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Hi everyone Im new here and from Japan too!
Brett you are not alone now! lol
Maybe I'll need your help to purchase a watch from TD.
Brett you are not alone now! lol
Maybe I'll need your help to purchase a watch from TD.
Welcome aboard 
Great to have someone in Japan !!
I would be glad to share my experiences if you have any questions.
Great to have someone in Japan !!
I would be glad to share my experiences if you have any questions.
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Two people from two years ago? Ouch!
I'm in Tokyo.
Repair places
Suishodo (10 min from Sayamagaoka Stn) - http://endousuishodo.blog102.fc2.com/blog-category-18.html
Older gentleman, does watches on the side and focuses mainly on glasses/jewelry. Completely open to reps, though he doesn't have much rep knowledge. Out in the middle of nowhere, prices are moderately high.
Since he does glasses, he can source glass with single-sided greenish AR... but not sapphire, and not other kinds of AR or double-sided AR. He's adamant that sapphire cannot be done.
Example: 10,000 JPY + tax for realigning second hand, 13,000 JPY + tax for waterproofing/testing to 5 ATM
Inatsu (3 min from JR Koiwa Stn) - http://edogawanavi.jp/shop/100936/
Family business, watch stuff mostly done by a younger son. Very friendly, seems to know a little about reps. Hesitant about big stuff, but ok with doing simple things like dial cleaning.
Example: 7,000 JPY + tax for dial cleaning (4 pieces of silk thread on the dial) and checking movement[/b][/b]
Food
Devilcraft (http://www.devilcraft.jp) - Deep dish Chicago-style pizza and craft beer
Chinese Cafe 8 (http://www.cceight.com/) - Open 24 hours, incredibly cheap Peking duck set
Franklin Avenue (https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1316/A131603/13001556/) - Great burgers, ritzy atmosphere, a bit expensive
Soul Food House (http://www.soulfoodhouse.com) - Genuine soul food cooked by a couple from MS/GA, brunch on Sundays (with biscuit sandwiches!), a little on the pricey side
Guzman y Gomez (http://gyg.jp/) - Mexican food by way of Australia, actually has a kick unlike Frijoles
David's Deli (http://www.davidsdeli.co.jp/) - Matzoh ball soup, what more can I say
Wakanui (http://wakanui.jp) - Dry-aged beef and lamb, great food, a bit pricey, great date location (right next to Tokyo Tower with a great view)
I'm in Tokyo.
Repair places
Suishodo (10 min from Sayamagaoka Stn) - http://endousuishodo.blog102.fc2.com/blog-category-18.html
Older gentleman, does watches on the side and focuses mainly on glasses/jewelry. Completely open to reps, though he doesn't have much rep knowledge. Out in the middle of nowhere, prices are moderately high.
Since he does glasses, he can source glass with single-sided greenish AR... but not sapphire, and not other kinds of AR or double-sided AR. He's adamant that sapphire cannot be done.
Example: 10,000 JPY + tax for realigning second hand, 13,000 JPY + tax for waterproofing/testing to 5 ATM
Inatsu (3 min from JR Koiwa Stn) - http://edogawanavi.jp/shop/100936/
Family business, watch stuff mostly done by a younger son. Very friendly, seems to know a little about reps. Hesitant about big stuff, but ok with doing simple things like dial cleaning.
Example: 7,000 JPY + tax for dial cleaning (4 pieces of silk thread on the dial) and checking movement[/b][/b]
Food
Devilcraft (http://www.devilcraft.jp) - Deep dish Chicago-style pizza and craft beer
Chinese Cafe 8 (http://www.cceight.com/) - Open 24 hours, incredibly cheap Peking duck set
Franklin Avenue (https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1316/A131603/13001556/) - Great burgers, ritzy atmosphere, a bit expensive
Soul Food House (http://www.soulfoodhouse.com) - Genuine soul food cooked by a couple from MS/GA, brunch on Sundays (with biscuit sandwiches!), a little on the pricey side
Guzman y Gomez (http://gyg.jp/) - Mexican food by way of Australia, actually has a kick unlike Frijoles
David's Deli (http://www.davidsdeli.co.jp/) - Matzoh ball soup, what more can I say
Wakanui (http://wakanui.jp) - Dry-aged beef and lamb, great food, a bit pricey, great date location (right next to Tokyo Tower with a great view)
Hi,
I am hoping to get lucky and buy a "used" good rep avoiding all the import hassle and wait times. Pref. a Rolex or Panerai !
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I am hoping to get lucky and buy a "used" good rep avoiding all the import hassle and wait times. Pref. a Rolex or Panerai !
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I just bought a LV submariner from a forum member here.
At least in Japan, shipping from China is pretty fast!
I have a GMT Master II that's not particularly accurate that I'd sell cheaply, but I doubt that's what you're looking for.
Tapatalk ??????? SC-05G ????
At least in Japan, shipping from China is pretty fast!
I have a GMT Master II that's not particularly accurate that I'd sell cheaply, but I doubt that's what you're looking for.
Tapatalk ??????? SC-05G ????
I'll be keen on any watches that are "big" am 6'4. Pref. Rolex, PAM or Patek Philippe.
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I know you guys are out there! Let's get some life in here.
@kawa25001
@erekose
@TokyoWrist
@maddennfl
New Years 2017 resolution: RWI meetup in Tokyo
@kawa25001
@erekose
@TokyoWrist
@maddennfl
New Years 2017 resolution: RWI meetup in Tokyo
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@neville @R&R_in_Tokyo @iamthedanger @erekose
Since we seem to have a surprising number of people here, might not hurt to revive this thread and share info...
Since we seem to have a surprising number of people here, might not hurt to revive this thread and share info...
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I got my spitfire back from Suishodo in Tokorozawa; I took it in because the chrono second hand was listing to the left in the default position. Cost 10000 yen or so to fix, and when it came back, it was still listing to the left... just a bit more.
After trying to decide whether or not to bring it up with the guy, I decided to send him the pictures and see what he says. At the least, I feel like he should refund some of that repair cost. :/
I may take it to the guy in Koiwa to see what he says.
Edit: I've put the two guys I know in post five (https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/japan.65101/#post--2525121) and will continue to update if I find more guys.
After trying to decide whether or not to bring it up with the guy, I decided to send him the pictures and see what he says. At the least, I feel like he should refund some of that repair cost. :/
I may take it to the guy in Koiwa to see what he says.
Edit: I've put the two guys I know in post five (https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/japan.65101/#post--2525121) and will continue to update if I find more guys.
Hey, I'm here...just not on the board a lot.
I have been buying gens lately which is an even worse habit
I have been buying gens lately which is an even worse habit
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Hey, I'm here...just not on the board a lot.
I have been buying gens lately which is an even worse habit
Did you end up getting that PAM you were debating?