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I'm sorry, but perhaps you are meeting the wrong kind of “collectors”.
Aug 17, 2018,23:25 PM
My HK collector friends, many of whose are fellow PuristS are extremely well versed in the world of watches.
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Urwerk vs MB&F vs other independents
By: psychotic : August 15th, 2018-15:34
Dear Forum Friends, As one who has recently tried the UR 103T and looooved the piece, I have a question regarding the lack of a secondary/used market for the brand (especially in Hong Kong). I know that Internet based companies like Chrono24 do carry Urwe...
Local dealers consider it as too risky
By: kykw : August 15th, 2018-18:04
It's a niche market for indies. Most dealers prioritize liquidity above all. They're merchants, not necessarily watch people. This is especially true in Hong Kong where I also call home. Consider a large portion of their potential customers wouldn't know ...
I saw some used Urwerk in a TST used watch store a while back.
By: nwk00 : August 15th, 2018-19:32
The watch market is currently focused on vintage sports Rolex and Patek, as well as Patek Nautilus and the new Rolex GMT/Daytona. Like the poster said above the dealers will only stock pieces that move. I like some older stuff but cant find them in any br...
Sorry cant help you with your question about HK .
By: Watchonthewrists : August 16th, 2018-00:23
But in Holland there isnt also any watch shop who sells independents (mb&f , Urwerk,DB,FPJ etc etc) . They are all focused on the big brands. So i need to find my future watch (if preowned) on Chrono , this forum or through some contacts i have made over ...
I was in HK at Easter what a place for watches
By: Hulk : August 16th, 2018-15:33
One place in particular had so many watches I took a photos of each watch window. It was union watches and I looked back on the photo and you can see it on the bottom left. May still be there? Good luck. Cheers S ...
HK is HK...
By: gengar : August 16th, 2018-17:08
It's HK, I've literally met "collectors" there who own dozens of watches who have never even heard of FPJ. Over the last decade, HK has been the biggest Rolex market for a reason. I'm almost amazed there is any market for independents there.
Just got mine
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : August 17th, 2018-06:23
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Wow, that’s drool worthy!
By: psychotic : August 17th, 2018-23:27
I tried the titanium version and loved its lightness. I would imagine the gold case would give it a bit more heft.
yes.. they are very rare..
By: Fjan : August 18th, 2018-22:06
Alfred I bought all mine brand new.. not sure about the preown market for Urwerk.. but Mb&f recently set up an in-house certified preowned section.. do check them out. i hope Urwerk will follow foot soon. www.mbandf.com HAGWE 🥂 Jen look closer.. i...
I make up a significant part of the pre-owned market for these brands
By: SteveH : August 23rd, 2018-09:34
There aren't many dealers who know much about them or are willing to stock them. It's really a specialized area that I've been in and around for more than a decade, including starting and running MB&F North America. You have to remember the orders of ...