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Old Expat Beast · 12 March 2019, 10:43 AM

I was in Nagoya, Japan, over the weekend and had time to drop into one AD (Bic Camera) and snap a few pics of Grand Seiko display cases. Sorry about all the light reflection in the glass. I also picked up quite a few magazines, brochures and leaflets, and will put up some scans of the more interesting stuff later this week. Anyway, for now . . .

yessir69 · 12 March 2019, 10:59 AM

Great pics. Thanks for posting.

francoamerican · 12 March 2019, 11:07 AM

Indeed i'm happy to see that - i would love to go shopping there!

Rrpdc · 12 March 2019, 11:15 AM

Prices are def not cheap. I can do better here in USA at my local GS ad.

Old Expat Beast · 12 March 2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Prices are def not cheap. I can do better here in USA at my local GS ad.

Most of them are showing 20% off retail plus you get another 5% off for using Visa card.

GB-man · 12 March 2019, 11:39 AM

Looks like a good day by me

JR16 · 12 March 2019, 11:57 AM

Their selection seems pretty meager.... jk!

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Pw92676 · 12 March 2019, 01:37 PM

Awesome! These are fantastic pictures, appreciate you sharing with us!

Old Expat Beast · 12 March 2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pw92676

Awesome! These are fantastic pictures, appreciate you sharing with us!

Thanks, my pleasure

Old Expat Beast · 12 March 2019, 03:15 PM

Here are some scans of the leaflets and brochure pages.

sensui · 12 March 2019, 04:15 PM

Thanks for sharing Adam. I love BIC Camera and Yodobashi.

1William · 12 March 2019, 08:28 PM

Very nice pictures and it would be fun to looking at that store.

JParm · 12 March 2019, 10:48 PM

Haven't been to Japan (and only been to 1 GS AD here in the states), but is it standard policy to keep the watches wrapped in plastic like that?

I guess as a future owner, it's nice...but if I'm handling a watch to purchase, I'd definitely like to see them unwrapped!

Beckster · 13 March 2019, 04:12 AM

Thanks for sharing Adam.

Old Expat Beast · 13 March 2019, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Haven't been to Japan (and only been to 1 GS AD here in the states), but is it standard policy to keep the watches wrapped in plastic like that?

I guess as a future owner, it's nice...but if I'm handling a watch to purchase, I'd definitely like to see them unwrapped!

They're happy to unwrap for you. Then they'll carefully wipe them off and re-wrap them.

Dannyanderson · 13 March 2019, 01:49 PM

Lovely post, i love the pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Old Expat Beast · 13 March 2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sensui

Thanks for sharing Adam. I love BIC Camera and Yodobashi.

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Originally Posted by Beckster

Thanks for sharing Adam.

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Originally Posted by Dannyanderson

Lovely post, i love the pictures. Thanks for sharing.

My pleasure, thanks guys

Blunt Instrument · 13 March 2019, 02:55 PM

I love BIC and those leaflets are wonderful too, thanks for sharing. My wife and I will be in Japan for 1.5 weeks in June. Hopefully, they'll will have the 20% then as well (I think it's the rainy season). By chance, did you find any good shops for vintage GS?

Hope your wife did well in the marathon (!) and ya'll enjoyed your trip.

Old Expat Beast · 13 March 2019, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Blunt Instrument

I love BIC and those leaflets are wonderful too, thanks for sharing. My wife and I will be in Japan for 1.5 weeks in June. Hopefully, they'll will have the 20% then as well (I think it's the rainy season). By chance, did you find any good shops for vintage GS?

Hope your wife did well in the marathon (!) and ya'll enjoyed your trip.

You'll be fine - Bic always has those kinds of 20% GS deals on offer, year round. As for vintage GS in Tokyo, I'm not too sure as I usually shop in the smaller cities like Hiroshima and Kyoto, but there seems to be a few vintage shopping guides online for Tokyo.

And thanks, yes she beat her record by about 40 minutes for a time of just over four hours

hon · 16 March 2019, 01:40 AM

Hi, any one know GS quartz watches are using screw down crown or pull out crown? or it depending on the model?
I getting a GS SBGV223.
Thanks.

JimSnyder · 16 March 2019, 12:05 PM

WOW!

Great post Adam, thank you.

Old Expat Beast · 16 March 2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

WOW!

Great post Adam, thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hon

Hi, any one know GS quartz watches are using screw down crown or pull out crown? or it depending on the model?
I getting a GS SBGV223.
Thanks.

Pull out, but they still have the same depth rating as a Rolex Explorer or other non-divers (100m).

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sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,440	Thanks for sharing Adam. I love BIC Camera and Yodobashi.

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1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,671	Very nice pictures and it would be fun to looking at that store.

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Blunt Instrument "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Seattle Posts: 56	I love BIC and those leaflets are wonderful too, thanks for sharing. My wife and I will be in Japan for 1.5 weeks in June. Hopefully, they'll will have the 20% then as well (I think it's the rainy season). By chance, did you find any good shops for vintage GS? Hope your wife did well in the marathon (!) and ya'll enjoyed your trip.

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hon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SG Posts: 41	Hi, any one know GS quartz watches are using screw down crown or pull out crown? or it depending on the model? I getting a GS SBGV223. Thanks.

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