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faimag · 8 October 2022, 06:25 AM

Hi all,

I am heading to Tokyo in December to catch some snow and I would appreciate any suggestions for watch-tourism. I don't have great expectations but any suggestions for ADs or preowned shops or neighborhoods to do some watch-looking and perhaps try-outs will be very much appreciated.

I am, of course, mostly into Rolex but also a fan of AP, Patek, VC and JLC.
Thank you

Benzsiam · 8 October 2022, 06:56 AM

My friend went to Japan and he told me that there are a lot of second hand watch dealers in Shinjuku area.

Grapenut · 8 October 2022, 07:13 AM

Nakano Broadway is a must - Jack Road & Kame-kichi have great selections.

Housekihiroba in Shibuya was a nice stop during my last trip in 2019.

Lots of shops spread throughout Shinjuku and Ginza as well. Can also check the watch section of Yodobashi Camera.

JDA0779 · 8 October 2022, 10:07 AM

One word - SHINJUKU - have a look at Austin Daniels videos on youtube.

Trailboss516 · 8 October 2022, 11:24 AM

I bought about 5 watches at Kame Kichi over the years and like it a lot.

S52 · 8 October 2022, 11:48 AM

The yen is weak right now too... about 145:1usd

probably some decent deals to be had over there! Good luck

kaiserphoenix · 8 October 2022, 12:40 PM

GMT - J in Shinjuku recently refurbished, one of the best places for modern stuff, mainly mint Rolex. Really good selection.

Commit Ginza: Awesome guys, very low prices,
great for higher end stuff from AP Patek and ofc Rolex.

Ginza Axis: Occasionaly some great deals and ready to negotiate.

alex.cicollo · 8 October 2022, 04:11 PM

Love this thread as off to Japan in 2 weeks too!

SudiYunus · 8 October 2022, 04:34 PM

+ 1. Austin Daniels Rolex, You Tube channel

Ichiran · 8 October 2022, 05:01 PM

Other than Grand Seiko at Ginza, I probably would not be looking at watches but will spend time at Carmille Fournet and Jean Rousseau for watch straps.

Old Expat Beast · 8 October 2022, 06:46 PM

I've been visiting Japan since 1989 (maybe 30 - 40 trips total) and have only ever left the country with new Seiko or Grand Seiko watches.

DocChand · 8 October 2022, 08:56 PM

Ginza Rasin. They have 3 stores within a 5 minute walking distance in Ginza - one is a 2-storey Rolex store. They had everything there…I had never seen a 1016 in the flesh and finally saw one at that store. Customer service is great!

The second store is much smaller and Patek only. The third store is a decently-sized boutique for all other brands.

Looking forward to going back to Tokyo and check out Shinjuku and Nakano Broadway.

RichardBartlett · 9 October 2022, 09:38 PM

I'm on a world cruise Jan to May and in Japan in April so hope to pick up something along the way

faimag · 9 October 2022, 10:35 PM

thank you all for these great suggestions!!!

Otto · 12 October 2022, 06:10 AM

Broadway Arcade in Nakano.

Tensai · 12 October 2022, 08:04 AM

All the tourists go to Nakano and Shinjuku, and even they can get decent deals now with the weak yen and tax-free purchase. Good luck at customs!

wcl884 · 12 October 2022, 10:04 AM

I've been to multiple secondhand luxury shop called "LIPS" - they have an ebay store and you can find their offering on Chrono24, with multiple photos. There is also a tourist discount (similar to VAT refund of 6 or 8%). Especially with how strong the dollar is now - Tokyo watch shopping is a no brainer. They will have multiple branches - you may be able to request that they move the inventory to the Tokyo branch if you are not going to multiple cities.

Got preowned Lange 1 Time Zone and Speedmaster 3592.50 (Hesalite/Sapphire sandwich). The Lange was a great price, and the Speedmaster reference was hard to find in US.

If you are going with your significant other - the store has bunch of purses to browse as well.

rolekyounouta · 12 October 2022, 11:20 AM

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��SHIBUYA　 →　【宝石広場】HOUSEKI HIROBA
��NAKANO　 →　JACK ROAD／KAME-KICHI／NJ TIME
��GINZA　　　→　COMMIT／RASHIN／QUARK GINZA888

There are many authorized dealer in Ginza, and it is difficult for you to turn around in a day

8 October 2022, 06:25 AM	#1
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	Suggestions for Tokyo watch-tourism? Hi all, I am heading to Tokyo in December to catch some snow and I would appreciate any suggestions for watch-tourism. I don't have great expectations but any suggestions for ADs or preowned shops or neighborhoods to do some watch-looking and perhaps try-outs will be very much appreciated. I am, of course, mostly into Rolex but also a fan of AP, Patek, VC and JLC. Thank you

