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jslny · 5 February 2024, 07:10 PM

Traveling in Japan and thinking about this as a first purchase. Any red flags? It's a bit nerve-wracking so appreciate the crowdsourcing tips.

Thanks in advance!

yama4ta · 5 February 2024, 08:23 PM

It's a well-regarded store in Japan.
The store operates on a strictly reservation-only basis, so please be mindful of this.

Dan S · 5 February 2024, 10:32 PM

The watch looks nice enough, but my experience is that retail store prices in Japan are outrageous, even with the weak yen. And then you have the potential stress of customs. I suspect that you'd be better off buying from a US dealer.

swish77 · 5 February 2024, 11:26 PM

How much are they asking?

Watch looks pretty good with nice patina, although during one of the polishings the crown guards were done unevenly and the lugs were thinned out a bit. Do you have a UV photo?

lupus66 · 6 February 2024, 12:24 AM

Nice enough

jslny · 6 February 2024, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

How much are they asking?

Watch looks pretty good with nice patina, although during one of the polishings the crown guards were done unevenly and the lugs were thinned out a bit. Do you have a UV photo?

No UV photo, but I'm seeing it in-person tomorrow. As yama4ta indicated, it's a well-regarded dealer in Japan. The price works out to roughly $15k. Unfortunately, since it's consignment, there isn't the benefit of a tax refund.

There is also a meters first 5513 for the same price that I'm considering.

woolshire · 6 February 2024, 02:36 PM

Maybe I’m just OCD but those waaaay uneven crown guards makes my eye twitch!

HiDive · 9 February 2024, 05:38 AM

What do you mean by pre-COMEX 5513? Is it engraved Comex and a number on the caseback? If not then it has nothing to do with COMEX.

Kingface66 · 9 February 2024, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiDive

What do you mean by pre-COMEX 5513? Is it engraved Comex and a number on the caseback? If not then it has nothing to do with COMEX.

It’s a widely accepted term that’s been around for years, and written about extensively.

http://www.5513mattedial.com/PreCOMEX.html

HiDive · 9 February 2024, 01:14 PM

OK, thats a new one on me.

5 February 2024, 10:32 PM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,937	The watch looks nice enough, but my experience is that retail store prices in Japan are outrageous, even with the weak yen. And then you have the potential stress of customs. I suspect that you'd be better off buying from a US dealer. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

9 February 2024, 05:38 AM	#8
HiDive "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Vincent Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Seadweller50 Posts: 362	sub What do you mean by pre-COMEX 5513? Is it engraved Comex and a number on the caseback? If not then it has nothing to do with COMEX.

9 February 2024, 01:14 PM	#10
HiDive "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Vincent Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Seadweller50 Posts: 362	Pre OK, thats a new one on me.

5 February 2024, 08:23 PM	#2
yama4ta "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Japan Posts: 12	It's a well-regarded store in Japan. The store operates on a strictly reservation-only basis, so please be mindful of this.

5 February 2024, 11:26 PM	#4
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,799	How much are they asking? Watch looks pretty good with nice patina, although during one of the polishings the crown guards were done unevenly and the lugs were thinned out a bit. Do you have a UV photo?

6 February 2024, 12:24 AM	#5
lupus66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: holland Posts: 285	Nice enough

6 February 2024, 02:36 PM	#7
woolshire "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 26	Maybe I’m just OCD but those waaaay uneven crown guards makes my eye twitch!

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