Window Shopping in TST

[@andrewprice3756]

Fantastic collection of watches, thanks 😊 👍

[@randnaz]

Loved this. Frequented those shops every time I was there. Miss HK heaps. Dreaming of the day I can once again visit. Cheers and stay safe.

[@enriqueali]

Thanks for sharing that amazing walkabout! HK really is a WIS paradise! 😃😃😃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@bohica7826]

This is just incredible to me... I have never seen so many watches in one place... I would like to see these shops in person...

[@bil5241]

Champagne court is my favorite shopping place when I was in Hong Kong. The number of watches is just spectacular. One thing I don't like about is that their prices tags did not mention whether the watch settings are factory of after-market. This brings my memory back so much. I would definitely visit Champagne court again after the Tokyo's lockdown ends (where I am living right now)

[@torbensvensson2093]

Very cool video!👏🏻👏🏻 Unbelievable amount of money in these windows!💪🏻😎

[@arieroskam4000]

Really appreciate your videos man :)

[@johnnyguitar6697]

Nice touch mentioning Tomy Lee. This is the shop where I bought my Fender Precision Bass and my Ampeg bass amp.

[@Prabhu_njd]

16:52 is swiss watches (HK) where i bought my rolex 116618lb back in august last year.. they have great prices and have excellent deals. Their staff are mostly female but i bought from derrick who's a great guy and kept that watch for me for nearly a month till i had time to fly down there during the riots and dealt with him. It was a very pleasant experience.

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

Great window shopping-Austin Daniels would be impressed!!

[@mrp9498]

Underachieving Watch Collector Uptick just needs to spit out reference numbers like a machine.

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

Mr Perpetual Austin needs to actually buy a Rolex from an AD!!

[@mrp9498]

Underachieving Watch Collector Yes he hopes to buy a Batgirl one day.

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

Mr Perpetual I’m on the waiting list for the Batgirl but I was able to pick up a Rootbeer last Christmas 🎄!

[@mrp9498]

Underachieving Watch Collector Root beer is sweet. I bought the two tone SD43. I like it.

[@mb-watches]

Damn I miss Hongkong so much, just a beautiful city. Keep up the good work and cheers from an Ex Asia expat👍🏻

[@leighalexander34]

Your videos are fantastic. I have been to this mall myself several times while on work trips, dreaming of the endless possibilities. You are right about the alpha male stigma, prices are high and they don’t budge much. I saw the Alain Silberstein model in your video and remember it from approx 2yrs ago. It’s a busy mall in normal times but a lot of their stock does not move.

[@TheBeyork38]

U can see one big shop in TST .. many luxury brand model ..but u also can see there are many dust on the watch,that means many watch already stay on the display quite a long time!

[@POSUEN]

Work in TST. Know those shop windows very well! Lunch time dreaming. You’re right, can find anything you want...

[@QJHKI]

Arent you guys still in lock down? I was trying to book a ticket to Hong Kong but my local website said Hong Kong is still on lockdown. I also want to ask, I am new to this luxury watch thing and was planning to go to this one store to buy few Rolex and AP in TST (I know the store I wanna go from chrono24 website) so my question is should I buy all the watches (there are at least 4 rolex) in that 1 store or should I check the authorized dealer first? I hope you'll reply me soon!

[@QJHKI]

The shop is called luxe ware in TST by the way

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Hi Almer. Foreigners can’t fly into HK yet and HK people flying in have to observe a quarantine. I’ve seen that name Luxe Ware quite often. They seem to have all sorts of watches in demand. ADs won’t sell any steel sports in HK unless you buy other precious metal models along.

[@Prabhu_njd]

Almer it all depends on what models you wanna buy and how much you are willing to pay, if you gonna buy 5 watches and intend to get a deal then i suggest you come here to singapore and you can be sure to get a much better deal.

[@alecc4006]

Great video mate, so many watches mind blowing. As you said, I wonder how long some of these watches will sit there especially the more eccentric pieces like the crazy frank muller which are so out of fashion

[@iangoh88]

Love the videos. Always look forward to your posts. I am looking to come HK after the restrictions are lifted with mainland China. Thinking to buy myself a new GMT, any suggestions which stores in your should I visit first

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Good concentration of stores in YMT where they’d be a bit more competitive I’d think. It’s hard to say. The displayed prices are probably not quite reliable and I’d go in to negotiate. The rootbeer is the one that would be closest to retail. The Pepsi and Batgirl are still high but tbh I’ve never bothered negotiating given they start from such a high level.

[@iangoh88]

@@UptickWatchReviews Many Thanks. Looks like its a process of going in to each store and negotiate a good pice. I have my eye on a Batgirl

[@iangoh88]

UptickWatchReviews quick question, would u find the polar dial explorers 2 in the ADs ?