8 October 2022, 06:56 AM	#2
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	My friend went to Japan and he told me that there are a lot of second hand watch dealers in Shinjuku area. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

8 October 2022, 10:07 AM	#4
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8 October 2022, 11:48 AM	#6
S52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL230 Watch: me fly-by Posts: 789	The yen is weak right now too... about 145:1usd probably some decent deals to be had over there! Good luck __________________ GMT Master II 16710B BLRO--Sea Dweller 16600--Submariner 1680--Milgauss 116400--Tudor BB58 79030B--Omega Speedmaster Pro--IWC Mark XV Automatic--Breitling Aerospace

8 October 2022, 12:40 PM	#7
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,709	GMT - J in Shinjuku recently refurbished, one of the best places for modern stuff, mainly mint Rolex. Really good selection. Commit Ginza: Awesome guys, very low prices, great for higher end stuff from AP Patek and ofc Rolex. Ginza Axis: Occasionaly some great deals and ready to negotiate. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5968A-001, Patek 5167A-001 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

8 October 2022, 07:13 AM	#3
Grapenut 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: IAH Watch: GMT(s) & Sub Posts: 290	Nakano Broadway is a must - Jack Road & Kame-kichi have great selections. Housekihiroba in Shibuya was a nice stop during my last trip in 2019. Lots of shops spread throughout Shinjuku and Ginza as well. Can also check the watch section of Yodobashi Camera.

8 October 2022, 11:24 AM	#5
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,620	I bought about 5 watches at Kame Kichi over the years and like it a lot.

8 October 2022, 04:11 PM	#8
alex.cicollo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: A few Posts: 2,236	Love this thread as off to Japan in 2 weeks too!

8 October 2022, 04:34 PM	#9
SudiYunus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Washington Watch: Cartier Panthere Posts: 1,147	+ 1. Austin Daniels Rolex, You Tube channel __________________ Cartier Panthere ,Tudor GMT Cartier Santos 100 XL ,Tudor 925 DJ 36 Pink Dial ,PAM Due Blue DJ 36 White Dial ,CasiOak Sub ND

8 October 2022, 05:01 PM	#10
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	Other than Grand Seiko at Ginza, I probably would not be looking at watches but will spend time at Carmille Fournet and Jean Rousseau for watch straps.

8 October 2022, 06:46 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	I've been visiting Japan since 1989 (maybe 30 - 40 trips total) and have only ever left the country with new Seiko or Grand Seiko watches. __________________ _______________________

8 October 2022, 08:56 PM	#12
DocChand "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Asia Posts: 90	Ginza Rasin. They have 3 stores within a 5 minute walking distance in Ginza - one is a 2-storey Rolex store. They had everything there…I had never seen a 1016 in the flesh and finally saw one at that store. Customer service is great! The second store is much smaller and Patek only. The third store is a decently-sized boutique for all other brands. Looking forward to going back to Tokyo and check out Shinjuku and Nakano Broadway.

9 October 2022, 09:38 PM	#13
RichardBartlett "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Tenerife Posts: 684	I'm on a world cruise Jan to May and in Japan in April so hope to pick up something along the way

9 October 2022, 10:35 PM	#14
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	thank you all for these great suggestions!!!

12 October 2022, 06:10 AM	#15
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	Broadway Arcade in Nakano.

12 October 2022, 08:04 AM	#16
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 1,009	All the tourists go to Nakano and Shinjuku, and even they can get decent deals now with the weak yen and tax-free purchase. Good luck at customs!

12 October 2022, 10:04 AM	#17
wcl884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 353	I've been to multiple secondhand luxury shop called "LIPS" - they have an ebay store and you can find their offering on Chrono24, with multiple photos. There is also a tourist discount (similar to VAT refund of 6 or 8%). Especially with how strong the dollar is now - Tokyo watch shopping is a no brainer. They will have multiple branches - you may be able to request that they move the inventory to the Tokyo branch if you are not going to multiple cities. Got preowned Lange 1 Time Zone and Speedmaster 3592.50 (Hesalite/Sapphire sandwich). The Lange was a great price, and the Speedmaster reference was hard to find in US. If you are going with your significant other - the store has bunch of purses to browse as well.

12 October 2022, 11:20 AM	#18
rolekyounouta "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tokyo Japan Watch: Platona Posts: 71	��SHINJUKU　→　GMT ��SHIBUYA　 →　【宝石広場】HOUSEKI HIROBA ��NAKANO　 →　JACK ROAD／KAME-KICHI／NJ TIME ��GINZA　　　→　COMMIT／RASHIN／QUARK GINZA888 There are many authorized dealer in Ginza, and it is difficult for you to turn around in a day

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