I’ve heard Seminyak Square’s got a dude peddling them, and apparently Kuta, like, right next to Mickey D’s, is another hotspot. Thing is, from what I’ve gathered, the quality is, shall we say, *suspect*. Like, proper “chite,” as one source so eloquently put it. Don’t expect Swiss movement quality, you’re getting a Chinese DG2813, which is… well, it tells the time, maybe?
Now, I’ve seen peeps bragging about snagging a fake for around 70 AUD. Seventy bucks?! Dude, I’d be skeptical spending that much on a *real* watch, let alone a fakey-makey. But hey, some people are happy, especially if it looks the part from a distance. I mean, who’s gonna get up close and inspect your wrist anyway? Hopefully, not a legit watchmaker.
Seriously though, don’t expect miracles. I mean, some dude on a forum’s still rocking a fake Seiko from 20 years ago, so, who knows, maybe you’ll get lucky? But realistically, you’re probably gonna end up with something that falls apart after a few weeks. Or maybe it’ll last, who knows? Bali’s a magical place, anything can happen.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a *real* watch, even a cheap one, I’d probably skip the fake market altogether. Someone on Reddit was asking about legit watch stores in Bali, looking for vintage stuff under $500. Now *that’s* a better idea. At least you know you’re getting something that, you know, *actually works* and isn’t gonna disintegrate in the humidity.
And another thing, fixed prices, even when you buy a load of stuff? That’s a red flag, tbh. You *gotta* haggle! That’s like, half the fun of shopping in Bali. Maybe check out the shop across the road, like one review said? Always good to shop around, see what’s on offer.
