What watch would you buy if you're in Japan?

[Yoda]

Uncle watch invasion!

Will definitely have a look at these. Last round I was there I never even bother to look at it. Now start to admire the craftmanship. Poison deeply

[Yoda]

Look for Grand Seikos which cannot be found here.

But grand seiko price is really high ......

I think based on the cheaper Yen now the price could have drop, I will seek for preowned Grand Seiko Diver. Its a great watch that was shown by one of our member in this forum.

[Yoda]

Credors are beautiful. My favourite is a simple porcelain white dial Spring Drive. Truly beautiful, and I would pick it over almost any watch.



So captivating...but at only 25 pieces, I'll never come across the chance to procure one.

If its only 25 pieces I wonder if still available. Anyway thanks for your suggestion will scout around.

Many poison in my mind now

[takashi78]

Sold out long ago.

[aequod1]

I am planning to spend my vacation in Japan, hopefully next month I'll be there with my family members and will get the following watch:

[CKL1213]

grand seiko 

[squasub]

if you are going to tokyo area, i suggest you to go to

1. shinjuku - komehyo , ishida best watch shop
2. ueno - ameyoko market (small shops below the train tracks)

[Yoda]

I am planning to spend my vacation in Japan, hopefully next month I'll be there with my family members and will get the following watch:

I have this beaty in mind. Just that some forum members cautioned that this is a monocoque case where its not easy to open up for service. But again what the hag if I am really fall for it. Will have to try on wrist before pulling the trigger.

Cheers

[Yoda]

if you are going to tokyo area, i suggest you to go to

1. shinjuku - komehyo , ishida best watch shop
2. ueno - ameyoko market (small shops below the train tracks)

Dear bro

Do you exactly know how to reach the Komehyo, or the Ishida Best?

[squasub]

last january when i went to shinjuku komehyo, there were a few preowned mm300 available..lots of other nice preowned watches too 

here's the map..the red color box is the building,beside the H&M building. if you go by JR train, exit thru east exit or 3-chome exit

http://www.komehyo.co.jp/store/shinjuku#accessmap

[squasub]

this is the map for ishida watch shop..bought my ex-rainbow here :

http://www.ishida-watch.com/shop_guide/shinjuku/map.html

this shop is nearer the shinjuku JR station. also take east exit or 3-chome exit

[squasub]

BTW, show your passport and ask for 5% tax exemption during the purchase 

Also you can find the JDM seiko model at Bic Camera or Yodobashi Shop at discounted price (cheaper than online stores)

[Yoda]

BTW, show your passport and ask for 5% tax exemption during the purchase 

Also you can find the JDM seiko model at Bic Camera or Yodobashi Shop at discounted price (cheaper than online stores)

Dear Squasub

Thanks for the info. Did you get anything in your last trip?

Would you like to share some photos?

 

[squasub]

BTW, show your passport and ask for 5% tax exemption during the purchase 

Also you can find the JDM seiko model at Bic Camera or Yodobashi Shop at discounted price (cheaper than online stores)

Dear Squasub

Thanks for the info. Did you get anything in your last trip?

Would you like to share some photos?

 

this..my ex-rainbow....

[felixlew]

I fisrt saw a AD for "GRAND SEIKO" in MALAYSIA
in PARADIN MALL PJ next to STARXXCK

[Enkidu]

Agree with takashi, get the Credors. For its price you get to try it out before buying.

I'll go for the GSs and Credors if money is not an issue. For something a little more affordable, I'll like to try on the SAEH007 chronograph.

[Yoda]

Agree with takashi, get the Credors. For its price you get to try it out before buying.

I'll go for the GSs and Credors if money is not an issue. For something a little more affordable, I'll like to try on the SAEH007 chronograph.

Thank you for your suggestion

Hope to bring back a big good catch

SAYONARA

[squasub]

good luck and hope to hear from you soon

[Yoda]

BTW, show your passport and ask for 5% tax exemption during the purchase 

Also you can find the JDM seiko model at Bic Camera or Yodobashi Shop at discounted price (cheaper than online stores)

Dear Squasub

Thanks for the info. Did you get anything in your last trip?

Would you like to share some photos?

 

this..my ex-rainbow....

Saw this pre owned piece at one of the popular preowned shop in Tokyo

[Yoda]

if you are going to tokyo area, i suggest you to go to

1. shinjuku - komehyo , ishida best watch shop
2. ueno - ameyoko market (small shops below the train tracks)

Cover these 2 shops really eye opening.

After I have visited these 2 shops I dont really feel like visiting the local AD

[Yoda]

Dear MWF members

Just got back from Tokyo, went to this iconic Seiko building at Ginza, its called WAKO building.

Can find all Seiko model, from GS, Credor to Galante etc here.

But surprisingly they don't display International Market models.



Got this MM300 but after hopping around the Ads managed to find at one AD. All the ADs told me out of stock.

I have changed the bucket clasp with one ordinary one, the "professional" one which can be extended for real diving is kept for future diving.





Tried on the GS SBGA031 titanium really cool. But the price is expensive as the Sub. Perhaps next time. This model cannot be found in other ADs only this Wako you can find it.

[CKL1213]

nice catch

[5iu]

Nice catch Yoda, mind pm the price and the name of the AD?

[Yikkie]

I am currently in Osaka and I managed to find a brand new JLC Reverso 976 for under RM15k. All the papers are complete with the warranty card stamped in March of this year. Worth buying? In a serious dilemma!

[Yoda]

I am currently in Osaka and I managed to find a brand new JLC Reverso 976 for under RM15k. All the papers are complete with the warranty card stamped in March of this year. Worth buying? In a serious dilemma!

Brother Yikkie

I think if you like it thats more important and second is the price.

I have regretted for not buying one brand new PO for a very good price.