Guide : Buying Rolex in Japan

[saber]

my guess is selling price at 1,270,000yen, its above the recommended retail price.. the watch might be very popular/rare and you have to pay a premium above the RRP for it..

Hmmm kind of confused, i believe these websites should be grey seller, 1270000 yen converted also about sgd $15600+ then i was wondering which part of japan is selling "cheaper than sgd" rolex?

I have been reading alot of posts here, so far the influence is HK is cheap, Jap is cheap because of the currency but based on a few website, it seems like the price they are selling doesn't looks cheap leh... unless can bargain for 5-10% discount on spot..

Perhaps any bro can enlighten me

[jaegerman]

In Japan, it works totally different from Singapore and many parts of the world. There is absolutely no BARGAINING on the price. I believe this works for anything they sell in Japan. Their culture is fixed price and take it or leave it. Singaporeans are different, we love to bargain but it just won't work in Japan. I went Japan couple of yrs back and their prices for watches are not cheap, coupled with the fact of no bargaining allowed. I think the cheapest prices you can get are in Hong Kong. There are tons of watch shops around and their variety and stock level are crazy. Most importantly, they are always open to bargaining.

[satch]

Any bro here can help. Copied this from housekihiroba.jp, there is also many other website that have similar price tag.

販売価格 1,270,000円（税込）
参考定価 1,123,200円（税込）

When i google translate it became:

Selling price 1,270,000 yen (tax included)
Reference Price 1,123,200 yen (tax included)


So exactly what price is the website selling? Different people can interpret it differently, any bro with experience can share share? Thanks.

For popular models eg sub c, hulk, grey prices are higher than retail prices. Try your luck at the ADs, sometimes u may find these models in stock.

[saber]

In Japan, it works totally different from Singapore and many parts of the world. There is absolutely no BARGAINING on the price. I believe this works for anything they sell in Japan. Their culture is fixed price and take it or leave it. Singaporeans are different, we love to bargain but it just won't work in Japan. I went Japan couple of yrs back and their prices for watches are not cheap, coupled with the fact of no bargaining allowed. I think the cheapest prices you can get are in Hong Kong. There are tons of watch shops around and their variety and stock level are crazy. Most importantly, they are always open to bargaining.

Well said bro, thanks. Will try HK then

[shou.biao.kuang]

In Japan, it works totally different from Singapore and many parts of the world. There is absolutely no BARGAINING on the price. I believe this works for anything they sell in Japan. Their culture is fixed price and take it or leave it. Singaporeans are different, we love to bargain but it just won't work in Japan. I went Japan couple of yrs back and their prices for watches are not cheap, coupled with the fact of no bargaining allowed. I think the cheapest prices you can get are in Hong Kong. There are tons of watch shops around and their variety and stock level are crazy. Most importantly, they are always open to bargaining.

well said..! and you are absolutely right on the bargaining part. Japan is no longer cheap plus the fact that they don't give discount SGP ADs have been giving good discount nowadays. Maybe they have eaten the humble pie, no business from the locals so giving good discount now! plus if you manage the tax thingy... you know.. friends from overseas... you know... LOL... it will come down to quite a fair bit off the MSRP!

[Adele]

Japan AD - Is it cheaper than SG?

I'm heading to Japan (Tokyo). Is it cheaper to get in Japan than in SG?

[shou.biao.kuang]

I'm heading to Japan (Tokyo). Is it cheaper to get in Japan than in SG?

Yes, cheaper than SGP ADs but not a lot cheaper than the watch dealers here, and about the same price as some of the bros selling in this forum...

And if you are really bend on buying there, do remember to bring along your passport...

[evo30]

Anyone bought rolex from an grey dealer named Ginzo before? They have few outlets in japan and if buying japn local set from them, the shop need to send the registration card to rolex centre and will only mail the official warranty card to Spore in few weeks time, is it safe to do so? Thks for any advice. Cheers!

[slinzx]

now rolex watches all use new G Card... they will swipe the g card to any credit card machine..then it will be immediately capture into Geneva system... so i doubt the part of them sending reg card to rolex center.

Anyone bought rolex from an grey dealer named Ginzo before? They have few outlets in japan and if buying japn local set from them, the shop need to send the registration card to rolex centre and will only mail the official warranty card to Spore in few weeks time, is it safe to do so? Thks for any advice. Cheers!

[Fugu_88]

now rolex watches all use new G Card... they will swipe the g card to any credit card machine..then it will be immediately capture into Geneva system... so i doubt the part of them sending reg card to rolex center.

That's exactly what the local AD did, when purchased my watch.
Sure large amount of money, don't take high risk. Buy with comfort..

[Fugu_88]

Anyone bought rolex from an grey dealer named Ginzo before? They have few outlets in japan and if buying japn local set from them, the shop need to send the registration card to rolex centre and will only mail the official warranty card to Spore in few weeks time, is it safe to do so? Thks for any advice. Cheers!

How about prices of Japan ADs..?

[moomoocow]

Try this, www.kame-kichi.com
They operate in Toyko.

[clockwork orange]

Try this, www.kame-kichi.com
They operate in Toyko.

Yup Kame-Kichi is fantastic so is Jack Road...btw there are both in the same mall in nakano.

[vaxvms]

if buy in japn i will get from grey
since we in oversea there is no diff locl AD or grey

btw grey market is 100% legal in japan

due to weaken yen watch is cheapest i would say for grey market
last time i tot korea is cheapest

4 big grey shop in japan:

1.Jackroad http://www.jackroad.co.jp
2.http://www.kame-kichi.com
3. My Watch：http://www.mywatch.co.jp
4. 宝石広場 http://housekihiroba.jp