Thanks for sharing , this is really helpful

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thank you for commenting.

THANKS FOR GOING AROUND JAPAN MAKEING ALL THESE AWESOME VIDEOS YOU ARE THE BEST I LIKE IT

@5:01, can you please advise, what shop in nakano broadway is this? Very nice videos.

I will be in Tokyo next week, if you could please share the locations for the Vintage Rolex would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your videos!

Excellent!

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Very good value

The prices of that Explorer 2 you might buy and GMT Master II 16710 black bezel were definitely very good

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

You could easily buy several watches. In my part 3 video you will see I made a purchase. I think across the board the prices are 25% cheaper than US/UK/Europe.

Very informative video. I’m going this year and I’m hoping to find Cartier tanks. Any recommendations of which area/store to check out?

@WatchFanHenry

4 ай бұрын

I can’t speak specifically to Cartier, but I can tell you that all of the Rolex watch shops in Nankano Broadway stock other brands as wellfor sure and you will find many nice watche. But please be aware that most of the watches on offer are used, although many are of recent years .. these are mostly used watch shops if you are only looking for brand new watches, then you’ll have to go to the Cartier dealer and I’m not sure where that is in Tokyo.

@ShizAudi

3 ай бұрын

Nakano broadway has everything, best vintage in Shinjuku has a good selection of pre owned watches, and just google watch shops and you’ll find a bunch of stuff all over

Great video and info. I'm going to Tokyo in March and will be looking for a Batgirl. Do you know how much they are going for now? Used or new? Thanks

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

Firstly, I’m wishing you an excellent trip to Tokyo. I know you’re going to love it, specially the sushi if you’re a sushi fan like me .. and of course the Rolex watches are over the top. OK great question regarding the Rolex Batman / Batgirl watch. Inthis video, you will see at least one of these beauties, and it was actually a Batman watch and it was listed with a tax-free price of ¥2.3 million which is about US$15,500. This was a fairly new watch probably a year or two old so this should give you an idea of the going price in Japan. This is the tax-free but I can’t speak to the price difference between the Batman and Batgirl for the different bracelet type. I suspect they’re quite similar. Perhaps you could let me know how you do once you get home from your trip as I’d love to hear how you make out there. Good luck !! .. and safe travels.

Henry: Do you find the watch prices are lower in person at the Japanese stores; rather than what is advertised on the various Nagano / Ueno/Shinjuku store websites? For example, I'm planning to visit Kamekichi and Jack Road's other stores in person later this month, but am curious about in-store prices (excluding taxes and shipping) rather than prices shown on their Japanese websites. I do know there may be a small discount in person, if paid in Yen, rather than a credit card @ some stores. I clearly, know about non-negotiation from person to person, and know Japan's fine culture very well. Your videos are awesome and educational. Many thanks!

@WatchFanHenry

3 ай бұрын

It’s a great pleasure Mike. Thank you very much for your comments. Your question is also fantastic. I have never actually checked the shop websites. I know Jack Roads has a website because they’re one of the biggest sellers but as far as the other sellers here, I just didn’t think to have a look at their website. I would say an analysis can be done to support this question.. and that could be a purpose of a future video, so I really appreciate your asking. Will put it on my to do list before I plan my next trip to Japan so I can do the comparison work.

@corvettefanatic1620

3 ай бұрын

Henry: Thank you for your kind response. About an hour ago, I sent an email to a reputable high end shop in Nagoya - asking if prices are different btw their website vs in person at the shop. Net for this watch biz, it is the same. My hunch now, it is for all shops, unless catch a sale for the day. Shops response to me : “ The prices shown in our website will be the same in our store, for payments made in cash. In case you come to our store, it is possible to pay by credit card but we would like to inform you that a 2.7~5% handling charge would occur if the payment is done by credit card. Also, for watches delivered within Japan, we will have to charge the Tax in price.”

@keilee8282

3 ай бұрын

I also plan to visit Japan nextweek to trade in my rolexes for a different watch. Good information before I go thanks ​@corvettefanatic1620

Thank you so much mamacoo for taking us shopping🛍…my wish list just got longer

@WatchFanHenry

Ай бұрын

My pleasure I’m glad you enjoyed my video. I actually can’t wait to go back to Tokyo for another visit and this time I’d also like to visit Osaka to see what they have to offer for us watch fans.

Makes me want to come to Japan…

@WatchFanHenry

3 ай бұрын

This is an excellent time to go to Japan specially for Rolex watch hunting because of the Japanese recession. The Japanese yen is st a depressed level against all currencies and the local Rolex fans don’t have the budget to be soaking up all the excess inventory ..so prices are good for more than one reason.

Hello! Thank you for this video! It is very helpful. How do I recognize legit second-hand seller? Is there some list for Japan? I wan to buy some Rolex in Osaka this year.

I was amazed to find brand new Rolex readily available in Japan last month. Everything from date just to sub. In the UK we have to go onto a list with a wait of potentially years. In Japan you can just buy one at Bic Camera dept stores. WTF is going on

Heading to Tokyo mid September,looking for vintage vacheron constantin any Advice?

