2023 Rolex Watch Shopping in Bangkok, Thailand

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[@aumkar2]

Austin, I may be wrong but don’t all the pre-ceramic triple 0 transition Subs are the Zubmariners you showed previously. The Z looking S I thought was one of the defining characters of the triple 0 apart from the 904L of course.

[@watchsymposium]

I love these kind of comments, Aumkar - thanks! I didn't know about that aspect of the 168000. But from just a quick Google search, I see that variation you're talking about. (About half of the Triple Zero's I found on Google were Subs and the other half Zubs.) Maybe Rolex was considering that font in preparation for the 16610(?). Interesting stuff!

[@williambowden4192]

@@watchsymposium The 168000 came in 2 variations, the "S" version, and what are commonly called the 'Zubmariners'. You're right, about half and half. There's a bit more marketing hype around Zubmariners from one particular dealer in Lithuania - and yes, the papers do indeed say 16800. The true 000s do have a very neat number on the case - and there are some fakes, or ones altered with an extra zero added on which look rather dodgy.

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks for weighing in, William. I imagine adding an extra zero wouldn't be all that hard, so making sure that serial number is from the right period would be vital (9,XXX,XXX - R,XXX,XXX). I would have loved to have gotten the shopkeeper to take off the bracelet to have a look, but that's too much tire kicking!

[@williambowden4192]

@@watchsymposium Indeed and as far as I know it's the R series that are the Zubs - I'm pretty certain that it really is that cut and dried but then again with Rolex...

[@ianmanning8684]

No way would I trust those Rolex’s 😂

[@Floodland-bn3ol]

i came for the watches but stayed for the mango & sticky rice.

[@coronetmag]

The OG Kermit always takes my breath away. Another good video, Austin. The fake Explorer 2 with a black dial was an interesting design!

[@DonAl9114]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Thank you Austin. Have a safe travel back home. 👍🏻

[@robertbachmann8141]

great video. thanks for sharing Austin.

[@charlestillery6327]

Great Program!

[@greenman778]

Great content as always

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

I use to wear a fake panerai in my early twenties. a lot of great memories in that watch and suprisingly a very durable watch.

[@jonselzer6553]

Thanks Austin, another great vid!!!!!!! yeah I've been to most of the gray dealers here most of them agreed i wouldn't trust only from my AD

[@david.9633]

Great episode 👏

[@eric106071]

Always enjoy your videos Austin.

[@watchsymposium]

Big E! Thanks man!

[@structurescience]

Superb!!

[@thirstykillerz8205]

Do you think its a good idea to flip watches buying from japan and selling in thailand? Love your videos

[@arcadiushakim3675]

The old subs are nice, but your right about checkin if its real and whats replaced. hope you enjoy your travels and have safe trip home.

[@DEFENDER-lx2hs]

Cool another Rolly Hunt.

[@Patoting]

I came for the Rolex watch but end up in love with mango sticky rice.

[@popoyancheta5447]

Mr.Austin ? Where do you recommend us to go rolex shopping abroad ??? Thank you sir

[@nicholasdavies6264]

I know that Rolex do make quartz watches BUT to me a Rolex should always be automatic. 👍

[@rydmerlin]

When you’re looking at these subs what are you seeing in terms of polishing?

[@watchsymposium]

Good question, but I didn't have my purchaser's hat on (more the tire-kicker one), so I didn't give it much thought. I was concentrating on trying to get decent footage with my ailing camera, and staying on the right side of the shopkeepers.

[@billwest6406]

Rolex AD’s in BKK denied me hard today. Went to 3 different stores. I would say being a foreigner has a lot to do with it. Bad experience.

[@darrenupton5500]

I love Mango and sticky rice.

[@timemoney2775]

The authenticity of the watches is not a problem buying from the shops at the World Trade Center, it's more about the price they offer which is above the market price because they want to sell to the unexperienced buyers. The local traders have other circuits for buying their watches.

[@voltor46]

How much you paid for the "Rolex" in the street?

[@mrp9498]

Those fakes the guy had in his black pouches were atrocious.

[@jonathansmith283]

very interesting. the street 'AD' - with all his 'ROLEX' watches in his bag . travel safe . ~ JDS/CT

[@petermartin9494]

Perhaps the "prices" in Bangkok are higher than they are in Japan because they want room to negotiate. The actual price may be a lot closer.

[@naughtynightlifeasia857]

Glad you went to the 5th Floor - they have some decent watches - but miserable dealers 😂

[@michelericci2658]

Name website?

[@vineetagarwal4283]

Do you suggest to buy rolex from japan or thailand is it significantly cheaper?

