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Post by pmegs on May 15, 2017 8:29:09 GMT -8
Hi all,
I am making my first trip to Japan next month and wanted to do a little watch shopping/browsing. I will be in both Tokyo and Kyoto.
I was hoping this great community might have some suggestions on good shops to look for vintage Seiko's, or vintage watches in general.
Thanks so much
Patrick
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Post by rossr on May 15, 2017 20:45:57 GMT -8
Hello Patrick, you should search for posts by Akable (Anthony) who regularly writes about his visits to Japan and to various shops and markets in Tokyo.
Regards,
Ross
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Post by Rod on May 15, 2017 22:20:08 GMT -8
Prepare to be stunned by the asking prices, visit the markets on the weekends and you may get lucky. I found the arcade (all three levels) opposite the Nakano station to be well worth a look, although it does have strange opening hours, I picked up a nice SBDC033 there for a lot less than retail.
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Post by pmegs on May 16, 2017 5:48:04 GMT -8
Thank you for the suggestion
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Post by Groundhog66 on May 16, 2017 7:10:34 GMT -8
HERE and HERE are a couple nice threads, and HERE is related thread as well.
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Post by pmegs on May 16, 2017 11:38:34 GMT -8
Thanks so much
Patrick
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Post by gerald on May 20, 2017 20:19:19 GMT -8
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Post by wllm on Jan 16, 2018 14:16:45 GMT -8
Cool. This thread was really helpful.
Is there a similar thread or discussion on how to sell or trade-in a watch while in Japan?
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Post by bombora on Jan 17, 2018 2:16:21 GMT -8
You just walk into the shop and ask if they want to buy your watch.
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Post by Rod on Jan 17, 2018 3:48:56 GMT -8
You just walk into the shop and ask if they want to buy your watch. Yep that just about sums it up, they are always looking for a bargain but don't expect them to pay you retail or what goes on the Bay  |
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Post by bombora on Jan 18, 2018 3:00:26 GMT -8
Yeah, the rent in Ginza ain't cheap.
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