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Old 29 September 2024, 04:12 AM   #1591
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I always prefer non-alligator strap but in this case, the orange is better. The nacre CS deserves a classic and formal look IMHO. Maybe a blue alligator too?
I’ll rock it like this till the Mets get eliminated … so just a couple more days.
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Old 30 September 2024, 02:14 AM   #1592
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I’ll rock it like this till the Mets get eliminated … so just a couple more days.
You gotta believe... But maybe have another strap ready 😭
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Old 1 October 2024, 06:13 AM   #1593
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You gotta believe... But maybe have another strap ready 😭
Looks like I'll be wearing it this way for a few more days.
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Old 3 October 2024, 05:35 PM   #1594
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Even if you manage to get in without an appointment, if you want to be taken seriously (and have them take out pieces from the safes to try on rather than just star at the dummy watches in display cabinets) I'd always advise an appointment.

I could not believe how well I was treated by the Boutique on my visit with an appointment. I literally tried on every watch in the collection apart from the FFC. Most were not on display but came out from a safe behind the scenes once the sales staff had sussed me out. Totally overwhelming, but such an incredible and enjoyable experience.

Wow!!! Do you happen to speak Japanese or live in Japan?

I got quite the opposite treatment, however I don’t speak Japanese nor do I live there; so I understand their reluctance.


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Old 3 October 2024, 07:09 PM   #1595
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Wow!!! Do you happen to speak Japanese or live in Japan?

I got quite the opposite treatment, however I don’t speak Japanese nor do I live there; so I understand their reluctance.


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Same for me. Made an appointment and went, wasn't allowed to see any watches. Just walked around with ones sales person and one translator and saw the watches in the display cases and then left. Oh well.
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Old 14 October 2024, 12:07 AM   #1596
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Does anyone know when will the last Tokyo Edition FB be allocated? Just curious.
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Old 14 October 2024, 01:55 PM   #1597
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Same for me. Made an appointment and went, wasn't allowed to see any watches. Just walked around with ones sales person and one translator and saw the watches in the display cases and then left. Oh well.
I had the opposite experience. I had an absolutely fantastic experience at the Tokyo Boutique. They went way above and beyond.

They brought out FFC, AST, and even brought out the cake from the 20th anniversary.
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Old 14 October 2024, 11:36 PM   #1598
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Does anyone know when will the last Tokyo Edition FB be allocated? Just curious.
From what I understand, they have all been allocated. They are delivering all watches before the end of the year.
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Old 15 October 2024, 12:18 AM   #1599
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From what I understand, they have all been allocated. They are delivering all watches before the end of the year.

Thanks for the info. Let’s hope I can see one in the metal soon. It has to be a very special piece and also love that tray
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Old 15 October 2024, 05:58 PM   #1600
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Mike Shani has received his. Not sure how he manages to get his ahead of those big Japanese whales but kudos to him.
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Old 15 October 2024, 08:24 PM   #1601
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A family portrait. Feeling fortunate and grateful of everyone who helped with my FPJ journey
This is fantastic! What a gorgeous trio! One of these will be an addition to my collection one day
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Old 16 October 2024, 01:04 AM   #1602
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Mike Shani has received his. Not sure how he manages to get his ahead of those big Japanese whales but kudos to him.

Interesting that for whatever reason, the delivery in Japan is starting next month. I guess they are saving the best for last 😀

There was an IG post of Mike with a few other FBs and it looks like it was taken in SoHo. It looks like NYC got a large shipment.
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Old 16 October 2024, 01:05 AM   #1603
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This is fantastic! What a gorgeous trio! One of these will be an addition to my collection one day

Thank you. We have been very lucky and are looking forward to our 2025 allocations. Fingers crossed.
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Old 16 October 2024, 01:18 AM   #1604
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Interesting that for whatever reason, the delivery in Japan is starting next month. I guess they are saving the best for last 😀

There was an IG post of Mike with a few other FBs and it looks like it was taken in SoHo. It looks like NYC got a large shipment.
And I understand from the Otemachi Boutique "Unfortunately, we cannot introduce this product to anyone other than those who are already customers of the Tokyo Boutique."

Maybe Mike and gang are. I'm just gutted to miss out on this chrono.
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Old 16 October 2024, 02:10 AM   #1605
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And I understand from the Otemachi Boutique "Unfortunately, we cannot introduce this product to anyone other than those who are already customers of the Tokyo Boutique."

Maybe Mike and gang are. I'm just gutted to miss out on this chrono.

There is a total of 200 pieces and part of it is allocated to boutiques around the world. There was an application from my local boutique which anyone can filled out and send in. I already heard of a few people got their allocations.

BTW, the ceramic tray which comes with it is very nice too.
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Old 16 October 2024, 03:20 AM   #1606
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And I understand from the Otemachi Boutique "Unfortunately, we cannot introduce this product to anyone other than those who are already customers of the Tokyo Boutique."

Maybe Mike and gang are. I'm just gutted to miss out on this chrono.
Otemachi boutique??
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Old 16 October 2024, 06:48 AM   #1607
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Otemachi boutique??
Probably a typo. Minato and Otemachi is quite a ride away
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Old 16 October 2024, 08:51 AM   #1608
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Otemachi boutique??
Apologies I meant Omotesandō. My hotel is at Otemachi and I was confused.
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Old 17 October 2024, 09:50 AM   #1609
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There is a total of 200 pieces and part of it is allocated to boutiques around the world. There was an application from my local boutique which anyone can filled out and send in. I already heard of a few people got their allocations.

BTW, the ceramic tray which comes with it is very nice too.
Yes everybody could send in their application, you didnt need to be a Tokyo Boutique client, They confirmed my allocation in August and Im not a Tokyo client.

I received mine 2 weeks ago.
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Old 17 October 2024, 09:51 AM   #1610
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Yes everybody could send in their application, you didnt need to be a Tokyo Boutique client, They confirmed my allocation in August and Im not a Tokyo client.

I received mine 2 weeks ago.

Congratulations! How do you like it? And the tray?
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Old 17 October 2024, 10:02 AM   #1611
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Old 17 October 2024, 10:42 AM   #1612
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Congratulations! How do you like it? And the tray?
Its spectacular, love it!!!! So many different details from the other Journes that says to you that it is something special.

They didnt gave me any tray :(
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Old 17 October 2024, 10:44 AM   #1613
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