First Visit to Rolex Authorized Dealer in Bangkok, Rolex Unauthorized Dealer, and Back Alley Danger

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  • @steelstunners1862
    @steelstunners1862 Рік тому +9

    That particular AD was my local when I lived in Bangkok. My wife and I bought a DJ and a ND Sub from there. I turned down a root beer at the time as I wanted a batman… kicking myself now as I actually prefer that watch.

  • @pkg996
    @pkg996 Рік тому +15

    I feel safer wearing a Rolex in Bangkok than any other city on the planet,I guess because people just presume it's a fake anyway?

    • @krakatoa_8180
      @krakatoa_8180 Рік тому +8

      honestly these fakes one you can spot them from far away I wore my sub date new ref in Thailand recently whenever someone was trying to sell me a Rolex I showed them the real deal they were impressed probably never seen an original one in their entire life anyway I love Thailand never felt unsafe over there

    • @lettuce1305
      @lettuce1305 Рік тому

      @@krakatoa_8180 the fakes that you can easily spot are those $30 fakes, the $500 super fakes are getting very difficult to tell these.

  • @dooks85
    @dooks85 Рік тому +2

    I love how the cyclops magnifies the date from 1x to 1x. LIterally no magnification

  • @disheuresdis
    @disheuresdis Рік тому +3

    In the words of the Pontiph: Horrid!!!
    Enjoy your vacation!

  • @rootedrotor525
    @rootedrotor525 Рік тому +1

    Yet another great episode. You sir are one of a kind

  • @libertyv5426
    @libertyv5426 Рік тому +1

    What a nice escape from the news. Thanks! Fun shopping trip

  • @FirstLast-bi1ve
    @FirstLast-bi1ve Рік тому +1

    Another good one. Thanks

  • @skylerphoenix8880
    @skylerphoenix8880 Рік тому +1

    Love watching your travels. So exotic.

  • @ronaldhenry3493
    @ronaldhenry3493 Рік тому

    Great episode, would love to see what it's like in the smaller AD shops

  • @david.9633
    @david.9633 Рік тому +1

    Great episode, Austin 👏

  • @spizzenergi2292
    @spizzenergi2292 Рік тому +4

    So relieved…”back Alley danger” conjured up a whole different image.
    I guess we’ve all been shafted by Rolex AD’s though.

  • @naughtynightlifeasia857
    @naughtynightlifeasia857 Рік тому +2

    Go to the used Dealers on the 5th floor of Central World, Papaya Watch, Tong Patek, Inter Watch… they are all next to each other.

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  Рік тому +2

      I checked it out - that footage in the next video. I was there couple of years ago, and was really surprised how sparse the stock was this time around.

  • @structurescience
    @structurescience Рік тому +1

    Always interesting!

  • @scottie934
    @scottie934 Рік тому +3

    Austin, I’m in your neighbourhood! Why not hold a meet-up for your Bangkok subscribers?

  • @ItsTimePictures
    @ItsTimePictures Рік тому

    Hey, you were A-Okay with your Explorer II when we hung out in Thailand back in 2019. I was fine with my Omega Seamaster 300. In fact, I don't think anyone ever gave us a second glance. They were too busy looking for loose chix.

  • @masonjones3780
    @masonjones3780 Рік тому +1

    Wow. I missed a chance meeting with the Rolex guru himself. I was at that same Rolex AD last Thursday. Also had one person inside and wouldn’t let me in until that person left. As I entered I was told nothing is for sale. Only display.

  • @susumukawamoto2924
    @susumukawamoto2924 6 місяців тому

    Why does the AD have a sign that says "The watches displayed are for exhibition only"? Are they fake? If I wanted to see a particular model, do they show me the "displayed" one?

  • @m4urlife1
    @m4urlife1 Рік тому +4

    Hi Austin.. If you are currently in BKK, if you have time, we can link up. Im here until May 2023. Haven't seen the whole video yet, but have you tried the preowned dealer in MBK?

    • @pkg996
      @pkg996 Рік тому +3

      I've been in that shop and it just felt a bit dodgy,maybe legit,but it's a big risk to take.

    • @m4urlife1
      @m4urlife1 Рік тому +1

      @@pkg996 True. however, seems they are known across Thailand as a place to buy preowned. They claim the will buy back the watch later in the future if you wish to upgrade. For me, it is just so difficult to see a preowned shop in the same building as Pirate dealers Lol.

  • @Infamous_wu13
    @Infamous_wu13 Рік тому +1

    Just picked up my first Rolex, it’s the deepsea blue

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  Рік тому

      Congratulations! That's a really cool Rolex to have with that one-of-kind gradient blue dial.

  • @kevinsmith5448
    @kevinsmith5448 Рік тому +1

    i'm always happy to see the great Iconaut appear in an Austin vid

  • @mikemike-hl8cw
    @mikemike-hl8cw Рік тому +2

    What new model does Austin, the Rolex guru, ask for at an AD? Enjoy the videos, keep up the great work!

  • @Floodland-bn3ol
    @Floodland-bn3ol Рік тому +4

    "A hellish spawn from the bowels of China" HA

  • @msbrownbeast
    @msbrownbeast Рік тому

    Are the MSRP on new Rolexes in Bangkok about the same as those in Japan or America?

  • @naughtynightlifeasia857
    @naughtynightlifeasia857 Рік тому

    Can’t believe I missed you! I’m back in Bkk 15th Feb.

  • @Greektourguide
    @Greektourguide Рік тому

    At an AD in Montreal they took down my info too with no purchase history but at another AD in the same city where I had bought a DJ in the past they gave me the rundown about having to spend x amount of dollars on other watches and jewelry

  • @ceejaydeesoozaa
    @ceejaydeesoozaa Рік тому +1

    IF you go to MBK iirc., they sell higher grade replicas. much closer to the genuine in terms of looks

  • @davidooi9307
    @davidooi9307 Рік тому

    I did register at Rolex AD in Bangkok 5 years ago. They never contact you since that.