@WatchFanHenry

2 ай бұрын

Again, it would just be Nakano Broadway, which is the largest concentration of watch shops in Tokyo ..as far as I am aware.

@rickythomson808

2 ай бұрын

@@WatchFanHenry Thanks Henry,will pay it a visit.

hi!! going to japan next week, buying my FIRST rolex - how much would a pre-owned/new 36mm datejust silver/greay be?

@luismacias1554

3 күн бұрын

Hi I am going next week. Did you get your Rolex?

Thanks for sharing. Is the box and papers included with the watch?

@WatchFanHenry

4 ай бұрын

Yes, they were and the original matching warranty card.

Can you share the location in description

are all these shops selling original rolex? no fakes?

I swear the happiness I feel when #nkuwan uploads a video is beyond!!!!

Thanks for sharing. How much is GMT Pepsi with jubilee bracelet new?

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

Depends

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

The newer ones of course are more expensive than several years old models .. but if you look at my video carefully, I think you’ll see that they’re around $15,000 USD. So they are not particularly cheaper than in the UK Europe, or the United States and Canada. Certain Rolex watch models are significantly cheaper in Japan but I don’t think the Pepsi is one of them.

Japan Rolex market is a premium for Asians. There are cheaper sources in Asia. I believe Singapore has come up as a very strong proposition for Rolex since COVID. Japan however does well for having a good curated list (ignoring higher prices).

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

I have never been to the watch shops in Singapore and was last in that country in the late 90s .. so I’m due back for a visit. Thanks for your comment as that motivates me to get back there sooner than later as I’m very curious to see what the watch shops have on offer in comparison to the Japanese Rolex offerings presented here in. I very much appreciate your comment and hope you might subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already done so.

@techfun1400

4 ай бұрын

I have been to SG many times. Japan is definitely has better price.

@JoneLang

4 ай бұрын

@@techfun1400 u can check out websites … market these days are very transparent

Henry, the prices seem to be competitive, but can you tell if the watches are authentic? Was the store able to make you comfortable that the Rolexes are authentic and not Frankenwatches?

@WatchFanHenry

4 ай бұрын

I am not a expert able to see if the insides of a watch are Frankenwatches or not. So for me, it comes down to purchasing from dealers that I’ve purchased from in the past. Which is what I did this time. If you’re buying a fairly new watch from a reputable dealer, I’d say chances are slim of it being a Franken watch, but like anywhere else it’s buyer beware. If you’re not comfortable with the seller it’s best not to purchase. As I’ve said in other comments, if you deal with the largest of the dealers here that have been in business for decades, risk of issues decline in my opinion.

@oneel2786

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchFanHenryCould we possibly get the names of the shops you have experience with.

If you are investing you should buy 5 of the strapless ones as long as you don't get pinged for tax at the boarder or coming home. Picking up suitable genuine straps should be easy?

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

Coming into Canada I have to declare and pay about 15 percent tax. I think they are still very reasonable and offer upside margin to investors.

Where was the location u film the vintage Rolex without straps

@WatchFanHenry

3 ай бұрын

My entire video was filmed at Nakano Broadway.

Can you make a new video for May 2024?

Do you know if they buy used custom watches ? I have a bamford rolex milgauss and am looking to sell it there

@WatchFanHenry

2 ай бұрын

I’m very confident they would buy custom watches. I see no reason why they wouldn’t. You just have to take the watch there and visit each of the dealers and see what they have to say. I’d be quite shocked if there is no Rolex dealer there that would entertain the purchase of your watch

The watch market is well and truly dead in the water

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

The prices and availability in Europe and North America are confusing: No available watches unless you are on the inside. And secondary prices are a rip off.

@WestCoastAce27

4 ай бұрын

Agree. Grey market sitting on tens of thousands of Rolexes at ridiculous markups (and will sit for months) because the company won’t kill off flipping out the back door of their ADs. Which they could easily do.

@mkong88

2 ай бұрын

Unbelievable but true

nkuwan 's watches are worth it！

What arcade is this ? Sorry I might have missed the name😑 we are travelling to Tokyo on 29th Feb - cant wait to get onto my first rolex. Thanks in advance

@WatchFanHenry

4 ай бұрын

It is called Nankano Broadway .. if you make it to Tokyo you’ll be very happy you visited this place. Please leave me a comment and let me know how you make out I’d love to hear.

What store is this?

Miami has better pricing (of course they'll all be fakes) 🤣 Thanks for your vids, very informative and entertaining.

Where in tokyo is this?

Could you please help with the address of the shop?

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

All these shops are at the Nankano Broadway complex. Just google it, and you’ll easily find it..

Anyone know, why are Rolexs, in new condition, so inexpensive compared compared to the secondary markets in Europe and North America?

