Any good reps in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

[Sonicwinter]

Hi,

I've sniffed around the forum and found nothing much on the rep scene in Kuala Lumpur.

I'm going to be there next week for 2 days and would like to check out some nice reps if there are any dealers there. I hear those at Petaling Street (Chinatown) have now been chased out so I'm not keeping my hopes high on that.

Anyone else been there recently and came across some nice pieces? Give me a shout (or a PM would also do nicely).

Thanks, fellas!

[vantri]

Sonic:

I was just there last month for a week and hit the night market several times.

True, customs did raid it on 5/23 while I was there. All the high qlty counterfeit merchandise went flying down the alleys (including watches) but I gathered this was a regular occurance due to the fact all the vendors had motorola police scanners in their hands.

All the low quality replica watches actually stayed on display while they hurried the high end stuff off the street for the night. Shows how poor quality those watches were!

In sum; there are SO many replica watch dealers on that block it probably comprises 25% of all merchandise sold there, no way could it be shut down.

I bought a few reps and got to know a couple vendors. I was told there are only 3 suppliers of watches for that market and I'd guess close to 30 watch booths, so hopping from booth to booth is pretty much a waste because odds are it's all the same $hit.

My advise is to pick the vendors that will pop the back off the watch and show you the motor, these are the guys that now their stuff and actually have the higher quality inventory available. I swear most of the booths have NO idea about any watches, they're just tending the shop.

Bottom line, you know you're getting somewhere when they have to disappear for a few minutes to go get what you want (one at a time) and then they act like they're carrying a grenade that's getting ready to go off (because they're afraid customs is around the corner). They want you to pay for it and get lost of give it back and be on your way.

I actually think that knowing TOO much about the watches makes them nervous to bring out the good stuff because they think you work for R0lex

I had guys try and sell me their best stuff for 650 ringitts (3.3:$1) but you shouldn't spend more than $75 U.S. per watch if you get two at once.

Good luck and have fun!!!

[Sonicwinter]

Sonic:

I was just there last month for a week and hit the night market several times.

True, customs did raid it on 5/23 while I was there. All the high qlty counterfeit merchandise went flying down the alleys (including watches) but I gathered this was a regular occurance due to the fact all the vendors had motorola police scanners in their hands.

All the low quality replica watches actually stayed on display while they hurried the high end stuff off the street for the night. Shows how poor quality those watches were!

In sum; there are SO many replica watch dealers on that block it probably comprises 25% of all merchandise sold there, no way could it be shut down.

I bought a few reps and got to know a couple vendors. I was told there are only 3 suppliers of watches for that market and I'd guess close to 30 watch booths, so hopping from booth to booth is pretty much a waste because odds are it's all the same $hit.

My advise is to pick the vendors that will pop the back off the watch and show you the motor, these are the guys that now their stuff and actually have the higher quality inventory available. I swear most of the booths have NO idea about any watches, they're just tending the shop.

Bottom line, you know you're getting somewhere when they have to disappear for a few minutes to go get what you want (one at a time) and then they act like they're carrying a grenade that's getting ready to go off (because they're afraid customs is around the corner). They want you to pay for it and get lost of give it back and be on your way.

I actually think that knowing TOO much about the watches makes them nervous to bring out the good stuff because they think you work for R0lex

I had guys try and sell me their best stuff for 650 ringitts (3.3:$1) but you shouldn't spend more than $75 U.S. per watch if you get two at once.

Good luck and have fun!!!

Cheers, my friend. I'll be in KL in about 12 hours so I can't wait to see what they've got. I'm actually putting the brakes on the Rolexes for awhile so I'm hoping they carry some decent IWCs with 7750s on it. Or a Hublot would be nice too! And a couple of nice PAMs...

BTW, did you manage to buy anything there at all? If so, how much did you spend?

[vantri]

I bout myself a SS Submariner, a Pepsi GMT II, my wife a Cartier Tank, my Dad a SS Sub (average qlty), and a buddy a black bezel Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean with nice blk rubber strap.

As I mentioned before, make sure the guys selling have a little work station set up near-by...these are the resident "pros" who know that you are serious and want to cut through the junk and B.S.

I got the Tank and Seamaster both for $75.00 U.S. combined but only after I bought the SS Sub $75, GMT II $75, and brought some co-workers with me. The SS Sub I bought on my first day was $25 U.S. very nice bezel, average bracelet, but I missed the tiny "18k" stamped on the back of the SS watch case (oops).

Lots of Omegas and PAMs of course....not so sure about Hublot.

Have fun....I sure did. I really liked KL and would go back again.

Cheers, my friend. I'll be in KL in about 12 hours so I can't wait to see what they've got. I'm actually putting the brakes on the Rolexes for awhile so I'm hoping they carry some decent IWCs with 7750s on it. Or a Hublot would be nice too! And a couple of nice PAMs...

BTW, did you manage to buy anything there at all? If so, how much did you spend?

