Second hand watch: SG vs HK

[uglyducklings2000]

maybe because of fat pockets from china, prices in hk has risen significantly

[photovoltics]

Hi all,

HKG prices varies significantly from shop to shop, and if you manage to find some reliable distributor, the prices can be very competitive..but it has to be reliable as a novice will not be able to check the genuine parts in a watch.

Prices are a lot more competitive in Europe, the best places to get Rolex atm is Milan, Copenhagen or the Mediterranean island where your cruise ship stops.

[orangerotor]

I ever thought of going to second hand shops and look for watches during overseas vacations. However, every time when I'm there, I tend to want to do other things like sight seeing than looking at watches.

In my humble opinion, I don't worry about contracting 'bad luck' from second hand watches. To me, just a nice clean up and everything is good. I have been purchasing second hand stuffs (watches and others) since I started working. Most people in Singapore really takes good care of their stuffs. My experiences have been good so far. I can't say anything about HK since I have no experience.

Your mileage may vary!

[classic]

Better buy in SG sine u putting so much $$ in this luxury watch !

[classic]

For safety sake, suggest you purchase in SG.

Yes . for hk there , now so many prc , may lots of cheats , fake , just be careful . Greedy can kill ! Lol

[LQY]

HK is located just beside Shenzhen luohu where fakes are being sold everywhere. Buying watch accessories is fine but not luxury watches in HK. Moreover the price is kinda higher than if it were to be gotten from Singapore. Experienced this myself recently.

[nicholaslee31]

Any idea what is the shop name called?

You may want to try this shop Po Wan Loi about 10 mins walk from Time Square. They have pretty good selection of watches at reasonable price. i bought a submariner and a lady watch from them. In general Hkg have a variety of selections and probably more in numbers.

Happy Hunting.

[porschespyder101]

Hk more competitive so generally prices are cheaper. Sg markets manipulated by only few so more ex

[ngokyc]

Some preowned watches are cheaper in Hong Kong. However for safety reason you may not want to take the risk there cos you might got into some super class replicas.

[Titleist]

HK is generally cheaper by ard 10-15% for watches compared to SGP... but unless u do ur own research and have a trusted 2nd hand dealer there..... i would advise to stick to buying from SGP...

[ianlohkcuk]

I am going macau soon and thought of looking at resale watches there but so concerned about it being real...think I will stick buy in SG. Unless anyone has got dealers in macau to recommend?

[joshchanlee]

I been to macau and a little iffy on some watches up for sale.

[zquek]

I trust that pawnshops in Macau have a wide selection!

[Jason kwek]

Better buy in singapore

[edneo]

recently went ona trip to HK and made my way to a couple of the watch shops. prices in my opinion is that its a bit cheaper as compared to SG. probably due to exchange rates as well. but most doesn't come with box or certs.