First things first, and I gotta stress this, the whole “fake market” thing is kinda hush-hush. They don’t exactly advertise it, ya know? And things change *fast*. One day a market’s the bomb, the next it’s been raided. So, take this with a grain of salt, alright?
Alright so based on the stuff I dug up, Nanjing Road Fake Market (aka Nanjing Road Counterfeit Market) is a name that pops up a lot. It *used* to be a big deal. I mean, Nanjing Road itself is a crazy-busy street, so it makes sense they’d have a market selling, uh, *unauthorized* goods nearby. Whether it’s *still* the king is another question.
Then there’s the West Nanjing Road market. I’ve seen people say this is the go-to for fake clothes, but hey, where there’s fake clothes, there’s probably fake watches too, right? I mean, it kinda goes hand in hand. Plus, some mention AP Plaza fake market, and one person even says Mary’s Shop Scarf & Bags there is great! Could be a sleeper hit for other goodies.
Now, I gotta be honest, I’ve never personally been to these markets *specifically* looking for watches. But back in the day, I stumbled into a few where you could find *everything*, and I mean *everything*. I remember one time… Oh, never mind, that’s a story for another day.
The real trick is to just, like, wander. Go with a friend, haggle like your life depends on it (it doesn’t, but pretend it does), and don’t be afraid to walk away. If the vibe’s off, the quality sucks, or the seller’s being a jerk, just bounce. There are tons of other vendors.
Oh! And a random aside: I saw someone mention a “really good watch shop” at *a* fake market. So maybe just ask around! Ask taxi drivers, hotel staff, even other shoppers. Sometimes, word-of-mouth is the best guide.
Finally, a word of warning: Be smart. Don’t flash a ton of cash, be aware of your surroundings, and don’t buy anything you wouldn’t want the cops to see. Oh, and test the watch before you buy it! Make sure it actually, you know, tells time. Otherwise, you’ve just bought some fancy wrist jewelry that’s completely useless.
