Rolex shopping in Shinjuku, Tokyo

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hmss007

·Oct 28, 2019

Hi all,

I just got back from my first visit to Tokyo and while there I checked out a couple watch stores that were in Shinjuku - close to our hotel. I did visit the Rolex AD near Shinjuku station and found the same as everywhere else, no SS sports models to be found (they even chuckled a bit when I asked about them).

However, I did find some SS sports models at GMT and Yodobashi Camera. It was great to see them in person and actually try some on (didn't take pictures) so I could see how they looked on my wrist and their presence. Thought the forum might enjoy a few pictures I captured.

Enjoy.

 

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chows99

·Oct 28, 2019

Thanks for the pictures! As far as i know from fellow friends, there can be value buys in Japan.

Happy hunting!

 

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Sherbie

·Oct 28, 2019

There definitely used to be, not sure now. Lots of usa dealers now make frequent trips out to Japan, and buy up inventory to sell back in US.

 

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vtec96

·Oct 29, 2019

I don't find Japan is a good place to hunt anymore.....
I just came back from Japan, too but I didn't see any good stuff.

 

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ATWG

·Oct 29, 2019

Prices are very high, $22K USD for a BLRO GMT is way too high. They trade for around $16/7K in US.

 

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swish77

·Oct 31, 2019

Tokyo is a great place to look at vintage and modern Rolexes, but not a good place to buy them if you live in U.S. The prices are just way too high. Much cheaper in the U.S.

 

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hmss007

·Nov 1, 2019

100% agree with @swish77. But, it was really fun looking at them and being able to try on many that I had never seen in person. Really helped me figure out what my next Rolex will be - I was going back and forth between the SkyDweller and the Explorer II Polar.

 

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fbf

·Nov 1, 2019

not just watches. Electronics, cameras/lenses, etc. japan is no longer the place to hunt.
Even japanese whiskies. .... it's more expensive in Japan.

 

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Fabrice M

·Nov 24, 2019

F fbf

not just watches. Electronics, cameras/lenses, etc. japan is no longer the place to hunt.
Even japanese whiskies. .... it's more expensive in Japan.

More expensive, but a lot more fun ; )