AD.

This is what I've heard about HK as well! Lots of rich kids there too!

Nocomment · 31 October 2018, 06:16 AM

You can find them at AD, greys and second hand easily.

But all above retail.

zjd168 · 31 October 2018, 06:43 AM

You will be extremely lucky to find a black sub.

enjoythemusic · 31 October 2018, 10:50 AM

Easy to find Sub.... at appropriate market price.

rallyx · 31 October 2018, 12:06 PM

HK has one of the highest concentration of grey dealers in the world. I'm sure you will find many Ceramic Daytonas, but not at AD's.

Carlos98326194 · 31 October 2018, 12:11 PM

Never seen a single SS Daytona on any display at any AD on my 15years of living in Hong Kong. You have to be their +VVVIP customer to have the pleasure to purchase the grailtona on a premium

31 October 2018, 02:16 AM	#1
Rgd5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 69	Daytona availability in Hong Kong Anyone have any luck finding a ceramic Daytona in Hong Kong? Going to be in the city for 2 weeks. Thinking with the number of dealers it's my best chance to find one (besides waiting another 2 years) Any thoughts? Am I wasting my time walking to most rolex dealers in kowloon or on HK isalnd?

31 October 2018, 02:42 AM	#6
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	HK has to be one of the worst places to find a watch at retail as there is tons of money there. An AD in a small town in the midwest or south is a better bet but its still probably not happening. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

31 October 2018, 04:28 AM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,164	Plenty of availability... at the appropriate market pricing. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

31 October 2018, 10:50 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,164	Easy to find Sub.... at appropriate market price. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

31 October 2018, 12:06 PM	#17
rallyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Hans Gruber Location: Nakatomi Plaza Watch: Holly's Lady DJ Posts: 315	HK has one of the highest concentration of grey dealers in the world. I'm sure you will find many Ceramic Daytonas, but not at AD's. __________________ What if Holly had on an Oysterflex?

31 October 2018, 02:34 AM	#2
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	You are wasting your time if you are trying to buy from AD at MSRP. There are lots of D500 at greys (tsim sha tsui area) and be ready to pay anywhere from $20K to $25K US for it.

31 October 2018, 02:39 AM	#4
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	good luck

31 October 2018, 03:32 AM	#8
troways "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Far East Asia Posts: 124	0% chance. Don't waste time on finding any professional SS models with ceramic bezel in Hong Kong. E

31 October 2018, 04:12 AM	#9
Rgd5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 69	Thanks Gents! Won't waste my time searching ADs :-)

31 October 2018, 04:13 AM	#10
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	There are zero SS: Submariners, GMTs or Daytonas in Hong Kong ADs. It’s been a while like this. There are hundreds of them, including Daytona in Mong Kok. One large grey dealer had over 60 Daytonas in their window. The previous model is going for the same, or higher than the current model.

31 October 2018, 04:36 AM	#12
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Probably the worst place on earth if you're looking to get one at retail from an AD.

31 October 2018, 06:16 AM	#14
Nocomment "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 111	You can find them at AD, greys and second hand easily. But all above retail.

31 October 2018, 06:43 AM	#15
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	You will be extremely lucky to find a black sub.

31 October 2018, 12:11 PM	#18
Carlos98326194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: UK Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,121	Never seen a single SS Daytona on any display at any AD on my 15years of living in Hong Kong. You have to be their +VVVIP customer to have the pleasure to purchase the grailtona on a premium __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

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