Khun cbb,
The Thai gentleman was very passionate about watches and he was kind enough to show me his Breguet watch that is both for wrist and pocket. That was also a Piece Unique made by Mr Hayek and the secrets are on the back. I was honoured that he shared with a nobody like me who is not Thai nor of rank.
What I meant was that after the opening ceremony, he was shown low-to-mid range watches from (then) unknown brands, that he did not seem interested.
Still he purchased a handful. I was told later that as it was the opening ceremony and he was a 'person of rank', it was good luck for the hosts and their business success.
So, he was respectful of the situation but had to get another three watches as his penalty.
Regards,
MTF