Mega Watch Safari: Yau Ma Tei (Hong Kong) - Modern/Vintage, Rolex, Seiko, Longines, Patek, Omega…

[@davidr2802]

Uptick as always, wonderful to vicariously follow along on one of your hunts. A video like this should put to pay the notion for all the Rolex fanboys that there is an exclusivity and frankly a notion of luxury when it come to Rolex vs comparable brands. Unless, there is nothing more luxurious than paying twice as much for a mass produced product in shrink wrap and displayed in its hundreds if not thousands within one square kilometer. Cheers!

[@Seele2015au]

Rolex is one of the largest watch producers; a couple of years ago I looked up the annual production numbers and it was around the 750,000 unit figure. Sure enough there are those who belief that they are so rare that only a few thousands are made each year, but that would not even allow every one of their dealers a single watch to sell.

[@Mark..P]

I didn’t realise how the long this video was until I started to watch it. Now going to savour this for later and watch it properly with a beer or glass of wine 🍷😁

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Platinum daytonas everywhere 😂

[@sunnybrar3286]

Same here

[@markhammerschmidt5315]

Oh wow, thanks for the mention V! Actually I'm wearing it while watching this!! Yes I am very glad that I held onto it actually.

[@hawrologista6460]

Oh, I do love a good watch safari. Hong Kong is a great place to do one.

[@rollcon6651]

I liked the video a lot your very well spoken and direct to the point thanks keep them coming

[@edjustice7755]

Great Video of window shopping! With covid still around haven't been back to HKG for 2 yrs now....itching to get back. BTW 888 on the window cards means it's from the HK Rolex /Tudor AD, their region code is #888. Obviously other regions have their own ID. Love that Mong Kok\YMT hunting ground...Happy shopping all! Also a lot of ppl don't know Gerald Genta designed the Pasha.

[@stemikger]

Really enjoyed this virtual trip. I was lusting after several of them. Thanks for posting!

[@keaka560]

I've traveled to HK (Kowloon) for biz before the pandemic. Always marveled at the jewelry and watch shops along the Golden Mile. I noticed Tudor is popular. I recently started collecting watches. I'd like to go back once pandemic restrictions are more relaxed. My concern are knockoffs.

[@therealmccoy5819]

Thank you, excellent video, showing us real time prices. More more more

[@frankmanitta4870]

I love what you do .Fantastic footage of the watch dealer landscape in Hong Kong . Thank you for all that you share with us . Keep up your great market price condition updates . Best regards from all In Australia and the rest of the world

[@DaveMGmovies]

Very interesting video. Enjoyed it. Proves though that Rolex steel sports watches are not rare. As you say, you'd have to be nuts to part with that kind of money for one. Better options out there.

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Thank you, that was excellent! I have not been to HK in many years and it's unlikely I will be able to travel there again. Watch shopping in HK would be a dream for me, so this was the next best thing.

[@khronokraze]

I miss being in HK. I used to go at least once or twice a year for several years. So much to see, do and experience in that lively packed city. Definitely one of the mecas for watch shopping. I got my first TAG Heuer back in the mid-90s as my first real luxury watch. I enjoyed the window shopping. Great way to spend over an hour just checking out the watches in all the places you visited.. and my feet don't even hurt.

[@richardlam1704]

Thanks 👍👍👍 for all your time 🙂

[@jamz113]

Super mega safari indeed mate! Thanks for making these vids Val, love it!

[@y0shi556]

Thanks for showing us around hk!

[@mark10601]

Another great video thanks 👍🏻

[@nelsonoliveira1007]

Cool video. really enjoy these walking and checking out the watch videos. Merry Christmas.

[@mrwatch1091]

Thanks for the video uptick. Great content as always

[@ashfishpool8834]

Great safari video. I was wandering down Dundas St a few weeks ago and you are right that the stock doesn’t seem to turn over very quickly. So much supply and yet the prices are still crazy - the new normal unfortunately - can’t see it changing as those guys have so much invested in stock and tiny margins!!

[@ck71]

Nice Video!! Well, I leave HK for almost 5 years. These were my weekend treasure hunt route! I missed it so much! Thank you very much! Bringing me back to my hometown again!

[@jjktng]

Great city Hong Kong

[@jaydenlam4530]

I enjoy watching these market review vids of yours, keep it up 👍

[@DecemberNames]

Oh man I always love these series! Didn't even start the video yet but excited! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@pukenanginang]

Love this type of video its like shopping around with you mate. Thanks for bringing us with you.

[@grazelee]

waoh almost covered all down from Jordan kowloon side. 👏

[@kiwimark3875]

OMG got right to the end and your mention of Watch Out is where I picked up my SKX007 on Jubilee about 4 years ago. Thanks for the video, it's great to see the streets and prices.

