The Best Place in the World to Buy Swiss Watches (Like Rolex and Omega)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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Another great video Austin. I’m looking forward to when you take us watch shopping again.
Excellent ! And Honest Comments ,Informative !,.. Thanks !
My experience with Swiss watches in Japan has not been great on pricing alone, watches are way too overpriced there. I think that nothing comes close to the USA for Swiss watch purchasing, best pricing, best availability and variety.
True. Japan has better choice also. Got 2 Rooex and an IWC from Best Watch in Shinjuku and a Panerai from Map Camera also in Shinjuku
Thanks for the video Austin - very interesting. I've always wanted to visit Japan so i now have justification to do that, and buy my next Rolex or Omega at the same time. A self funded trip - excellent!
Great video Austin. I hear less than complimentary things about Italy and their descriptions vs. reality, but I don't know if that is indeed fact or an urban myth 🤔
I've heard they same. I've also heard sellers out of Italy have been known to mix and match parts to their advantage.
I agree. Japanese culture is heavy on trust and honor. Bargaining is not in their shopping culture. No price trickery or inflation to cover a fake discount. The price is the price. No haggling. I like that aspect of shopping in Japan. Makes it more enjoyable because you don’t have to worry about playing games with the seller.
Thanks Austin for another great video. In my experience, Japan is the best place to shop for anything. And the best restaurants as well.
I have to agree! Visiting Japan there was so many fantastic preowned watch shops! Plus all the fantastic JDM watches and cars!
Totally agree about the honesty, integrity, service levels and also safety walking around with your new purchase on wrist. But you might find anything collectible in Japan is pricey - they are obsessive about brands and collectibles.
The has the lowest prices when it comes to luxury watches.
US is the most expensive, 2nd is Europe, 3rd China.
Is there some stores you could short list for us punters please Austin, stores that you would happily buy from we can check out online. Any help would be appreciated thankyou.
My reply with a list of well known stores was deleted, so I guess I can't point you in their direction.
Ideally though it's better to shop in person, the best deals never go online because they sell in their brick and mortar stores before anyone have the time to list them.
@@vegard2000 thanks so much for trying, missed your post before it was deleted🙁
I recently ordered a DJ 16233 from Japan to Canada. The dealer was Arbitro vintage watches and I did my negotiations though his Instagram. Everything Austin has said in this video is true. The dealer highlighted every small scratch and did not tilt the watch head as to distort the amount of bracelet stretch. Very pleased and is definitely my go to dealer now
Glad it worked out - thanks for the anecdote Eduardo!
Exactly the same experience. Bought an IWC ingenieur from Japan through rakuten. The pictures on the website were specifically focused on the scratches. I received the watch in extremely good condition. The pricing, apart from Rolex is a lot better in Japan too.
I concur with your analysis. I had a great experience purchasing a vintage Speedmaster from Quark's in Nakano. When I got back home I spent a full service on the watch but it's still cost me less than if I would have bought it in EU to begin with. Can't wait to get back to Tokyo!
Just look at chrono 24 at japanese listings. They mostly say good condition. One in similar condition in US will say very good condition
Totally agree the selection of luxury watches in Japan is overwhelming. And the people, so polite and helpful... great experience - hope to return soon. 👍🏼🇯🇵
how do prices stay so high with so much stock available ?
@@londonman8688 Because people are shallow and buy them just to show off.
😂😂😂 have you ever been in Switzerland??
Hi Austin. I think I let you know in a previous comment that I too have purchased all my Rolex and Omegas in Japan. Believe me I got very good deals in Japan.
I have always been skeptical of buying a watch overseas, especially not in person. Your video has made me rethink that. Thanks.
Upvoted as usual. Great vid Austin!
Exactly my experience and I've bought four high end watches out of Japan, the watches are always the best price and in the best shape!!
Own two Speedmasters both from Japan. They're in great condition. The dealer I used is trustworthy and would not hesitate to buy from them in the future.
No doubt very trustworthy, plenty of choice and just very honourable people to deal with ..is it not a little pricey in comparison to other countries though ..?
What would be the best city to shop? Nagano?
Totally agree, I switched over a few years back because of all these reasons. However, they are pretty keen on polishing which is something to bear in mind! Also has anyone noticed the large numbers of Tudor subs super cheap and made from all sorts of aftermarket parts on Ebay lately? Some of the listings let you know this, others are a fair bit more vague - which seems a little less "Japanese" than normal...
I've bought a Rolex GMT, Sapphire Speedy, and Bvlgari Octo from Japan through Rakuten. All were great experiences. On the GMT I specifically liked that the one I got was grungy and dirty in the photos. That meant that it had not been polished! A little soap and soft toothbrush and it was perfect.
Couldn’t agree more with your assessment. Recently bought a Speedmaster from Japan on C24. The lowest price I could find on the site and listed as used with scratches. Looked like a demo model and was not sized or worn. Excellent deal.
