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Old 27 October 2011, 03:27 PM   #1
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A trip back from Japan with 2 new babies :)

Had a very short trip to Tokyo for business, and ending up buying two beautiful watches. At first I thought Japan would not be a good place to buy Rolex since prices are generally higher than other countries, although I must say their selection is very nice..

But after consulting my Japanese friends, they took me to other parts of Tokyo (Shinjuku and Shibuya) instead of Ginza, and surprisingly prices are very reasonable . Plus tourists are entitled to 5% Tax Free, just don't forget to bring along your passport, so prices will automatically be deducted 5%.

Photos were taken with iphone, sorry I don't have professional cameras..

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Old 27 October 2011, 03:30 PM   #2
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Nice !
what price did you get the yg sub for ?
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Old 27 October 2011, 03:50 PM   #3
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Wow...That's quite the score for a short business trip!!!
Very nice, congratulations!
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Old 27 October 2011, 03:51 PM   #4
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Old 27 October 2011, 04:27 PM   #5
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Very nice, congrats!
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Old 27 October 2011, 04:30 PM   #6
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very nice......congratz
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Old 27 October 2011, 04:32 PM   #7
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Old 27 October 2011, 04:33 PM   #8
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Great pick-up, Congrats!
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Old 27 October 2011, 05:07 PM   #9
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Ugh Ohh! If you have any more pics of that YG sub, pleaseeee post them up!!
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Old 27 October 2011, 05:11 PM   #10
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Very nice acquisition. Congrats
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Old 27 October 2011, 05:41 PM   #11
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Well done mate, love the Sub
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Old 27 October 2011, 06:26 PM   #12
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Very nice.
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Old 27 October 2011, 06:37 PM   #13
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Do you mean that you bought 2 Rolexes at the same time ?
Did you buy new from AD or used ?
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Old 27 October 2011, 06:57 PM   #14
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Nice buy and I won`t ask what you said at customs when you got back.
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Old 27 October 2011, 06:59 PM   #15
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Old 27 October 2011, 07:39 PM   #16
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Nice buy and I won`t ask what you said at customs when you got back.
Customs? hihihi... Basically I wore the YG Sub in my hand, and the GMT in my pocket. Both boxes in the suitcase, no problems at all, Thank you God!!!
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Old 27 October 2011, 07:43 PM   #17
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Do you mean that you bought 2 Rolexes at the same time ?
Did you buy new from AD or used ?
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I bought them New at grey watch stores, not AD. All paperwork and legitimacy checked and confirmed. I checked prices at AD in Tokyo, prices are very high, and no discounts at all
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Old 27 October 2011, 07:44 PM   #18
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Thank you so much guys, now almost each morning I have headache..... which should I wear today? :)
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Old 27 October 2011, 07:48 PM   #19
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Very very nice!
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Old 27 October 2011, 07:54 PM   #20
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Thank you so much guys, now almost each morning I have headache..... which should I wear today? :)
You have two wrists,I rest my case.
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Old 27 October 2011, 08:18 PM   #21
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Old 27 October 2011, 08:18 PM   #22
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wow! that's a lot of bizzness for a short business trip! great scores.
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Old 27 October 2011, 08:34 PM   #23
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Very nice, you ought to take more trips like that.

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Old 27 October 2011, 08:52 PM   #24
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VERY nice!!

They look great together. Congrats!
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Old 27 October 2011, 09:07 PM   #25
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Beautiful. Congrats!
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Old 27 October 2011, 09:14 PM   #26
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What gorgeous pieces! That SUB YG, is REALLY nice!
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Old 27 October 2011, 09:18 PM   #27
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Great watches. Just got a DSSD recently while I was in Korea. I am also here in Singapore on assignment.
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Old 27 October 2011, 09:32 PM   #28
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Beautiful pieces, especially YG Sub.
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Old 27 October 2011, 09:54 PM   #29
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Shinjuku does have a great selection of watches that's for sure. I was there this summer, love the place.
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