[@oak6845]

My distant French brother, watching you amazing video from South Louisiana in French Cajun Country. Enjoyed your window shopping in Hong Kong of these so wonderful timepieces, we are for life your subscribers and can't wait for your next widow shop. Merci beaucoup;)

[@nightwristwatchman3129]

Wow there are so many watches on show here. Brilliant to see. Strange to see so many hot watches just thrown together in a shop window 👌🏽👌🏽.

[@akinigiri]

I see all these Rolex in cases ... makes me sad. At least the positive thing I experienced in Japan buying a Rolex from a boutique gives me hope. I was able to get the modern explorer with no purchase history from the local Rolex boutique when I went to get a replacement strap for my dad's old Cellini. I chatted with the sales rep about my watch collection and how I love the explorer while I was waiting for the paperwork. When I was about to leave, the rep came over and offered me the explorer. I then had to sign a doc or something and they jotted down my ID. The reason is because they only sell one sports model per year per customer (they gave me a list) in order to prevent scalpers. They said they want to only sell to people who really want the watch. It seems that Rolex Japan as a whole is keen on tackling the shortage issue fairly. No waitlists too. Hope more countries do this.

[@mattc3929]

I had a similar experience. Got an Explorer from AD last week. The AD knew I was genuinely interested the watch and was excited just to try it on. They offered with only one prior Tudor purchase but i didn't have to sign anything. But yeah if they believe you're not a flipper then you have a chance.

[@harrislam]

First time watcher here. A little weird as a HKer watching a vid about watch scene in HK, but in English lol. I'm mostly a dress watch lover so the watches shown here are mostly not my cup of tea, my it's very interesting to learn about what is there to visit if I were to go window shopping for watches. Great vid!

[@Watchugoton]

Great pieces there 💯🔥👌🏻 and loved the crickets 😂😂😂. Watching from wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Uk 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ryofang]

Hong Kong, watch lovers' heaven 👍

[@deej9367]

I was waiting for you to try on that Tissot Janeiro.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

I lost track of all the good things I saw. I’ll go check it out ASAP

[@tarquesh]

Window shopping at it best. I compare prices and counted. I agree with you the Cartier Pasha is a real nice watch. The most beautiful watch i saw when you filmed is a blue dial VC Overseas.

[@bartekcywinski2129]

Went exactly same path today, most shops open from 1pm. Really good and informative video. Just a big shame that since that time prices went up so high.

[@jerry3100]

nice sharing

[@SANIZIP]

Found this vid by accident, really enjoyed it, keep up the excellent content.

[@nikmansol]

I really like your video and missing Hong Kong . Having an interview tomorrow for a job there hope I get it and do some watch hunting myself lol

[@watchhans]

I can still remember when Swiss luxury watches were 20 - 35 % cheaper in HK than in Germany. That's definitely over. Good video though.

[@scottbrandon6244]

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut at 21:36. $282,800 HKD works out to roughly $35,350 USD. It's either a fake or has something wrong with it.

[@ZimerPvP]

Or maybe Is a older Aquanaut

[@scottbrandon6244]

@@ZimerPvPEven older Aquanauts are going for more than this price. Influencers and celebrities like John Mayer have driven up the price.

[@sn00ze88]

It was a price over a month ago. That watch is currently asking around 40k USD in the market. I'd say 35k a month ago doesn't look that suspect... Go back today and the pricing would have been adjusted upwards

[@rishu_rvlogs5113]

@4:17, what's the meaning of 70% new or 90 % new on the watch description? i thought either you get a brand new or pre-owned used watch!

[@UptickWatchReviews]

An attempt to describe how much visible damage there is. Makes sense to me.

[@christopherk7920]

great video ! any idea if any of these shops accept crypto as payment ? thanks

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Not sure, maybe the larger ones and those run by younger people. I’ll have a look

[@christopherk7920]

@@UptickWatchReviews thank you sir

[@tomchan6830]

what is a good shop to buy a used patek calatrava?

[@phillipr1334]

Gday mate hi from Australua I am new here enjoyed your video, defiantly be following I think the best thing to do if I buy watches Bring you lol..All best for 2022 Phill

[@UlasCeri]

Is there a place in Hong Kong where I can buy San Martin or Tandorio brand watches?

[@tobyt684]

Loved how you swore at Wing Kong Watch. Did you know that there are shops in Sai Yee St. as well?

[@minghengtan]

Can you help locate an Omega MK40 relatively well kept?

[@BigDutchKingTut]

@9:37 that is not a tiger..sorry. just a regular oyster date automatic chrono.

[@brasso9393]

Is is true that shop shops are not displaying Rolex now in anticipating for the Rolex price hike ?

