Tokyo ROLEX Watch Tour with Happy Ending! [Part 3]

Hello ROLEX watch fans this is Watch Fan Henry and this is my third video installment from my Tokyo, Japan ROLEX watch tour, filmed in December 2023. Tokyo truly does offer some unbelievable value for the serious ROLEX watch collector. The city is jam packed with ROLEX watch shops that have unbelievable inventories, and the prices are far better than what you’ll find anywhere in North America, the UK, or Europe. I hope you enjoy this video and if you do find it interesting, I’d love to see your comments and if you’re not already a subscriber to my channel, please do subscribe .. I’d really appreciate that.

[@mrparlanejxtra]

A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two is never quite sure.

[@WatchFanHenry]

Indeed… unless he’s not wearing them both at the same time!

[@jackmeeellleee4896]

I am very happy with my Lorus, which cost me about 350 Danish crowns. It keeps time fine and I can read it in the dark. Happy sky trails.

[@neartheelevators]

Very helpful and useful content. Love some good window shopping. Thanks.

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thank you so very much for leaving the comment. Yes, I wanted to do as much sharing of what I was seeing in the shop windows as that is a good sampling of what one can expect on a watch hunting trip in Japan. It’s such a fantastic place for collectors of all things let alone just watches. There have been comments about organizing a watch collector trip to Tokyo and that would be a a lot of fun. It’s something to think about for the future. As I would be interested in being involved in something like that.

[@randnaz]

Great video. Congratulations on the new piece.

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thank you! I really like it. I’ve been looking for a new Rolex Air-King for about five years and you might know from my videos that I’ve asked every single Rolex authorized dealer for this watch that I have visited .. and not a single one would sell me a watch. I am happy I got this one which is a 2021 model with box and papers. I love wearing the watch and it’s a great compliment to my passion for aviation and travel. And thank you for watching my video and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@user-om9pf9zy1m]

Cool watch! I really like the Air King.

[@carloscontreras3633]

Subscribed. I appreciate your content. First time watcher.

[@WatchFanHenry]

Welcome aboard! Thank you Carlos. I’m glad you enjoy my videos and look forward to making many more .. happy watch collecting..

[@3signets]

Great video and information. From New Zealand

[@WatchFanHenry]

I’m glad you’re watching my video down in New Zealand that’s great to hear. I don’t hear too much about how the Rolex watch situation is in your country .. is it the same as what I’ve reported from Europe and North America .. essentially no Rolex watches for sale at the Rolex authorized dealers? Please let me know. I’m just curious, thank you so much.

[@user-rs8sy3if7o]

nkuwan You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much

[@RJ-jl3bz]

I enjoyed this series and congrats on your purchase. I have the previous reference Air King and it’s a unique piece for Rolex and my collection. Cheers!

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thank you RJ much appreciated. I am also an aviation fan so the Air-King will be my aviator themed Rokex piece until one day when I can manage a Sky Dweller. Even an “entry level” Sky Dweller would be an honour to own.

[@Greektourguide]

Congrats on the watch purchase!

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thank you very much. I was very happy with it I like the fact that it’s a 2021 model which some people call the pandemic year models, which were quite hard to get because Rolex had pretty much shut down production that year.

[@Greektourguide]

@@WatchFanHenry AD in Montreal had a decent selection available to walk in and buy in the spring of 2021: two tone and stainless steel Datejust 41 and 36, two tone Yachtmaster 37 and 40

[@AiRLaterr]

Hey Henry, Just wondering if you have a list of stores/locations/advice for someone else travelling to Tokyo? I will visit this autumn, not with the focus on watches but im sure i can spend a day on the look out.

[@weerobot]

Nice..

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thanks

[@nalanotsinrub]

I am going to Japan next month. Always wanted to own a Daytona any advice on the best place to start.

[@razakhalid4265]

First time viewer Henry. Love your video. Would you say Hong Kong or Tokyo is better priced for new Rolex from grey?