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

My answer would be that Japan gets a disproportionate larger share of Rolex production compared to North America and Europe so the dealers there have more watches per capita, and due to the economic situation in Japan there’s less people clamoring to buy them. so the local market has a larger supply and a smaller demand ratio than in North America and Europe. This would be my guess. It also helps matters that the Japanese Yen is at historic Lows.

Where is the locations? Can share the places you have been?

@WatchFanHenry

2 ай бұрын

If you read the comments, I’ve provided details on this.

Super clones are a massive issue here, as are rebuilds. Be very careful with whatever you buy. When auctions on Yahoo sell for more than those randos in that store, you have to ask why. Also, while they will sell you anything “tax free” in the shop, if you get caught taking it out, you will get fried. You would also of course have to smuggle it in to wherever you are going to avoid full duties being applied. Good thing about Japanese watches is that they are taken care of quite well.

Where is that you are ? Japan is very big.

Where is best place to buy new ? Any other parts of world cheaper ?

@WatchFanHenry

2 ай бұрын

If you view my video, you’ll see exactly where I purchased my watch and that’s a place that I like doing business with. But you can walk around Nakano Broadway yourself .. look at the watches that are available .. and know that most of these stores have been in business for a very long time. So I’d say it’s kind of a question of availability and your own feel of comfort level with each store.

I can't believe the prices of the GMTs from the 90's are $8500. Why are they so cheap?

@WatchFanHenry

4 ай бұрын

This is also the same price for vintage Rolex Submariners as well. It’s a question of supply and demand .. the Japanese have probably imported more Rolex watches over the past 60 years than Europe and the UK combined .. and Japan is in a recession, so there’s not a lot of cash floating around their economy at present. There’s no point in buying a Rolex in the UK, North America, or Europe if you’re heading to Japan, unless you’ve got money to flush down the toilet, this is my personal opinion.

Where in Tokyo?

whats the name of this company?

@WatchFanHenry

2 ай бұрын

I’ve actually answered this question quite a few times in the comments here.

What is the name of that shop please?

@WatchFanHenry

Ай бұрын

Please see my response to numerous other people that asked the same question over and over again … it’s here lots of times.

How much do you pay in tax when you bring it back to U.S.?

@WatchFanHenry

4 ай бұрын

I’m Canadian so I can only speak to tax and duties bringing into Canada. Here in Canada you’re going to pay 5% GST plus provincial tax which can vary from zero percent in Alberta to several percent in other Provinces.

Will be traveling to Japan soon. I’m really having a hard time convincing myself to buy a watch there. Rolex is the most faked luxury item in the world. I pride myself on the studying of fakes and have caught a couple dealers in my area trying to sell a Super Clone as real. Also, if all these watches were real what extreme over head these business must have. Hundreds of watches times 10k to 30k each. I would like some feedback from others on this topic. They say it illegal to sell counterfeits. Laws don’t stop greedy people.

@WatchFanHenry

4 ай бұрын

99 percent of the people watching this video are North American, from the Uk and European. Our culture is not the same as the Japanese. It is my belief that the Japanese culture does not support a mindset of cheating people or buying fakes. It is not in their DNA. If you drop a $100 bill in the Tokyo metro, people will clammer over each other in a race to be the first to return it to you. I have great comfort buying Rolex watches in Japan, and of course you are very free to view it differently. That’s what makes this world interesting. We can freely engage in meaningful debate, and can politely have different views. Other people are welcome to jump in too here.

@WestCoastAce27

4 ай бұрын

I’m with you. Not worth the risk. You’re still a foreigner and would have no recourse. And except for a few pieces the grey market is as silly there as back home. The JPN economy is in the tank and prices still not coming down.

Rolex is a scam

@WatchFanHenry

5 ай бұрын

The way they only offer their watches through AD networks to select people is most certainly a joke, and bad for the brand.

WHERE ARE THESE SHOPS??? dude, you have to give locations, street and shop names….

@WatchFanHenry

3 ай бұрын

If you watch my video I very clearly state this is Nakano Broadway in Tokyo ... and I fully explain what it is. Its all there if you watch carefully. Or google Nakano Broadway. I have no idea what the street name is in Tokyo of this place, sorry about that.

@ignatiusjayreilly415

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchFanHenry well, then i can only apologize, really sorry… i watched a few times, but didn‘t get the street name or anything of that sort. my daughter‘s over there on vacation with her boyfriend, but i managed to get her to mizutani‘s, and today she bought a nice vintage omega de ville from the sixty‘s, so thank you for all your nice videos! unfortunately i can’t afford a rolex or a tudor, the servicing is too expensive for me also, i‘ll have to stick to more affordable watches. and my dream is a jaeger memovox from the sixtie‘s, had it and it got stolen, so one day again… again, sorry if i came across a bit too emotional 🙏🏼

Lots of fakes

Store name……?

@WatchFanHenry

4 ай бұрын

It is called Kamekichi and this is the second watch I’ve purchased from them. I’ll probably buy a third piece when I visit again later this year. I hope, if I can get my savings in order!