So, I was doing some digging, you know, the usual pre-Bali trip research (because who *doesn’t* research fake watches before a holiday? … okay, maybe just me), and I stumbled across some interesting stuff. Like, Tripadvisor threads raving – or, well, *reviewing* – a place called “Bagus Watch: Super Fake Watch Store” in Kuta. Seriously? “Super Fake”? They’re not even trying to hide it, are they? Gotta admire the honesty, I guess.
And then there’s the age-old question: are the hawkers still peddling these things on Legian Beach? Apparently, the answer is a resounding YES. Someone even bragged about a Seiko they bought *twenty years ago* still kicking. Now that’s some quality fakery, right? Or just a really good Seiko, who knows!
Look, I’m not gonna lie, the thought of snagging a “Rolex” for like, 50 bucks, is kinda tempting. It’s Bali! It’s all about the bargains! But then I think, ugh, supporting dodgy businesses and probably contributing to some kinda dodgy chain… nah. Plus, the guilt trip from my watch-snob mate would be unbearable. He’d probably disown me.
Honestly, I’m torn. Part of me wants a cheap souvenir, something hilariously fake to show off back home. Another part of me is cringing at the thought of wearing something that’s basically a lie on my wrist. I mean, what if someone asks about it? Do I play it cool and pretend it’s real? Do I go full self-deprecating and admit it’s from “Bagus Watch: Super Fake Watch Store”? I’d probably end up tripping over my own words and looking like a total idiot.
So, yeah, fake watches in Bali. They’re there, they’re cheap, and they’re probably a morally questionable purchase. Whether you take the plunge is up to you. Just, uh, maybe don’t wear it around anyone who knows their watches. And if you do, tell ’em I sent ya! (Just kidding…mostly.)
