Guide : Buying Rolex in Japan

[speedster]

Advisory : Buying Rolex in Japan (Tokyo)

Hi,

I'm a total newbie here. Firstly i must say that this is a great forum and i am gald that i have been reading up here before making any purchases.

I'm looking to buy a rollie for my wifey and also considering to buy one for myself as well. So far, we have had a look around at THG and passion. wifey still prefers the SS dress watches (wif the brilliants) while i like the YM and SD. The daytona is out of my league atm. As these will be our first rollies, we kinda prefer to buy it new (although I'm not as biased). Budget is around 10k per watch. We managed to obtain a discount of 19% for a watch that my wifey is interested in. The model is 178274 and it's 8.6k after discount. I think there is a same one for sale by one of the bros as well for 6.9k.

We will be making a trip up to Japan early next month. It seems that it would be possible to get some better deals there or perhaps at the DFS in Singapore or Japan?

Would really appreciate your kind advise if better deals can be had in Japan. If so, would any kind souls reveal where a good reputable AD would be in Tokyo area? I searched the rolex website and it only lists the equivalent of RSC in Tokyo.

Much Thanks!

[pet]

true. did you check out the pre-owned market? got lobang for pre-owned pcs? Japan is indeed one of the good playgrounds to source for watches. Another one in Asia is probably HK

if not wrong, jp = the biggest market for swiss watch ( not jst asia but world ) ..

no lobang leh, i know quite alot of dealer source frm there, if got lobang shiok leh... i think overall sport model eg. sub, exp2 should b cheaper there.

would luv to go lookie look for those big retailer if got time.

[minusplus]

i think some models cheaper thn sg. those prices are discounted price before tax refund. i think those sport model cheaper there thn jp... sg AD usually dont gv much discount.

true. did you check out the pre-owned market? got lobang for pre-owned pcs? Japan is indeed one of the good playgrounds to source for watches. Another one in Asia is probably HK

[pet]

Seems to be cheaper than SG in general

i think some models cheaper thn sg. those prices are discounted price before tax refund. i think those sport model cheaper there thn jp... sg AD usually dont gv much discount.

[minusplus]

16570 ex2 blk 408K yen, white 398k yen.
16610lv 628K yen
16610 508k yen
16600 SD 459k yen
16613 sub tt blue 648k
16613 sub tt blk 688k
116710 gmt2 714k

Seems to be cheaper than SG in general

[pet]

simi is LV ??
i am thinking of getting explorer 2 ..
so after tax refund should be cheaper ?
what's the price like for an explorer 2 .. new ??
pre owned is high 4k to 5k ??

here's some prices of rolex in jp ( all prices inclusive of 5% tax ). all brand new. Got it from a jp website... u can agar the price. most big store can get the 5% back.

16570 ex2 blk 408K yen, white 398k yen.
16610lv 628K yen
16610 508k yen
16600 SD 459k yen
16613 sub tt blue 648k
16613 sub tt blk 688k
116710 gmt2 714k

LV ... see post #1105 at this link
http://www.sg-roc.com/showthread.php?t=291&page=111

[triton]

simi is LV ??

anniversary sub with green bezel

LV = Lunette Verde

[lolex_king]

simi is LV ??
i am thinking of getting explorer 2 ..
so after tax refund should be cheaper ?
what's the price like for an explorer 2 .. new ??
pre owned is high 4k to 5k ??

[pet]

thanks for the links and advise ppl .. i newbie .. only know rolex leh .. seems most of the places in the link sell other high end brands which i have never even heard b4 .. haha ..

but as a guesstimate .. you guys think it will be cheaper to get in Japan than in Singapore ?

as end user/ consumer:
Jp Dept store AD - no discount.. so u lookie look for those models sg AD add premium or no discount 1 loh. major dept got tax refund.

Other AD - should be able to bargain, but language problem. So normal less hot model, buy in sg.

Than of cos, u got bros who's into watch 1, ask him kaisiow dealer to u loh... best...hee

After tax refund..yes...PET can confirm he got his LV quite cheap

My LV works out to be $8137 Nett ( basket, lousy amex convertion ) ... not really cheap lah, ok price. least beat the hussle at local AD...

[Darkangel]

thanks for the links and advise ppl .. i newbie .. only know rolex leh .. seems most of the places in the link sell other high end brands which i have never even heard b4 .. haha ..

but as a guesstimate .. you guys think it will be cheaper to get in Japan than in Singapore ?

After tax refund..yes...PET can confirm he got his LV quite cheap

[lolex_king]

thanks for the links and advise ppl .. i newbie .. only know rolex leh .. seems most of the places in the link sell other high end brands which i have never even heard b4 .. haha ..

but as a guesstimate .. you guys think it will be cheaper to get in Japan than in Singapore ?

[pet]

possible. where is pet? maybe he can give the right advice

wow .. not me leh, me only consumer... actually hor, lotsa watch trading bros ( if they admit they 1 ) sure got kantao in jp 1.... these ppl can recommend best cos guess jp one of their sourcing playground. but of cos trade secret, we all end user hor wont get the source.

jst try to find some website + their location, go there bargain nuts out. Make sure can get tax refund ( jst like spore, not all store got tax refund, esp those preown )

[marineguy8888]

http://sg-roc.com/showthread.php?t=826

[triton]

possible. where is pet? maybe he can give the right advice

[lolex_king]

Buying Rolex from Japan ?

Hi all, i am new here and looking to get my first Rolex.

Will be travelling to japan next month, anyone knows where i can source for Rolex watches around Tokyo and Yokohama area ?

Is it cheaper to get from Japan ?
I dun mind pre owned actually as long as it comes with paper and in mint condition ..

Looking at Explorer 2 with black dial .. any advise .. suggestions is most welcome ..

cheers ..