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Old Expat Beast · 20 December 2018, 10:29 AM

I was in Kyoto this week, and dropped into the local Bic Camera to what was on display, and grab a few quick iPhone snaps of the Seiko and Grand Seiko cases. Didn't buy anything but came away with a handful of brochures and catalogs...

Art 1 · 20 December 2018, 10:39 AM

That's a lot of watches. I see my PADI in the center at the top pic. Nice selection.

Old Expat Beast · 20 December 2018, 10:45 AM

I took along my Lord Marvel with its suitably wab-sabi dial for the this trip (fourth time in Kyoto I think), which began with a trip to 7-Eleven to stock up on Japanese whiskey to keep us warm, and also included a little sightseeing as usual.

vintagehartmann · 20 December 2018, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the great photos of Kyoto and of the Seiko pieces!

Is that the golden tuna re-creation?

Old Expat Beast · 20 December 2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vintagehartmann

Thanks for the great photos of Kyoto and of the Seiko pieces!

Is that the golden tuna re-creation?

No, it's a Marinemaster: https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko...-review-price/

Dubshack · 20 December 2018, 11:28 AM

Cool shots, and watches. Which whisky did you prefer?

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Old Expat Beast · 20 December 2018, 11:34 AM

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Cool shots, and watches. Which whisky did you prefer?

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Thanks. I actually preferred The Chita, which surprised me a little, with it being a grain. Very creamy and moreish. I was planning to pick up a couple of litres at the airport, but Japanese whisky stock at duty free was really poor, even worse than Hong Kong. I should have picked up more in town, where both are freely available even in convenience stores. I ended up getting Monkey Shoulder in HK on the way back in.

herts9 · 20 December 2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I ended up getting Monkey Shoulder in HK on the way back in.

Great choice!

Gharddog03 · 20 December 2018, 01:08 PM

Very cool!! Thanks for sharing!

scarlet knight · 20 December 2018, 01:59 PM

Nice pix! We will be in Japan in Sept. 2019.

sensui · 20 December 2018, 02:29 PM

Love this, great times thanks for sharing. Suntory Whisky is always difficult to come by these days in Japan. Can't wait to check out more Grand Seikos next time I'm in town also.

Old Expat Beast · 20 December 2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sensui

Love this, great times thanks for sharing. Suntory Whisky is always difficult to come by these days in Japan. Can't wait to check out more Grand Seikos next time I'm in town also.

Yeah, thanks, it was fun. I was surprised to see quite a bit of mid-range Suntory and Nikka on liquor store shelves. I even took some pics for posterity! Kind of kicking myself for not buying a couple of Chita when I had the chance.

sensui · 21 December 2018, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Yeah, thanks, it was fun. I was surprised to see quite a bit of mid-range Suntory and Nikka on liquor store shelves. I even took some pics for posterity! Kind of kicking myself for not buying a couple of Chita when I had the chance.

Very nice. Yeah I enjoyed Chita since all the usual suspects were in such short supply (Yamazaki, Hakushu, even select Hibiki blended) last time I was there. That Nikka straight from the Barrel is pretty darn good imo at the price point. Good times always in Japan. Thanks for sharing the pics and your adventures in Japan, I even miss all the cheap Nikka black for nice highballs.

Old Expat Beast · 21 December 2018, 11:30 AM

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Very nice. Yeah I enjoyed Chita since all the usual suspects were in such short supply (Yamazaki, Hakushu, even select Hibiki blended) last time I was there. That Nikka straight from the Barrel is pretty darn good imo at the price point. Good times always in Japan. Thanks for sharing the pics and your adventures in Japan, I even miss all the cheap Nikka black for nice highballs.

I'll be in Nagoya in a few weeks, and will report back further. Will definitely just buy a couple of litres from a liquor store rather than relying on duty free this time.

CNDguy · 27 December 2018, 09:09 AM

Wow great pictures thanks!!

