Rolex Ref 116660 DeepSea
A recent Japanese Magazine Watchfan.com has made an intensive interviews with HK Watch shop and Watch industrial people about what is the favourite brand and model of Watch and Rolex in HK. These are the result.
The top 10 best seller Rolex Models:
Top 1
Ref 116660 DeepSea (102 points)
As a memorial of Rolex 100 years, this tough Rolex Oyster case with the Ringlock system ensure the watch work perfectly at a depth of 3900metres was launched in 2008. This 44mm so called “ Big and Thick” Rolex is the No. 1 nominated Watch as the top ten.
List price HKD$82,500 with 5% * discount.
No. 2 Ref. 116710LN GMT Master II (74 points)
The GMT Master that gives you three time zone reading, a master watch for those Dynamic HK Industrialist, pilot, fund manager and frequent Traveler, and of course anyone who likes Rolex. The new Ceramic bezel is an new tech material for withstand any scratches on the Rolex.
List Price at Rolex AD HKD$61,200 with 5%* discount
Ref 216570 Explorer II Black Dial (35 points)
A new Rolex design with 42mm size, floating Orange hand on black Dial. This is “ Big and Thick” the Black dial is more popular than the White as the orange hand appears floating on it.
List Price at Rolex AD is HKD$60,500 with 5%* discount
No. 4
Ref 116610LN Submariner (28 points)A Standard Divers’ commonly accepted as for the whole world, no question on it waterproof function, it is also equipped with scratch proof ceramic technology.
List price at Rolex AD is HKD$62,100 with 5%* discount
Ref 116610LV Submariner (23 points)
18Kt gold dial that offer you a green colour together with the ceramic green bezel, a bold Colour attempt to attract not just the men, but also the city women group for this Men’s toy. A popular cult watch for the young lady in HK.
But the concern is the limited volume Rolex ships to HK. So the price is higher than Submariner Black by a few thousand dollars.
List Price at Rolex AD HKD$66,100 no Discount
No. 6
Ref. 116520 Daytona Black (22 points)
This 40mm case watch is very popular in Japan, but this earns only seat of No. 6 in HK.
Still we know this is not easy to find and the price is not the standard price on the Book.
Rolex AD is selling HKD$95,000 net (Remarks White Dial is HKD$87,500)
No. 7
Ref. 116400GV Milgauss green Glass (22 points)
Third Milgauss revived in 2007, green Sapphire crystal and the orange Lighting-blot second hand is the focus of this watch.
List price at Rolex AD is HKD$59,600 with 5%* discount
No. 8
Ref 16622 Yacht Master (15 points)
The Yacht Master Roresium, using Platinum bezel, a good choice for water spoort and marine Sport. List Price at Rolex AD is HKD$78,500 with 5%* discount.
No. 9
Ref 214270 Explorer I (13 points)
The size was increased from 36 mm to 39mm. a very popular model in Japan but only ranked at No. 9 in HK… Japanese and HKers are really having some culture difference, really it is not popular as other Rolex in HK. List Price at Rolex AD HKD$48,300 with 5%* discount
No. 10
Ref 116509 Daytona with Solid White Gold (12 point)
18KT WG Daytona is ranked No. 25 in Japan, in the case of HK, it is ranked as 10.
The whole watch was crafted with solid 18Ky white gold, and the roulette Arabic numeral Dial with RED pointers gain some score points. As it is quite unique and beautiful… Don't forget, everything from the Rolex with RED will be some kind of Rolex glamour years later!
List Price at Rolex AD is HKD$269,300 with 5% discount*
My personal Ranking regardless of Price
No.1 Daytona White gold Ref 116509
No.2 Submariner Green Ref 116610LV
No. 3. GMT master II green Pointer Ref 116710LN
No. 4 DeepSea Ref 116660
No. 5 Milgauss Ref 116400GV
No. 6 Submariner Black Ref 116610LN
No. 7 Daytona Black Ref 116520
No. 8 Explorer II Black Dial
No. 9 Yacht- master Ref 16622
No. 10 Explorer I ref 214270
Beside, this is very personal as someone’s wrist is too small for a Deepsea, it might be good for someone but not for me, someone may like Simple watch like Explorer I but I can not tolerate watch without a date as It is important for me…
Someone may criticize Daytona has no date,,, but think about the design, it is hard to accommodate an extra space for a Date!