[@WatchFanHenry]

This is a great question. I was completely unaware that Hong Kong is also a Rolex watch cornucopia much like Tokyo, and I learned that from other people that have left comments on these videos. I have not been to Hong Kong since the mid 1990s (when the old Kai Tak airport was operating), and perhaps one day I’ll go back again to see with my own eyes. As a Canadian citizen, I have a fear to visit Hong Kong for my safety, so I am not sure if I will ever be comfortable to make that trip.

[@minhchu15]

Congrats on the purchase. Im looking for an Air King as well. Did you see the any of the updated dials from 2022 and up?

[@WatchFanHenry]

I’m not aware of updated dials it’s out of my knowledge area so I don’t know

[@thesangabrieldavid]

Hi, Henry! First time watching your video, nicely done and good info. Any place you recommend if I want to buy a Grand Seiko in Tokyo. Thanks

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. It’s not just Rolex watches that are in the various shops that I visited in Tokyo … they almost all have an assortment of brands. And with Tokyo being ground zero for Seiko, I suspect there are huge selections at all the shops that I visited .. but I didn’t personally focus on them. So if you visit Nakano Broadway or even this shop featured in the video, I’m quite certain you’re going to find an amazing supply of Seiko watches. Good luck with your visit and let me know how it goes. I’d love to know.

[@auwz66]

There is a great watch store near Shibuya scramble HOUSE KIHIROBA. Its over about 3 floors - its on the smaller scale but they have 100s or Rolex and about 30-50 or so GS in stock (or they did when I went). The GS is on the 2nd or 3rd floor I forget. Its very close to another watch shop too, you wont miss it. WATCHNIAN. About 200ft away. I saw a great deal on an SBGA231 back in June and still kick myself to this day that I did not get it. Worked back to about £3000GBP. I am going back at the end of this year and will be one of the first places I go haha.

[@georgehernandez9582]

Thank you for this video and congratulations! I am a bit of a newb when purchasing watches in Japan. Is it possible to make the purchase at one of these stores with a credit card? Or is that not a good idea? Thank you for the help!

[@WatchFanHenry]

Great question. I’ve only ever purchased two Rolex watches in Japan, and both times it was with credit card. The shops in Japan are all too happy to accept credit card. They don’t care if it’s a $10,000 purchase or a one dollar purchase. They don’t charge extra if it’s a credit card purchase, nor give a discount in most cases for a cash purchase, although I did see some shops at Nankano Broadway posting cash prices .. but it’s only a few out of dozens, I hope this helps in answering your question.

[@georgemoscahlades7473]

Enjoy that Air King. It’s underrated.

[@s23bho38]

Congratulations. Can you provide a specific update on any/all Daytona models? 126500 LN upwards perhaps?

[@WatchFanHenry]

I’m very sorry, but the Daytona was not on my radar and I slipped up by not doing any filmings of Daytona watches on my visit to Tokyo. Truth be told, the Daytona just out of my budget so it’s not something I gravitated towards, and my time was very limited.

[@s23bho38]

@@WatchFanHenry Not to worry and I understand. To each their own. Chrono24 consistently has the cheapest 126500LN from Japan (excluding import duties). Just curious to see if better deals were to be had in person too. Stay lucky.

[@nel557]

Hello...Have you consider Hong Kong 2nd hand market? They have loads of Rolex there...I'm looking at it as my option. Thanks for sharing your purchase experience. Nice videos!

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thank you so much for the comment. I really appreciate it. Yes, other people have left comments that Hong Kong has a very vibrant Rolex watch scene as well. I was unaware until I read the comments, so one day maybe I’ll get to visit the Rolex scene in Hong Kong for a compare and contrast to Tokyo. What is your experience on the cost of Rolex watches in Hong Kong versus Tokyo? Would you say there’s a big savings in Hong Kong compared to Tokyo? And compared to North America and Europe pricing? Would love to hear your comments.

