rodwc Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 Hopefully , by this time next Sat. I will be in Guangzhou, that is if the inclement weather has improved, and the weather is comparable to what we are having here in Oz., ( sunny and 27 degrees C, ) and the airport remains open. If there is any interest in me doing some kind of travelogue regarding reps. etc. I would oblige. I know this topic has been covered by 2 or 3 other members in the past couple of years and thought an update could possibly be of some help and interest. Please give me your thoughts. Cheers.
Coeuss Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 Hopefully , by this time next Sat. I will be in Guangzhou, that is if the inclement weather has improved, and the weather is comparable to what we are having here in Oz., ( sunny and 27 degrees C, ) and the airport remains open. If there is any interest in me doing some kind of travelogue regarding reps. etc. I would oblige. I know this topic has been covered by 2 or 3 other members in the past couple of years and thought an update could possibly be of some help and interest. Please give me your thoughts. Cheers. I have some interest in you maybe brining some watches back for me
Watchmeister Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 I would welcome an update. Won't it be slow due to Chinese New Year though?
assasi9 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 I have some interest in you maybe brining some watches back for me X2
rodwc Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Posted February 2, 2008 I would welcome an update. Won't it be slow due to Chinese New Year though? Fine, I have been assured by a couple of sources that the shops and markets will be open and in full swing, especially during CNY. ( only the factories will be closed, and most likely our collectors). If I had a choice I would have gone a little later, but then the large international trade fair starts in April, and hotel and prices skyrocket everywhere. Keep your fingers crossed.
alant Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks in advance rodwc! I will be looking forward to your updates! If there's any chance, can add in some pictures too that will be great! Have a nice trip!
rek001 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 I'd love to read your travelogue,TeevTee's from a few years was so interesting - I still have this image in my mind of a solid block of steel bracelets 3 foot tall all wrapped up in plastic, crazy. Have a great trip and I hope all goes well for you.
deltatahoe Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 i'd definitely be interested in an update -- it's always revealing to see what things are like in the place that is the origin of most of our watches.... have a great trip, and take a bunch of pictures deltatahoe
krustybrand Posted February 3, 2008 Report Posted February 3, 2008 I just hope your pronunciation of Guangzhou is better than mine. My (Chinese) wife laughs every time I pronounce it. Apparently my way means 'naked pig'.
spa Posted February 3, 2008 Report Posted February 3, 2008 I know this topic has been covered by 2 or 3 other members in the past couple of years and thought an update could possibly be of some help and interest. Please give me your thoughts. Cheers. Any UPDATE is of GOOD help and BIG interest. I'd love to read it.
capice Posted February 3, 2008 Report Posted February 3, 2008 travel save m8, I hope you can get what you want..
kenmasters Posted February 4, 2008 Report Posted February 4, 2008 just curious, where abouts in Guangzhou are the main shopping areas for watches, etc.. ?
rodwc Posted February 4, 2008 Author Report Posted February 4, 2008 just curious, where abouts in Guangzhou are the main shopping areas for watches, etc.. ? At this stage , this is all I know. Stay tuned. Reg, ( Narika) gave verbal directions in a post a while back, basically just head for the bus station. Pictures are going to be a problem though. I could take a movie config. and cover the red light over, but then I`m not sure if I can upload it to photobucket.
kenmasters Posted February 4, 2008 Report Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks! My bro is actually going there in a couple of days. Those directions are very generic to say the least... Gam Si Lao... Watch district.. I guess everyone in Guangzhou would know where that is Yeah i don't know how you would be able to update us while you're there... have fun!
rodwc Posted February 4, 2008 Author Report Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks! My bro is actually going there in a couple of days. Those directions are very generic to say the least... Gam Si Lao... Watch district.. I guess everyone in Guangzhou would know where that is Yeah i don't know how you would be able to update us while you're there... have fun! I actually intended waiting until I got back home to put something together.
rodwc Posted February 4, 2008 Author Report Posted February 4, 2008 Guangzhou overview. If you look closely , you can just make out where all the Panerais are made, and Andrew waving from the bridge BRHS. :cc_chinese:
kenmasters Posted February 5, 2008 Report Posted February 5, 2008 Nice pic... Guangzhou has changed a lot these past 10 years.. last time I was there was back in '96... !
JuiceMaker Posted February 5, 2008 Report Posted February 5, 2008 have a safe trip rod... wish i could go too i can be your translator... i can speak Mandarin.
rodwc Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Posted February 5, 2008 have a safe trip rod... wish i could go too i can be your translator... i can speak Mandarin. Oh, you`r in , you`r in. Why didnt you tell me 3 weeks ago? OMG, what a killing could have been made, now I will be fleeced like the proverbial lamb, And from the looks of your avitar you can do other things as well.!!
rodwc Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Posted February 5, 2008 have a safe trip rod... wish i could go too i can be your translator... i can speak Mandarin. PS. please tell me that you are not really into bones.
gavidoc Posted February 5, 2008 Report Posted February 5, 2008 Have a safe trip Rod. I'll be there at the end of Feb. My company has an office in Zhongshan and my direct report there acts as a translator for me when I'm there. She's already located the markets in Guangzhou and Shenzhen for my trip.
watchmark Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 hi. friend. if you come to GuangZhou . you can call me. 13751865865 my name is Mark. if you have any queation. i can help you.
cc Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 i'll also be in HK, Shantou, and GZ for 2 weeks in late March. You know the building names at the watch district?
rodwc Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Posted February 7, 2008 hi. friend. if you come to GuangZhou . you can call me. 13751865865 my name is Mark. if you have any queation. i can help you. Many thanks for the nice gesture Mark. I arrive Sat. afternoon, will most probably give you a call on Monday. cheers Rod.
watchmark Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 ok. Rod. i am guangzhou local chinese man. call me when you reach. i will bring you go to local watch market.
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