BBL · 27 December 2018, 09:26 AM

Expat - the rooflines are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing your sightseeing adventure.
I always admire arabic numbers ~ your watch is a splendid example.
DM

cajunron · 27 December 2018, 03:46 PM

Now that's what I call a window display! Japan is so beautiful. I would love to visit there one day. Thanks for sharing, my friend.

Old Expat Beast · 27 December 2018, 08:04 PM

Thanks guys. Ronnie, if you visit Japan, drop by Hong Kong too, and I'll give you the grand tour

dualcarb · 27 December 2018, 10:02 PM

I respect you for practicing such restraint. In any event, enjoy your trip Adam...more photos please :)

Jojoshop · 27 December 2018, 10:06 PM

In addition to beautiful, Japan is also one of the safest places we ever been. The food is just amazing and people are respectful. And that is the only place where my wife was ok to use public bathroom, that says something on how clean it is. Looking forward for the time to visit again.

1William · 27 December 2018, 10:31 PM

Nice pictures.

Jim Smyth · 27 December 2018, 11:19 PM

Watches and Wiskey, doesnt get any better than that. Thanks for the pics Adam.

Cru Jones · 27 December 2018, 11:29 PM

Great thread, thanks Adam!

Old Expat Beast · 29 December 2018, 07:56 PM

Thanks guys. I'll be supporting my wife at the Nagoya Marathon in early March, so will see what that's like for domestic watches and whisky while she's preparing/recovering

Latrodectus · 30 December 2018, 01:11 AM

Great pictures and a fantastic selection of watches! Thanks for showing

Old Expat Beast · 30 December 2018, 08:23 PM

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Great pictures and a fantastic selection of watches! Thanks for showing

Cheers Fred

the_natural · 31 December 2018, 01:35 AM

I’ve been wondering something: if you buy JDM Seiko’s from the likes of Chino or Seiya, is this essentially what you’d pay at a brick and mortar store in Japan, or are you likely to pay more or less in-person? (Assuming a non limited edition piece, etc.) And would prices for the same pieces likely be more or less in say, Hong Kong?

Maybe in-person wins out in the event you want to buy multiples?

Old Expat Beast · 31 December 2018, 10:37 AM

I haven't compared places like Bic Camera (a discounting Seiko AD chain in Japan) with online Japanese sellers. Models with JDM and International versions like the Turtle (SKX777/SBDY015) seem to be quite a bit more expensive in Japan, even at the discounted prices. Hong Kong is the cheapest place I have found for International Seikos (e.g. quite a bit cheaper than Thailand), but slightly higher than Japan for Grand Seikos and LE Prospex editions like the SLA019 and 025.

the_natural · 31 December 2018, 02:59 PM

Interesting. Thanks, Adam. I don't really need any other reasons to put Japan on my list of must-travel-destinations, but if by some magic watches were also cheaper there, even than from trusted Japanese online sellers, then I would be happy to note it.

Lol-x · 31 December 2018, 04:15 PM

Hi Adam

Yes those roofs are beautifully designed and constructed.

As for the whisky I've never had the Chita, but I'm not much of a whisky drinker but I do have a bottle of Hibiki open at the moment which I sadly drink with cola

The watches are great I'm surprised my SBDC053 in your first photo only got #3rd place

but for me its still #1 (apart from the SLA017)

Tonight I will have some Dom Pérignon to celebrate the new year.

Happy New Year to you and everyone here!!!

20 December 2018, 10:53 AM	#4
vintagehartmann "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 548	Lovely Thanks for the great photos of Kyoto and of the Seiko pieces! Is that the golden tuna re-creation?

