Saturday, January 26, 2013

Chinese's Superstition on Rolex Colour


My Work Horse Rolex Day Date White gold


Greg's new Purchased Explorer II in HK on 25 Jan 2013

When we used to buy gold Rolex since the 60’s, the most popular dial colour is Gold Champagne dial as it stands for “噤撈", that carries a meaning of "Continuous Success!"
 This Chinese tradition keeps unchanged till now.

The most unpopular model is likely White Gold with Blue dial, as that means “難撈", in Chinese, it means "Very difficult to make a living!"

Rolex with White Dial isn’t so good too as it means “白撈”!, That is “Nothing” in Chinese.

Rolex with Black dial isn’t good too, that is “黑撈”, "Black dirt?"

So in short, these are not the preferred colour dials:

1. Blue

2. Black

3. White

The Preferred colour on dial is:

1. Gold

2. Red

3. Purple

4. Brownish Red (It was very popular in 80s)

So what is the best Colour dial of Rolex for Chinese?

1. Yellow Gold case and strap

2. Yellow Gold Champagne Dial

3. Diamond Dial

4. Diamond Bezel

Recently, we see that HK and Chinese people seem started to accept Black dial.

As For myself I still like most the White Gold Submariner in Blue Dial and I used to wear a Rolex Day Date in white gold with Diamond dial and Diamond bezel. I find that it makes me happy and work along with people smoothly.  I like what I like and superstition is not my concern for Rolex.


Ps The Rolex Day Date as my daily working Watch
The Explorer II White dial Ref 216570 Greg purchased yesterday in HK in one of the HK major Rolex AD.

Hi Greg,
I went to meet the manager who sold you the Explorer II, he told me that you speak fluent Mandarin!! Where did you learn?
I hope the Rolex will be your long trusting working partner!

HK Snob


at

10 comments:

  1. GPPMFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Hi HK Snob. It has been two weeks since I bought the Explorer II and I am still loving it. As you stated below, the price in HK is about 20 to 25 percent cheaper than Australia RRP.

    I have also been very surprised at how accurate the movement is. Although it is only two weeks since I bought the watch, so it is still settling in, the watch is keeping as good an accuracy as the quartz watch it replaced. Only 4 seconds fast after two weeks.

    Will be in Hong Kong again in a couple of weeks and will catch up with you for a coffee and I can tell you how I learnt to speak Mandarin. Greg

    ReplyDelete
  2. HK SnobFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Hi Greg,

    Wow, that is a Super Select Rolex!
    My Day Date is gaining about 3 seconds a day, yours is 4 seconds in Two weeks! Thanks to the new Movement design I think.
    I will be in HK only Saturday, Sunday and Monday as I told you before. It would be nice to meet you and listen to your Learning Mandarin Story!
    I am Here to give you the best Greeting in $nake year: Kung Hei Fat Choi".

    HK Snob

    ReplyDelete
  3. GPPMFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Xin nian kuai le HK Snob.

    I don't know how you find the time to do all of your blogging. It is always interesting to read your blog and I think you help a lot of people, like me, with your advice.

    I hope the year of the snake brings you good fortune and a new watch or two!

    ReplyDelete
  4. HK SnobFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Hi GPPM
    Your Madarin is superb!
    I think you must study in China and probably with a private lady tuitor!?

    Thanks for the regard, a watch or two for a year is not enough for Watch Fever...

    You know why people calls me "Fever", when I like something, I put time in it...
    That is why when I took lunch with my family, I was typing on the iPad for the Rolex Slogan Article...
    Wish you see you!!
    HK Snob

    ReplyDelete
  5. HK SnobFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Dear GPPM
    Sorry, again a lot fo typos!!
    I think you see what I mean...
    Wish you also Xin nian Kuai Le too!
    Paul

    ReplyDelete
  6. UnknownApril 3, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    What is the price of Rolex sub date black in HK now

    ReplyDelete
  7. HK SnobApril 3, 2016 at 8:40 AM

    Hi
    Jirapanj

    AD HK$57,510 after 10% discount card

    Gray dealer like me HK$55,000 cash

    HK Snob

    ReplyDelete
  8. HK SnobApril 4, 2016 at 1:45 AM

    Hi Abimanyu

    DJII 41mm Ref 116334 with Fluted bezel 18KT two tone HK MRSP is HK$67,000
    if buying at AD using card. less 10%
    Buying from gray dealer using cash less 20% est.
    HK Snob

    ReplyDelete
  9. Tero ja TanjaOctober 21, 2016 at 10:46 PM

    Hi there,

    I am interested on 116681 Yacht-Master - How much is this in HK? I am planning to travel there in few weeks time...

    Tez

    ReplyDelete
  10. HK SnobOctober 22, 2016 at 4:05 AM

    Hi Tez
    118881 List Price HK$195,900
    If Rolex AD less 10% card
    if Gray Dealer est. HK$15X,XXX cash, Exact price need to check only if you are interested, Whatsapp me
    HK Snob

    ReplyDelete