[@robertquiles8436]

The Rolex air king is such a nice and simple watch I would wear that everyday and the black submariner nice video

[@WatchFanHenry]

I love the Air King that I purchased, yes, it is a very simple design. I just like the green hand and the little gold or yellow Rolex crown on the black face. It’s also elegant I think. And I’ve been wearing it most days this year. I bought a black submariner when I was in Japan a year earlier and that one is in my safety deposit box but in all fairness, I enjoy it just as much as the Air King and it’s on my list to stop by my bank and swap the watches over .. and bring the Submariner out for an airing.

[@itsminas25]

Hi Henry, what was the name of the shop you bought your Air King from? We are holidaying in Japan in November. Very excited to do some watch shopping. Great video!

[@WatchFanHenry]

I’m going to make a video and answer this question detail as a focus of the video because so many people have asked. I have answered several times, but I know it’s buried in the comments for people and quite frankly it’s a Japanese name that I can’t remember I have to look it up myself, hence why I can’t give it to you right now off the top of my mind. But as I say, I’m going to make a video about what the name of that shop is.

[@TheFoister]

Great video and a very good selection. I'm also into buying an Airking. Am I missing, how much did you pay for it and did you get the tax back?

[@WatchFanHenry]

The tax-free prices posted in the video for late model new or near new Rolex Air-Kings is in the low ¥10 million range. I think this is around $7500 US. This is the tax free rate so you have to show passport or proof of being non-Japanese to pay this price. I hope this answers your questions, and thank you so much for watching my videos. I really appreciate it. If you haven’t subscribed to my channel, that would be much appreciated.

[@user-kf8cj4rx6d]

Very informative! Are the shops open for negotiation? Also whether there is any difference paying cash vs card? Thanks!!

[@WatchFanHenry]

Great questions. I’ve never asked to purchase with cash, so I can’t speak in a broad sense for all the shops here .. but I did notice a few shops had a cash price listed on their price tickets, which was even lower than the duty-free price with credit cards. But this was just a few shops. I have never negotiated price and have purchased three watches over the past five years in Tokyo. I just wasn’t up to negotiate. This was because I put a lot of time into price comparing, and I was happy with the prices I was paying. Maybe other people can comment on this aspect.

[@user-kf8cj4rx6d]

@@WatchFanHenry thanks ! I’m heading to Tokyo and hoping to buy my first vintage day date gold head with strap. Any particular shops to recommend? Also read about Rolex prices declining for 2 years now. Vintage is down too I presume?

[@W1ingComander]

Rolex fan but if your in Japan. Have you considered a grand seiko? The craftsman ship leaves a Rolex for dead

[@WatchFanHenry]

Yes, absolutely I am well aware of the Grand Seiko and it is a lovely watch modrl, and I have looked at them. And there is great selection of these models as well, but just for me personally right now I am focussing my interest on Rolex, but that’s not to say in the future, I wouldn’t consider the Grand Seiko. Perhaps next time I go to Japan I could do a series of videos on Grand Seiko availability and prices. That’s an excellent idea actually.

[@laurent.8443]

didn't quite understand what she explained when setting the time at the end ? is it the best way to be sure the time is "correct" and the seconds are in sync ?

[@2GoodLookin]

I always thought a "Happy Ending" was something you got at the end of a Thai massage. No? 😂🥰

[@WatchFanHenry]

You caught the reference😄😄😎😎 but alas in the year 2023 or 2024 a happy ending is a successful Rolex purchase without paying a markup price over list price!

[@2GoodLookin]

@@WatchFanHenry i found that the prices for Rolex are much cheaper in Singapore so I'm head there next month to get some "Happy Ending". Do you know much about the market there now in May 2024?

[@eliao06611]

hi, great video. do the watch stores in nakano broadway take credit card or do you have to pay in cash? thank you!

[@WatchFanHenry]

They will take cash, but I’ve only ever used credit card from all my watch purchases in Japan. Credit card is the norm I would say.

[@combolife]

Should check out Hong Kong. I have never found any bargains in Japan. Vintage stuff maybe more to offer in Japan, therefore prices could be attractive, but modern models, I found on the high side

[@WatchFanHenry]

When you were in Hong Kong did they have recent models of Rolex watches without the exorbitant markup over list price that exists in North America in Europe .. this is the $64,000 question for me. I found that in Japan late model Rolex watches are at least 20% lower than Europe and North America as evidenced in my videos. I’d love to know how Hong Kong compares.

[@johnlim7720]

@@WatchFanHenry I trust the Japanese shops more than I trust the shops in HK. In my experience there are a few sellers in HK that are NOT to be trusted. In Japan you won't have that problem.

[@davidfitzsimons3668]

Lovely watch ,what is the name of the shop you bought the watch from thanks

[@WatchFanHenry]

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!

[@markmcnamara6743]

You must of bit your bottom lip been shown how to adjust the airking 😂 Pleased all went OK. Happy days 😊

[@WatchFanHenry]

Indeed Mark, I just let the lady do her job and I was happy to hear what she said of course .. knowing that we all know this basic information. Politeness is the most important thing in conducting business in Japan. I had been comparing and contrasting the late model Rokex Air-King versus the late model Rolex Milgause for about five years actually. And I decided to go for the Air-King just because it’s aviation themed and I think it has a little nicer visual detail (with the green lettering in the yellow Rolex crown on the dial), although the watches are quite similar.

[@WatchFanHenry]

.. she was spinning the minutes hand around the dial like it was a Timex!! Lip biting for sure!!

[@markmcnamara6743]

I have a Dec 23, Airking and, in my opinion, the best value sports model. Love the dial and owned the previous model, but this is the best 👌 look forward to your next video 📹

[@WestCoastAce27]

Great job. Always figured Watch Tourism should be a thing. 1st video of yours I watched so apologies if you answered previously: no haggling? Would it be considered an insult in JPN as opposed to much of Asia? 2nd question: box and papers? 3rd: does one have to ask if they’re getting the bracelet with ALL the links as opposed to just what the previous owner had it sized to? (and probably smaller than most non-Asians)

[@WatchFanHenry]

You’re right that’s very very funny watch tourism we’ve coined a new term here!! I can envision tour companies, organizing, specialized tours for watch fans. It’s a business opportunity for somebody I think! Fabulous idea and these would be tourist. I would personally be interested in attending OK to your question about haggling I’m just speaking for myself personally, but I didn’t think it was something that is done in Japan. I’ve been visiting that country for about 15 years now and I’ve visited many aviation, shops and shops, and I’ve just sent that it’s either, very formal or just not done there cause I’ve never seen anybody negotiating on price, but then again, I’m limited to only the English speakers. It’ll be interesting to see how other people respond to this question, but where I purchased my watch as the prices were so good, I also felt that if I didn’t buy the watches, they would be somebody to purchase them at the posted price very quickly, this is because I know how competitive the prices are compared to inflated prices in North America in Europe that I’ve been seeing over the last several years.

[@WatchFanHenry]

And the second question, I would say that you would ask this question to the seller it’s something I never actually thought of as I’m a very thin person and I’m usually having a link removed when I’m purchasing a watch.

[@WestCoastAce27]

@@WatchFanHenry my wrist is 6.75in - so it would probably fit me. I’ve never sold a watch but if one wanted to and didn’t have all the links, it could be problematic.

[@johnmayerislovee]

Thanks for your stream. Please advise where an American tourist can pick-up for the lowest price a new Submariner Date 126610LN with box and papers and how much negotiation is proper for a new Rolex? Thanks !

[@WatchFanHenry]

You would need to go there on your own to do your own foot research in person as it’s not something I can give an advice to on a comment. I am very sorry.

[@MrWhiterunGuard]

I would love to get a watch from Japan, but from my experience the last time I've been to Nakano all of the 16570 I wanted was polished to hell.

