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mister_poom · 11 August 2022, 08:11 AM

I'm from Thailand. Short answer: no chance.

The service will be very good and they staff are very nice. However, I doubt they will even take your interest into consideration if you are not local. If they do note your interest, you will wait for a very long time.

Your best bet would be Bangkok Airport. Hopefully you are very very very lucky.

And it is safe except if you want to go out partying ;)

Enjoy the holidays and the beaches!

ogbeans · 11 August 2022, 11:22 AM

LOL…. Good luck buddy.

You have a ZERO chance

m3tek44 · 11 August 2022, 12:25 PM

wish you best of luck!!Do keep us posted if you find anything.

slim · 11 August 2022, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ4

Thank you for sharing from experience at these places.
I will go with no expectation obviously.

BTW, How risky is it to travel in Thailand with a Rolex?

I wanna go with my polar.

I wore my Rosegold day date in Bangkok, felt safe to me. Los Angeles on the other hand...

ArtNouveau · 11 August 2022, 02:12 PM

Very small chance for a DJ or OP, zero chance for any of the rest.

SLWoodster · 11 August 2022, 02:21 PM

Buy at market price.

shaunylw · 11 August 2022, 02:31 PM

I would find a local AD. You have essentially complied the greatest hits wish list. They know you’re interested in those watches, so is everyone else on their list, minus maybe the DJs. If you’re not already buying from them, no real benefit in selling any of those to a tourist.

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dmash · 11 August 2022, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Very small chance for a DJ or OP, zero chance for any of the rest.

No there’s not, zero

Nairn1980 · 11 August 2022, 03:34 PM

Your enthusiasm and positivity is admirable.
However, your chances are so slim, you’d be better spending your time enjoying your trip and forgetting watches.

Zyfon · 11 August 2022, 03:55 PM

Visited a few ADs here in Bangkok just for a chat a few weeks ago. Was hoping things were going to go back to normal soon,. Didn't seem like it will anytime soon.

They still have a huge waiting list and shipment of new pieces are still trickling in. Gonna be a good while until you'll be able to walk in to get a new watch.

BumbleB · 11 August 2022, 04:51 PM

Was in BKK a few weeks ago. If you don’t live in Thailand: zero chance.

Bangkok Airport: 0 chance.

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kopi-c · 11 August 2022, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLWoodster

Buy at market price.

Big NO WAY... just wait and be patience. Buy at retail or discount when the opportunity arises.

DJ4 · 11 August 2022, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gva1985

Let us know if you manage to get a Daytona at the airport..!

Will do

DJ4 · 11 August 2022, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mister_poom

I'm from Thailand. Short answer: no chance.

The service will be very good and they staff are very nice. However, I doubt they will even take your interest into consideration if you are not local. If they do note your interest, you will wait for a very long time.

Your best bet would be Bangkok Airport. Hopefully you are very very very lucky.

And it is safe except if you want to go out partying ;)

Enjoy the holidays and the beaches!

Thank you for your detailed answer.

I come with pure expectations to have a great vacation in paradise with my family, another Rolex to the collection is just a bonus :)

DJ4 · 11 August 2022, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLWoodster

Buy at market price.

Why would I do that?

I have time and good relationship with my AD where I live.

Have no rush in getting the watches i want - from my side 1 a year is just fine, no rush :)

DJ4 · 11 August 2022, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kopi-c

big no way... Just wait and be patience. Buy at retail or discount when the opportunity arises.

exactly

ajas · 17 August 2022, 11:27 AM

Enjoy vacation. If it happens that's great bonus

Forty6nTwo · 17 August 2022, 11:33 AM

Best of luck, Local AD said tourists have no chance.

DJ4 · 18 August 2022, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajas

Enjoy vacation. If it happens that's great bonus

That’s the spirit

DJ4 · 18 August 2022, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forty6nTwo

Best of luck, Local AD said tourists have no chance.

I don’t forget, it’s only watches, not an essential product so my hopes or actual need is low :)

DJ4 · 25 August 2022, 07:47 PM

Will add Tokyo and Kyoto to the trip!
Any chances in Japan

?

Roger Lococco · 25 August 2022, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ4

Will add Tokyo and Kyoto to the trip!
Any chances in Japan

?

For browsing, the second hand stores in Tokyo are pure bliss.

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DJ4 · 26 August 2022, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

For browsing, the second hand stores in Tokyo are pure bliss.

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Bobcat Sig · 26 August 2022, 07:00 AM

Timely thread, DJ4. I head to Phuket via Seoul in November. I got all excited at the same prospect that you did; finding a watch while traveling. While it looks like we’re both out of luck finding something at an airport or in Thailand, it’s great to hear it’s relatively safe if we wish to wear a Rolex while traveling in Thailand.

kritameth · 21 February 2023, 04:01 AM

Was it a success?

jb335 · 21 February 2023, 04:41 AM

Would you consider an LV? They’re giving them away now…

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JDA0779 · 21 February 2023, 04:43 AM

Dubai Zero Chance

KeobNepo · 21 February 2023, 06:43 AM

Been exactly to those places last October. Zero.