How about taxes? Did you have to pay any? Did your package got stopped in customs?
@@Denis-mw2jh paid customs fees through dhl. I suggested a price to the vendor that reflected what I thought the fees might be and they accepted. I mentioned that to the vendor and they agreed.
Also the package got from Japan through customs and to the east coast in 5 days.
@@franky3fingers337 very good to know! Thanks a lot and enjoy your timepiece
You can spend a few days at nakano looking at watches. I was in awe of the selection and quality. A must visit if in Japan
had good experience with some photo gear and fast smooth shipping to UK
Under promise and over deliver, best way to do buisness !
Austin Japan values honour and reputation immensely
As a westerner the older I get the more I appreciate an honor culture
Great content. It would be interesting about info on shopping watches from China and Russia on Chrono24 or in person. The prices seem to be very low.
Roman Sharf dealt with this same issue in one of his episodes. It’s illegal in both countries to sell watches outside the territory which means it’s not a viable alternative to buy.
Had a great experience with Closer in Aichi.
Austin Im an American living in Thailand been there before can't wait to go back to japan again
LOOL nearly all grey dealers ADS on instagram from thailand they have ALOT of new rolexes that came from rolex ADs in EU and America
Thanks Austin, helpful insightful. Is it considered culturally impolite to barter with the vendor in Japan?
It's not a bargaining culture. But I always ask for a couple hundred dollars off, and I've almost always gotten it.
@@watchsymposium thank you mate! I am new to your channel, really enjoying the content!
Thanks 👍
I've been to Japan twice, and bought watches there both times. Since then, I've bought eight more from Japanese dealers and had them shipped to Canada. 100% impressed 100% of the time. As you say in the video, the world has flattened pricing but what the Japanese have is selection and availability. While I've not yet made a trip specifically to buy a watch, it has crossed my mind. I'd recommend anyone spending serious money to go there and shop (I've watch shopped in Kyoto and Tokyo and have been completely overwhelmed).
Do you have any web addresses you use when buying direct from Japan?
Did you have to pay any taxes or did it go through customs without any problems?
@@kevinwagner9934 I'm a Grand Seiko guy (watching Rolex videos - go figure). I've gone to Seiya Japan many, many times. But as Austin says, I'd just do a Google search "Japanese WATCHBRAND dealer" and see what you get. I truly do like doing business in Japan.
Does anyone know about the import duties from Japan to the United States?
Agree completely, best country to buy second-hand watches
Hello austin i send you a message before, could you please reply ? I need tp know if watches in nakano the TWC shop is selling original products and not fake thank you for you response
TWC definitely sells original, they wouldn't sell fake. If they did, then they got duped themselves. It's the same with the other watch stores like Jack Road, etc. in Nakano and Ginza.
@@AnakChan thank you!
I second what AnakChan says - they are legit.
@@watchsymposium thank you i am a big fan of you
hi austin, do you have any more details on the Australia GMT ?
Hong Kong still best place for watches
how much can you bargain with the japanese shops normally?
I've only ever gotten them to knock off a couple hundred dollars - it's not much of a bargaining culture.
@@watchsymposium thanks. do you think this is a good site in term of searching the rolexes in japan? kakaku.com/watch_accessory/watch/itemlist.aspx?pdf_ma=5090
@@mikechan2942 I usually use Rakuten. I'm not sure about that site you linked to...other than the mark-ups on those pieces are insane!
Hi Austin
I've seen a watch for sale in Japan on chrono24 for £11k UK money
Shipping is free
How much will be the import duty be when I receive it in the UK?
I've seen a 10% duty applied so does mean £1100 needs to be added to the list price ie £11k + £1100 ???
Can you please help me with some advice Austin
Seller is Sapporo brand shop lips
hii bro? i hope you are enjoying your watch now. would appreciate if you could tell me how much import duty did u pay?
Austin, very much enjoyed you video and you have peaked my interest in buying a watch from a Japanese seller. Can you tell me if Ippuukishi, INC is a reputable seller? I am looking at one of their Speedy Day-Dates, full set for $2378. Can you tell me anything about them? Cheers, Jock
Thanks Jock! They're indeed reputable. That's where I got my Sub 14040 and my blue dialed Hydronaut.
@@watchsymposium thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from them and seeing more of your great content! Cheers, Jock
Phist!
Hello austin can you help me source a vintage rôles explorer 2 First gen?
Probably - send me an email!
@@watchsymposium can't find ur email 🙏🏻
@@pipolepaw It's in the description of my videos.
@@watchsymposium 👌🏻 perfect
You know the worst place to buy a watch? Any AD right here in good ole U.S.A...U.S.A! U.S.A! U.S.A! If yah can’t be the best you mind as well be the worst.