[@WatchFanHenry]

Yikes ... I need to hone my skills to detect (badly) polished watches. This is a point I do not think anyone else has raised so far.

[@MrWhiterunGuard]

@@WatchFanHenry Watch Symposium has a pretty good video on this topic. A lot of them are polished very badly I might add, and their prices tend to not reflect this.

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thank you so much, I will check their videos to educate myself on this VERY important topic. @@MrWhiterunGuard

[@anthonytjandradjaja12]

Thank for the video really cool so many watch are you sure all of this watch is not fake?if we buy a watch wih no papper

[@WatchFanHenry]

You have to buy from a large reputable dealer that’s been in business for a very long time, they will standby their watches and there are many of these well known dealers in Japan.

[@anthonytjandradjaja12]

@@WatchFanHenry this april i want go to japan n i want to look for GMT master 2 pepsi. Which place do you recommend?n what's the best price to buy it?

[@CeixWuy]

Hi whats the name of the shop you got your airking? Where going to tokyo on june and would love to check the store out Best

[@bombora69WA]

They are all good value at your current exchange rate.

[@nicoprasetyo1013]

So which watch shop is this that is your favourite?? You didnt tell us on the video. Can you tell me so i can go when i visit tokyo?

[@WatchFanHenry]

I have already named the shop in other comment responses I believe on this video

[@ferdinandadel3096]

Only in my dreams i can own a rolex..

[@WatchFanHenry]

If you set aside a budget and save your money over period of time, you will be able to afford one it’s a fact. If you can afford a laptop computer or an iPad, you can afford a Rolex.

[@neilgriffiths1503]

Yeah I'm sure there are many bargains to be had but unfortunately if you're from the UK you then have to pay import taxes which is about 20% the only way to bypass would be to not declare at border crossings and that's both illegal and very risky 😂 no bargains for the British 😢

[@WatchFanHenry]

The exact same applies for me as a Canadian when I bring a watch from Japan into Canada in that I have to pay 12% in total tax to bring the watch into the country so I have proper paperwork on the watch. From my personal observations at used Rokex watch shops in the greater London area, I found the prices in Japan to be well under 20% of those in the UK .. but these were just my observations from the Burlington arcade watch shops. Perhaps you have access to other UK watch shops that you visit where the prices are considerably lower than those at Burlington Arcade which would tip the equation in your favor as you explain. I’m guessing these shops might be outside of London, where rents are very high and have to be passed on in the form of higher watch prices.

[@Leftystrat]

Australia 10 percent gst plus duty

[@mvpinc.3126]

any rolex full RG or YG models commentary ?

[@WatchFanHenry]

I’m very sorry, but I don’t know that terminology that you’re referring to.

[@tubetop123]

Appreciate your videos. How do gou pay for such a large amount? Cash??

[@WatchFanHenry]

I have always used credit card for watch purchases in Japan.

[@arniejao6096]

Anything with Rolex Daytona ? Can you publish a list of stores that you went ?

[@WatchFanHenry]

Good question thank you .. yes you’re right I’m not a Daytona guy, so I didn’t focus on them with my films in Tokyo. I can tell you they are there but I think the prices were pretty much standard for what you’d pay in North America or Europe. Daytona is beyond my budget for me personally so that’s why I missed filming them which was a mistake. I’m very sorry about that and will include them next time.

[@WatchFanHenry]

There are literally dozens of Rolex stores, and I went into each one, and most of their names are written in Japanese on the awnings so there’s no way I could tell you the names of the stores that I went to. All I can say is if you’re a serious watch fan, you’re going to need to budget a full day just for Nankano Broadway.

[@speedracer2111]

What’s the name of the shop you got your fantastic deal on the air king ? It wasn’t Jack Roads or Quark for sure. Please name the shop so viewers can hopefully get a fantastic deal as well.

[@WatchFanHenry]

Absolutely!! 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!

[@WeezMcCheez]

No price on the white font bluesy dang

[@WatchFanHenry]

That is the exception that a watch is not priced, sorry about that.

[@onlythebest3311]

Problem with buying grey market Rolex is you can never be sure if it’s a fake or Frankenstein…they are so easy to fake or change parts with the simple dial and closed case back. It will be great if you can do a video on Rolex AD in Tokyo if they have any inventory for walk ins. Plan to goto Tokyo myself in a few months but definitely not buying used Rolex….used JLC / breguet tradition yes

[@sepehrgharaei7698]

Please make a video on omegas breitlings

[@speedracer2111]

Japan may have a good selection but prices are high. None of them offer Mega deals in Japan. But in their defense Japan offers authentic second hand pieces whereas in Thailand you may be scammed.

[@WatchFanHenry]

I have been searching for Rolex watches for the last five years in Canada, the United States, and all over Europe in the United Kingdom, and I have never seen prices anywhere close to as cheap as they are in Japan. If you can tell me where there are cheaper Rolex watches, we would love to know. I also feel very safe when shopping for Rolex watches in Japan, everybody seems to be wearing Rolex watches in the shopping centers and restaurants, and there aren’t gangs of thieves, holding people up at knife point or gunpoint like they are in the United Kingdom, so I take great comfort in watch shopping in Japan because it is a civilized country .. much more so than Europe and North America.

[@nel557]

@@WatchFanHenry Have you consider Hong Kong? There are lots of videos showing massive collections there from what seems like legit stores.

[@lamardebo5340]

What was the name of the last shop?

[@beauwalker4002]

I’m sorry, what is the name of your favorite shop?

[@WatchFanHenry]

It is Kame Kichi .. but they do not have their name printed in English characters on the sign atop their shop entrance .. so that’s not totally useful information unless you speak Japanese. You’ll need to look at the sign in Japanese characters from my video and then match that to the sign a top the shop. I guess you could ask somebody for Kame Kichi and hope for the best. But a very small percentage of the Japanese population are able to speak English. Your best bet is just to look for the sign.

[@TuxBearlux]

So many watches .. so overwhelming 😨 Hard to tell if they are FrankenWatch or unpolished. 😖😣

[@WatchFanHenry]

I think the Franken situation is more of an issue with the used and vintage watches that are older versus the watches that are five years old and newer. But I do not have the skills to tell Franken watch. Hopefully I can develop those skills in the future. So, my philosophy is to stick with the Japan dealers that I know that sold me good watches in the past in Japan. By the way, I have had my watches purchased from Japan checked and they are not Frankin so I know who my dealers are that are trustworthy from my own personal experience.

[@frankchoe5070]

Do they take credit cards or cash only?

[@WatchFanHenry]

They take both credit cards and cash, but no discount for credit cards .. not that I’m aware of.

[@user-to8hr3lm2p]

this maybe a dumb question but how can we be sure they aren't super clones? im travelling to Ginza next month and will be visiting watchian and timezone for a 124060 and I am afraid of this

[@WatchFanHenry]

This is a valid concern. If you’re buying a vintage watch obviously it’s not an issue for a $3000 or $2000 40-year-old watch but if you’re buying a new watch that’s in the $15-$20,000 range then I think you have to be very careful. I would only deal with certain dealers that have stellar reputations like the biggest of the dealers like Quark and Jack Road. Also make sure you get a watch that has a matching warranty card to the serial number of the watch. If you’re dealing with a store that’s one of the biggest, I think it’s a lesser risk than if you’re dealing with a small store where you the only person in there. Every watch I’ve purchased in Tokyo .. the seller puts the serial number on the invoice and that matches the warranty tag, so I think that’s about as good as one can get. I guess you could have another shop inspect the watch while you’re there .. just thinking out loud. I wish I had a better answer for you.

[@johnlim7720]

In my experience shops in Japan NEVER sell fakes. Whether it be watches designer bags jewelries etc. Japanese laws are super strict. That's why I don't mind if their prices are a bit higher compared to say in HK. At least I have the peace of mind that I'm not being duped.

