Second-hand Watch Shopping in Japan | The Best Kept Secret

[@patzguitarz]

Wow, I'd love to watch shop in Japan. Here are some cool ones I noticed in $USD - Seiko Gray Willard for $745, Seiko Pepsi Sea Urchin for $150, Seiko 7548 quartz diver $230, Citizen Chronomaster $1650, Frogman 30th Ann.$540, Riseman $40, Bulova Devil Diver $320, Hamilton Ani-digi $230. Lots of cool JDM digitals. I love the Lord Matic you picked out. I'd love to find a birth year ('69) Seiko like this one.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Some great picks in there! The current exchange rates also make it even better when shopping in Japan at the moment

[@johneisenberg9700]

I was in a few different Bookoffs last year and patience and luck can pay off. I visited the Bazaar stores around Tokyo. None were as good as the selection in your video but were still super fun. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for watching. I've visited some in and around Tokyo + Osaka too and I think because those areas are more populated and see more tourists, the interesting pieces and the bargains don't last too long. This location in particular does have more than average too which is nice

[@johneisenberg9700]

Makes sense. I revisited some of the Tokyo stores and some stock turned over quickly so it pays to revisit regularly. It's fun too. I have now subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching past and future videos. I lived in Japan too and it brings back happy memories.

[@ravishankark4453]

@@addicted_to_watches pls suggest thrift stores in tokyo for watches

[@diemes5463]

Awesome! I've been waiting for someone to post something like this, thank you!

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

[@lefroy1]

Excellent video. Super interesting n no fuss. Found myself hitting the pause button quite a lot!

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@sn5669]

Good video! I used go there often till 4 to 5 years ago. I might going there next weekend, then. I found and bougt Nomos Orion 36 mm fully serviced at a price of 98,000 JPY at another BOOKOFF Super Bazaar in Okazaki some three years ago.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sounds like you got an awesome deal! I used to spend a lot of time in okazaki. I visited the bookoff there too and they had a decent range.

[@markbyrum4743]

Nice vid. Sounds like a fun shopping trip. Keep at it!

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thank you

[@andreijochim751]

Nice place to buy something interesting! Thanks🤝

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for watching. You can definitely find some more interesting pieces compared to the big department stores and bic camera/yodobashi

[@yelyl136]

I just saw a Full Metal Blue Camo G-Shock Square (GMW-B5000TCF) for 90000yen. I think that's about $560 right now. That's not bad, especially if the watch was kept in good condition.

[@joeker418]

This was exactly the video I was looking for! Did you find any Cartier Tanks in the Bookoff stores? Or are those mostly in Nakano?

[@addicted_to_watches]

I did see some but they were all the very small women's sizes

[@kev16]

Which bookoff/hardoff location was this? Never seen such an extensive watch collection at bookoff

[@addicted_to_watches]

This one was in Sakae, Nagoya

[@jamesblonde2271]

Great vid, new sub. At those prices I liked the old Tags and Omegas

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thank you!

[@LeeePowers]

2:36 SBDC181 is actually a Willard(not Turtle) collaboration with Helly Hansen,the Norwegian clothing manufacturer. 6r movement,not the 8L. Also the next watch is also a Willard. They look very similar. Crown guard is much more pronounced on the Willard. It's even said that the Willard is the(Og Turtle) 6309's daddy in the chronology.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for the info. I don't know a whole lot about them because I'm not a huge fan of the shape but can appreciate it for what it is and its significance.

[@BarnOwl61]

I would pick something from the Casio Oceanus or Lineage line with Waveceptor technology 😊

[@addicted_to_watches]

Can't go wrong with any of those!

[@BarnOwl61]

@addictedtowatches9458 Yes, we are so lucky in the Netherlands to have great reception from the German DCF77 radio tower in Mainflingen.

[@radry100]

The prices at book off for watches aren't very good though.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Not all of their prices are great but if you spend some time looking I think you can find some good deals

[@spencemiller9301]

Super chuffed for you and the new watch release. How cool is that?! 🙂

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thank you!

[@Tom-d7e1x]

Could you recommend a Book Off in Tokyo with a large selection please?

