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Any watch tips for a Bangkok traveller?

  1. rbob99 Aug 21, 2019

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    I will be in Bangkok for a few days next week. Does anybody have any tips for watch-related endeavors there?
     
  2. Braindrain Aug 22, 2019

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    Didn't look at vintage, but ADs are very aggressive with discounts. Add in a VAT refund (received immediately), it's very competitive.
     
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  3. Pun Aug 22, 2019

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    And don’t take any valuable watch with you. Play safe.
     
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  4. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Aug 22, 2019

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    Caveat Emptor.
     
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  5. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Aug 23, 2019

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    Thailand is famous for its redials and fakes.
    I actually remember someone, probably on this forum, recounting how he went to Thailand wearing a speedy when someone offered him a fake one. So he replied showing his, "I already have one".
    The seller looked and said, "no, that's real".
    Thought it was hilarious.
     
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  6. rbob99 Aug 23, 2019

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    I guess I won't be buying a vintage watch in Thailand. Or a new one for that matter. :confused:
     
  7. Tubber Aug 23, 2019

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    Yip, be very careful. Redials and fakes abound.
    Pattaya-Ladyboys-1200.jpg
     
  8. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Aug 24, 2019

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    Since I’m a woman I’d rather be looking for watches.
     
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  9. marturx Aug 24, 2019

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    I wouldn´t try to buy a vintage watch in Thailand, or a girl as per above, or any woman for that matter.... No one should.

    Thailand is a beautiful place to visit, been there many times DA21CD3F-A00F-4653-BD2C-6439E781B58A.jpeg
     
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  10. Tubber Aug 24, 2019

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    I would also rather be looking for watches. I used that photo to illustrate the fact there is a lot of fakes around and everything is not what it appears. Applies to watches as well.
     
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  11. Tubber Aug 24, 2019

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    It is indeed a beautiful place. I have lived there for the last 20 odd years and never bought a watch there. Vintage or modern.
     
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