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Dr.Smellody · 15 June 2014, 01:02 PM

Are prices really better there? Competition? Currency conversion?

S52 · 15 June 2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Are prices really better there? Competition? Currency conversion?

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Whats the price like in Japan for a SS black dial Daytona? Is it much better than could be had here on TRF from a trusted seller?

Asking because I will be traveling to Japan from time to time with work... never thought of picking up a watch there before though.

zama · 15 June 2014, 02:28 PM

Who would have thought Rolex prices cheaper in Japan than Australia, oh well our status of highest prices continues.......

Gaijin · 15 June 2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by S52

+1

Whats the price like in Japan for a SS black dial Daytona? Is it much better than could be had here on TRF from a trusted seller?

Asking because I will be traveling to Japan from time to time with work... never thought of picking up a watch there before though.

Check the websites I linked to. The best prices are in Tokyo. I imagine you might be flying into Yokota. Easy trip into Nakano from there. If Otto is free he might join you. He is the best guide to the ins and outs of Rolex mania in Tokyo.

Bring your passport for the duty free.

BlakeC · 15 June 2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Check the websites I linked to. The best prices are in Tokyo. I imagine you might be flying into Yokota. East trip into Nakano from there. If Otto is free he might join you. Best guide to the ins and outs of Rolex mania in Tokyo.

Links where?

Gaijin · 15 June 2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by S52

+1

Whats the price like in Japan for a SS black dial Daytona? Is it much better than could be had here on TRF from a trusted seller?

Asking because I will be traveling to Japan from time to time with work... never thought of picking up a watch there before though.

PM sent.

Gaijin · 15 June 2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BlakeC

Links where?

Page one of this thread.

Old Expat Beast · 15 June 2014, 04:44 PM

It also helps that the yen has dropped about 20% against the dollar in the last couple of years (I think that figure's correct, Tom?).

Gaijin · 15 June 2014, 04:49 PM

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It also helps that the yen has dropped about 20% against the dollar in the last couple of years (I think that figure's correct, Tom?).

Yea, the Dollar is stronger. That helps. I think at one point it was 78 Yen to the Dollar. Yikes if you are using greenbacks. Now it is over 102. They do sometimes tweek the prices to take currency fluctuations into account.

Gaijin · 15 June 2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It also helps that the yen has dropped about 20% against the dollar in the last couple of years (I think that figure's correct, Tom?).

Yea Adam the Dollar is stronger. That helps. I think at one point it was 78 Yen to the Dollar. Yikes if you are using greenbacks. Now it is over 102. They do sometimes tweek the prices to take currency fluctuations into account.

By the way Mark (Malarky), You and me, HK get together someday soon?

Old Expat Beast · 15 June 2014, 04:55 PM

You bet, Tom. HK$ is also exchange-linked to the greenback, so might also be over there shopping with the missus in the not too distant.

Gaijin · 15 June 2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

You bet, Tom. HK$ is also exchange-linked to the greenback, so might also be over there shopping with the missus in the not too distant.

Sweet. Kyushu is beautiful and friendly too. Don't rule it out. Most folks just go to Honshu.

fabio1965 · 15 June 2014, 07:47 PM

Very nice Daytonas !

Old Expat Beast · 15 June 2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Sweet. Kyushu is beautiful and friendly too. Don't rule it out. Most folks just go to Honshu.

Already done north to south over the years...from Kagoshima up to Abishiri in northeast Hokkaido...most places except your immediate area really...

Racerdj · 15 June 2014, 08:47 PM

Looks like you had a great time.

Otto · 16 June 2014, 07:02 AM

You can't find a better guy or guide than Tom! It looks like you had a lot of fun! That RG Daytona looks especially good to me!

locutus49 · 16 June 2014, 07:16 AM

Wow. Is that 20K USD for a Platona? If so, would they sell and ship to an American using a credit card or PP? I can't fly there due to medical issues (although I lived in Tokyo for many years).

Maybe I misunderstood the the post. If accurate, Gaijjin, you could make a fortune adding 5K each and selling Platonas internationally.

Charliedog001 · 16 June 2014, 07:42 AM

I think overall its good not to be able to obtain discounts it maintains so integrity I think.

Gaijin · 16 June 2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Wow. Is that 20K USD for a Platona? If so, would they sell and ship to an American using a credit card or PP? I can't fly there due to medical issues (although I lived in Tokyo for many years).

Maybe I misunderstood the the post. If accurate, Gaijjin, you could make a fortune adding 5K each and selling Platonas internationally.

No, I am not sure how you made that inference, 20　＋ grand was for the Rose Gold Ceramic Bezel Ivory Dial Daytona on a strap.

The Platonas were priced as you would expect them to be priced.　

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Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	It also helps that the yen has dropped about 20% against the dollar in the last couple of years (I think that figure's correct, Tom?).

15 June 2014, 04:55 PM	#41
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	You bet, Tom. HK$ is also exchange-linked to the greenback, so might also be over there shopping with the missus in the not too distant.

15 June 2014, 07:47 PM	#43
fabio1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Milano Posts: 120	Very nice Daytonas !

16 June 2014, 07:02 AM	#46
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	You can't find a better guy or guide than Tom! It looks like you had a lot of fun! That RG Daytona looks especially good to me!

16 June 2014, 07:16 AM	#47
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Wow. Is that 20K USD for a Platona? If so, would they sell and ship to an American using a credit card or PP? I can't fly there due to medical issues (although I lived in Tokyo for many years). Maybe I misunderstood the the post. If accurate, Gaijjin, you could make a fortune adding 5K each and selling Platonas internationally.

16 June 2014, 07:42 AM	#48
Charliedog001 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 29	I think overall its good not to be able to obtain discounts it maintains so integrity I think.

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