How to Buy a Watch in Japan

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  • How to buy a Rolex watch in Tokyo, Japan - focus on Nakano.
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  • @PeGeCo66
    @PeGeCo66 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Live in Australia but have been to Nakano three times in the past three months. I could spend days there looking at the huge selection of new, used and vintage watches. I'm a collector of Grand Seiko so it's very satisfying to go to Nakano to see JDM models.

  • @misinkid
    @misinkid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thorough enjoyed this video Austin! Especially as someone who just moved to Japan in July!

  • @winstondeanmclauchlan7711
    @winstondeanmclauchlan7711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the videos Austin nice to see you out and about 👏👏👏👏

  • @MessagingMatters
    @MessagingMatters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I came for the seat selection, I stayed for the watch selection.
    Austin: "Just be respectful and nice and quiet; that sort of goes for all of Japan."
    Marcello: "Hold my saké."

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol, oh for real! At RSC a customer told him to pipe down!

  • @LeeRichardson808
    @LeeRichardson808 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks so much for the tips, I’m heading off to Japan soon and need to do my research on what to get! Some JDM seikos are calling my name

  • @DrRolexPhD
    @DrRolexPhD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video! I missed these Rolex-enthusiast-on-the-street videos!

  • @davidcoleman2796
    @davidcoleman2796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great video Austin. I'd love to visit Japan. It is on the top of my list . ( I went to Egypt just before things got bad ) I know it I expense there . Thanks for making this video for David and his wife . For us all .

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks David - much appreciated!

  • @WatchesJourney
    @WatchesJourney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advices, enjoy your journey in Japan.

  • @underachievingwatchcollect1878
    @underachievingwatchcollect1878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Marcello wins the wrist watch check! Fun video. If I were to buy a watch in Japan I’d definitely look you up for assistance 😎! Best regards

  • @AdityaSingh-fz7wb
    @AdityaSingh-fz7wb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for a great video … actually I was looking at the same questions… thanks so much

  • @private464
    @private464 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video! It was enlightening to many more people than just David.
    It would be cool to get an update on which one he bought, though.

  • @VegasMilgauss
    @VegasMilgauss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the content we wanted

  • @luthfurrahman7560
    @luthfurrahman7560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2022. I am coming to Japan to buy a Rolex with Austin! Woud be a treat.

  • @disheuresdis
    @disheuresdis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Upvoted. Excellent content Austin. This is why you're the OG! Hope you and me will go window shopping in Tokyo one day.

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too - are you still planning to come in November?

    • @disheuresdis
      @disheuresdis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't see that happening rn

  • @daveholloway8780
    @daveholloway8780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought my Explorer 1 from Jack Roads in Nakano whilst living out there. Was a good exchange rate at the time. Coupled with it was a few years ago I now have watch that’s over doubled in price 👍

  • @ryanwhite.32
    @ryanwhite.32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    that invicta at the end made me spit my coffee out lol

  • @clausborg77
    @clausborg77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been to Nakano twice and bought really nice watches for a good price. I was going for Tag Heuer, Oris, Omega, Seiko and Longines, amazing place. A must!! Austin forgot to mention Bic Camera, nice department store with lots of watches. 👍

  • @kimsinghrai
    @kimsinghrai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    new to this Channel, great content

  • @tap2262
    @tap2262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve had only favorable outcomes when dealing with reputable Japanese dealers. I have always felt that their descriptions were accurate and even somewhat conservative. This being said, the viability of a Japanese purchase is also dependent upon the prevailing FX rates. At present, prices for good vintage pieces are generally higher than in Europe or the US, but it’s a far more curated shopping experience. Given the prevalence of vintage Rolex and other brands with non-original or modern replacement parts, paying a premium to go shopping in Japan certainly makes sense for less sophisticated buyers.

  • @seandavie3672
    @seandavie3672 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahaha, that Invicta at the end. Made me laugh out loud!!

  • @richardtaylor6388
    @richardtaylor6388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ‘Be respectful’ what I love about Japan! Thank you Austin. I am headed to Tokyo and looking to buy a watch Thursday. If you’re about and I can buy you a coffee would love youre guidance.