As for Lady, I think Milgauss Green Glass, Submariner Green or Explorer I is nice, fro the Green Sub, as the colour seems make the watch look larger, only you hand can carry the Submariner green as it looks a bit big for most of the average Asian Lady.
* Some people can get more discount!
HK Watch FeverHK Snob
Hi HK Snob
ReplyDeleteI just read the top ten list and wonder why Datejust not include on the list? I thought Datejust is the icon product of Rolex brand. Just look at the jubilee bracelet, and everyone can tell the watch is Rolex. All the model on the list are without gold or diamond,I just don't get it. Is there any reason for this?
Best regard
Albert, Indonesia
Hi Albert,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all this is teh survey of WatchFan.com who came to hK to interview the watech seller, watch shops and dealer on thie onw survey, and I think they had mentioned this because everyone one know the Datejust is the most popular model of Rolex, 60% of ROlex watch is Datejust. Let me check the magazine again may be I missed the sport model suryey of Rolex. I studies Japanese just three years and some of the words may be forgotten, let me check again when I return HK and advise.
Meanwhile I put additional comment as " Rolex Sport watch" first.
Thanks for finding this , you are right Date Just is beautiful, esp the turn-O-graph
HK Snob
Oh, maybe that explain all, I didn't read the post title carefully, I didn't notice the "sport" word. Maybe Datejust categories as dress watch. What do you thing about Tudor watch?
ReplyDeleteAlbert, Indonesia
Hi Albert, Tudor is another watch brand you can tell now, Tudor has been living under the Rolex Shadow from 50-90s, Till them they used to have a Rolex cases, Rolex Crown and Rolex Strap. and people critized those who wears Tudor is they can not afford a Rolex. It was not wrong but not exactly right as Still Tudor has made some of the important watch before.
ReplyDeleteAfter 1990, Tudor sprinted pout as a unique brand with new, bold, dynamic deisgn atmosphere!
HK snob
Hi Albert, I actually had written 1000 words but due to the network here I was not able to publish it, so now I have to wriet again and post it when it is necessary. I am in the airport launge of Philippine Airlines.
ReplyDeleteThe Tudor is not making himself a new blood from Swiss not from Rolex the Black bay was made with a massive case, a snow flake pointer and matt dial, Red dial adds a touches of Bold and Bravery. a Good new images watch especially for the younger people.
As for me, it may looks a bit too big, but for those people who like bigger watch, that is a good choice!
HK Snob
Hi Albert
ReplyDeleteHow is your new bought Rolex
How accurate it is per day!?
That is a beautiful watch that you can use it everyday for years!
HK Snob
PS don't forget to let me know in advance next time you come to HK. I buy you a drink and meal!
Watch Fever, HK Snob
Hi HK Snob,
ReplyDeleteMy city Rolex and Tudor official dealer show me Tudor lady watch I don't know the model or serial number, full diamond on the bezel and hour point, automatic movement but less than half price of Rolex (about 40,000 HKD). I don't know if it's a good watch to buy. I'll check the serial number later. And abut my new Rolex, I don't use it as my everyday watch, I think its too classy, I use it when hang out or special occation. So I don't know if it's accurate or not. I usually use Tag Heuer Carera or Cartier Pasha Crono if I want dress up a little.
Have a nice flight home. GBU
Albert, Indonesia
Hi Albert
ReplyDeleteGive me the Ref model number and I can check for you!... HK Should be cheaper for both Rolex and Tudor 15% at least.
Thanks... Wish you had a lot of hang outs!!
HK Snob
Hi HK snob, how much for the yachtmaster blue face 40MM and 29MM ref no. 116622. Thank you
ReplyDelete-paul, Philippines
Hi Paul
ReplyDeleteRef 116622 40mm $898,00
Ref 116622 29mm $70,000
less 10%
HK Snob, Manila
Hi,
ReplyDeleteCan you let me know how much the Explorer II Black Dial is fetching nowadays?
Thanks
Hi Frank
ReplyDeleteExplorer II Black dial is $60,500, we can get another 8% discount.
HK Snob
HI HK Snob,
ReplyDeleteI would like to ask what is the best price for Deepsea and where to buy in HK?
Thanks very much!
Donovan
Hi Donovan
ReplyDelete$82,500
I get less 10%
HK Snob
HI HK Snob,
ReplyDeleteI would like to ask what is the best price for submariner nondate and where to buy in HK?
Hi Lim Patrick,
DeleteNett HKD$49,900.
call me via my whatsapp.
HK SNOB