Grand Seiko for under $1000?! | Second-hand watch shopping in Japan

Today we're doing something a little bit different than usual. We're going shopping! Japan is a great place for second hand shopping, especially for watches and in this video we visit BookOff, a chain of second-hand stores that buy and sell pretty much everything.
We'll see some very unique, rare and interesting watches but are the prices right? Watch and find out.

[@landocycle]

Thank you for showing us watches that aren't all $10,000-20,000 USD!

[@greggusan]

That was fun. Some very nice pieces there. Think I liked that vintage Omega Seamaster, several vintage Seikos along with a few Grand Seikos. I don't think I could have walked out of that shop without buying something.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Glad you liked it. It's always a struggle to not buy anything when there are so many cool pieces

[@markdrake934]

I loved that shopping trip! Thanks so much for taking us along. Window shopping is more fun sometimes when there's no chance of actually spending any money.

[@enamulsarker7011]

Need more of these.

[@shmar169]

please do more videos like this.

[@85timng]

Please more of these videos thanks!

[@addicted_to_watches]

I can only justify so many trips back to Japan 😅

[@Chrisb8s]

I love it. I would buy a few

[@addicted_to_watches]

I almost did 😅

[@pendragus007]

I came back from Japan a month ago, I wish I had seen this video sooner...

[@addicted_to_watches]

That just gives you another reason to go back again ;)

[@davidmunoz9410]

More videos with more Stores in Japan!

[@Nonexistanthuman]

I want one of those Lord Marvels, one day ill decide to get one :)

[@addicted_to_watches]

Nice, I'm currently hunting for a nice example of one with a linen dial

[@joliverlie151]

Nice Video

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thank you

[@markooerlemans5704]

Where would you recommend to look for gs and ks vintage watches in Tokyo?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Nakano Broadway is definitely worth a visit though they won't have so many vintage pieces. Ueno has quite a few little vintage shops

[@bonose12]

Great video! Cultural question: do Japanese shops negotiate if you buy more than one? Or at all?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Generally no, they don't negotiate

[@dinoc]

Do they have an online shop? Do you have some recommendations for online shops for watches in Japan, which ships internationally?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Bookoff only sell books online, not any other items. You can check yahoo and rakuten, though they are marketplaces rather than shops

[@fmls8266]

Would you say Seiko vintage watches like the Panda, Kakume, Pogue etc. cost less in Japan?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Maybe a little bit less but they are still quite expensive here too

[@whiskymarko]

@@addicted_to_watches Sir please may I ask you for the location of this shop? I will be living in Tokyo soon and I am looking for a specific Seiko, that has been mostly made for the asian market, so I believe I could find it somewhere :)

[@addicted_to_watches]

@@whiskymarko this one was in Sakae, Nagoya. There are plenty of other bookoff locations though. Good luck with your search!

[@scrumbiepants]

Hi, where do think I can find sarb033 in Tokyo? Thanks!

[@addicted_to_watches]

I'm not too sure. You could try Nakano Broadway since there are lots of shops there but most are higher end. Depending on how long you're staying and whether you know any locals, looking online at yahoo auctions or rakuten might be an option too. You could also try your luck at places like Bookoff and 2nd street

[@edmondfunghk]

Thx for your information! may i know the shop's name ?

[@addicted_to_watches]

It's called Bookoff. There are also Hardoff and Hobbyoff shops too. Some have lots of watches, others have none so you just have to check

[@zwalada]

Please do more of this. Also I really can't go to Japan or I'll go bankrupt

[@addicted_to_watches]

Keep an eye out for my next video ;)

[@zwalada]

@@addicted_to_watches :O

[@user-eb3rr3il8l]

Where is the exact location of this?

[@tlerew12]

I'm flying to Tokyo this week--- may I have the name and location of this shop? I'll be buying!

[@addicted_to_watches]

This one was in Nagoya but Bookoff have locations all around Japan

[@selvaram5670]

Waaaaaaaaaooooowwwww!!!!

[@TibFoxL]

I would love to get my hands on a vintage KS 46. Any chance we can work something out? I’m located in Canada. Thanks!

[@addicted_to_watches]

It's been a little while since I made this so I'd have to go back and check what they've got. It's possible though

[@jrmortel]

Nice watches! Which branch of book off was this?

[@addicted_to_watches]

This one was in Sakae, Nagoya

[@jrmortel]

@@addicted_to_watches have you tried bookoff in Hokkaido? :)

[@addicted_to_watches]

@@jrmortel not yet, but I definitely would like to

[@traveli1126]

What specific bookoff location was this?

[@addicted_to_watches]

This one was in Sakae, Nagoya

[@nikoandremanuel2103]

Hello! Nice video! Can you post here the link of the store please! Thank you!

[@addicted_to_watches]

There is no online store for this shop, but this is the location www.bookoff.co.jp/inbound/shop20449.html

[@Chris-de2qc]

Blue landshark next to the sea urchin!