[@Leftystrat]

Lot of fakes in HK

[@ET-cj8jo]

It is Nakano, not Nankano. Recently Rolex have drastically increased their retail prices, so a basic explorer is not ¥780,000-ish but over ¥1,000,000. Now is an incredibly bad time to buy a Rolex because the bubble is bursting and as you show there is a huge stock of watches with few customers, so expect prices to fall or even plummet. And purchasing a very old Rolex is quite iffy because the mechanisms are much less reliable and there is the problem of parts, which is why people get rid of them in the first place.

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thank you for the Nakano typo correction.. much appreciated🙏🙏. I butcher a lot of Japanese names and have to work on that.

[@WatchFanHenry]

You are right .. my videos show a huge, huge supply of ROLEX watches. I’m guessing there’s probably $1 billion worth of ROLEX watches in that one building Nakano Broadway. So that’s going to take a lot of tourists to absorb that inventory investment, and there aren’t that many tourists wanting to spend $5-$10k on a watch. In time, perhaps the watch prices will come down even further as you suggest, time will tell. But I should say, for those who do want to have a Rolex watch now, it’s better to find a piece in a place like Tokyo, instead of in North America or Europe, where one will pay a bigger premium. Your comment about the old Rolex watches needing more repairs is true it’s like an old vehicle. I actually have a 1948 bubble back that I cannot get repaired in North America so it’s on my list to take the watch back to Geneva to see if Rolex themselves can get it working.

[@ET-cj8jo]

@@WatchFanHenry Thank you for your reply. I did not expect it. I live fairly close to Nakano but have not been to that watch shop. Still waiting for prices to fall ! If I remember rightly, last year the basic explorer retail price went from around ¥850,000 to ¥1,050,000 almost overnight. Quite a jump exacerbated by price increases and the weak yen.

[@frenchbully]

Happy ending you say?

[@carloscontreras3633]

What is the best deal you have seen in Tokyo for stainless steel Rolex watches?

[@WatchFanHenry]

I think if we look through my three Tokyo Rolex videos here on KZbin the cheapest stainless steel watch is going to be some of the Explorers (II series).. and I think they were in the mid fives USD if my memory serves correct. I’m talking larger than 36 mm so if you’re open to a 36 mm watch then that’s a different story and there’s vintage watches in the $2000 to 3000 range as you’ll see in my videos.

[@staffordyu7217]

Maybe HK can compare

[@gc6342]

How much tax/duty did you need to pay going back to Canada?

[@Greektourguide]

Hopefully customs do not see this video

[@WatchFanHenry]

Bringing the watch into Canada I had to pay 7% provincial sales tax +5% GST so 12% total. But this is now official paperwork that ia attached to the watch .. which aids in the providence for my watch, and eventual resale.

[@gc6342]

@WatchFanHenry The salesman always recommend me to wear the watch back and mail my box home.

[@WatchFanHenry]

Personally, I always want to hand carry the watch box with me. I don’t want it getting lost in the mail as it’s an integral part of the watch. Also, I prefer to pay whatever duty must be paid and have official paperwork that it’s been paid and legally imported into Canada, as that does add value and legitimacy to my watch, when the day comes to resell it. Without proper import papers with my name on it, and proof of duties paid, it makes a watch “sketchy” when you try to sell it. This is just my personal opinion, of course .. and everybody is different in this regard.

[@lolomgwtfbbqqqq]

@@WatchFanHenry What was the duty % that you had to pay? When mailing watches it's 5%, is it the same for flying it in?

[@stevemerrick192]

Why at 3:41 did he skip past a Daytona and not mention it?!

[@WatchFanHenry]

Great question thank you for asking it. It wasn’t intentional.. the Daytona is an iconic watch and I’d love to have one at some point but on this trip, my budget was nowhere near Daytona level, not even close .. so that’s probably why I just zipped past the Daytona without comment. But that’s not to say I don’t like the Daytona or it’s not worthy of soaking up it’s beauty.

