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Highland Ranger · 13 September 2015, 02:54 AM

Taking a contract with a Japanese firm and learning in general about the culture.

Also interested in the Japanese corporate watch culture - already thinking this is finally my excuse to buy a Grand Seiko but wondering how that would play?

Would it be considered a compliment? Or not really noticed one way or the other?

Rolextix · 13 September 2015, 03:00 AM

That's like saying if you work for an American corporation you should drive a ford. Wear whatever watch you want, to be honest. They're meant for our enjoyment, no one else's.

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Highland Ranger · 13 September 2015, 03:15 AM

Depends on the company . . . . and with so many "foreign" car plants in the US, lot less of an issue than it was say back in the 80's or even 90's.

Agree watches are for us . . . . but details matter in a business setting and I am curious if this is a detail that matters in Japanese corporate culture.

(and looking for an excuse to buy a Grand Seiko)

Knappo 1307 · 13 September 2015, 03:17 AM

I think it would be a nice compliment, plus a awesome addition to your collection..

GradyPhilpott · 13 September 2015, 03:30 AM

If you're looking for an excuse to buy a Grand Seiko, any excuse will do.

I wouldn't be concerned about what anyone thinks of your watch.

We do have some members who live in Japan who might think differently.

Mr. K · 13 September 2015, 03:56 AM

Spent many years in Japan. Think it would be good to buy a GS only if you knew about the history.

Much like the folks who buy a Rolex just for the name and know nothing about the brand. It is okay, but it comes across different when you have a passion for watches and also knowledge of the brand history.

AzHadEnuf · 13 September 2015, 06:06 AM

I would absolutely run with that excuse. It's better then the time I told my wife I had to buy a Black Bay because the way the bezel "Clunked" into place at the 12 o'clock position. Enjoy the GS!

zama · 13 September 2015, 08:53 AM

Buy for the watch but keep in mind Rolex are big in Japan so I don't think it is a culture where you need to buy only form home companies....

toneafficianado · 13 September 2015, 09:14 AM

One good tip is to just go to a Bic Camera store in Japan.
In the watch area you will find glass cases/counters with Seiko, GS, Omega , Invicta [!]and LOTS of Rolex models all without the usual AD hype. Just point it out to the salesperson and say "i'll take that one!." Don't bother to make a lower offer though.
I've never seen this anywhere else where I have travelled. 114060 and Exp 1 are positively cheap!
There were stocks of so many great models too. The only things missing were Blnr and Bluesy Subs ..conspicuous by their absence! Of course they were the models I was looking for!!

Old Expat Beast · 13 September 2015, 09:20 AM

This is worth watching if you are interested in watches and clocks in Japanese culture. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aI64jd7W0EI

GradyPhilpott · 13 September 2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

Spent many years in Japan. Think it would be good to buy a GS only if you knew about the history.

Much like the folks who buy a Rolex just for the name and know nothing about the brand. It is okay, but it comes across different when you have a passion for watches and also knowledge of the brand history.

AK797 · 13 September 2015, 11:07 AM

A Patek would go over.

skprd13 · 13 September 2015, 11:40 AM

Mahalo Adam great video seems to go into a loop at the end but overall ��

Gaijin · 13 September 2015, 10:05 PM

I live and work in Japan. None of my friends or co workers care what I am wearing on my wrist. I do see lots of Omega and Rolex here in the wild.

Going into a grey or an AD is a whole different story. They really know their stuff about watches. Generally speaking though WIS here as most all Japanese keep to themselves.

bharat · 13 September 2015, 10:48 PM

Great video Adam. Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

This is worth watching if you are interested in watches and clocks in Japanese culture. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aI64jd7W0EI

daveathall · 14 September 2015, 05:03 AM

No excuse needed for a Grand Seiko, absolutely superb watches.

Hairdude1 · 14 September 2015, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

This is worth watching if you are interested in watches and clocks in Japanese culture. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aI64jd7W0EI

Thanks Adam!

13 September 2015, 02:54 AM	#1
Highland Ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573	Japanese Culture and Watches Taking a contract with a Japanese firm and learning in general about the culture. Also interested in the Japanese corporate watch culture - already thinking this is finally my excuse to buy a Grand Seiko but wondering how that would play? Would it be considered a compliment? Or not really noticed one way or the other?

13 September 2015, 03:00 AM	#2
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	Japanese Culture and Watches That's like saying if you work for an American corporation you should drive a ford. Wear whatever watch you want, to be honest. They're meant for our enjoyment, no one else's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	If you're looking for an excuse to buy a Grand Seiko, any excuse will do. I wouldn't be concerned about what anyone thinks of your watch. We do have some members who live in Japan who might think differently. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	I would absolutely run with that excuse. It's better then the time I told my wife I had to buy a Black Bay because the way the bezel "Clunked" into place at the 12 o'clock position. Enjoy the GS! __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

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13 September 2015, 03:15 AM	#3
Highland Ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573	Depends on the company . . . . and with so many "foreign" car plants in the US, lot less of an issue than it was say back in the 80's or even 90's. Agree watches are for us . . . . but details matter in a business setting and I am curious if this is a detail that matters in Japanese corporate culture. (and looking for an excuse to buy a Grand Seiko)

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Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	I think it would be a nice compliment, plus a awesome addition to your collection..

13 September 2015, 03:56 AM	#6
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Spent many years in Japan. Think it would be good to buy a GS only if you knew about the history. Much like the folks who buy a Rolex just for the name and know nothing about the brand. It is okay, but it comes across different when you have a passion for watches and also knowledge of the brand history.

13 September 2015, 09:14 AM	#9
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	One good tip is to just go to a Bic Camera store in Japan. In the watch area you will find glass cases/counters with Seiko, GS, Omega , Invicta [!]and LOTS of Rolex models all without the usual AD hype. Just point it out to the salesperson and say "i'll take that one!." Don't bother to make a lower offer though. I've never seen this anywhere else where I have travelled. 114060 and Exp 1 are positively cheap! There were stocks of so many great models too. The only things missing were Blnr and Bluesy Subs ..conspicuous by their absence! Of course they were the models I was looking for!!

13 September 2015, 09:20 AM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	This is worth watching if you are interested in watches and clocks in Japanese culture. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aI64jd7W0EI

13 September 2015, 11:07 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	A Patek would go over.

13 September 2015, 11:40 AM	#13
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Mahalo Adam great video seems to go into a loop at the end but overall ��

13 September 2015, 10:05 PM	#14
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I live and work in Japan. None of my friends or co workers care what I am wearing on my wrist. I do see lots of Omega and Rolex here in the wild. Going into a grey or an AD is a whole different story. They really know their stuff about watches. Generally speaking though WIS here as most all Japanese keep to themselves.

14 September 2015, 05:03 AM	#16
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	No excuse needed for a Grand Seiko, absolutely superb watches. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

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