Buying His First Rolex in Tokyo, Japan - a Datejust Ref. 16234

[@tardis9905]

This is an excellent "how to shop for a watch" video.

[@cskeang]

Great choice, white roman is one of the best dial for 16234.

[@midlandsdrumlessons]

Great choice. White with romans plus fluted and jubilee is the perfect configuration imo. I'm on the lookout for a 116234 with same.

[@h.google]

Lovely example of your amazing knowledge in this video, Austin. 👍

[@keitha.1888]

With the strength of the USD, now is the time to go watch shopping in Japan.

[@ivanmejia6843]

Would sellers not automatically raise their prices for whatever the USD/YEN is at the moment?

[@keitha.1888]

@ivanmejia6843 more tourists = more $$$ for everybody. If you Ever wanted to visit Japan? Now is the time. The USD will go very far.

[@watchsymposium]

@ivanmejia6843 I think it's a balancing act, as they don't want to outprice the locals.

[@kailakevin]

Great video ! Very informative as well. Thanks Austin

[@Nicholas-V]

Great choice, trying to get a blue dial would have put him over his budget. I wouldn’t be so concerned about a complete set over condition since datejust’s aren’t all that collectible. He managed to get both a complete set and great condition so he did well.

[@skylerphoenix8880]

I’m partial to that machine-tuned bezel. Very “art-deco”.

[@modernworldiscrap]

16220 great watch!

[@johnmonachelli5256]

White dial roman is spectacular

[@culturehorse]

Great expeditionary segments + good timing Yen=157./ $/euro for cheaper currency value buying now.

[@EricMartonelli]

Prices have really gone up. I was in Japan April 2023. I purchased a 1994 Rolex datejust. Fluted bezel on a jubilee with diamond champagne dial. With box and papers, I paid 798,000 yen.

[@IamnotJokic]

You spent that much for a 30 year old watch?

[@EricMartonelli]

@@IamnotJokic yep, and they’re fetching for more right now.

[@IamnotJokic]

@@EricMartonelli Cheers good find! I’m beginning to understand how the Rolex market functions. Has Rolex ever rereleased dial colors that they alrdy did in the past? If not, is the grey market the only option? I can imagine the champagne dial looks amazing especially in the light.

[@EricMartonelli]

@@IamnotJokic I’m from Australia and the watch market is very difficult for luxury watches. However for me buying watches has to have a story, that’s why I collect. So when I found my Rolex it had box, papers. It was in my dream destination in Japan and the watch was made in the year I was born.

[@ralphdajao8547]

Beautiful watch! Awesome find.

[@byergo]

Very nice choice!

[@DonAl9114]

Hello Austin , you put in a lot of effort to find the best watch for the allocated budget. Well done. This Rolex really looks amazing. 😊😊😊

[@watchsymposium]

Much appreciated!

[@jonathansmith283]

MOE - you had a great escort , very nice pickup. AD - good video. ~. JDS/CT

[@user-lx7fj7rl3f]

I really like these buyer videos Austin.👍

[@GentlemanMasterclass]

Good find. Suits him.

[@samspackman8750]

Great watch Mo! Wear it in good health!!

[@sari254]

missed these vids

[@josephsiddall6180]

I just found your channel. Your friend made a great selection! It seems slightly larger than a 36 though. I go to Japan every year and will window shop next year when I go. I’m worried I’ll find another Rolex to add to my collection. It’s addictive. I’ve never bought used before, but I’m learning a lot from your channel on what to look for.

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks for watching - and glad you're getting something out of the videos!

[@996ttwerks4]

Planning to head to Japan end of this year. Where is the best places to buy the following. 1. Submariner with Serti dial 2. Yellow gold day-date presi 3. Daytona 3. Omega Speedmaster Ideally with box/papers

[@watchsymposium]

Go for right piece, not any one specific shop. But this will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5SZe39seq-Mh7c

[@georgesanchez8231]

Excellent choice!

[@clarencekwong888]

That’s a great purchase! The white really pops on the day light. I’m headed to Japan in July but I’m looking for Patek or Vacheron. How’s the preowned market for those watches?

[@alohaguchis]

I'll be in Tokyo in a couple of weeks. Hope to meet up to buy some watches!

[@culturehorse]

Revisiting this video dem' DJs very pricy. Theyr presently goin' for almost 50% less on eBay (w authentication, papers etc). I would have gone with the 'first' white dial U serial w incomplete papers bec the bezel looked near mint condition, noticably sharper edges and less worn. But still a well counseled aquisition via our shogun host.

[@fb7997]

Great looking piece!!

[@mikeesantos]

Amazing! Well done Austin! Toblerone now, hopefully next time you get a manuka honey from New Zealand! 😊

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks, and fingers crossed!

[@vincentjosephcesista7497]

I love this channel!!

[@jordanlaws9759]

Hey whats the best price you are seeing for full set hulk? any year? Curious if Japan yen and the market is making it worth the trip to go

[@ItsTimePictures]

Bazillions of datejusts out there, but soooo many are polished into oblivion (many of the most "affordable" pieces are quite old and have gone from owner to owner to owner). You really need to know your sh** to buy one that will be worth it. The time to buy a dj was years ago, when a mint one could be had for about 3 grand. But then again, not all that long ago you could get a very nice Explorer II for 4 grand! How times have changed. Now this is just me and my opinion, but for less than the buyer's price range a mint Seamaster 300 Pro could be had. That is a heck of a lot more bang per buck. But hey, it's his money and he wanted a datejust, so congrats to him.

[@richardtaylor6388]

Super valuable thank you so much for taking the time to share this. I’m in Japan next week, if you were suggesting the best place to visit to hunt for a pre-owned vacheron overseas - where would you suggest? Thanks a mil have a great day.

[@Eyyhhtbbb]

Great job 👏

[@sumitino]

Are these negotiable in price at all?

[@CostcoSamurai]

I would like to understand what you look at in the polishing. With my naive eyes I couldn't tell in this video. thanks

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks for watching! I go into it in a little more detail in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXeuYWaNhbV8brc

[@CostcoSamurai]

@@watchsymposium Thanks so much, will check it out.

[@Vng89]

Hey Austin! Why do you prefer the non- tritium 5:11 dials for these vintage models?

[@watchsymposium]

It just makes servicing at RSC easier. That's because if there's some problem with the tritium hands, and they insist on changing them, you'll get Luminova hands on your watch. I'm not a fan of the mismatched aesthetic of lighter hands on a dial with tritium patina.

[@structurescience]

Ah, and the fluted Toblerone!

[@eddiifuentes9298]

Have you or your friends purchased watches using creditcard? Is there a fee in doing this? We're heading to Tokyo at the end of the year and I would be planning to visit these shops to make a purchase. Thanks

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

The roman numerals white dial one shouldn't have lumed hands.

[@HL-OOI]

I almost got one in 2004.. 😂

[@FirstLast-bi1ve]

Good one

[@zokpls8712]

❤❤❤ I wish I could have shared chocolate with Austin ❤❤❤

[@MV-sy4id]

Great video. I am looking to buy watch in September. Are you providing service for vid or fee or as a hobby? Cheers

[@watchsymposium]

Send me an email about September. My email is in the description of my videos.

[@greenfrogy]

How to meet you in nakano ?

[@IamnotJokic]

Why don’t you put the locations you visited in the description so your viewers can visit those places too?