[@addicted_to_watches]

I don't have much experience with the ones in Tokyo but from what I've heard, popular places like Akihabara aren't worth checking generally because they've been picked clean already. Look for "Bazar" or "Super Bazar" locations and if you check some of the Google review images you can usually see if they have any/many watches

[@JC-rm6pm]

You picked the better of the bunch with an excellent price

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks! I was pretty happy with my finds

[@creato938]

Good to know Bookoff sells higher end watches i've been eyeing out a GS or a Citizen Chronomaster for a while now, maybe i ca luck out and find one when i got to Japan.

[@addicted_to_watches]

The larger locations will generally have some. In particular you can look out for bookoff plus or bookoff bazar locations for a better chance of finding one

[@jpbuendia4089]

Can u exactly tell us the location of this bookoff that u visited? Pls. Thanks!

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@johnlee5493]

You have to learn how to hold a camera and focus before making any video. I go dizzy after watching half a minute.

[@martinmaison6421]

Do you know the shop address in this video

[@DanielMoreno-z6p]

I agree. I get dizzy watching this.

[@SkyArmysGeneral]

Man up

[@okiksotam6763]

Weak.

[@aml9999]

Im off to Japan in a couole of month's. Dping my research on watches . Can you tell me what is this name of the shop and when i would possibly get the best deals here. Any suggestions how should i go about shoping for best deals, such as what tome of year, which shops specifically? Many thanks for.your video learnt a lot..

[@addicted_to_watches]

Often it's just luck finding the best deals. Second hand is the way to go at places like bookoff and 2nd Street. Just go into every shop you see and have a look 😅

[@bonnystarks]

I am looking to buy an aqua terra or a seamaster 300 used, any good spot (narita or tokyo) ? thank you !

[@addicted_to_watches]

Don't have a lot of experience hunting in those areas. I find it best to look for bookoff "bazar" or "super" locations as they're generally bigger stores so more chance of finding a larger range of watches

[@bonnystarks]

@@addicted_to_watches Thank you for the tips ;)

[@HGSolberg]

Interesting. I actually saw several of my own watches in there.

[@addicted_to_watches]

There were a couple that I have or have had as well

[@MoAli-wm4of]

Some of these second hand seikos ... esp some of those divers had prices which were crazy coming from us and european perspective

[@addicted_to_watches]

With the more recent changes in the exchange rate, they are very good!

[@eric_in_florida]

I wonder how they sources their watches. Do you just walk in and sell to them?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Yep. Bookoff is a buy and sell shop. They have people walk in all the time to sell stuff. They don't pay particularly good prices to sellers though

[@kenverbaduria7762]

Hi! What Bookoff branch has the largest watch collection?

[@addicted_to_watches]

That's a good question 🤣 I usually look for ones with the "Super Bazar" name because they are the bigger stores with lots of items. That doesn't guarantee watches though

[@Danny-ez7dg]

Are these prices common at other stores around Japan? I'm going in May and hope to find some affordable vintage Rolex/omegas, cheers

[@addicted_to_watches]

I'd say these prices are fairly standard. If you're in Tokyo try Nakano Broadway. Most shops there have modern Rolex and omega, but there are some interesting little vintage shops tucked away too

[@Danny-ez7dg]

Thanks mate 👍

[@vahn2g4]

Just came back from Japan and went everywhere looking for a watch, except Bookoff. Something to explore for next time. Ended up getting a 60th anniversary grand seiko from Watchian

[@addicted_to_watches]

Nice pickup!

[@sympathic21]

I am planning to visit Watchinan and Jubilee this week. Is there any other store in Osaka that you can recommend? Thank you very much in advance!

[@vahn2g4]

@sympathic21 it really depends on what you're looking for. I think most stores have rolex, there are a lot of smaller stores with antique watches. You can treasure hunt by searching google maps in the area you're staying in

[@itsmeannabanana9158]

Im here in Japan till 20th but i really wanted to get there and get one but unlucky i didn't manage the ticket train as in super crowded any chance how can i order the watch?