  • @watchmetwist
    @watchmetwist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Anniversary!
    I guess this video is considered a watch family colab 🙃

  • @ShambaBasher
    @ShambaBasher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh you cracked me up in laughter Austin. Choosing the correct seat on a train 😂

    • @mford9029
      @mford9029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never have I thought of my watch when selecting a train seat……….

  • @jaybee1196
    @jaybee1196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome content

  • @marklim25
    @marklim25 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos Austin! Will be going to Jack Road at NAKANO this December 2022. Are the prices reasonable there compared to other places for ROLEX?

  • @fb7997
    @fb7997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good info! Wat about vintage seiko's from the seventies? Can you buy them in shops too?

  • @pstrzezek
    @pstrzezek ปีที่แล้ว

    Invaluable video in case someone plans trip to Japan. That's my case that's why I came back to it after a while. I was just wondering if its always the case that you pay in cash for the watch there? I saw several times customers with piles of cash. Is there any other options as well like PayPal or sth? Many thanks for a useful tip

  • @1two3four5sixer
    @1two3four5sixer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good call on the train seat selection. Ive banged my watch on that pole before.

  • @beboss5599
    @beboss5599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a 16570 explorer 2 from TWC! Great first experience buying from Japan

  • @blackpassenger
    @blackpassenger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid. im just finally getting into watches and bought a tag 2017 aquaracer in kansai. what are the websites you use to sell online? Of course there is ebay. any other suggestions?

  • @DennisDomingo
    @DennisDomingo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the video! Thanks for making it. Who is David?

  • @stateofflow2174
    @stateofflow2174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent

  • @daoster3
    @daoster3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Austin, any reason why you guys don't suggest Shinjuku? I know nakano has a lot, but Shinjuku seemed to be full of great 2nd hand watch shops there as well

  • @goodlifebdg
    @goodlifebdg ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Austin, In osaka, kobe & kyoto, which streets / malls have the most grey market dealers ?

  • @paulthorpe766
    @paulthorpe766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Japan's the place to buy 90s early 2000s Tudors like small blocks and hydronauts Imho others are about UK/EU prices.

  • @lefthandwave
    @lefthandwave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about payment at the shop. Is it better to prior to trip transfer to a JPN account or what ??

  • @davidcoleman2796
    @davidcoleman2796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a seiko sarb035 that is a JDM and love it .

  • @briangu9794
    @briangu9794 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you need to pay cash? Credit card or debit card workable?

  • @happygenki-san1940
    @happygenki-san1940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is best to buy used watches in Japan (grandparents live in daigo kyoto)?
    Also best place to buy used Panerai?

  • @rickythomson808
    @rickythomson808 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Austin,will be in December 2024 ,I have Rolex,patek.I’m really looking for a vintage vacheron constantin any recommendations?

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm not too familiar with Vacheron, though I do have great respect for the brand.
      But when you do decide which one to target: see what's on Rakuten, make a shortlist of perspective pieces, and then hit the shops to check them out in person.

    • @rickythomson808
      @rickythomson808 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@watchsymposium thanks.Really looking forward to the trip,will also be taking in Osaka.

  • @galuhrichata6148
    @galuhrichata6148 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is exactly the video I need right now. I love to collect watches, and I will go to Tokyo in a couple weeks. I was wondering if there’s any shop we should worry about which may sell fake watches.

  • @maejardin4801
    @maejardin4801 ปีที่แล้ว

    You buy ring watch.. made in japan?

  • @Fellowrser
    @Fellowrser 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Austin

  • @moa8247
    @moa8247 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watch so manny of your videos. In Japan for the next 5 days looking to buy a Cartier watch where you recommend? Or do recommend i wait untill i head to Hong Kong?

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'd check out an area of Tokyo called Nakano.
      Here's a video of how to get there, that I made for a viewer named David a few years back: th-cam.com/video/gmWlLdgBAZM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=r7uDIxFEkvbRFvaq

    • @moa8247
      @moa8247 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @juventusforlife8785
    @juventusforlife8785 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was watching a lot of yours videos, but i'm confused, are watches in japar really more cheeper?

