Reputable vintage watch shop/dealer in Tokyo
Mar 6, 2019, 7:55 pm
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Reputable vintage watch shop/dealer in Tokyo
I'll visit Tokyo in early May for a few days. Japan is a sizeable market for watches and some watchmakers produce 'limited edition' watch models solely for this market, so I'd like to visit a couple vintage watch shops/dealers in Tokyo if possible. Does anyone know any established, reputable vintage (used) watch shops/dealers in Tokyo, or have any experience to share?
I personally like 'square' watches such as Cartier Santos series and JL Coultre Reverso series, so these will be the types of vintage watches I'd be interested to explore.
Thanks.
I personally like 'square' watches such as Cartier Santos series and JL Coultre Reverso series, so these will be the types of vintage watches I'd be interested to explore.
Thanks.
Mar 7, 2019, 6:14 am
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No idea about watches. I can only point you towards Nakano Broadway - which will have a few stores dedicated to watches, Jack Road is one https://www.jackroad.co.jp/shop/default.aspx
and the Shinjuku branch of Komehyo 2F Brand Name and Casual Watches | Komehyo Co.,Ltd.
which you would probably pass through to get to Nakano Broadway.
and the Shinjuku branch of Komehyo 2F Brand Name and Casual Watches | Komehyo Co.,Ltd.
which you would probably pass through to get to Nakano Broadway.
Mar 7, 2019, 1:51 pm
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Nothing firsthand, but some articles to help with research:
https://wornandwound.com/hunting-vintage-watches-tokyo/
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/guide-b...s-tokyo-japan/
http://deadseconds.net/2018/01/28/us...rt-1-overview/
https://wornandwound.com/hunting-vintage-watches-tokyo/
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/guide-b...s-tokyo-japan/
http://deadseconds.net/2018/01/28/us...rt-1-overview/
Mar 16, 2019, 7:07 pm
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Nakano broadway is a good place to watch shop. Jackroad and Kame-Kichi are the largest shops, but there are a few other smaller dealers present. In Shibuya, Housekihiroba is worth a stop as well.
Mar 25, 2019, 11:53 pm
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Thanks Grapenut. I had a look at these shops' websites and they're exactly the kind of vintage watch shops I'm hoping to visit.