Considering getting my first Sub C in Japan

[manatnatt]

Hi guys,

Been in this forum for a while now, but haven't get a chance to become registered member, and not even a post!

hopefully this first post will be a good one.

I'm going to Japan for about 5 days to see my in-laws, also considering getting my first Sub Date (may as well say my first Rolex yet!), so there are many considerations here, not sure if I should get The Hulk Date or Black Date.

Did some research, the price in Japan is quite "OK" for pre-owned with Excellent condition (worth looking for and get a hold of one) but BNIB Sub Date are all expensive, heard that they are quite pricey, and not very competitive to other countries.

Question is how much of a bargain or discount can you ask for (I'm not talking about the tourist 8%)? 5%, 10%, more? Can you actually ask for discount in AD? or just shops like Houseki Hiroba or Kame Kichi or Jack Road that I can bargain with only?

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

Manatnatt

[Scholar]

You should take advantage of the rare opportunity to get a Japan-only Grand Seiko!

[Sal_UKSheffield]

5% is more than reasonable without even having to ask imo

[Judah]

I 2nd that. Definitely get a Japan-Only Seiko while out there.

[manatnatt]

Not really a big fan of Grand Seiko though but will see how it is on my wrist ;)
Yet still prefer Sub Date, or maybe GMT II Blue and Black.


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[DigitalSushi]

Why don't you ask your local dealers or resellers first? So you can have some idea what's going on. And also cash transaction alone can reduce the price between 5 - 10% opposed to using cc.


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[ec51]

I would first contact a few trusted sellers here on TRF. Don't forget about the applicable duties upon returning home.

[Old Expat Beast]

Discounts are hard to get in Japan but the yen is so weak now its a great place/time to buy.

[stockae92]

Do it for us! Buy some Japan only Grand Seiko! :p

Or the Japan special edition turn-o-graph with green second hand :)

[Scholar]

Originally Posted by stockae92

Do it for us! Buy some Japan only Grand Seiko! :p

Or the Japan special edition turn-o-graph with green second hand :)

Basically, whatever you do, don't get something you could get elsewhere!

[DOUBLE 0 SE7EN]

You can try Quark at Osaka and Tokyo... Best prices and friendly staff..

[salem65]

Originally Posted by Scholar

Basically, whatever you do, don't get something you could get elsewhere!

I agree with this. You can get a Rolex here easily enough. Look into getting something exclusive to where you are travelling to. Grand Seiko

[manatnatt]

I agree to that cash is king for all negotiation, but i might as well use my wife credit card (get some points for her).

I may also as well visit Quark but I read threads in here that they are more expensive than Kame Kichi and Houseki Hiroba??


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[manatnatt]

Seems like everyone tempting me to buy Grand Seiko for some reason hahahaa


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[manatnatt]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Discounts are hard to get in Japan but the yen is so weak now its a great place/time to buy.

I'm taking advantage of the weak yen now, otherwise it's gonna be hard 😅 but will try to close a deal with them when i'm there.


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[Scholar]

Originally Posted by manatnatt

Seems like everyone tempting me to buy Grand Seiko for some reason hahahaa


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The reason being it is one of the greatest lines of watchmaking in the world, somewhere between JLC and Big Three Range.

While I expect we'll be disappointed if you don't go Grand Seiko, if you do end up making the Rolex your big-ticket buy, at least use some of the savings to get one of the really high quality (but much more affordable) Japan exclusive Seikos.

[manatnatt]

Originally Posted by Scholar

The reason being it is one of the greatest lines of watchmaking in the world, somewhere between JLC and Big Three Range.

While I expect we'll be disappointed if you don't go Grand Seiko, if you do end up making the Rolex your big-ticket buy, at least use some of the savings to get one of the really high quality (but much more affordable) Japan exclusive Seikos.

I might considering that an option if I have some spare cash lying around after the Rolex purchase. Oh well, will see.

[Scholar]

Originally Posted by manatnatt

I might considering that an option if I have some spare cash lying around after the Rolex purchase. Oh well, will see.

Preferably a Grand Seiko purchase, still...

:D

We're here because we love Rolexes, but for watch nerds it's hard to imagine passing up the chance to get something so much more high end for the same/probably less money, haha.

[manatnatt]

Originally Posted by Scholar

Preferably a Grand Seiko purchase, still...

:D

We're here because we love Rolexes, but for watch nerds it's hard to imagine passing up the chance to get something so much more high end for the same/probably less money, haha.

OMG, you guys are so tempting me lol, this is out of my topic for this thread now LOL