[@algheroman6476]

How do you know if the watch is a counterfit or real?

[@MrPaulHK]

Because he is in Hong Kong, not China.

[@keijiazum9282]

may be you can go to sham shui po next time there are some nice shops there too

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Yes! Thanks for reminding me. I had noticed some shops advertising on Carousel. Next safari!

[@keaka560]

Don't quite get what percentage new means? Prices look reasonable (Rolex) if they come with box and papers in some of the earlier shops in the video. Don't see much JLC. I hear the ever present street crossing warning chime. Vicariously an excellent video. Can't wait to get back

[@stanleytingfung]

Love the safari! How much could you typically negotiate prices down to in these shops, 10% discount? Cheers!

[@scalarX]

Never heard of people negotiating prices for a Rolex where the is zero power on the consumer side.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

It never hurts to walk in with cash and name your price. Trade in is better if they can make money on what you bring in. Their margins on the new models isn’t large so you’re limited there.

[@danisheverblue]

Hi Would like to know in shops like these in hongkong where the prices are mentioned in the tags, is that final price or can you get a discount if you haggle. Not asking for the popular models such as Rolex, AP etc but the others.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

It never hurts to name your price. Dealers will of course display a high price to start the negotiation with that as reference but you’d be surprised what margin they take on “other” brands like JLC which they pay low prices for. Trading in something valuable also helps sweeten the deals.

[@danisheverblue]

@@UptickWatchReviews thanks for reply and the tip. Keep up with the great content. Hope to see some watches and content on Moser. Don't think I have seen much on them on your videos when you go window shopping. What do you think of the brand?

[@teddywai]

Amazing walk!

[@robertbachmann8141]

Love the watch safari videos. Best part of your channel aside from the Johnny guitar watch reviews.

[@johnobrien8398]

Are they fake or real how can you tell.

[@jaykayhk]

Take a walk past these regularly and up and down watch alley. Just there last week. Some decent pricing on Sea Dwellers, Explorer, Yachtmaster and a few Subs. Bought a couple of pieces in the past. Mongkok and TST shows just how large the market is here.

[@podgeboss]

1:01 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾😂😂😂😂 love it

[@126xavs126]

I have searched for the grand seiko watch (the frosty dial at the end of the video) and have not found anything in their website. Does anyone knows something?

[@cedarcanoe]

Bonjour Val, lovely to join you while browsing watch shops. I wished we had the same kind of offering here in Sweden. Take care!

[@KenCozine]

Many of those premium watches end up being used as payment to settle mahjong gambling debts. The game room owners have quite a collection of watches.

[@Arquelius]

is it all real, no fake watches?

[@daning888]

Always enjoy your videos and thanks for uploading this. I am in 21 day hotel quarantine haha your videos make the day more normal. Wanted to get your view, used batman around the 130k HKD mark still a good buy? Pepsi/Rootbeer seems bit stretched near 180k/200k mark.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Yeah I think the Batman is still ok all things considered. The blackblackblack is probably the better buy followed by the two-tone yellow gold though.

[@daning888]

​@@UptickWatchReviews thanks bud! i have the green pointer i agree best value but dad made a comment about how he likes the batman. tempted

[@bbwblk]

Safari time!!!!

[@Bigsamytg]

Are they real of or copy’s ? I’m confused looks like a car boot sale

[@SanjayaLimbu1]

Are those all legit Rolex??

[@didaccortina]

hello, it’s posible to bargain at these shops? thanks

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Sure, go in and name your price then see. Gotta be reasonable, most of these guys aren’t taking such a big margin on the hot Rolex stuff. They do on the less popular brands which they take in at very low prices. It’s also easier to trade something in that will let them make a profit on. But stuff that’s hard to sell won’t help much.

[@TubeRobRoy]

None of the shops had VCO 4500v 6 months ago, now most of them have one or two..

[@joshuadarrington.]

nice

[@mattc3929]

I live in Sydney which is a major city but we'll never see these pieces in shop windows. What amazes me is that it looks like 10 Subs and GMTs in every window but they still so overpriced.

[@coronetmag]

😍😍😍. Superbe! Je trouve les BLNR pas chères à HK (à 28:10). Je n’arrive pas à trouver ces prix aux US.

[@sor1894]

great vid=) thanks!

[@trendingvideosreplay2933]

Those rolex are real? I might go to HK soon supercheap than reseller!

[@hbenichi]

"compared to shibuya" ---> shibuya has changed a ton over the last few years on the Hikarie side. Bunch of new shiny office buildings, ginza line terminus completely rebuilt, etc etc. The hachiko / shibuya 109 is still the same old shibuya.