  • @jonnybreakz
    @jonnybreakz Рік тому +6

    Those replicas are brutal!!

    • @atnfxairguns5000
      @atnfxairguns5000 Рік тому

      Who has the most accurate Replica Rolex on the planet?

    • @limelife7457
      @limelife7457 Рік тому

      @@atnfxairguns5000
      The GMT Homage with the quartz movement (version) 😂

  • @thepiemaster0933
    @thepiemaster0933 Рік тому

    Must be very, very frustrating not able to get the watch as you want. I spent a lot of time traveling too. But I met very special Rolex AD 🎉 who treats me very kindly

  • @Stevie_GMT
    @Stevie_GMT Рік тому

    That´s hurtin´ GREAT

  • @mikedavid6681
    @mikedavid6681 Рік тому +3

    Ha ha those fakes were horrendous

  • @krakatoa_8180
    @krakatoa_8180 Рік тому +1

    Sabaidi kap Austin 🙏 I felt sick by watching those horrendous replica 😂 I often spend my holidays in the land of smile and honestly never felt insecure wearing my Rolex’s or gold chains when I visit London or Paris I avoid wearing anything valuable….. have a good time in BKK

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for watching! Funny, but you are absolutely right - I'd feel much much safer wearing a Rolex in Bangkok than in many major cities in Europe and Britain. That's crazy that things have devolved to that extent in that part of the world.

  • @conorlarkin1035
    @conorlarkin1035 7 місяців тому

    have you heard anything back from the Rolex AD for your Sprite yet? have you had any contact with them since?
    I put my name down for a batman at the same place last month, similar experience to your own

  • @erwinleen4321
    @erwinleen4321 Рік тому

    The pepse bezel from the fake,looks better than the orginal pepsi ceramic.

  • @jacstoneu
    @jacstoneu Рік тому +2

    Thai people are just nicer but dont expect them being nice that you will EVER get any steel sports

  • @thepiemaster0933
    @thepiemaster0933 Рік тому

    But of course in Asia it is hard to find family owned Rolex AD

  • @thepiemaster0933
    @thepiemaster0933 Рік тому +1

    I think it’s always better to go to a family owned business for Rolex AD

  • @cir1662
    @cir1662 Рік тому +1

    1000. No more!!

  • @hlee869
    @hlee869 Рік тому +1

    Felt like watching Jason Bourne Legacy.. The only thing missing from your vidio is yellow gold Rolex... lol

  • @philo2197
    @philo2197 Рік тому

    That’s how Guam operates. Most people on the lists here are from Korea and Japan. They have to fly back to get the watch once it comes in…

  • @topbone
    @topbone Рік тому

    Cheap knock offs used to be much cheaper around 2,000 baht.

  • @davidomarmartinezcontreras3897

    The horror!!

  • @atnfxairguns5000
    @atnfxairguns5000 Рік тому

    Who produces the highest quality Rolex replica on the planet ?

  • @luiscaballero5493
    @luiscaballero5493 Рік тому

    Question is...which Lolex did you get from the dark market? 😆

  • @audreyang902
    @audreyang902 Рік тому +1

    Safe to walk the canal no worry in bbk. As long as do not follow the tu tuk for shopping.

  • @underachievingwatchcollect1878

    You might have had better luck at the Rolex AD if you were wearing a fake rather than the Iconaut.

  • @joytekb
    @joytekb 11 місяців тому

    Rolex Lotto

  • @cupwithhandles
    @cupwithhandles Рік тому

    wtf are you showing fakes?

  • @shebamut
    @shebamut Місяць тому

    My 69 dollar Casio G shock is going on 25 years...2 battery changes..best investment of my life.....forget Rolex, overpriced robbery magnet...

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  Місяць тому

      Casio watches are great. If I ever soured on Rolex, I'd probably be a Casio guy. I do love how packed with functions they are!

  • @ItsTimePictures
    @ItsTimePictures Рік тому

    lol, lovely fakers. Wow. Such quality. 🤣
    Those fakes are actually VERY low tier and cost about $30 to $40 to produce.

  • @jmand63
    @jmand63 Рік тому

    Firstly, I do not understand why you are showing fakes. Those who control the replica businesses (not only watches but fake pens, fake bags etc....) are Mafia groups. It is not only a criminal act, but for me, I cannot think of wearing a fake watch. I could not see myself in a mirror any more. What a loss of pride and self-respect. Secondly, you should be presenting yourself with neat and tidy clothes and a fresh shave to luxury watch brands' shops or boutiques. Thai's High Society dealers and customers are very sensitive to that.

  • @WestCoastAce27
    @WestCoastAce27 Рік тому

    Yeah, Japan, not the friendliest people on the planet. And unless their economy totally craters, they aren’t selling you a Rolex if you’re white. (maybe a celebrity)
    Want to get back to Bangkok. Like KL and SIN (of course) more, but still a great place.
    Cambodia story was interesting. Glad it ended well.

  • @greatchalla3799
    @greatchalla3799 Рік тому +1

    Rolex…..deceitful corruption that echoes today’s culture and political system.

  • @pepe8442
    @pepe8442 Рік тому

    Rolex Click Bait!!

  • @genetung8590
    @genetung8590 Рік тому

    But you gotta present yourself better…

  • @yourydavydov5680
    @yourydavydov5680 Рік тому +1

    What’s a point of thus video ? Show quartz fake cheap shut? Cmon !!!

  • @Stevie_GMT
    @Stevie_GMT Рік тому

    You have been loved