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scooba · 24 April 2018, 02:54 PM

Good Morning Gentlemen, Two off my boys are off to Japan next month , What are the prices like for Rolex , I am in the UK are there any deals they should look out for . Thx

acaixguard · 24 April 2018, 03:04 PM

The Yen is stronger these days, so Japan isn't the best place for deals right now. There are a lot of reputable grey dealers where you can find inventory though.

Quamby · 24 April 2018, 03:18 PM

Not really, the really sought-after SS & Professional models will not be shown in the display cases. There should be plenty of TT, WG Daytonas; DD's & Date-justs; YM & YMII, everose YM's at most AD's in Tokyo.

But the Japanese Yen is still a little high so there won't be any bargains.

jagwap · 24 April 2018, 03:23 PM

The pound is in the toilet since the brexit vote, so the best deals are the UK.

Seibei · 24 April 2018, 03:35 PM

Forget about bargains. You may on the other hand be able to locate some hard to find vintage piece. You will get your watch, but you will probably pay top $ for it.

If you want to buy a watch in Japan, then let me suggest Grand Seiko.

scooba · 25 April 2018, 05:34 AM

Thankyou Gentlemen,

TacticaLCawacoL · 25 April 2018, 05:39 AM

There is a thread from a member who went there recently and shared some pic.

You can see the prices and what models are available. Plenty by the way.

Gaijin · 25 April 2018, 09:19 PM

Not a whole lot to add here. You can find pretty much ANYTHING you want here new, used or vintage at Greys. Not at ADs. Nothing sought after anyway.

ADs don't discount. Greys are pretty firm in pricing as shopping tourists come here, don't negotiate and pay cash. The Yen is pretty strong. Lots to see, sadly nothing I'd buy.

But it is Japan so they should have a great time.

scooba · 25 April 2018, 10:33 PM

Thx for all the advice

Ungucpho · 25 April 2018, 11:29 PM

Have them enjoy the sights and food. i was there in March, nothing but SS DJ and YM. The SS sports that you probably want are either in a safe, out from the public eye or go straight to the grey dealers

Gaijin · 26 April 2018, 06:24 PM

Also anything sought after at a Grey will be at a premium. New like SS Skydwellers, SS Daytonas both Ceramic and non NOS, Ceramic Subs and GMT II Cs , used or NOS like GMTs and the older LVs.

The prices are to quote Otto, "Daunting for mere mortals."

ajas · 26 April 2018, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Not a whole lot to add here. You can find pretty much ANYTHING you want here new, used or vintage at Greys. Not at ADs. Nothing sought after anyway.

ADs don't discount. Greys are pretty firm in pricing as shopping tourists come here, don't negotiate and pay cash. The Yen is pretty strong. Lots to see, sadly nothing I'd buy.

But it is Japan so they should have a great time.

Great advice.

24 April 2018, 02:54 PM	#1
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,490	Japan Good Morning Gentlemen, Two off my boys are off to Japan next month , What are the prices like for Rolex , I am in the UK are there any deals they should look out for . Thx

25 April 2018, 05:39 AM	#7
TacticaLCawacoL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Watch: Sunray/Meteorite Posts: 311	There is a thread from a member who went there recently and shared some pic. You can see the prices and what models are available. Plenty by the way. __________________ .__. I don’t mind the value of a Rolex, i just admire the technology and the beauty of it .__. 16600/2005, 116233/2008, 214270/2014, 116234/2016, 116618LB/2017, 116200/2017, 118239/2017, 116622/2018, 326.30.40.50.02.001/2018.

24 April 2018, 03:04 PM	#2
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	The Yen is stronger these days, so Japan isn't the best place for deals right now. There are a lot of reputable grey dealers where you can find inventory though.

24 April 2018, 03:18 PM	#3
Quamby "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 307	Not really, the really sought-after SS & Professional models will not be shown in the display cases. There should be plenty of TT, WG Daytonas; DD's & Date-justs; YM & YMII, everose YM's at most AD's in Tokyo. But the Japanese Yen is still a little high so there won't be any bargains.

24 April 2018, 03:23 PM	#4
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	The pound is in the toilet since the brexit vote, so the best deals are the UK.

24 April 2018, 03:35 PM	#5
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Forget about bargains. You may on the other hand be able to locate some hard to find vintage piece. You will get your watch, but you will probably pay top $ for it. If you want to buy a watch in Japan, then let me suggest Grand Seiko.

25 April 2018, 05:34 AM	#6
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,490	Thankyou Gentlemen,

25 April 2018, 09:19 PM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Not a whole lot to add here. You can find pretty much ANYTHING you want here new, used or vintage at Greys. Not at ADs. Nothing sought after anyway. ADs don't discount. Greys are pretty firm in pricing as shopping tourists come here, don't negotiate and pay cash. The Yen is pretty strong. Lots to see, sadly nothing I'd buy. But it is Japan so they should have a great time.

25 April 2018, 10:33 PM	#9
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,490	Thx for all the advice

25 April 2018, 11:29 PM	#10
Ungucpho "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 264	Have them enjoy the sights and food. i was there in March, nothing but SS DJ and YM. The SS sports that you probably want are either in a safe, out from the public eye or go straight to the grey dealers

26 April 2018, 06:24 PM	#11
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Also anything sought after at a Grey will be at a premium. New like SS Skydwellers, SS Daytonas both Ceramic and non NOS, Ceramic Subs and GMT II Cs , used or NOS like GMTs and the older LVs. The prices are to quote Otto, "Daunting for mere mortals."

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