First off, yeah, you’re gonna find ’em. MBK Center? Definitely a hotspot. Patpong Night Market? Another likely bet. But don’t expect them to be just *out there*, y’know? Sometimes you gotta ask around. A cab driver might know a guy, who knows a guy… it’s all part of the adventure, right?
Now, price. Online you see $25-$45? Yeah, maybe for something that’ll fall apart in a week. Honestly, aim higher. Maybe even *haggle* higher to start. They’ll be expecting it. Think more like… trying to get something decent for like, I dunno, $60-$80? Depends on how convincing you want it to look. And don’t be afraid to walk away. There’s always another vendor.
And quality? Dude, *inspect* that thing. Really, really look at it. Does the second hand sweep smoothly? Does the weight feel right? Are the markings even remotely close to the real deal? You get what you pay for, and sometimes even less with fakes, so be critical. Like, *really* critical. I once bought a “Rolex” that had “Rolex” spelled wrong. True story.
Sukhumvit, someone mentioned that area in that one post. Yeah, could be a good shout. Honestly, it’s all about chatting to locals, asking around, and being persistent. Be polite, be friendly, but be firm on the price and quality.
Thing is, are these “first copy” or “AAA” replicas really *worth* it? That’s kinda up to you. A cheap one? It’ll be obvious. A really good one? Well, it might fool some people. But honestly, I kinda feel like… maybe just buy a cool, original watch that’s *actually* good quality and not trying to be something it’s not? Just a thought.