[@addicted_to_watches]

Yeah I've always been curious about the landsharks. I heard the skx bezel inserts fit as well

[@jaymarclemente9020]

What is the shop name for grand seiko and location pls?

[@addicted_to_watches]

This show is Bookoff in Nagoya. These shops are all around Japan

[@michaeljohnjao6560]

Hi, thank you for this awesome video. Where is this located?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thank you. This was in Sakae in Nagoya

[@jackkennedy8817]

Field trip episode.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Stay tuned for the beach episode

[@jackkennedy8817]

@@addicted_to_watches breakdown and show me where the quartz comes from.

[@addicted_to_watches]

@@jackkennedy8817 I can only answer that for grand Seiko because they grow their own crystals in their manufacturing facilities

[@finickybits8055]

Ha! Saw a Knot! Have one, getting another…

[@addicted_to_watches]

@@finickybits8055 I've seen a few Knots around. They have some interesting designs

[@lakwatserongkuripot7351]

are these watches from bookoff quaranteed genuine?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Japan in general is usually pretty strict about fake stuff and at bookoff staff inspect the items before they buy them so while it's possible to get a fake, chances are very low and you'd be able to return it if it turned out to be fake

[@PhenomenaYeap]

Which bookoff store is this?

[@addicted_to_watches]

This one was in Sakae in Nagoya

[@andrelousada]

In which city was this hardoff?

[@addicted_to_watches]

It's Bookoff Super Bazar in Sakae, Nagoya

[@Its_just_me_again]

audio is super low volume. nice vid

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for watching. It's something I've fixed in more recent videos

[@explorerjlc1743]

buying a $1000 GS is like buying a quartz royal oak...leaves a lot to be desired

[@addicted_to_watches]

You never know what you'll find at these places. I've heard about some pretty good deals

[@Firenmage433]

I disagree. I don’t like the new pieces with to pay their price. I’ll take GS finishing at a fraction and save for some other grail pieces

[@aadith95]

what is the location of this store?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@mellaxamana9124]

Where in Japan are these watches?

[@addicted_to_watches]

These particular ones are in Nagoya but bookoff is all over Japan

[@daxcheng]

Thank you... I'll make sure I pay them a visit the next time I go to Japan

[@jonathansillona719]

Which bookoff is this at?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@jonathansillona719]

@@addicted_to_watches thanks for the response. I saw your response on some comments after I posted that comment so i appreciate the effort on reply. Anyway, the Bookoff ive been to so far in Tokyo dont have watches and the one from Nagoya is far

[@jakus68]

I'll be visiting Japan from the US in March. I admittedly don't know much about BookOff. Are all watches legit? I was shocked to see speedmasters for about $1400.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Yep, they're all legit. Since recording this video the prices have probably gone up just like everything else. Also if you're in the big cities like Osaka and Tokyo the prices will be higher in general compared to the less popular places like Nagoya

[@jakus68]

@@addicted_to_watches I'll be hitting up Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Hakone. If you have any recs for any of those I'd love to hear them. Just subbed also 👍

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for subscribing! In Tokyo id recommend going to Nakano Broadway. Prices aren't super cheap but an amazing selection at a range of shops including Jackroad. In Osaka try Watch-Colle. It's a little shop that has some interesting second hand pieces. Otherwise just look for Bookoff Bazar or super Bazar locations, they're the ones with lots of stuff, not just books

[@casanova9227]

where is shop locate please mention it im planning to visit japan next year in may or april ?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@bruhanreddy8946]

What is the currency displayed?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Yen

[@bruhanreddy8946]

@@addicted_to_watches how are they so inexpensive

[@addicted_to_watches]

1. Bookoff don't pay much when you sell to them 2. There's a big watch market in Japan 3. This was a few years ago, I'm sure inflation has hit and pushed prices up

[@jonathanquezada1263]

Location???

[@addicted_to_watches]

This shop is in Saake, Nagoya

[@soundzzz553]

Where is this ?

[@soundzzz553]

Ill be in japan next month

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@harizfadhilah6149]

Omega Moonwatch for ¥210,000?? Is that legit?

[@addicted_to_watches]

I'm not that familiar with all the different speedmaster models, was it a moonwatch? Bear in mind this was a few years ago and prices will have gone up since then also

[@joshalum732]

What’s the risk of getting a fake in Japan?

[@addicted_to_watches]

They are there but I'd say the risk is generally pretty low. Japanese shops are pretty strict about that kind of thing

[@augustinasausra]

I would have bought all astrons, soo cheap 🫣😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@addicted_to_watches]

There are definitely some good prices in Japan for second hand watches

[@user-eb3rr3il8l]

Where is the exact location of this?

[@user-eb3rr3il8l]

Where is the exact location of this?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya