Are watches cheaper in Thailand than the UK, especially second-hand Seiko and Omega?

Oct 17, 2023
a year ago
Jim *******
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Hi, not the usual visa question, coming to bkk for a few days then on to phuket, I collect watches, just wondered if they are cheaper over there than uk? second hand ones, seiko/omeaga...or it to dodgy, fakes etc?
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The general consensus is that while second-hand watches in Thailand can occasionally be found, they are often not cheaper than in the UK due to high import taxes, making resale prices higher. Many recommend looking in Japan, particularly in cities like Tokyo, where authentic second-hand luxury watches are easier to find at competitive prices. Thailand is seen more as a market for counterfeit or 'brilliant copies' of luxury watches, especially with mentions of buying from specific areas like Bangkok's Central World Plaza and the weekend Chatuchak market.
Chris *****
Lot of fakes.

And différents class fakes..

Class one like gold rolex are extremely difficult to see as they use Real massive18k gold for make them
Eri ************
Central World Plaza has a few second hand watch shops as well as MBK.

No import tax is involved as those are dealt within Thailand.

I bought some 60's Omega in decent condition.

Rolex and Carter are not the best deal compared to Tokyo, but I have no idea about UK market.
Eri ************
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JC ***************************
Thailand is not the place, Japan is there are hundreds of consignment and second hand stores selling super cheap branded real McCoy watches not fakes
Jim *******
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@JC **************************
yes, I thought that was probably the place to go..., many thanks
JC ***************************
@Jim ******
if you go to Tokyo try Komehyo which is one of the largest ones in several locations from Ginza to Shinjuku to Shibuya etc but then there are smaller ones all throughout and I'm talking brands like Tag Heuer to Rolex to Cartier to Seiko to Omega all sorts for all budgets plus as a foreigner you can claim the 7% vat or sales tax refund on the spot or at the airport, in Thailand you can go to Chatoochak market on the weekend I have seen a few stalls selling watches in the antiques section but many more in the big red building across the road where they run the flea markets, good luck!
Jim ***********
Dodgy fakes are brilliant copies. Mr Jack Pattaya does best ones I took Tag back for friend he went Tag shop adjust strap they told him its real.
Jim *******
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ok, thanks, will check him out
Jim *******
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Jim ***********
@Jim ******
I live Hua Hin went Pattaya for weekend get another for myself
Jim ***********
@Jim ******
brilliant copies. Weight heavy I bought Omega Submariner for my uncle, he has real one preferred copy one.
Keith ********
@Jim **********
Rolex make the Submariner, Omega make the Seamaster.
Jim ***********
@Keith *******
uncle sent me pictures what wanted. I prefer Tag know nothing about other brands
Jim *******
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@Jim **********
ok, sounds interesting, where is he based, Pattaya?
Jim ***********
@Jim ******
yes soi Buakoaw I bought maybe 15 from him last years waterproof also 3000 baht . Has a Facebook page if remember
Peter *********
@Jim **********
were about soi buakoaw pls 🙏
Jim ***********
@Peter ********
on end right hand side towards Klang
Jamie ********
@Jim **********
you wouldn’t have his number handy would you please ? Wouldn’t mind pre ordering one and pick up in Nov thx.

His fb page has no way to connect it seems
Jim ***********
Jamie ********
@Jim **********
thx bud much appreciated
Jim ***********
@Jamie *******
send them pictures what want. But sometimes watch is different from what you ordered. Order a few. No obligation buy
Jamie ********
@Jim **********
great thx once again cheers
Michael ********
No as Brandon said high import tax expensive resale. Singapore is the place to go if you collect watches
Brandon ************
Usually only cheaper if they are fake. There's high import taxes making many things more expensive than the west.
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