[@garysmith1477]

How is a Rolex Explorer “downmarket”?

[@WatchFanHenry]

You are very right .. actually no Rolex is actually down market as that was a tongue and cheek comment and not appropriate to the reality of what the watch is. It’s just that it is on the lower end of the price scale of men’s Rolex watches but that doesn’t make it down market.

[@garysmith1477]

@@WatchFanHenry I knew what you meant. Isn’t it weird though how watch enthusiasts view watches hierarchically? I’m a collector and value my speedmaster the same as my 5711 Nautilus. Every watch I own has its purpose and commands equal presence in my collection.

[@Elia11223]

U didn’t give the name of your favorite shop…..

[@WatchFanHenry]

The shop name is Kame Kichi .. but please take note that they do not have their name printed in English characters on the sign above their shop entrance .. You’ll need to look at the sign in Japanese characters from my video and then match that to the sign a top the shop.

[@jimmyz5831]

Like a candy store. Why do we want them so??

[@jangheedavidhan6253]

I would rather invest in stock. Expensive habit, bro

[@WatchFanHenry]

Different strokes for different folks that is totally valid too👍👍

[@YesCivic-R]

Accept Credit card ??

[@22jeepmojave75]

Not worth for used Rolex. I rather wait for new model from my AD.

[@WatchFanHenry]

I respect that decision. It is just a matter of patience. For the GMT Master this is my decision too. I will get one some day at list price, as I am not prepared to pay the secondary market premium.

[@fruitcakebunny]

Not good deal in Japan despite their yen low atm.

[@picanha694]

i hate that biden keep printing money yet the dollar is strong against other currencies.

[@carloslargo9551]

With all the fake I dont know if I would by the smoking deals !

[@WatchFanHenry]

Japan is not Europe or America and the Japanese do not thrive on faked goods. It’s not part of their culture. You’re going to find far fewer incidences of fake goods in Japan then you will elsewhere. It’s just like haggling on price. It’s not a Japanese thing .. I’m much happier doing business in Japan than I am in North America or Europe. I can tell you that.

[@carloslargo9551]

I agree looking from Switzerland the fakes are not in japanees mentality or custom. From all asian countries they are the most trustfull.

[@Mega-zi7ys]

​@@carloslargo9551😂 these ppl are such clowns 😂 no wonder they think Rolex is exclusive 😂 They should travel more and see how common Rolex is across Asia 😂

[@Mega-zi7ys]

😂 Rolex is as common as Toyota Corolla's in Asia 😂 (genuine ones) only in America and Europe they think they're exclusive 😂

[@Mega-zi7ys]

​@@WatchFanHenryyup! Typical fishbowl mentality 😂 Rolex is very common in Asia 😂 many north American and Europeans still think when they Rock a Rolex it's mightly exclusive ! And when they see so many of them in Asia they automatically think ppl are poor and can't afford the real thing 😂...

[@JR-bt5dy]

Rolex overrated for me

[@WatchFanHenry]

That’s OK .. different strokes for different folks. It’s all good…

[@jrgb9945]

Dude-you never buy an AirKing or an OP or an Explorer 1. They are far too basic bitch and will lose money. Stick with subs and GMTs

[@WatchFanHenry]

Thank you very much for the welcome advice but I’m an aviation fan and I’ve always wanted to have an AirKing and getting a currect lmodel Air King from the 2021 pandemic year would be the best I can achieve to fill that gap in my collection, so I’m quite happy with the acquisition, but different strokes for different folks .. and I totally understand the financial strategy of going for sports model Rolex watches.

[@AM-zo3vv]

Any suggestions for Rolex shops in Nagano? And / those prices compare to Nakano Broadway? TIA.

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Why ? If he loves it so what? It's an expense not another investment 🙄

[@jeffreytan-yf6qt]

I’m very happy with my iPhone timepiece.

[@CeixWuy]

Hi whats the name of the shop you got your airking? Where going to tokyo on june and would love to check the store out Best