Rolexes in Hong Kong

[gocsan]

I just came back from Hong Kong. I've been there many times before but first time since owning a 116610LV and just generally more observant in what watches people wear. I'm pleased that I haven't seen anyone else wearing this as it makes me look special :)

But anyways a lot of people do wear Rolexes in Hong Kong. I've see people from taxi drivers to sales staff at Sasa (equivalent to Boots in UK) to dish cleaners at a restaurant and he was wearing one with diamonds on the dial. This isn't to say that people there are more well off, but people over there are more willing to splash out on luxury goods compared to UK since status symbol is quite important for people over there.

Whenever I walk pass a Rolex store in Hong Kong, I don't see the stainless steel ones on window display. Most are gold with diamonds all over the watch on the window. It's all about the bling over there.

Hong Kong is an amazing 24/7 city and I feel comfortable and safe wearing my Rolex in public place. I always love going back there every time. Now I'm back in London covering my 116610LV with my sleeve because I don't want to get mugged.