[@steini6771]

Thank you -

[@enmovimiento3766]

R THOSE WATCHES FAKE? Why are they wrapped in cheap plastic? Sorry my ignorance but they look more like replicas than originals. So, what’s the deal?

[@UptickWatchReviews]

They’re real. They wrap them up so customers don’t cover them with fingerprints and also to give an impression that they’re fresh off the factory. You can ask to remove the plastic, it’s just protection.

[@enmovimiento3766]

@@UptickWatchReviews oh ok, thanks

[@propblast82nd]

I’m surprised there’s not more people riding small motorcycles

[@audemarspiguet4237]

It’s interesting how people in Europe and US complain about the lack of stock, whilst the grey dealers in HK have pretty much anything your heart desires.

[@RC30Kay]

888 is the Rolex country code for Hong Kong. Local people prefer it as it tells them the watch was sold and purchased from Hong Kong.

[@davidr2802]

I also understand there are crazy bids for licence plates which have multiple 8s because it is an auspicious number

[@scalarX]

@@davidr2802 8 in Cantonese sound closely to rich so that's that.

[@padraicsy7385]

What about cartier? Where to find?

[@UptickWatchReviews]

They’re a bit everywhere really, I see the new Pasha quite a lot at good prices, I don’t see many Santos steels as those are quite popular. It’s fun to find older models too, tanks or Drive for example.

[@godsimon]

Is there any shop in HK selling Tudor Pelagos LHD?

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Probably yes. I don’t think it’s hard to find at a discount

[@godsimon]

@@UptickWatchReviews Thank you, I'm in Singapore and there's no stock at those big boutiques. Will try get one from HK. 47:16 I just bought this Bulova Devil Diver from Ebay, a very fun watch.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

I don't understand the economics of keeping so much inventory and asking inflated prices. Wouldn't it make more sense to move the inventory and develop a reputation as an honest reseller with better prices? A lower margin but higher volume model would seem to make sense in the current market, especially considering the opportunity cost of tying up capital (current interest rates and potential returns on alternative investments).

[@vladimirsadovski2974]

How can you be sure that are authentic watches? Millions dollars in open window looks suspicious

[@sn00ze88]

You apparently haven't travelled the world much

[@tonicreal4853]

Problem is which is original.

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

People love to support hanz wilzdove charity trust foundation 👍🏼😔♥️ thats why prices are skyhigh

[@alexandreprimeiro8792]

Fantástico

[@ManfromJapan12]

Same story here in Japan. Rolex everywhere.

[@londonman8688]

madness tat prices keep going up as so watch are available

[@frankiel3854]

888 does NOT mean top condition. It means it was sold by a Hong Kong AD (can tell by the paper)

[@roberto660260]

Goodmorning Sir I wanted to ask you: but these watches are original or fake copies. I see that if they are copies they have exaggerated prices, but also if they are original they have low prices. this by comparing them with the prices we have in ITALY. Great video anyway

[@sn00ze88]

They are genuine watches.

[@scalarX]

The are real watches. The HK customs will close them down quickly if they dare to sell a fake.

[@roberto660260]

@@scalarX @SnooZE many thanks for this information . I was not a knowing that in HK had such restrictive laws. Now I understand why in Italy we have to wait from 6/8 months to have a rolex (with prices from fear), the productions all end up in HK😂😂😂

[@Lanciarules]

Too many rolex but the other watches are interesting, thank you for the video

[@BatCountryAdventures]

London Watch have some cute sales advisors.

[@stebesplace]

You’d think Rolex had a supply issue with prices the way they are. Then you see a video like this and realize the hype is hollow.

[@brothacaim]

honestly, some seem fake...but it might be me wrong

[@aarons.stuffs]

Army gear for the deranged lol epic

[@hasjfa]

888 means it's hk stock

[@moraessilvio519]

clocks paradise

[@ljr35]

I'm not sure I understand economics. thousands of Rolex for sale, and yet the prices keep going up. It is the same on Chron24 etc. I suppose they must turn over enough of them to create cashflow but I see the same watches lingering and not being sold. And many of the watches you mention have "been there forever" - it seems to me that something is going to give eventually. Inflation is everywhere right now, the imminent collapse of Evergrande who just missed another payment deadline, and yet I suspect Phillips will still have a bumper auction today and tomorrow. And I too have been affected by the hype, I've only considered buying Rolex in the last year or so (having been happy with my JLC, Omega, Longines, Zenith etc.) but I noticed myself pausing the video to check prices on some of those watches - milgauss selling for 1500 more than retail for example (I would love a z-blue). And all the commentators saying buy now as prices are going just one way... and then I remember Ireland's property bubble and the crash. I'll just have to keep bringing in bottles of wine to the manager of my AD and hope for the best!

[@damondanieli8964]

Budget The Timeless Watch Channel haha