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Ian Goh Haven’t seen one in two years I’d say. Either they’re more popular than secondhand prices would suggest or they’re produced small enough quantities.

[@alexanderson1236]

Thanks for the watch tour. Very fun to see! I’ve been hunting for Tudor DateDay 76213 which I understand to still be available in the Asian markets. I’m in the US so without changing my vpn I can’t see what is available in Hong Kong. Do you see many of those around? Again, thank you for the great content. Stay safe.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Thanks for watching. I had actually never looked for that model in particular. I can see what you like in it, having just watched a review. If it exists, it’s gotta be available in HK, that I’m sure of!

[@UptickWatchReviews]

I’ve just checked on the Carousell app and I see brand new ones from HKD 16,000 up to 20,000 so that USD 2k to 2.5k. Golden dial, linen dial, white dial and what looks like choco or black.

[@alexanderson1236]

UptickWatchReviews thank you for the information on these! I have seen a few pop up on eBay here in the states but I wasn’t sure what a good price was compared to retail from an AD or what type of discount you could potentially get at an AD. It sounds like maybe 20% off of AD pricing. The other thing to consider is import fees on top of that if I buy from Hong Kong.

[@alexanderson1236]

stephen soo thank you for the information. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled.

[@jamesgumption5188]

thanks for showing more then just rolex.

[@edjustice7755]

Thanks for the share! Yup, Champagne Court is the place for rare watches. Union Watch is okay place once you do business with them-Tak is my man, and I can get a deal most of the time.

[@jeremygoh5329]

Great video, please provide those shop name and addresses. my next trip up there would definitely visit these dealers.

[@christianweimer6124]

Bucherer BB bronze with blue bezel for 6k euro - what universe are they in?

[@mrp9498]

Christian Weimer Yeah thats high. That watch has come down a bit . A while back on Ebay one sold for $4800.

[@christianweimer6124]

@@mrp9498 in Germany the asking price is 3800 Euro, i assume they go for 3500 and beloy. Also in that vid, there was a IWC Spitfire for roughly 5k euro. those trade here for 3-3,5.

[@mrp9498]

Christian Weimer Yes this watch is less in Europe compared to U.S.

[@lackofluv7304]

when did you go to the seiko boutique? I m interested in that spring drive gmt sbge215

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Literally yesterday

[@markmanning481]

Another great video, always enjoy what you do. Would you be happy buying from one of these dealers as I can't help wondering if any of them are fakes because there's so many on offer. Keep up the great work 👍

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Overall I think no worry on authenticity buying there but the risk is the condition of the movement. I remember checking out a Vacheron Chrono that literally broke right there in the shop. It’s a bit of a gamble and yes, they do often offer a warranty but once your money is with them, you’re stuck with however they accept to fix your watch meaning if it’s a very complicated piece, who knows if it’ll be properly fixed by their watchmaker. So you need to factor in that risk. Dealers like Kenwatches or Classic Watch Repair have great reputation for example. So anything recent from Rolex or in mint condition, cool, anything that shows some use and is complicated must be priced to include your possible cost of a service.

[@markmanning481]

Thank you that's really useful to know 👍 BTW you have a wonderful collection. Mark

[@evh4611]

How is it living life in Hong Kong? The weather, the people, the food, houses, schools, culture etc? Would that be an idea for a video? I would like that

[@UptickWatchReviews]

I’ve been thinking about doing a series about life in Asia and even life in general but it might hurt some sensibilities so I’ve left that to Archie so far. Also after having lived in Tokyo, HK was quite a brutal adjustment so I’d have to reign in my negativity...

[@sv2677]

UptickWatchReviews I would be interested in this. Having also lived in Tokyo and visited HK multiple times, HK is terrible.

[@davidc5191]

At least one of the prices I checked looks about average - the Rolex Hulk for 98,000 HKD or about $13,000 USD is slightly below average for the prices on Chrono24.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

I’ve seen used ones mostly at 95k-98k but now that HK is reopening the brand new ones go straight to dealers at 115k+

[@MrVoayer]

This was a visual assault ! It is almost painful to see what treatment these high luxury watches receive at Hog Kong dealers. To have them all thrown out to onlookers is a sacrilege ! Great video, though ! Thank you for sharing !

[@jeanraspail2979]

In any major European city it simply wouldn't be possible to display this amount of value in the windows. Public safety has just deteriorated too much.

[@unwindasia1003]

Looks something like a Bamford Daytona at 10.46 but no "Bamford" on the dial 😎

[@davidmaquine8359]

Great video. Allons voir des montres et prendre un verre un jour ?

