Now, where to find these bad boys? Well, the good ol’ Nanjing Road Fake Market is a name that keeps popping up. Being on Nanjing Road, which is basically Shanghai’s Times Square on steroids, makes it pretty hard to miss. Supposedly it’s popular, but whether it’s *good* quality is another question entirely. I’d temper your expectations, let’s just say that.
I’ve heard murmurs about an underground market beneath the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. Apparently, the stuff there is low to medium quality. Honestly, if you’re looking for something halfway decent, this might not be the place. Think more “souvenir” than “investment piece,” ya know?
Then, there’s the vague reference to 40 Xinzha Road (新闸路40号). This is specifically mentioned in reference to vintage Shanghai watches (specifically, the A581 model). So, if you’re after a *vintage* *fake* Shanghai watch, this *might* be a starting point…but who knows, it could be completely gone by now. Places like that come and go quicker than you can say “counterfeit.”
Also, quick tip: don’t expect to find these “fake markets” just anywhere. They’re mostly in tourist hotspots like Beijing and Shanghai. Makes sense, right? Who else is gonna buy this stuff?
One more thing: I saw someone mention cheap watches around the Shanghai railway ration metro area. Honestly, I wouldn’t bother. You’re probably better off looking in the “markets” mentioned before.