27 December 2018, 09:26 AM	#16
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,795	Expat - the rooflines are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing your sightseeing adventure. I always admire arabic numbers ~ your watch is a splendid example. DM __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

27 December 2018, 03:46 PM	#17
cajunron 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,853	Now that's what I call a window display! Japan is so beautiful. I would love to visit there one day. Thanks for sharing, my friend. __________________

27 December 2018, 08:04 PM	#18
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,359	Thanks guys. Ronnie, if you visit Japan, drop by Hong Kong too, and I'll give you the grand tour __________________ _______________________

29 December 2018, 07:56 PM	#24
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,359	Thanks guys. I'll be supporting my wife at the Nagoya Marathon in early March, so will see what that's like for domestic watches and whisky while she's preparing/recovering __________________ _______________________

20 December 2018, 10:39 AM	#2
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That's a lot of watches. I see my PADI in the center at the top pic. Nice selection.

20 December 2018, 11:28 AM	#6
Dubshack "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: SoCal Watch: 126334 Posts: 867	Cool shots, and watches. Which whisky did you prefer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 December 2018, 01:08 PM	#9
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Very cool!! Thanks for sharing!

20 December 2018, 01:59 PM	#10
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,143	Nice pix! We will be in Japan in Sept. 2019.

20 December 2018, 02:29 PM	#11
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Love this, great times thanks for sharing. Suntory Whisky is always difficult to come by these days in Japan. Can't wait to check out more Grand Seikos next time I'm in town also.

27 December 2018, 09:09 AM	#15
CNDguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Sean Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: 16234/Speedy Posts: 182	Wow great pictures thanks!!

27 December 2018, 10:02 PM	#19
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,222	I respect you for practicing such restraint. In any event, enjoy your trip Adam...more photos please :)

27 December 2018, 10:06 PM	#20
Jojoshop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jim Location: LA Watch: BLNR Posts: 492	In addition to beautiful, Japan is also one of the safest places we ever been. The food is just amazing and people are respectful. And that is the only place where my wife was ok to use public bathroom, that says something on how clean it is. Looking forward for the time to visit again.

27 December 2018, 10:31 PM	#21
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Nice pictures.

27 December 2018, 11:19 PM	#22
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	Watches and Wiskey, doesnt get any better than that. Thanks for the pics Adam.

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Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,494	Great thread, thanks Adam!

30 December 2018, 01:11 AM	#25
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,991	Great pictures and a fantastic selection of watches! Thanks for showing __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

31 December 2018, 01:35 AM	#27
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 857	I’ve been wondering something: if you buy JDM Seiko’s from the likes of Chino or Seiya, is this essentially what you’d pay at a brick and mortar store in Japan, or are you likely to pay more or less in-person? (Assuming a non limited edition piece, etc.) And would prices for the same pieces likely be more or less in say, Hong Kong? Maybe in-person wins out in the event you want to buy multiples?

31 December 2018, 10:37 AM	#28
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,359	I haven't compared places like Bic Camera (a discounting Seiko AD chain in Japan) with online Japanese sellers. Models with JDM and International versions like the Turtle (SKX777/SBDY015) seem to be quite a bit more expensive in Japan, even at the discounted prices. Hong Kong is the cheapest place I have found for International Seikos (e.g. quite a bit cheaper than Thailand), but slightly higher than Japan for Grand Seikos and LE Prospex editions like the SLA019 and 025. __________________ _______________________

31 December 2018, 02:59 PM	#29
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 857	Interesting. Thanks, Adam. I don't really need any other reasons to put Japan on my list of must-travel-destinations, but if by some magic watches were also cheaper there, even than from trusted Japanese online sellers, then I would be happy to note it.

31 December 2018, 04:15 PM	#30
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,238	Hi Adam Yes those roofs are beautifully designed and constructed. As for the whisky I've never had the Chita, but I'm not much of a whisky drinker but I do have a bottle of Hibiki open at the moment which I sadly drink with cola The watches are great I'm surprised my SBDC053 in your first photo only got #3rd place but for me its still #1 (apart from the SLA017) Tonight I will have some Dom Pérignon to celebrate the new year. Happy New Year to you and everyone here!!! __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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