offshore Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I will be in Guangzhou in September, and am doing my research. My interest is more in the general watch business (parts & tools), as against specifically rep watches. I noted today, that there are actually 4 or 5 watch centres in Guangzhou. GuangZhou Watch Market is located in ZhanXi Road. It is made up of 9 installments, which were set up by different periods. They are called: *Southern Trade Center of Horologe 南方钟表城 *ZhanXi KowLoon Watch Center 站西九龙钟表城 *Southern Watch Trade Centre 南方钟表交易中心 *New KowLoon Watch Center 新九龙钟表城 *SanYi Watch city 三一钟表城 My query is...Are all these centres somewhere I should visit, or are some more retail focussed? I would think it would be difficult to visit all 5 in 2-3 days, so which are the ones to focus on? Also, has anyone any clues on a 1/2 reasonable hotel, close to this area? Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Maps a bit dated and lacking in detail but bear in mind the scale - a coupla hundred meters circle would encompass it all. The road from the star of 'Southern Trade Center of Horologe' going to 'ZhanXi KowLoon Watch Center' (which isnt worth a look) on your map has most of the tool suppliers off on the right hand side. Hotel hard to predict what youre looking for but in the none too expensive 4* category and a short walk to the markets, check out the Luihua http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/liuh...l-guangzhou.htm Good Luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I've been there... I doubt that you'll find anything suitable for you when it comes to watch tools and spare parts... on the other hand, you'll see hundreds of thousands of reps - 99% of those are really cheap reps... Good luck on your trip - I hope to go there again (been there a year ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks guys. Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammandel Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 So heres a question; why arent the really good reps like we have access to available there at the markets? Surely these watches are made in 1000s, so where is the main chunk going to? Random internet buyers? Me think not ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 PM sent Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 So heres a question; why arent the really good reps like we have access to available there at the markets? who said they were not available there at the markets?! they are, but in VERY limited quantities compared to the total amount of reps that can be found there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammalone Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Would love to go on a group trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Would love to go on a group trip! +1 Count me in. I don't really want to bypass our dealers here, but seeing the watch market is like a dream to me .... Maybe one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Across the boards there is definitive information on which markets to go to. And there are specific directions on which booths to look for at those spaces. MBK/MBW is still there? But the best bet is to look for Neil, and then follow him. Have much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedo Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 But the best bet is to look for Neil, and then follow him. But where will he lead you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 The OP will have the full guided service care of Bergies. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Across the boards there is definitive information on which markets to go to. And there are specific directions on which booths to look for at those spaces. MBK/MBW is still there? But the best bet is to look for Neil, and then follow him. Have much fun. you confused something... MBK center and TTK are in Thailand...while the OP is speaking about Gunagzhou/China! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'm in Guangzhou, China right now!! for a couple days, i've gone to the watch markets, millions of watches piled up for sale. the problem is finding quality!!! i'll pay more for quality of course but havent seen it Does anyone know who i can contact to find the quality reps in Guangzhou? or which booth number to go to? Angus? what is his phone number here??? thanks for any info, i only have a few days left here, before i go to Shenzhen. i've been looking for Bulgari, Cartier, AP, Breitling, etc. lately thanks for any help, i've been reading this forum for awhile and everyone seems very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 yes, they all have catalogs, just like this website, but they are all crappy quality it seems. have a look: www.gz-wm.com i want to find the top quality reps here. any help?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 for example, the Tag Link Chrono that everyone raves about is nowhere here. It should be easy to find, but all i see is low quality, please help, i'll be back in the USA soon, i can bring extras back if u help me find the high quality ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 some photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Does anyone know who i can contact to find the quality reps in Guangzhou? or which booth number to go to? you just had your lucky day...a PM with details has been sent! let me know how it goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 thanks! i talked to your guy, but he's not in Guangzhou right now, his brother is running his shop, but it has been closed for the past few days.. But... i found Mark from timesshopdotnet here in Guangzhou and he was very helpful, speaks english, has High quality, and he even took me around to show me the lower quality shops and his shop to see the differences. very patient and helpful. If anyone is in Guangzhou, they should look him up for sure. he knows his stuff, and very honest about the littlest errors even in his reps. tell him i sent ya, haha. I actually didnt even buy anything from him, but will see his bigger selection tomorrow. I'm not that big a watch addict like u guys, just a few at a time is all i need thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 wow! cool... its crazy how if you ever take a trip to guangzhou, you can probably meed your dealer! lol... kinda cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simzger Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) who said they were not available there at the markets?! they are, but in VERY limited quantities compared to the total amount of reps that can be found there... i've been to GZ at the watch market, it was very cool. very, very cool! the good reps are definitely there, but in the upper floors in the offices, not on the ground level in the display boxes. you need to have contacts though to the people in these upper floor offices selling high quality reps. i could give you one of a lady that makes good price...she has all the reps. or you could try hont. when i was there i also had an interpreter as i don't speak chinese. it's very helpful! simon Edited June 23, 2009 by simzger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 One of the amazing things about this hobby is that if I ever make it to GZ there would be a good half dozen people happy to see me and show me round. Once you have been on the boards for a while there's no chance of you being alone in GZ. Oh, and Offshore, you can stop rubbing it in now Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Regards to Mark, very helpfull and a nice guy, knows what he is talking about, wants to make a decent living but will not cheat (at least as some others do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) I've been to all the centers in the GZ watch district and there isnt much to find other than your average canal street stuff. They have cleaned up alot as the local govt is starting to regulate the industry. I would recommend emailing/contacting a dealer beforehand, otherwise you wont find anything unless you speak Mandarin. As for the watch district, there are 4-5 main centers. They are all structured like a indoor swapmeet but each individual booth is an "Independent Watch Broker". This is the main intersection. If you head left, it'll lead you to the subway (1/4 mile) and the EMS center (the one that all the GZ dealers use LOL). The building behind me to the right (which isn't in the picture) is where I found most of my tools (up the stairs, immediate right, end of row) I think I still have my receipt if you need the booth #. They sell rep Bergeon tools and are pretty inexpensive. I walked out with pretty much everything I needed for less than $20usd. Just to the right of the picture is a pretty decent sized center to find more crap. On the upper left corner where you see the big clock on the building is another center. I think it's about 4-5 stories...I didnt venture up all of it because of all the cigarette smoke throughout the levels...and smoking is legal everywhere. There is also a side street there (the no right turn sign). That's a whole other street with more crap..... More crap with lots of crap. This is the famous center that an old school member had posted in his review. Another view of the street: Inside the centers: Outside another watch center along the main street: If you are looking for accessories, you will find everything possible on the main st (first picture). Just walk another 1/4 down and that's where all the rep glasses, purses, jeans, shirt, underwear, hats, shoes!!, etc are. I spent 2 days in the district and didnt even get to see everything. I hope this gives you a 3D/live view of the intersection. Have fun!! cc Edited June 24, 2009 by chinkiechunkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammalone Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks for sharing those pics! I would really love to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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