[@addicted_to_watches]

There are lots of bookoff locations around Japan so hopefully there is one closer to you. I don't know of any way to order watches, you just have to visit the shops

[@BR-qt8cb]

How do you know the watches are authentic?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Japan is pretty strict with fakes and bookoff inspects watches before they buy them so it would have to be a pretty good fake to get past them

[@BR-qt8cb]

@addicted_to_watches thanks, boss

[@ngf5077]

No kuruno? :( I’m missing the salmon color one and don’t know where to find one

[@addicted_to_watches]

You'd have to be very lucky to find a kurono in a place like this. They're just as rare in Japan as they are everywhere else

[@ngf5077]

@@addicted_to_watches have you ever seen any Hajime Asaoka higher end watches in person? I see them in articles but have no idea where they are sold. I don’t speak Japanese nor can I afford one but I wanna see one in person one day😅

[@addicted_to_watches]

Nope, I haven't. They would be pretty cool to see though

[@zwalada]

Oooowwww. yesssss! I'm a happy boy

[@addicted_to_watches]

The timing was just about perfect 🤣

[@imrenzzz]

Did u found any Seiko SNXS79 or SNKL23?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Not this time but they pop up every now and then

[@imrenzzz]

@@addicted_to_watches thank you for your response 🙏

[@klimaxsg]

The commentary is okay but the filming is so bad. Out of focus and too fast. Might as well just use a GoPro or Insta360 then reframe the video... Getting a headache watching

[@addicted_to_watches]

If I went slower I'd have been there close to an hour and those reflections didn't help with focus but appreciate the feedback and if I go back will keep it in mind 👍

[@klimaxsg]

@@addicted_to_watches But seriously... Use a GoPro or something similar. Fixed focal length

[@Vicky88456]

Are you able to bargain further or are they fixed on their prices?

[@ludwigheisters8105]

I was a few days ago in Japan to buy Watches - No, all prices are fixed. The most parts of this Video were filmed in book-offs. In Japan you can never talk about prices. A absolut No Go. These Shops are No bazaars...

[@addicted_to_watches]

Yep, no negotiating but if something sits there long enough they might discount it like that 10% off sea urchin

[@Yelwas]

All the bookoffs I've been in were only books, but there is 2nd Street, Treasure Factory, probably many more too.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Yep, big fan of Second Street too! Haven't tried any treasure factories though.....yet 🤣

[@blackadder1966]

​@addicted_to_watches did you get a tax refund?

[@jozsefizsak]

The ANA G-Shock is very appealing!

[@addicted_to_watches]

Yeah, when I saw it I didn't spend too long thinking about it and just grabbed it 😅

[@stourism7060]

Would it be possible to know the location? I am going to Japan next week

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@akssukhtankar2766]

Can we order them outside Japan?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Unfortunately not. They don't have an online store or ship internationally

[@evanxander3]

Where was this bookoff located?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@georgehave]

Do they sell online? Website?

[@addicted_to_watches]

They list some items on Yahoo auctions but there is no official online store

[@aungkyawsan5939]

I bought Vintage Seiko LM 5601-9000 around 25000 Yen from Taiwan.😌

[@addicted_to_watches]

Nice!

[@DevRel1]

Ummmm which bookoff did you visit?

[@addicted_to_watches]

0:45 :)

[@davidu7980]

i really enjoyed your video. Im headed to Tokyo in march . Id really like to get a grand seiko but im not sure my budget allows it. Id be willing to spend 4k max. Any suggestions?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! For 4k (I'm guessing usd) with the exchange rate at the moment you should have plenty of options new and used. If new, look at somewhere like bic camera and either get tax free or sign up to their points program for 10% store credit. Second hand you can check out Nakano Broadway which has a lot of shops to browse.

[@davidu7980]

@@addicted_to_watches thanks for the suggestions (yes 4k USD). What are your favs in that price range?

[@addicted_to_watches]

It really depends on your preferences. My picks would be: Quartz: SBGX341 (used), SBGP009 (new) Mechanical (used): SBGR087, SBGR053, SBGR001 Spring Drive (used): SBGA085, SBGA469(my favorite), SBGA203 You might have to hunt around to find some. You can also check places like Komehyo, 2nd Street and other chain stores

[@ThanMyint-db1fj]

No address mentioned and how to find this shop in Japan !!

