What watch to wear to Japan?

[mongrelnomoad]

Apple Watch and go on a deep dive on Japanese watches.

A gorgeous 1970s Grand Seiko from Ginza or Nakano is a pretty unbeatable souvenir. Or, if you’re into moderns, Wako is the Grand Seiko Death Star.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Carguy87

This is the right answer!! Come home with a new watch to commemorate an awesome trip! Plus as I understand there are special editions of Grand Seiko you can only purchase in Japan, so for a watch nerd like me that would add a layer of cool to the whole thing!

There's a ton of regular editions you can only buy in Japan, too, so there's a real danger of impulse buying! That's how I wound up with this one in Hiroshima a few years back - and a few others since

[BroncoOne]

Have fun, buy a Rolex GMT there with the favorable exchange rate. Wear whatever pleases you until you buy the new GMT

[4vCoupe]

I just got back from Japan this past weekend. Went on vacation over spring break with the family. You will definitely walk a ton! I took my datejust which was barely visible because of my jacket. It was a bit cold and rainy some days. You should be there just in time to catch they cherry blossoms. What cities will you be visiting?

Oh I also picked up a watch while there. My first G shock, a GW5000U. Japan made with a steel core and screw caseback.


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[timepieceexclusives]

GMT or Apple watch! At the end of they day, you will most likely end up buying another watch while you’re there haha

[Colorado_kid]

When I go to Japan I always wear my GMT.

Nice to know what’s going on at home!




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[White Collar Boy]

Originally Posted by Tal & Co.

Also find yourself some nice Japanese Denim to buy, my favorite brands are Iron Hearts or Momotaro.

Good advice!

[samson66]

Tudor GMT makes the most sense. Put the Apple watch in your back pocket if you want to track steps or whatever. Who wants to spend a trip looking down at a hunk of plastic on your wrist? The Tudor will make you happier when you do.

[yoda888]

I ended up wearing my Kermit. After I was on the plane I started to 2nd guess myself about not wearing a gmt.

Lots of people wearing 6-digit Rolexes here. Can’t say I’ve seen anyone wearing older Rolexes. On a train from Osaka to Tokyo now. Let’s see if I find anything!

[1William]

Good choice. Keep us posted on what you see.

[twitch54]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

Omg lol what watch do I wear?!?! It's Japan, not the slums of South Africa. You should be looking at the fantastic scenery & interacting with people, and if your watch decision will detract from that, then stay home & watch a YouTube video on Japanese travels. You're an adult: pick a wristwatch without the collective MENSA-level arbitration of TRF.

[gliazzurri]

Originally Posted by yoda888

I ended up wearing my Kermit. After I was on the plane I started to 2nd guess myself about not wearing a gmt.

Lots of people wearing 6-digit Rolexes here. Can’t say I’ve seen anyone wearing older Rolexes. On a train from Osaka to Tokyo now. Let’s see if I find anything!

Good choice

[Malum]

Kimono

[htc8p]

Paper fedora. Bought it in one of those hat shops in tokyo loved it. Only problem is that hat wearing lifestyle with suits/sports coats are gone

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[zengineer]

My only advice based on a dozen or so Japan trips.

[Toptimes]

i think the Apple watch is a great choice for safety reasons, never feel to comfortable.

[yoda888]

And i got nothing! hahaha. Anything of interest for me wasn't readily available, not even the Breitling Top Time Deus. Would have been great since it's basically 25% cheaper after tax rebate and exchange rate. Completely sold out in Japan per the AD.

I also chatted up with the Vacheron AD. Overseas are "reserved" for locals -- corporate has told the ADs to only sell to locals.

Oh well. Didn't have a lot of time to go shopping anyhow. And now I'm back to reality and work today.

I will say watch spotting is quite interesting in Japan. Lots of cool eye candy here.

[piratfisk]

Glad you had fun & your watch selection stateside didn't detract from your visit. Any pics to share?