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2 July 2009, 09:54 AM | #1 |
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Japan trip
Hello friends. I thought I would share some pics from my trip to Japan. I made sure I took some watch shots for u guys.
I shot all these pics with a point and shoot camera, I did not want to lug my pro SLR this time. Lost in translation (Park Hyatt Tokyo bar) This place had PN's, Red Subs, and a Comex. You can get any vintage Rolex you desire for a price in Japan.
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Japan is awesome, such a great place for a holiday, people, activities and of course loads of Rolex watches new and vintage.
Thanks for sharing those photos.
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Thanks for sharing, Bryan. Takes me back to the many trips I made to Japan back in the '90s. I loved the hustle and bustle of the cities, the quiet of the ryokans, and most of all, the food.
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Yes indeed! Japan is Rolex Central! Paradise to a WIS! Vintage pieces everywhere!
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Bryan, Thanx for showing us PICS of your trip and it must be very hard to look at all those Rolexes and not buy one!!!
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Now that is nice, thanks for showing. Did you buy a new one????
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Great pics, thanks
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Nice! Hopefully you had a GREAT time! I can't wait until I go back!
Did you stay in the Park Hyatt? I absolutely adore that hotel~ It is nice that you got to experience Kyoto as well, some people only go to Tokyo and they miss A LOT |
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Great pics.
I hope to make it to Japan one day. Thanks for sharing. |
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Thanks.
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Hello everybody, a quick question for those who are familiar with Tokyo, as I live here, too. I am looking for the impossible-to-find Daytona 116520 model (steel) but so far I've been unsuccessful. Why is it so impossible to find it?
I still have to explore all the official retailers here, I just checked out two of them, but if you have any advice, please let me know where I can go and find it. Thank you very much in advance!! |
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Great pictures of a country I've always wanted to visit. Thanks.
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Yes try Quark they should have it.
http://www.909.co.jp/rolex_catalog/daytona.html They have shops in Ueno, Shibuya and Yokohama. Or try Jack Road right near Nakano station North exit in the Sun Mall/ Nakano Broadway center near the end, 3rd floor I believe. http://www.jackroad.co.jp//X22_21.html
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I'd like to visit Japan as an independent traveller (not in tour group) but am concerned about communicating and getting around. |
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Hey Denny the cities like most places are easier to get around. From the time u land u can use trains to get almost anywhere. However the countryside can be more difficult to get around. The train maps are available in English.
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It is pretty easy to find your way around Japan. I would really encourage people to try and learn the Japanese alphabet, though, it would make your life so much easier and it is really not too hard! All of the stations in major cities have the name written in romanji (latin characters), but some smaller towns may only show it in Hiragana, and Katakana, along with the regular Kanji. Also, learning Katakana will enable you to read the menu at almost any restaurant in Japan. For example, if you see this on the menu: チョコレートケーキ you would be likely to panic. But if you know Katakana, you would see that it is "chokore-to ke-ki", and as you could probably guess it is (if you know the pronounciation) "Chocolate Cake"! Another fun one... ハンバーガー, "hanba-ga-, or... "Hamburger"!
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Thank you Bryan and Yune for your replies. I should have studied Japanese when i was at school!
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Wow! Looks like an awesome trip.
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Beautiful pictures! Would love to visit!!
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Beautiful. Traditional and hi-tech. Thanks for the photos. Can you show me a shot of the Comex that you bought. (What ?!!! You let the chance go ?!! Shame on you...)
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Great pictures. You could spend all day in that Rolex store. Looks like you can find anything you like there. Just bring your wallet.
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That's exactly what's unique about Japan. The houses and infrastructure look very traditional, but its incorporated with the latest technologies!
I agree with the earlier posts that everyone should see Japan, and not only Tokyo. Personally I like Osaka better. Btw, the OP's picture of a golden temple in Kyoto is really made out of gold! |
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Thanks again guys. The Comex was $152,000 so I though I would get a Ferrari 360 first.
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