Buying an AP in Tokyo?

[Caymangt4]

Hey all. Newly joined member as I have been stuck looking for information.

I'm vacationing in Tokyo (I'm from Toronto) for a few days, and I've been looking around for new or gently used preown APs. I have to say, Tokyo is pretty amazing in terms of selection!

I was just inside the AP boutique shop in Ginza, and was quoted 2400000 yen for the ROC SS. They have them in black, white, or blue dial!

As a reference, used goes for 2000000 yen here.

I find it interesting from the sales rep that there's no room for negotiation, as another AP AD (best watches in Shinjuku) was ready to negotiate.

I was hoping members on this board can assist me with the pricing in Europe, US and Canada with the 2016 price for this?

I tried searching and couldn't find the info.

Or another option is to go with DavidSW, but am I losing anything from not buying from an AD?

Thank you!


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[benlee]

AP boutique Ginza has good prices if you want to go bnib. But for now, the exchange rate of Yen is strong so might not be a good time to buy.

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by benlee

AP boutique Ginza has good prices if you want to go bnib. But for now, the exchange rate of Yen is strong so might not be a good time to buy.

Not as good as it was. Was 124 to the dollar a few months ago. 109 today.

[PJ S]

As an example…

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarsp...-id3909642.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarsp...-id3489059.htm
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/net-japan/ip-aud-wt-m-00018/

The last one has local 8% VAT included, which you can get removed by showing your passport, which makes it the cheapest – but the US one is unworn for not much extra.

[Caymangt4]

Thanks everyone. Looks like the strong Yen and weak dollar is hurting my AP purchase! Ha!

I think I'll pass for now and perhaps look again a bit later in NYC or maybe in Italy.