[Mark Eleven]

I bout myself a SS Submariner, a Pepsi GMT II, my wife a Cartier Tank, my Dad a SS Sub (average qlty), and a buddy a black bezel Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean with nice blk rubber strap.

As I mentioned before, make sure the guys selling have a little work station set up near-by...these are the resident "pros" who know that you are serious and want to cut through the junk and B.S.

I got the Tank and Seamaster both for $75.00 U.S. combined but only after I bought the SS Sub $75, GMT II $75, and brought some co-workers with me. The SS Sub I bought on my first day was $25 U.S. very nice bezel, average bracelet, but I missed the tiny "18k" stamped on the back of the SS watch case (oops).

Lots of Omegas and PAMs of course....not so sure about Hublot.

Have fun....I sure did. I really liked KL and would go back again.

Do you remember which store did you buy from? Closer to the cross junction next to the bank or near the entrance gantry?

[vantri]

I went to Billy who is located just past the intersection along Petaling past 5:00 pm. He occupies one booth ? from opening until 5:00 pm and then moves to another booth facing THE ONLY Dollar Toy Store located on the first floor of one of the buildings about 100 yards past the intersection.

If you are walking into the market from the Metro, stop in the intersection and make a right at that hot, stinking kettle of chestnuts churning away

Billy is located on the right (middle aisle) about a 100 yards down facing that very large dollar toy store. You know you're getting close when you pass the guy selling Mont Blanc pens sets in the box.

If you walk in from the Metro and do not turn at but walk through the intersection, there are a couple guys tucked away 20 yards on the right who were VERY stingy with their high end inventory and have very high prices. They have a whole little watch building table set up with lots of tools. Interestingly; they were THE only guys that let me walk away without chasing me down....

Remember, supposedly there are only 3 suppliers for all these guys in China Town. I like Billy because after talking to him for a few minutes he realized I knew more that 90% of his typical customers, I was there to buy, and I didn't want to play "catch me if you can" with the junk 90% of the other guys try. With a quick call on his cell phone he produced some very nice watches.

Tell him that the guy "with the face of Nicholas Cage", but more hair, sent you to him

Do you remember which store did you buy from? Closer to the cross junction next to the bank or near the entrance gantry?

[unokuul]

Hi All, I'm from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. If u are looking for super quality reps like the ones offered here by our so called super dealers.......go to Petaling Street Lot 61 & 62. Look for Raymond. All his high end reps are kept in a metal briefcase ( displayed ones are usually fantasy models). I bought the SFSO 1000M for just RM900 or US250.00. Prices are normally 20% lower than whats being offered here.

Happy Hunting.

RG

PS .. say Charlie recommended you.

[Sonicwinter]

I went to Billy who is located just past the intersection along Petaling past 5:00 pm. He occupies one booth ? from opening until 5:00 pm and then moves to another booth facing THE ONLY Dollar Toy Store located on the first floor of one of the buildings about 100 yards past the intersection.

If you are walking into the market from the Metro, stop in the intersection and make a right at that hot, stinking kettle of chestnuts churning away

Billy is located on the right (middle aisle) about a 100 yards down facing that very large dollar toy store. You know you're getting close when you pass the guy selling Mont Blanc pens sets in the box.

If you walk in from the Metro and do not turn at but walk through the intersection, there are a couple guys tucked away 20 yards on the right who were VERY stingy with their high end inventory and have very high prices. They have a whole little watch building table set up with lots of tools. Interestingly; they were THE only guys that let me walk away without chasing me down....

Remember, supposedly there are only 3 suppliers for all these guys in China Town. I like Billy because after talking to him for a few minutes he realized I knew more that 90% of his typical customers, I was there to buy, and I didn't want to play "catch me if you can" with the junk 90% of the other guys try. With a quick call on his cell phone he produced some very nice watches.

Tell him that the guy "with the face of Nicholas Cage", but more hair, sent you to him

Cheers, Vantri. I couldn't get an internet connection in KL but ventured there anyway and picked up a vintage Rolex Air King Precision (this is what it looks like except it didn't cost as much, haha, http://www.eora.it/catalog/product_info.ph...oducts_id=1267) for about US$25. I didn't have much time to shop so I went to the one shop and like you said, loads of fantasy models and most of the shops guys tend to be very pushy judging from the conversations they were having with other customers. Well, if time permits, I'd definitely like to go back again. Thanks so much for telling me all these though! Appreciate it!

[Sonicwinter]

Hi All, I'm from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. If u are looking for super quality reps like the ones offered here by our so called super dealers.......go to Petaling Street Lot 61 & 62. Look for Raymond. All his high end reps are kept in a metal briefcase ( displayed ones are usually fantasy models). I bought the SFSO 1000M for just RM900 or US250.00. Prices are normally 20% lower than whats being offered here.

Happy Hunting.

RG

PS .. say Charlie recommended you.

Cheers, Unokuul! Maybe next time I'll pay Raymond a visit! I love KL, you guys have got everything, dude!