Explorer II exploring - Singapore/Tokyo

[MahdiyaDad]

Just thought I'd share some pics of my trip to Tokyo. First leg in Singapore was quite interesting, I offloaded an old watch at a pre-owned watch dealer and the fellow behind the counter was wearing a 216570.

Big whoop right? Well I kinda geeked out and took a snap because his GMT hand was on 1600hrs and mine was on 0400 hrs. A nice symmetry/parallels thing going on.

A bit hazy here, so didn't really get to see anything nice out and about. But came across some nice Benz and a hard to find AP 'Fondation' Royal Oak.

Will upload more pics when I touch down in Tokyo.

[sickened1]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[sea-dweller]

Nice photos!

[MahdiyaDad]

I've missed Japan, amazing how this place is. I don't know a city as old as Tokyo and just as clean!!!

On the flight over I saw a few classy pieces, a Daydate, and a yellow gold GMT Master. Not sure which references but they were older variety, I tried to snap them but opportunity never showed itself.

Will add more as I adventure through the city.

[MahdiyaDad]

Managed to see a fair bit of Rolex today. Best one for me was a really cool looking Explorer 1016 but I couldn't take a photo of it before the guy went off.

Saw some BLNRs and Subs, an SDc and plenty of DateJusts. And a smart looking White SS Daytona.

Pics below, sorry they're not great.

[travisb]

Nice captures. Enjoy your trip!

[Old Expat Beast]

That's some serious watch stalking my friend

[Racerdj]

Nice photos!

[Linzjnr]

Classic shots

To be honest I am not sure how I would feel if I caught someone photographing my watch (and me), I would be concerned it was for nefarious reasons

[ragingcao]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's some serious watch stalking my friend

Exactly what I was thinking too. But I do enjoy them.
OP, thanks for posting Btw, one of the pictures you took from the bridge is right where my hood is.

[SemperFi]

Very clever stealth shots. Did any of your subjects notice?

[Abdullasaif]

great spotting

[MahdiyaDad]

Originally Posted by ragingcao

Exactly what I was thinking too. But I do enjoy them.
OP, thanks for posting Btw, one of the pictures you took from the bridge is right where my hood is.

You live in a remarkable place, I enjoy travelling and seeing Tokyo, the visits to the country side are also pretty cool. Tomorrow I go visit Fuji Speedway again. One of my favourite race tracks!

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Very clever stealth shots. Did any of your subjects notice?

I don't think they did, it was a packed event, press day at the Tokyo Motorshow always is and if they did/do it gives me a chance to ask about their watches and complement them.

The few I tried didn't speak great English. So I just pointed to the wrist and gave them a thumbs up after trying.

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's some serious watch stalking my friend

Haha I try my best

[MahdiyaDad]

Today I only came across a photographer with a nice black GMT. He said my Exp II was cool.

I went for a walk after work to explore the area near my hotel and came across a place with a nice variety of new and pre-owned Rolex. It was aptly called GMT, and it sits above and below floors of pre-owned and brand new camera equipment.

Prices I saw puts them at about the same as Singapore pre-owned that I've seen. Maybe par for some of the brand new ones found at AD back home and Singapore also.

No warning letters from Rolex though saying they won't be happy if you flip it.

[Old Expat Beast]

More nice pics! Thanks.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

More nice pics! Thanks.

x2!!

[KenNethcole]

Thanks for sharing the pics.
Been a few years since I was in Singapore and Japan. Hopefully get to go back eventually.

[MahdiyaDad]

Hiya folks, just sharing some pictures of my trip to the countryside nearby Mt Fuji. Had some stuff to do at the Fuji Speedway and one of the gentlemen I met had a nice TT-Sub with the blue dial. He was a great sport, I commented on his watch and then when I was about to leave sgook my hand and said to take a photo together, I thought he meant the two of us but he pointed to his wrist.

Anyways, if you guys ever get the chance to visit this place I highly recommend it. Maybe when they host the Olympics in a few years time.

Sorry for not being able to capture the dial of the sub properly I thought I had it but couldn't check and had to rush to the shuttle taking me to a different part of the facility.

[Spoonage]

Nice!!!

[Mr. K]

I miss Japan so much it hurts.

Thanks for the pics.

[MahdiyaDad]

Originally Posted by Mr. K

I miss Japan so much it hurts.

Thanks for the pics.

You're welcome, I feel you, I get like that from time to time whenever I leave here.

[MahdiyaDad]

Catching the red eye flight back to Singapore. Didn't see much action today, save for a Pepsi in a vape shop and a small corner in a dept store that only had a handful of DJIIs. Am sad to leave Tokyo, but it's been a blast.

[ragingcao]

This is a very cool thread. Thanks for sharing all the great pics. Glad you had a blast 👍