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12 March 2024, 04:02 PM | #1 |
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Buying in Hong Kong
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I'm planning to buy a Rolex in Hong Kong. The one I'm eyeing has no box or papers, so I was wondering how I can verify its authenticity. Can I bring it to the service center? Thanks |
12 March 2024, 04:05 PM | #2 |
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To clarify it is a pretty big dealer, just afraid it'll be a frankenwatch
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12 March 2024, 04:12 PM | #3 |
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You can take it to the RSC in Jardine House, tell them you just bought it and ask does it need a service. I haven't been for a few years but that's what I used to do. Maybe you can post some pics up here and we can have a look. Who is the dealer?
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12 March 2024, 04:24 PM | #4 |
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28watches in Causeway Bay. Can't post an image because I'm new but its the purple 116000 if you look on their Instagram/website
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12 March 2024, 04:29 PM | #5 |
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This one? https://www.28watches.com/product-pa...way-bay-branch
Pics aren't great but a company like that won't risk their rep on something like this.
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12 March 2024, 04:33 PM | #6 |
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It's the 39800 HKD one, and yeah I guess they wouldn't risk their reputation but just making sure.
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12 March 2024, 04:35 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, I just changed the link above. At least it seems to have the white tag.
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12 March 2024, 04:46 PM | #8 |
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I used to have one of those and it looks good but as mentioned for piece of mind take it to Jardin house and have it looked at.
They are a reputable dealer…. |
12 March 2024, 04:58 PM | #9 |
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I'm only in Hong Kong for 3 days. Do you think I can just walk in and ask or should I book an appointment as stated on their google maps?
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12 March 2024, 05:04 PM | #10 |
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I used to just walk in, but last time was a few years ago. It used to be easy to just walk in, get them to have a look and tell you what was needed (with a cost quote) after a tech had a look for 15-20 minutes. Maybe it's changed now.
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12 March 2024, 05:13 PM | #11 |
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I think it is. Looked around google reviews and there's a photo with a sign saying appointment only. Not open on weekends and that's when I'll be there so that's a bummer. Do you know the turnaround time for a service? I think I could book one elsewhere.
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12 March 2024, 06:29 PM | #12 |
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Fastest they ever did for me was 11 days, but it was usually closer to 3 weeks.
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12 March 2024, 07:08 PM | #13 |
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I'm in HK too.
Make an appointment with Classic Watch Repair in Central (http://www.classicwatchrepair.com) for the day you pick up your watch, and they'll be able to open it and verify its authenticity for you. I've even walked into their shop with watches I just bought, they opened them and had a quick look, and gave me their opinion, no charge. |
13 March 2024, 01:29 PM | #14 |
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Thanks for the help everyone, I really appreciate it.
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