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Sandpit · 21 February 2023, 03:50 PM

My last few times through Dubai airport the Rolex counter wasn't even manned.

As far as I know their decent stock is kept under the counter but you have to charm it out of them. Frankly I can never be bothered with the faux small talk and so I just never ask any more. I do know people that have got lucky with the odd Submariner though.

Bigsoftee · 21 February 2023, 04:30 PM

Zero chance, Bangkok will only sell to locals, and with Dubai it's all under one family owned chain, Sadiqqi and sons. They will only sell you a Rolex if you have 100k AED (Approx $30k) purchase history with Dubai Rolex, or the other numerous brands they represent. Good luck, hope you prove me wrong. Although when I was leaving Dubai I did see 3 Rolex watches for sale, TT DJ's though.

11 August 2022, 04:51 PM	#41
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	Was in BKK a few weeks ago. If you don’t live in Thailand: zero chance. Bangkok Airport: 0 chance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

21 February 2023, 04:43 AM	#57
JDA0779 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Real Name: JD Location: DUBAI Watch: 126710BLRO Jubilee Posts: 181	Dubai Zero Chance __________________ JD ( Dubai ) Rolex Pepsi 126710BLRO Jubilee and Rolex Starbucks 126610LV

11 August 2022, 08:11 AM	#31
mister_poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 57	I'm from Thailand. Short answer: no chance. The service will be very good and they staff are very nice. However, I doubt they will even take your interest into consideration if you are not local. If they do note your interest, you will wait for a very long time. Your best bet would be Bangkok Airport. Hopefully you are very very very lucky. And it is safe except if you want to go out partying ;) Enjoy the holidays and the beaches!

11 August 2022, 11:22 AM	#32
ogbeans Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: USA Posts: 195	LOL…. Good luck buddy. You have a ZERO chance

11 August 2022, 12:25 PM	#33
m3tek44 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: this Posts: 1,286	wish you best of luck!!Do keep us posted if you find anything.

11 August 2022, 02:12 PM	#35
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,388	Very small chance for a DJ or OP, zero chance for any of the rest.

11 August 2022, 02:21 PM	#36
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,513	Buy at market price.

11 August 2022, 02:31 PM	#37
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	I would find a local AD. You have essentially complied the greatest hits wish list. They know you’re interested in those watches, so is everyone else on their list, minus maybe the DJs. If you’re not already buying from them, no real benefit in selling any of those to a tourist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 August 2022, 03:34 PM	#39
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Your enthusiasm and positivity is admirable. However, your chances are so slim, you’d be better spending your time enjoying your trip and forgetting watches.

11 August 2022, 03:55 PM	#40
Zyfon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 440	Visited a few ADs here in Bangkok just for a chat a few weeks ago. Was hoping things were going to go back to normal soon,. Didn't seem like it will anytime soon. They still have a huge waiting list and shipment of new pieces are still trickling in. Gonna be a good while until you'll be able to walk in to get a new watch.

17 August 2022, 11:27 AM	#47
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Enjoy vacation. If it happens that's great bonus

17 August 2022, 11:33 AM	#48
Forty6nTwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Dallas Posts: 170	Best of luck, Local AD said tourists have no chance.

25 August 2022, 07:47 PM	#51
DJ4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 175	Will add Tokyo and Kyoto to the trip! Any chances in Japan ?

26 August 2022, 07:00 AM	#54
Bobcat Sig "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Ryan Location: Portland, OR Watch: GMT II, Exp Polar Posts: 298	Timely thread, DJ4. I head to Phuket via Seoul in November. I got all excited at the same prospect that you did; finding a watch while traveling. While it looks like we’re both out of luck finding something at an airport or in Thailand, it’s great to hear it’s relatively safe if we wish to wear a Rolex while traveling in Thailand.

21 February 2023, 04:01 AM	#55
kritameth "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Watch: 228238 Posts: 176	Was it a success?

21 February 2023, 04:41 AM	#56
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	Would you consider an LV? They’re giving them away now… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 February 2023, 06:43 AM	#58
KeobNepo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Keob Nepo Location: Netherlands Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 411	Been exactly to those places last October. Zero. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 February 2023, 03:50 PM	#59
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	My last few times through Dubai airport the Rolex counter wasn't even manned. As far as I know their decent stock is kept under the counter but you have to charm it out of them. Frankly I can never be bothered with the faux small talk and so I just never ask any more. I do know people that have got lucky with the odd Submariner though.

21 February 2023, 04:30 PM	#60
Bigsoftee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dubai/UK Watch: Meteorite DD40 Posts: 1,019	Zero chance, Bangkok will only sell to locals, and with Dubai it's all under one family owned chain, Sadiqqi and sons. They will only sell you a Rolex if you have 100k AED (Approx $30k) purchase history with Dubai Rolex, or the other numerous brands they represent. Good luck, hope you prove me wrong. Although when I was leaving Dubai I did see 3 Rolex watches for sale, TT DJ's though.

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