Watch Safari: Causeway Bay (Hong Kong) - Sep 29, 2022

See it as I saw it on a walk around Causeway Bay, a commercial district with some of the highest rents in the world. So of course there are lots of watch stores and business seems pretty slow...

[@josephmarucci3528]

Best watch shopping video of all time. Your commentary was perfect, so much truth. Never change

[@martindy3]

I really enjoy your walkabouts in HK and commentary. I’ve lived in HK for almost 8 years now and still find some of the places you show new to me. Thanks Uptick!

[@MTbone7]

This was probably the best state of the watch market that I’ve seen Uptick thanks

[@sts6761]

Thank you very much for your interesting "tour des montres" - and for your beautiful city sights. Top as usual!

[@willburrows8834]

There’s something overwhelming, bordering on nauseating, seeing all those Rolexes in those windows, just sitting there unworn and unloved. Even ignoring the fact (injustice?) that there are hundreds of thousands sitting on waitlists, it just shows you the sheer volume of production and the number of the watches that are out there. On another point arising from your video, I recently tried some Patek Gondolo models on in London and was really impressed. Excellent option for a dress/office watch that would fly under the radar.

[@Nexus.Achiles]

I'm starting to like the shape of the Gondolo myself, not your classic tonneau, pretty cool and different.

[@willburrows8834]

@@Nexus.Achiles the generation before the latest were the ones I liked. The moon phase calendars in white gold especially.

[@dooks85]

Well said. Couldn't agree more!

[@theprivatecollectors]

You destroyed a few dealers, most watch brands and an entire city. All in one video. 😂😂 I love it!

[@mister-watch.]

Thanks as always for taking us through Hong Kong Uptick

[@puff0086]

This video is like therapy for me :D

[@mubarakhaidra3299]

Excellent ❤

[@dominicrusho]

Great video as always. This would be my kind of shopping trip! The market is definitely cooling off big time, so it’s interesting to see signs of it in HK. Here in the UK I’ve seen plenty of dealers sitting on stock that refuses to shift. Rolex sits in its own bubble, but I reckon it will soon be a good time to buy a used Omega, Tudor etc. I’d quite fancy a BB Chrono at the right price. Cheers!

[@japanese1763]

really thank you to your video walk through, i am taking down some notes on the prices that you have shown. not sure which shop to go to as you didnt recommend. but will make my way to those you have shown. Hope prices will come down more by July. Thank you soooooo much, but if you have a reputable shop please do recommend.

[@DecemberNames]

Love the series. Thank you.

[@jeffreyblue627]

Can hardly wait to get down there Uptick. Great video.

[@jeffreyhartman7204]

Uptick throwing a lot of shade! Love it!

[@cedshred1676]

I like the HK watch safari videos as much for the city tour as for the watches. The Yachtmaster is my favorite water sports Rolex. I agree with you about the 36 mm Explorer. I tried one on recently and it’s tiny, with the bracelet tapering down to dental floss. No way on my 18 cm wrist. And I’m pretty sure I saw a friend of mine walking by in the video!

[@jeanrolodex6270]

For the explorer 36mm, many people like this size because this one is among the quintessential models made by the brand. I have a 17.5 wrist but I would not change mine for a 39mm even though it might look better. I prefer the 1016 vibe.

[@geving4856]

Thank you for the walk through...

[@paulmt5563]

Thank you. Hope to be ale to visit HK again soon!

[@Mark..P]

Great watch safari Uptick. Thank you 🙏 Now we just need one from Austin in Japan (hopefully he will come back one day).

[@Mark..P]

@@sts6761 No sorry. Hopefully just taking a break

[@jeremycave485]

I really enjoyed this. Unbelievable amount of Rolex watches with no buyers

[@idontmindifisaid]

Hello UptickWatchReviews. I enjoy your comprehensive videos very much. I learned very much. Thank you for showing us the "mecca" of watch shops in the world of which is Hong Kong. One thing I would like to add that might improve the video is the zooming aspects of your camera. I suggest as you walk around, please zoom out so that the video would not be dizzying. As you get closer to the displays, please zoom in then. I know you had a lot to cover, and it is sometimes hard to walk, talk and focus the camera in the busy city of Hong Kong. Great job as always!

