Is there a watch market in Bangkok where I can buy a classic Seiko 5?

Chatuchak Weekend Market has a few vendors in the antique section that specialize in vintage Seikos, though you have to be patient and check the crowns. I'd budget around 1,500 to 3,000 baht for a decent used 5, depending on the condition and if it's a 6309 or 7009 movement. The sellers there tend to know their stuff, so you're less likely to get a frankenwatch compared to some MBK stalls.

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try fortune town market, it's a bit out of the way but less touristy than mbk. loads of vintage seikos there if you dig around

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Yeah there's a few spots. MBK Center on the 4th floor has tons of stalls with Seiko 5s, both new and used. Just haggle hard.

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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