[@addicted_to_watches]

If you listen at the beginning I say that this shop is in Sakae, Nagoya. There's only one Bookoff in that area 👍

[@m.o.7016]

Can you specify the store name please?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Bookoff

[@mauriciogarcia3422]

nice, loved the viideo from start to finish that ANA Gshock is a gem, hey where is that Bookoff located? I have a 10 hour layover at Tokio next month and I would like to take a look if possible, cheers from Mexico

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for watching! It might be tricky getting to this shop from Tokyo. This one is in Sakae, Nagoya so you'd need to get the bullet train there and back. There are plenty of other bookoff locations in Tokyo and other shops too. Look into somewhere like Nakano Broadway if you haven't already

[@walroz87]

I just made an "uuAH!!" when I read this title - I dont care where this goes I need to know as much of possible and just get a glimpse of a place I wish to go to one day but not sure I ever will. The "uuAH!!" had to trigger a sub

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thank you!

[@skywalkerdoraemon]

Have to watch these on 1080p😅

[@InderneeilAMukherjjee]

Location of the store

[@williamwhiteoak4087]

Are these watches all real? Could some of them be fake?

[@addicted_to_watches]

It's possible but very unlikely. Japan and individual shops are very strict when it comes to fake goods

[@psychopathfull]

Where to find this shop ?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@gladionnation7880]

Do you have rolex date just?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Me or the shop? 🤔🤔🤔

[@_plastikman]

Address please

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@seniorvespa2743]

Tx for the video, you skimmed passed a speedmaster I would be interested in. How long ago did uou shoot this video? Which towns branch did you go too? Shot G

[@addicted_to_watches]

This video was shot about 4 weeks ago in Sakae, Nagoya

[@cedarcanoe]

A lot of watches but unfortunately none that could tickle my fancy. Nice video nonetheless

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it

[@varunsoni7324]

this store address please ?

[@kamagoong]

What's that currency sign? That's not Yen.

[@addicted_to_watches]

That's the kanji in Japanese for yen

[@solareez]

video focus sucks, but ure lord matic purchase redeemed yourself. bravo!

[@addicted_to_watches]

Yeah 😅 still working on that one. All the reflections on the glass weren't helping

[@bradl2636]

Thank you for not mentioning the BEST location. Japan is nuts busy with tourists a few secret places need to stay that way IMHO.

[@addicted_to_watches]

🤣 we all have our own secret spots we don't want to share 😉

[@cth978]

You would think this video was made 15 years ago judging by the shotty camera work

[@addicted_to_watches]

Shoddy :) Enjoy your day

[@jeffsvlog203]

I’m getting motion sickness with the video going in and out of focus 😂😂🤢

[@addicted_to_watches]

😅 sorry about that. It's a work in progress

[@limjiale5657]

where is this place is japan?

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sakae, Nagoya

[@AA0610406]

The big secret is now out.

[@vdan2879]

From Oz I see.

[@markbowman5580]

Very informative but I’m getting dizzy watching it

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

You enabler you.

[@addicted_to_watches]

;)

[@3xmen]

Ur running it too fast! Stop shaking it!

[@aliyahglenn3277]

❣️ *promo sm*

[@weezkidtube]

You need to invest in proper gears, mate. Very difficult to watch

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for watching anyway 👍

[@OscarGarcia-wg2ht]

Being a cameraman oven for 35 years this is the worst camera work I ever seen my daughter films much better than this.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Good thing I'm not trying to make a living as a cameraman then 👍

[@leopulumbarit3320]

Poor quality of the video.

[@addicted_to_watches]

Can't wait to see your high quality videos :)

[@perryl3476]

Thanks for the video and effort putting it together...just feeling 🤮 watching it...

[@addicted_to_watches]

Thanks for watching

[@Greendude1117]

Guy, please practice proper recording

[@addicted_to_watches]

I'm not your guy, buddy ;)

[@Greendude1117]

@@addicted_to_watches 😃

[@cjcase1305]

Please pan slower. 🤢

[@addicted_to_watches]

Sorry about that 😅 if I went slower id probably have been in the shop filming for a hour

[@Dr_LK]

We can’t see anything…worse video on KZbin, I’m 🥴 and 🤮

[@addicted_to_watches]

Worst video on KZbin?! That's a pretty big achievement. Thank you!