[@wmc79]

Hong Kong is food and watch heaven ❤

[@johnmonachelli5256]

excellent content also great move doing away with dive extension

[@kentllee]

Thank you for another great video. I’m heading to HK in 10 days time. I have a budget of 30-40k (hk$] to spend on a watch. I’m looking to replace my automatic tag Aquaracer I’ve been wearing for the past 20 year! Can you give me some advice as to what models are achievable at that budget and what to avoid. I was last back in hk in 2019 and regret buying a used speed master that was $20k in a small shop in sha tin.

[@jonselzer6553]

Uptick thanks for the walk about looks as if the HK watch is kinda Dead!!!! Greetings from BKK

[@WatchJapan]

You obviously have very similar taste to me... I was so impressed with the pink gold Omega, I actually went in and tried it on... 6 months ago... Omega originally did two models pink/gold on blue and blue on pink/gold... Very nice but not at that price, for me.

[@structurescience]

Excellent!

[@jjktng]

True first world here

[@marczz993]

As always I really enjoy your walk arounds, seeing the market prices and a little snap shot of HK life. Can I ask what day and time of day you walk around the Times sq shopping mall? Seems very quiet.

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Around 6pm on a Thursday. Everything is always relatively busy in HK but it's not packed as nobody wants to travel here that much

[@dc1735]

have you visited the Hong Kong Watch Guild Fair? If so , when was last time and your opinion on prices there

[@GradoLabsFans]

thanks for sharing... only AP, PP, ALS are still hard to get we can now find some Rolex in AD i think rolex will raise just a little in 1 ~2 months later, then it will go down again For PP, I can say is all their popular watches has been "order" before they even arrive in the shops.... that make sense why there are only 21, quatz and other classical watch

[@robertvanzant2653]

What's the market like for new Rolex in HK in 2023 ? Crazy i assume

[@hanumarn7882]

Do you know of any shops in Hong Kong that sells vintage Rolex? Thank you for the great video!❤️👍

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Check out my other watch safaris. There are dozens, especially around the Yau Ma Tei area but there are some in Causeway Bay and Central as well.

[@hanumarn7882]

Thank you! 😘❤️🙏

[@paulmt5563]

I like London Watch and Vintage Concert. You can find them on IG as well

[@felixfelucci6955]

Merci pour cette vidéo! Très intéressant de voir l'état actuel du marché. Question : les prix sont-ils similaires à Macao? Très tenté par une JLC Reverso mais étant à Canton, pour le moment seul Macao nous est ouvert sans restriction :(

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Dur à dire vu que Macau est séparé de HK depuis presque trois ans. Il y a peut-être des bonnes affaires à trouver vu que d'un côté les chinois semblent revendre pas mal de leurs objets de luxes pour le moment, ne veulent rien acheter, et vont moins au casinos. En tout cas j'éviterais d'acheter en boutique.

[@akasemkhan4213]

Great video. Where is the location in Causeway Bay area?

[@MrLouislaf]

J’ai une question pour vous: est-ce qu’on peut négocier beaucoup dans ces boutiques de Hong Kong? Ou est-ce qu’ils sont peu flexibles sur les prix?

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Ils seraient tristes si tu n'essaies pas de négocier ici

[@-albertstoica-]

hey bro is there a trade show for watch dealers who sell watches in Hong Kong

[@Nexus.Achiles]

I really enjoy these off-the -cuff comments on watches in windows. Prices seem softer than in Europe, but then of course you'd have to add 20% VAT or thereabouts if you were to import a watch into the EU.

[@milesmadison4671]

🎉 more watch safari

[@stebesplace]

Incredible 2:46 you can get a gold Patek Philippe Caltrava for $8K USD. These were $12-$16K USD not long ago.

