Rolex Non-AD Stores in Tokyo Experiences?

[aalyu]

Anyone have experience buying Rolex / Luxury watches in non-authorized distributior stores in Tokyo, Japan?

Stores such as BIC Camera, NJ-Time Ginza and others, as generally their prices are lower than ADs

Is it generally safe to buy Rolex in Japan? or does anyone have experience buying counterfeit in these parallel distribution stores?

[ijpx]

Generally safe to buy from these grey dealer stores in Tokyo, as it's illegal to sell fake branded stuffs. Many are located in downtown Tokyo, so you may want to pay a visit instead. Some of them offer tax refunds as well.

[mf44]

Do the grey dealers usually offer international warranty cards with new watch purchases in Tokyo?

[ijpx]

You get the usual Rolex warranty card (dated & AD stamped) and some store include their store warranty as well.

[aalyu]

Originally Posted by ijpx

Generally safe to buy from these grey dealer stores in Tokyo, as it's illegal to sell fake branded stuffs. Many are located in downtown Tokyo, so you may want to pay a visit instead. Some of them offer tax refunds as well.

Thanks man, just scared that these dealers would be opening the watch changing the movement and such. So far no stories heard of anything like these?

The grey dealers is Tokyo give really good deals, and with the devaluation of the yen it really is a very good deal

[kdphan]

I will be looking to get a sub no date and a grand seiko while I'm there next month.
There were a few threads talking about the grey dealers and such.

[ijpx]

Originally Posted by aalyu

Thanks man, just scared that these dealers would be opening the watch changing the movement and such. So far no stories heard of anything like these?



The grey dealers is Tokyo give really good deals, and with the devaluation of the yen it really is a very good deal

You can choose to buy from AD if it worries you.

[KelvinC]

Depends on where you are staying but I highly recommend going to Jack Road at Nakano Broadway. There are a lot of non-AD dealers in that building and prices seem to be very reasonable. It is a great place to visit, tons of dealers and tons of watches.

[Arjan93]

Use the search function to find some older topics for Tokyo
But in general I have to say Japanese are terrific sellers with one of the best attitudes I've ever encountered and a VERY high-quality standard for used watches
Shinjuku area has many great stores
Google Komehyo, Houseki Hiroba and GMT-J for a sneak peek at their inventory (not even half of it is online)

[Gaijin]

Bic Camera rocks. Limited selection but NIB with all the trimmings. The prices there just can't be beat.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=511917

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by mf44

Do the grey dealers usually offer international warranty cards with new watch purchases in Tokyo?

Yes.

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by mf44

Do the grey dealers usually offer international warranty cards with new watch purchases in Tokyo?

Originally Posted by aalyu

Thanks man, just scared that these dealers would be opening the watch changing the movement and such. So far no stories heard of anything like these?

The grey dealers is Tokyo give really good deals, and with the devaluation of the yen it really is a very good deal

Never happen.

[Gaijin]

Housekihiroba in Shinjuku. Kamekichi and Jack Road in Nakano.


Bic Camera all over the place.

[Gaijin]

Sorry. Bring your passport to get the 8% sales tax back.

[mf44]

I'm not the OP, but am I heading to Japan at the end of the month, so thank you all for the replies and info! Hopefully I'll be getting something new!

[kdphan]

Originally Posted by mf44

I'm not the OP, but am I heading to Japan at the end of the month, so thank you all for the replies and info! Hopefully I'll be getting something new!

Please provide an update on what you see as i'm heading there mid-end of april

[gregmoeck]

Everything is there, prices are not any cheaper than anywhere else. Nothing is cheap in Japan especially in Ginza. Shinjuku is reasonable to a degree

[Gaijin]

If you're paying in dollars should get some good deals. The Dollar is strengthening against the Yen.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Gaijin

Bic Camera rocks. Limited selection but NIB with all the trimmings. The prices there just can't be beat.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=511917

Was just going to suggest he ask you.

[Speed]

Hoping to get a vintage Sub next time I hit Jack Road.