Daytona hunting in Japan

[malarky_hk]

Currently in Japan on holidays and was hoping to pick up a little souvenir to take back home. I sent a Gaijin (aka Tom) a message that I was coming to town and he was more than happy to take me around and hook me up with his local connections.

We hit several local shops as well as the AD looking for a RG Daytona with the ivory dial.

The first stop was an AD at high end department store. Great collection and of course they had the Daytona I've been drooling after. But alas, no deal as they were not willing to bargain - at all. Nonetheless, Tom and I were able to try on a couple of cool Daytonas.







The Platona was freakin' awesome - felt like a brick and looked like a million bucks.

We also stopped by a couple of grey dealers but I wasn't able close the deal.



Tom also took me to a place where I would have never thought to look for a Rolex - a local electronics store called Bic Camera. I didn't belive it at first but sure enough after meandering through two floors - Rolexes! Here's a pic of Tom admiring the display of wrist candy.



Even though I couldn't close the deal I had a great time hunting. The service in Japan is second to none. Thanks to Tom for all his help and hospitality. You are the man! Whenever you are free you definitely need to make a trip to HK where I can return the favour.