[@woteva6891]

Market in the toilet cause dealers are reluctant to get used to the new normal. They reduce their spreads and people will buy. Date Sub and no date subs are probably the only decently priced watches at the moment in Hk.

[@user-ch7vp2rl7r]

Are their price negotiable?

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

Always enjoy your watch shopping tours! You never liked that watch shop that closed-karma can be such a bitch 😆! Best regards

[@jeanrolodex6270]

Just went to CWB to try the ZENITH white dial and a 16613 at Times Watch. The seller (which I suppose own the place) is far from being a salesman and way too pushy. The kind of guy that assumes that you have $86k in the back pocket of your pants just in case you wanna buy a watch. Doesn't even bother to really answer the questions I had. Positive note, the ZENITH is a gorgeous looking watch on the wrist. Also, Swiss Watches was open.

[@mb8051]

You don’t like Swiss Watches!! 😂

[@brasso9393]

Is that French greeting when video starts.? What does it mean?

[@rpersaud562]

Yes, it means "Hello , my friends.."

[@bartobruintjes7056]

Haha people expect to make 50% profit.🤣🤣🤣

[@gunny.highway2652]

Face reveal at 31:35! Seriously, there's nothing special about a Rolex when you see them lined up like Casios over there. I hope one day these silly AD games will end soon so we can get them for decent prices.

[@Nexus.Achiles]

I kind of agree, seeing so many Rolex watches lined up together like cheap Seikos somehow devalues the pieces, or at least makes them look less special. 🤔

[@nyc10ken]

I hear you but that's how HK has been always. Rolexes are a pretty normal thing there and displaying it like that make people think they're getting a deal.

[@user-ph1cd6ri7t]

The phrase your looking for is rough and ready

[@willemdeleeuw8094]

You never seem to see any Tudor North Flags on your safaris. I wonder why?

[@UptickWatchReviews]

I picked up one on the last safari in Yau Ma Tei if memory serves well but yeah, you don't see them much probably because people keep them

[@yashara1e]

No pelagos 39 In the shops yet?

[@UptickWatchReviews]

I've seen one so far. We'll see loads in a few months

[@yashara1e]

@@UptickWatchReviews hope so it's a great watch. Need to see your review on it

[@tobyt684]

I entered a Rolex shop in HK, and asked if I could buy anything. Of course, they replied it's for exhibition only. So I sarcastically said: so this is not a shop, it is a Rolex MUSEUM since these watches are for EXHIBITION only. Hey uptick, is it possible that the grey market shops in Dundas are owned by these AD's? ;-)

[@sn00ze88]

It's like that globally.

[@leeharding8306]

I think the nonsense is over and fools aren’t chasing fools with more and more money. I’m enjoying watching the market crash especially as brand’s like Rolex played us like a fiddle. I don’t think I would want a Rolex now. It’s a mugger’s favourite brand along with people who know nothing about watches but want to look like they have money 🤦🏻‍♂️ they’ve dug their own grave.

[@Ervinyj]

Rolex produce decent watch and it may outlast human life. Everytime you visit any grey dealers, the Rolex watches are sitting there and it out number any brand anytime. All the fame or 'air' of owning a Rolex will just vanish the moment you see the grey shop stocks. Rolex is too too common in the past, now and forever. May be one day, everyone in the world can afford a Rolex soon..

[@magik8566]

sick of diver bezels

[@Jazavac78]

Most unusual thing is to see people wearing masks and of course bamboo scaffolding

[@READComment1]

How are masks unusual, especially in 2022? Also bamboo is a very strong and resilient material that’s been used for centuries to construct durable earthquake-resistant infrastructure…

[@Jazavac78]

@@READComment1 In Europe especially in Croatia we forgot everything about masks 8 month ago

[@nikmansol]

It was really depressing watching the market and current state . I expect for the first time ever soe of these shops going out of business . hSI doing down , prices going up ok everything let’s see