Alright, alright, so you’re headed to Bangkok and you’re thinkin’ about nabbing a fake watch, huh? Look, I get it. Who *doesn’t* want a Rolex (or, y’know, a *Rorex*) without dropping a year’s salary? But let’s be real, the fake watch game in Bangkok is a minefield. You gotta tread carefully, my friend.
I mean, you can definitely find those super-cheap, like, fall-apart-in-your-hand fakes for a couple of bucks. But those are, well, those are garbage. Straight up. You’re better off just buying a nice Casio if that’s your budget. Trust me. Nobody’s gonna be fooled by a “Patek Phillipe” where the dial literally comes unglued.
But, and this is a big but, there *are* decent fakes out there. My mate actually scored a pretty convincing one a few years back. He reckoned it cost him about 2000 THB (which, doing the math, is like, what, 60 bucks?). He said it was “excellent quality” which, for a fake, is high praise indeed. He wore it for ages and it held up pretty well, all things considered.
Thing is, finding those gems is the hard part. You gotta be willing to haggle, haggle, HAGGLE. Don’t just accept the first price they throw at ya. Start low, like *really* low, and work your way up. And don’t be afraid to walk away! There’s always another stall, another vendor, another opportunity to get fleeced… I mean, to find a bargain.
I saw some dude online saying he’d seen prices from $25-$45 for a “decent” fake. Honestly, I think that’s probably a bit optimistic, unless you’re a master haggler. Remember, you get what you pay for. A super-cheap fake will look and feel super-cheap.
Where to look? Well, that’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? The obvious places, like Patpong night market or Chatuchak Weekend Market, are usually crammed with them. But be warned, these are tourist traps. You gotta be sharp.
The problem is, nobody’s gonna give you the *exact* location of the best fake watch guy. It’s like a closely guarded secret. You gotta put in the legwork, wander around, and keep your eyes peeled. And maybe ask around… discreetly, of course.
