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Two days in Hong Kong - Vintage Rolex hunt
So, people tell me HK is Vintage Rolex heaven...true? If anyone has shops for me to hit please let me know. (PM me if we shouldn't post retailers' info)
I'd be looking for something from the '50s or '60s probably. Maybe Explorer I or GMT.
Would be my first Rolex if In could find something...
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Michael
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Two days in Hong Kong - Vintage Rolex hunt
So, people tell me HK is Vintage Rolex heaven...true? If anyone has shops for me to hit please let me know. (PM me if we shouldn't post retailers' info) I'd be looking for something from the '50s or '60s probably. Maybe Explorer I or GMT. Would be my firs...
If it is going to be your first...
and you are not an expert on vintage pieces,my advice is, tread very very carefully. HK is a horological paradise but doesn't really have the culture for vintage.Authenticity is a major problem and if you are going back to the 50s & 60s,verification a...
Vintage shops in HK
Hi Michael, I have a few regular haunts for vintage Rolex whenever I visit HK. They are quite knowledgeable and deal only in legitimate pieces. Let me know if you are interested and I can PM you their details. Happy hunting!
Recommendations
I second to fernano's post. Be wary of sellers/ in Hong Kong. Buying new would also be recommeded as price difference varies significantly depending on which country you live in, and warranty can be a great incentive. I have lived in Hong Kong for a coupl...