[@watchsymposium]

I can't speak about Thailand, other than to tell you that I, personally, would only buy through an AD in there. Japan, however, is probably the best place in the world to buy a Rolex: the Yen is really weak at the moment, the selection is amazing, the culture is honest and the chances of getting a fake are practically nil, and if you're a tourist with a passport in hand you don't have to pay the 10% sales tax. Just my 2 cents.

[@daytona13]

I went to bangkok last week. Hoping to obtain a steel sports rolex. With Gods grace i bought one direct from a rolex authorized dealer. They are more hospitable compared to hongkong and japan. By the way. I also went to central world. I doubt that the stores there sells all original rolex.

[@watchsymposium]

That's great - congratulations!

[@kingmaker5709]

How many dolors ubbuy

[@momiland7673]

The Ultra Ultra Ultra rare submariner quartz!! 😅

[@kingmaker5709]

How much

[@mrstrong93]

Wow so expensive I paid $2000 baht for watches just as good and they have lasted me 10+ years. Some places are such rip offs

[@ItsTimePictures]

Mango and sticky rice… Is there anything better?

[@BAF605]

Like you I'd be very wary of buying any Rolex in a foreign country even in the West. At least in one's own market it's possible to make a complaint about authenticity that will stick. Once you cross borders I'm not so sure. I'm sure many of the "genuine" Rolex you saw had shady backgrounds.

[@user-ce5kd3ib2y]

I’m pretty sure we don’t make those quartz Rolex’s here in Taiwan😅

[@watchsymposium]

I think you're right!

[@danny77670000]

They chop their watches up quite a lot, mix & match parts turning it to Franken-lex Singapore, HK & Japan is much better

[@fruitcakebunny]

I rather buy in Japan.

[@cl302]

Mango and sticky rice lol

[@oddpout]

Get archie some mango and sticky rice 🤤

[@tanman7627]

lolz id never buy a rolex over there 😅

[@samvalentine4740]

Good watch , I would be doubtful in the origins of those real rolex, could be stolen my guess .. I bought a fake bi Daytona from phuket shop 12 years ago and it still works perfectly ..

[@TuxBearlux]

FrankenWatch.. many vintage rolex with fake replica parts 🤨

[@dc1735]

at 11:28 🤣

[@AnyoxB.D.]

Eventually he admitted it was fake 😂

[@user-ce5kd3ib2y]

Hey Austin why don’t you take a trip to Taiwan some time 😀

[@watchsymposium]

I'd like to go back! I used to live in Hsin-Chu, just outside of Taipei. I wasn't a watch guy at the time, because this was nearly 20 years ago. I do wonder how the watch shopping is there. I have to add, the Mangos in Taiwan are some of the best. Mangos and shaved ice was a favorite. And don't even get me started on the lychees...I've never had better lychees than inside Taiwan.

[@user-ce5kd3ib2y]

@@watchsymposium Oh wow, I didn’t know that ☺️ Were you in the technology industry? Loads of tech companies like TSMC etc based in Hsin-Chu

[@user-ce5kd3ib2y]

@@watchsymposium Yup the lychees, mangos and other fruits here are just absolutely delicious 😆 The watch shopping I’ll say… it’s decent but there’re not many concentrated watch shopping spots like Nakano, and not many vintage or neo-vintage selections either.. all in all, I’ll say it’s much better in Japan, especially for a guy like me who loves 5 digit Rolex’s and neo-vintage omegas. I had a absolute blast following your directions and watch shopping in Nakano!

[@disheuresdis]

Phirstos!

[@JackoWillMakeLives-loveu]

Love all the fake models on the street. Pretty decent attempts

[@greatchalla3799]

You should pick up a good fake to wear in lieu of the original watch’s you might want to preserve especially if you visit somewhere sketchy.

[@sn00ze88]

Let's get beaten up over wearing a folex instead... what a great idea 💡 👏... if you should find yourself needing to be in a sketchy area... Best to not wear any valuable watches

[@greatchalla3799]

@@sn00ze88 Sarcasm is the lowest form of….Witt.

[@sn00ze88]

@@greatchalla3799 considering common sense isn't your thing, I'd say being witty with you is the last thing anyone would do... wouldn't want to confuse you

[@mikelindbergh642]

I bet those old 5513s came from Vietnam war veterans.

[@user-zw6lh4el8p]

Why not post more of the DAY and DAYDATES....99% of yournpost are of the Subs...come on man

[@Rodriguezz23]

fake box and watch

[@blardymunggas6884]

China or taiwan? Taiwan is in China bro

[@nickvegas2459]

This seems very amateur rather than a specialist video based on the comments made here.

[@edwintham7326]

Mango and sticky rice