Bangkok - What and where, if anything, available?

[Outerunknown]

Hi all,
I have an upcoming trip to Bangkok (13/9-18/9), and would like to get my hands on a Clean Pepsi GMT.
I have bought from Andrew (TrustyTime) previously, but that process took the better part of 45 days.

My query is, where can I find one in Bangkok?
Any sellers? TD's?
Can someone sell and ship me theirs?

Shipping it to my Country of residence is nigh on impossible, and this will be the last time, in a long time to come that I have this opportunity.

Thank you in advance, and please do pardon my posting in an inappropriate forum, if that is the case.

 

[Retina]

MBK - M2M/M2/M (Can't remember the name) watches - ask to see their good watches - they accept credit cards and cash. (I think its level 2 or 3)

It's run by a friendly thai-chinese couple who know their stuff - their prices are slightly higher than TD's but the benefit is that you don't have to wait - you can nego slightly by 10-15% (don't be a hardball - thai culture - be friendly)

 

[TESLA760]

Why would you pay more for unknown quality ?

 

[Outerunknown]

Thank you for your reply.
would you perchance have an inkling as to what (factories?)they may stock?

 

[CutePinkKitty]

MBK - M2M/M2/M (Can't remember the name) watches - ask to see their good watches - they accept credit cards and cash. (I think its level 2 or 3)

It's run by a friendly thai-chinese couple who know their stuff - their prices are slightly higher than TD's but the benefit is that you don't have to wait - you can nego slightly by 10-15% (don't be a hardball - thai culture - be friendly)

Even higher than TD? Even TD is already very high compared to local.

 

[Outerunknown]

Why would you pay more for unknown quality ?

What other option would there be for one in my position, apart from not purchasing it in the first place? I cannot have it shipped to my country, as I would either pay 130% duty on invoice value (they would catch it as genuine smuggled), or worse.

 

[TESLA760]

What other option would there be for one in my position, apart from not purchasing it in the first place? I cannot have it shipped to my country, as I would either pay 130% duty on invoice value (they would catch it as genuine smuggled), or worse.

I'm sure the thousands of members here have figured out a way.

 

[shyreplover]

There's Nembo living in Thailand which you can contact. He's definitely don't have time to meet you but he can send the watch to your hotel.

 

[shyreplover]

there's also a dealer named Narikaa from thailand. You can contact him as well.

 

[Outerunknown]

there's also a dealer named Narikaa from thailand. You can contact him as well.

Thank you. This is what I was looking for.

 

[Outerunknown]

I'm sure the thousands of members here have figured out a way.

Not Really.
It all depends on where you live.
Some countries have extreme customs laws, that Americans (in general, and a few other countries too) could never comprehend.
In the US, any item less than $800 is allowed, duty free.
Where I live, whether it is $8, $80 or $800, the value is arbitrarily decided by the customs agent and can be upto 150% of his/her decided value. Or they might just say "it is confiscated and you have to now pay 200% fine and penalties for this dastardly act."

To state an example, importing a set of wheels and tires for my car would get you an entire E65 760i or an E90 M3.

Therefore, traveling somewhere and buying is the only option, unfortunately.

 

[Outerunknown]

An update.
I have spent a lot of time trying to find a Clean 126710 BLRO in Bkk.
Think I may have eventually gotten some traction.
Have discovered someone who has some Clean Pepsi GMT's. He sent me pictures, and seems to be a -Y2L3 Serial (V2? V3?)
He said he has Sprites & Batgirls as well, and will bring them for me to look at.
Pictures below.

 

[Luiki]

Pepsi bezel it is still very difficult to adjust to the gen color. interesting. I'm waiting to see Batgirl.

I think C+ use Y2L3 serial too

 

[Rx4Time]

I'm glad you were able to locate something locally on your trip. I'd suggest grabbing one or two more pieces if customs is as bad as you described. I'd love to know what country you're from.

 

[Outerunknown]

Hi.
I wanted to get a hold of the GMF EXP II, but he said it would take time, which I did not have much of, unfortunately.
Did get n EWF 31mm green dial (Olive?Mint?) DJ on Jubilee.
The Sub-Continent.

 

[Djdannyj]

Pepsi bezel it is still very difficult to adjust to the gen color. interesting. I'm waiting to see Batgirl.

I think C+ use Y2L3 serial too

I am landing in Bangkok on the 9th and I have the same delivery issues as you. Can you share the dealer information so I can grab a couple myself

 

[Luiki]

Aterrizaré en Bangkok el día 9 y tengo los mismos problemas de entrega que tú. ¿Puedes compartir la información del distribuidor para que yo pueda conseguir un par?

He intentado conseguir una buena pieza C+ pero las fotos del control de calidad me indicaban que las últimas producciones son horribles. Ahora estoy esperando que se limpien las fotos de control.

Este distribuidor no acepta pedidos en persona.

 

[domiffm]

I can definitely recommend MBK in Bangkok. I know that this mall is mostly known for AAA cheap fakes. Many of these watch shops there have the cheap reps (50-150 Euro) on display and try to sell primarily these to customers.

What many do not know: On demand, many watch shops also have the high end reps from the well-known factories.

They simply earn more from the mass of cheap reps, which they usually sell to ignorant tourists, than from the high end reps. And hardly any tourist who has no idea about the good reps is prepared to spend 700 Euro on a CF Daytona.

But the good reps are available, you just have to ask for them. I like to go to this shop on the 3rd floor, unfortunately I can't remember the name, but I've been there for years. Very nice couple who are happy to advise you for an hour and put many available models from CF, BTF, VSF, C+, ZF on the table. I was there last time in March and will be back in December. Here is a photo of the shop, unfortunately I don't have a better one:

Prices: The prices are about the same as at our TD incl. shipping. Sometimes a little lower, sometimes slightly higher. You can also negotiate a little bit. You can examine the respective specimen directly and take it with you. And it's really a lot of fun.

 

[Storm.]

Here is a photo of the shop, unfortunately I don't have a better one:

Just follow the Hulk on the wall. He will guide you.

 

[boxermachine]

They love to haggle, I think it's an insult if you don't!