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At the moment, with the weak Yen and tax-free shopping, yes!

  • @MyWatchTherapy
    @MyWatchTherapy ปีที่แล้ว

    Are tourists allowed to sell a watch to one of these shops in Japan?

  • @zvonimirbonanza7286
    @zvonimirbonanza7286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Invicta 😂

  • @davidl2473
    @davidl2473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i was gonna come to Japan in Feb 2020. But covid hit and trip cancelled. Im planning to come in 2022 and hopefully buy a rolex there. And if you don't mind give me some pointers and help me out.

  • @josephcasubuan1004
    @josephcasubuan1004 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is thers is difference if i pay cash or credit card in japan watch store

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A lot of places here don't take credit card, and only do cash.

  • @alohaguchis
    @alohaguchis ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that yen is 145 to the USD, are watches super cheap like everything else?

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, they are. It's a good time to buy if you've got USD!

  • @mohnnadmercedes8246
    @mohnnadmercedes8246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG 🥺😭 so cute
    Only wooolexes there 😭♥️🔥

  • @oskarwallin2755
    @oskarwallin2755 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how much would a cheap Rolex Submariner cost you in Tokyo? heard you could get one for around 6000 USD

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/BQbCayM5SI4/w-d-xo.html

  • @cupwithhandles
    @cupwithhandles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nakano Broadway, my favorite place on earth

  • @yusufziyayigit4142
    @yusufziyayigit4142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I buy pre-owned watches without tax?

  • @TheElektri4ka
    @TheElektri4ka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you get a new camera or smtg?

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not yet - just the same iPhone 7 I've had for years.

    • @krishnar3493
      @krishnar3493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@watchsymposium Wow, man. Anyway, good video quality and great content.

  • @dc1735
    @dc1735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Still believe Hong Kong offers the most comprehensive stock of watches if you know where to go.......and a generally little cheaper than Japan.

    • @swzarsa
      @swzarsa 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Greater possibility of buying a Frankenstein watch in HK.

    • @MouseCIick
      @MouseCIick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where do I go?

  • @greenfrogy
    @greenfrogy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, I’m going to japan in last week of June 2024. Like to meet up

  • @chrisollick6703
    @chrisollick6703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank god my wife doesn’t know what I watch online 😬

  • @MTbone7
    @MTbone7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hear e-Lady is good

  • @michaellau2544
    @michaellau2544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👋Marcelo. Hope you’re going well after that Archie fiasco!

  • @mridyuldas5010
    @mridyuldas5010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Austin,
    I am visiting Tokyo soon for work and pleasure. Maybe we can meet up for food and drinks and chat about watches. Do you have an email address I can contact you on?

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure - check out the description of my newest videos, and you'll see my email right there.

  • @Sleepy.Wicked
    @Sleepy.Wicked ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was cool until u took your mask on and off a thousand times, why wear it at all, especially when u are filming. I know it's a year ago but he was the only one smh

  • @gelmibson883
    @gelmibson883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    .....

  • @tvo6453
    @tvo6453 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should go mask shopping and get one that does fall off your nose while talking

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'll leave the masks for you to wear and enjoy. I'm done with them.

  • @ShambaBasher
    @ShambaBasher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vending machine Rolexes?

  • @billwest6406
    @billwest6406 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marcelo’s watches are better than yours.

  • @deadmousyplutaprestige8771
    @deadmousyplutaprestige8771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to buy a watch. 1) go to store. 2) pick watch. 3) pay for watch. 4) go home.

  • @thomasoneill3985
    @thomasoneill3985 ปีที่แล้ว

    STOP TALKING, ANG SHOW ME

  • @waynedunn9504
    @waynedunn9504 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your vids are 10,minutes too long. Too much palarva , just cut to the chase earlier.

  • @beadmu
    @beadmu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    watch shopping with three chumps

  • @chaabidialna
    @chaabidialna 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Komeyho in Shibuya is great