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Old 9 April 2018, 01:49 AM   #1
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Visit to Japan - Nakano Broadway

I've just come home from a week long holiday to Japan; it was my first time there. Spent most of my days in Tokyo, with a 2d1n trip to Hakone-Gotemba. Naturally, I've read a lot about Jack Road and watch hunting in Tokyo (a lot of it from here on TRF), so I planned a full day of just browsing for watches.

I found out much later, that Jack Road is actually within a sort of mall or shopping complex. About 3 storeys high and inside, a whole chunk of shops that sells preowned bags, watches, jewelry... basically luxury goods. There are also magazine, comic and toy stores; it can get a little confusing. Since I read that Jack Road was on the third floor, that's where I started.

I think two of the major stores on the third floor are Jack Road and Kame-Kichi. There's also a Betty Road which caters to watches for women. Once you take the escalator that goes directly from ground floor (1F) to third floor (3F), turn right and you'll see Jack Road. Kame-Kichi is somewhere along the left of the escalator. There are no shortage of watches here - Daytonas, Submariners, GMTs, Pateks, APs, Mosers, Langes, Zeniths, JLCs, B&Rs, Oris, Tag.... you name it, you can probably find it. What I've noticed is that prices for Rolexes here are definitely on the high side. I presume that is based on demand.

Sorry, but I do not remember all the names of the shops which I went in to, and where I took what pictures. But most of what you see here, are from Nakano Broadway. As I was on the hunt for an Omega (not Rolex), do excuse the occasional random picture that may or may not be suitable for this thread. These were all taken on the third floor of Nakano Broadway; the shops close at 5pm, so don't go too late in the afternoon - leave LOTS of time for browsing!

I hope you enjoy the pictures. Apologies about the quality of pics; I was using just my mobile phone and lighting in store was less than ideal.









































As for my travel companion; I only brought one :-)





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Old 9 April 2018, 01:53 AM   #2
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Wow...nice shots, thanks for the post!
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Old 9 April 2018, 01:57 AM   #3
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Nice! I'm sure they enjoying the increase in their Rolex stock recently.

Tokyo is an amazing place

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Old 9 April 2018, 01:59 AM   #4
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On the high side but seemed about right for pricing
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Old 9 April 2018, 02:06 AM   #5
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Wow that is a huge selection!
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Old 9 April 2018, 02:11 AM   #6
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Very nice Won, thanks for posting.
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Old 9 April 2018, 02:12 AM   #7
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Amazing, and thanks for the photos. Any worries about authenticity? I know it’s not China, but still ...
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Old 9 April 2018, 02:28 AM   #8
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I want to take a vacation to Japan just for watch buying spree :)
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Old 9 April 2018, 02:28 AM   #9
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congrats! At this time due to the weak dollar it is different to find good deal of rolex in Japan
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Old 9 April 2018, 02:32 AM   #10
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Very cool place. One day would be neat to visit!
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Old 9 April 2018, 02:33 AM   #11
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Thanks for sharing. Quite a selection.
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Old 9 April 2018, 04:46 AM   #12
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Thanks a lot for the wonderful pics of the beauties.
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Old 9 April 2018, 04:49 AM   #13
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Nice selection lol
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Old 9 April 2018, 04:55 AM   #14
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Thx for the report! Gotta check out this place the next trip to South East Asia
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Old 9 April 2018, 04:58 AM   #15
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Wow!! Inventory is ridiculous!! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 9 April 2018, 05:17 AM   #16
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looks like Japan is where all rolex watches end up eventually.
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Old 9 April 2018, 06:17 AM   #17
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Thank you for posting these pictures. Indeed they do have a large selection. And prices seem to be about right.
Since a year i have in mind visiting Japan. Now i really want to go there ! I think i am going to book for September.

Thanks again for sharing.
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Old 9 April 2018, 06:52 AM   #18
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Wow, what a selection. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 9 April 2018, 07:03 AM   #19
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Old 9 April 2018, 07:35 AM   #20
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Cool post! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 9 April 2018, 07:43 AM   #21
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Great pics Won. That mall is amazing.
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Old 9 April 2018, 08:00 AM   #22
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Looking forward to my trip later this year. Since you were sight seeing in Gotemba...hope you had the chance to visit Kirin Gotemba distillery...one of the most impressive operation/tour outside of the Suntory distilleries. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 9 April 2018, 08:11 AM   #23
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Well...we found all the stainless sports models! Ha!
Great pics! Thanks for sharing!!!!


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Old 9 April 2018, 08:24 AM   #24
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Planning a trip to Tokyo in October. Now I just have to convince my wife that they have the most fabulous Mah Jongg sets at Jack Road.
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Old 9 April 2018, 08:22 AM   #25
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Wow what a selection. Thanks for sharing! Need to go to Japan apparently
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Old 9 April 2018, 08:24 AM   #26
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Visit to Japan - Nakano Broadway

[QUOTE=speedbird90;8466424

I must say, absolutely lovely experience dealing with the Japs.[/QUOTE]


Really?

Using a disgusting racial epithet to express a lovely experience with people in Japan?

I’m floored.

Hmm. Quote function isn’t working. Perhaps the post is in process of deletion.
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Old 9 April 2018, 07:46 PM   #27
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Really?

Using a disgusting racial epithet to express a lovely experience with people in Japan?

I’m floored.

Hmm. Quote function isn’t working. Perhaps the post is in process of deletion.
And does reposting it help much?
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And does reposting it help much?


At the end of the day Eddie, TBH... I’m not certain if it does help much.

Maybe I (naively) thought that reposting would create awareness among members who thought nothing of it and would feel it was fine to repeat.

There is so much “looking away” these days, I thought I’d try not to.

At any rate “it’s just a Watch forum” I suppose.
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At the end of the day Eddie, TBH... I’m not certain if it does help much.

Maybe I (naively) thought that reposting would create awareness among members who thought nothing of it and would feel it was fine to repeat.

There is so much “looking away” these days, I thought I’d try not to.

At any rate “it’s just a Watch forum” I suppose.
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Old 9 April 2018, 08:27 AM   #30
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Great selection, thanks for sharing
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