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Old 28 December 2017, 09:55 PM   #1
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Dear all,

I have been mostly a read-only-member on this forum but, I'd like to start participate in talks here to learn more about vintage Rolex/Tudor models.

Please allow me to make n00b comments.

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Old 29 December 2017, 11:51 AM   #2
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Old 29 December 2017, 11:54 AM   #3
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You live in Australia or Japan? Anyway, welcome.
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Old 29 December 2017, 04:21 PM   #4
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Thanks for the comments. My density of states in Japan is about 10 % and I enjoy Nakano Broadway whenever I am in Tokyo :)
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Old 29 December 2017, 08:31 PM   #6
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Old 30 December 2017, 03:24 AM   #10
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Old 30 December 2017, 02:00 PM   #14
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Wow, thanks folks for the warm welcomes!
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Old 2 January 2018, 12:24 AM   #15
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Welcome! I just joined as well, and live in Tokyo!
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Old 3 January 2018, 09:33 AM   #16
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Welcome! I just joined as well, and live in Tokyo!
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How often do you guys go to Ginza in Tokyo to look at Vintage Rolexes there?
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Ginza? I’ve only been there once. Nakano about once a year.
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Old 3 January 2018, 08:21 PM   #19
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Ginza? I’ve only been there once. Nakano about once a year.
My usual hotel in Tokyo is in Ginza and enjoy those nice boutiques and Wako, needless to mention. But, new modern watches do little on me these days and I just enjoy the smell of Ginza. Nakano is fantastic for vintage watches - last time I was there a couple of shops had vintage pre-Daytona models (these are well out of my range though)!
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Old 3 January 2018, 08:29 PM   #20
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How often do you guys go to Ginza in Tokyo to look at Vintage Rolexes there?
For vintage Rolex models, Quark maybe? This dealer has its own vintage Rolex collection (not for sale) and accepts up to 4 people a day for viewing apparently.

Another cool dealer for vintage watches is Carese in Roppongi Midtown. The owner is the author of a well-know vintage watch book "ONLY ANTIQUES".
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Old 4 January 2018, 12:56 AM   #22
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My usual hotel in Tokyo is in Ginza and enjoy those nice boutiques and Wako, needless to mention. But, new modern watches do little on me these days and I just enjoy the smell of Ginza. Nakano is fantastic for vintage watches - last time I was there a couple of shops had vintage pre-Daytona models (these are well out of my range though)!


That’s a good tip thank you for the info.



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Old 4 January 2018, 12:57 AM   #23
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For vintage Rolex models, Quark maybe? This dealer has its own vintage Rolex collection (not for sale) and accepts up to 4 people a day for viewing apparently.



Another cool dealer for vintage watches is Carese in Roppongi Midtown. The owner is the author of a well-know vintage watch book "ONLY ANTIQUES".


Im gonna check those places out, I’ll be in Japan in just a few months.
Happy new year and welcome to TRF folks.


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How often do you guys go to Ginza in Tokyo to look at Vintage Rolexes there?
I stop by the Ginza Quark shop all the time, just to browse (it is on my way home from work). Otherwise, there are so many brand boutiques, I'm usually looking at new watches. They have just about everything.

I bought a watch from Quark in Shinjuku once, and I was very happy with their service and quality. If you ask, they will let you thoroughly inspect a watch and its movement. They handed me a loupe, and even showed me a book on serial numbers, dates, bands, and so forth to make sure I was getting what I expected. English isn't great, but good enough to work through.

I think their prices are a little higher than other shops in Japan, but I'd go back to them just because I trust them.
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Old 5 January 2018, 10:58 PM   #25
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Old 6 January 2018, 01:46 AM   #26
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I stop by the Ginza Quark shop all the time, just to browse (it is on my way home from work). Otherwise, there are so many brand boutiques, I'm usually looking at new watches. They have just about everything.

I bought a watch from Quark in Shinjuku once, and I was very happy with their service and quality. If you ask, they will let you thoroughly inspect a watch and its movement. They handed me a loupe, and even showed me a book on serial numbers, dates, bands, and so forth to make sure I was getting what I expected. English isn't great, but good enough to work through.

I think their prices are a little higher than other shops in Japan, but I'd go back to them just because I trust them.


Wow, that was amazing.
Im definitely going to go there :)
Maybe I’ll see you there unexpectedly.
Thank you for the great Brief review of Ginza in Tokyo, Japan.
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Old 7 January 2018, 12:35 AM   #27
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Old 10 January 2018, 10:15 PM   #28
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Oh, just ran into another place in Ginza that has an incredible collection...accidentally. I think it was called NJ watches or something like that. You will, undoubtedly, see the large Seiko clock building if you are on the main drag of Ginza. On the same block, to the east, turn down the narrow road and you will see it. Many, many vintage watches there.
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Old 11 January 2018, 07:32 AM   #29
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