[@markusf6964]

Glashütte Original Sport Evolution Perpetual Calendar at 10:10 right bottom corner. WOW

[@James-xv2ev]

that was fun - thanks

[@golfalpha284]

Are those watches real? Someone who is waiting for years to get a Nautilus of a Daytona you would think they would just simply fly to HK and grab one

[@UptickWatchReviews]

The secondhand prices aren’t better here so no point flying to HK

[@golfalpha284]

UptickWatchReviews I am talking about the first shop with the new watches

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Constantinos Hadjigeorgiou Oh yes, they literally come from Authorized Dealers around the corner and across the street.

[@golfalpha284]

UptickWatchReviews thank you.Off I go to HK

[@tobyt684]

@uptick dont you think these shops are just front for money laundering? especially that big shop at champagne court.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Not impossible but I’m not gonna investigate that one ;-) Some are also owned by the same people who own ADs.

[@mrp9498]

Good video lots of stock at the grays. Go interrogate those weasels at Dicksons and Chow Tai Fack! 👿

[@augustinf]

What a way to make things unappealing... really looks like a pile of fake watches... Crazy the amount of millions that represents

[@haha9413]

Hong Kong is a really rich city, u be surprised how many rich people are in HK lol, an old man picking up cardboard on the street might have couple millions in their account.

[@augustinf]

haha9413 the wealth of hong kongers has nothing to do with my statement. I’m just saying that putting all those 10k+ watches in no particular order so close together is unappealing and makes it al look like a buch of fakes from the flea market. Maybe the whole marketing strategy there is to make you believe the seller doesn’t know what he’s doing and you’ll get a great deal?

[@SuperCidalFilms]

Call me a snob but the way they present the watches really turns me off, suddenly über luxury becomes disposable mass market products.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

I’d love to get in there one morning to clean up and sort all by brand, complication, year and price.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

The flip side is you might find the special piece that they overlooked on pricing.

[@AltoAtik]

Looks like a pawn shop lol

[@garyking508]

I'd see those watch stores in the 80's, when there were no mainlanders with money. Piles of $6,000+ Rolex's. The only way I could figure out what was happening was, Australians would buy jet skis, cars, boats and have large houses needed to be filled. Hong Kongers didnt have that. Seems like watches were the only thing they could spend excess money on. Plus every HK businessman needed to wear a Rolex to be taken seriously.

[@coronetmag]

Piaget Polo S Chrono Blue dial at 3:18!

[@JayB-lz6yd]

holy shit! i can't see a Rolex anymore. fed up with that brand.

[@cleminator]

Disgusting amounts of high-end watches. WTF are those shop owners doing? They have millions and millions of tie-up capital. Those mainland Chinese buyers better come back soon.. Jesus

[@UptickWatchReviews]

They always have had tons of stocks, it’s not a lockdown glut in particular.

[@mrp9498]

Clemens Kraus Yeah it’s a glut.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

What I have heard locally is the the massive watch dealer in Champagne Court is controlled by the triads, and it's basically a money laundering operation.

[@andychoo9605]

Free Hong Kong! Free watch prices from commusit control!

[@jimmyv.495]

A lot of the luxury watch market is dealers selling to dealers selling to dealers selling to dealers. There is no end user customer. Its dealers pushing inventory to other dealers at trade shows. I talked to a big AD before lockdown and the only brands people ask for is Rolex, Patek, AP Omega and Grand Seiko. All his other brands are overpriced toxic sludge that he cant sell for a profit. Where the hell are the customers for Louis Vuitton, , Bruguet, Panarei, Hublot, Piaget, Chopard, Mido, Mont blanc?????

[@xperiahkarc]

Surprised. No sea dweller two tone found

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Not too common yet but I’ve seen a couple here and there

[@mehditalib]

I think this got something of a art installation? Alls thus „Luxus“ are just stuff!

[@webbezzy]

Please spend $100 on a gimbal (image stabilizer). The frames are very shaky. Thanks.

[@tynchytemper9618]

I've just done my business

[@menaseven9093]

Lol, this shop needs a woman touch. Hong Kong is one of the centers of the watch trade in the world. All the big watch brands are available in Hong Kong.

[@laistephen754]

Stop panning your camera too fast please you making me dizzying

[@sammyb.9682]

Could be fake

[@chasekemp4982]

For the price of one of the cheaper watches that entire case could be built to look like it should have thousands of dollars worth of watches in it. Talk about a missed investment.

[@doublehh666]

good intro video for people who never loved and worked full time in HK. But the area TST is pronounced Sim Shah Schway monsieur. Least you can do living there is pronounce the name properly mate. I was always iffy on buying from those second hand dealers in Hk and elsewhere. it is those dealers who end up supplying the grey market in other countries because most mainland people prefer getting from ADs also. in fact, I think the Mainlanders and the ADs sell or trade their inventory or unworn watches to these HK guys. So many guys in China get watches as bribes or “gifts” as do their girlfriends and wives in business and transactional relationships.i think you are also a finance guy since finance guys are hung up on Daytona’s and AP and PP.