Shopping Watches in Japan and Where to Find Them

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2 ай бұрын

After months of preparation trying to find the perfect watch to buy in Japan, I’ve came up with some tips on the best places to find watches, how to find deals, and things you should consider when buying a watch in Japan.
In this video, we had the pleasure to visit several stores throughout Japan, including Grand Seiko, Seiko, Kurono Tokyo, and Kuoe to name a few. I talk about my journey and pickups I’ve acquired along the way. So sit back, grab your favorite snack, and hope you’re ready for a ride throughout Japan on a journey to find some watches.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Where to buy watches in Japan
00:28 Bic Camera
02:16 Seiko Dream Square Ginza
02:57 Pro Tip: Stores Run Hot!
03:08 Grand Seiko Wako Building Ginza
04:24 Back to Bic Camera!
05:01 Kurono Tokyo
06:50 Nakano Broadway
09:09 SLAPPED BY THE WIFE
15:50 I found my vintage grail
11:34 KYOTO!
11:49 Knot - Kyoto Store
12:30 Kuoe Kyoto
14:30 Quick Tips for Shopping Watching in Japan
Special thanks to @kuoekyoto1438 for generously helping us out with our watch purchase, @KuronoTokyoOfficial for being so kind allowing us to film in their space, and @firekids1995 for taking care of us as I picked up my vintage grail watch with your amazing staff.
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@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Hope you all enjoyed my journey! Here is a list of the featured stores in this video if you'd like to follow along: 1. BIC Camera - 1-11-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 2. Seiko Dream Square - 4-4-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 3. Grand Seiko Wako Main Store - 4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 4. Kurono Tokyo Aoyama Salon - 2-10-22 Kita-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo 107-0061 5. Nakano Broadway - 5 Chome-52-15, Nakano, Nakano 164-0001 Tokyo Prefecture 6. Jackroad and Betty - Tokyo, Nakano ward, Nakano 5-52-15, Nakano Broadway 3F 7. Samurai Joy - Can’t seem to find the address but it’s located within Nakano Broadway 8. Fire Kids - 164-0001 Nakano, Nakano Ward, Tokyo 5-52-15 Nakano Broadway 1F 113 9. Knot Kyoto - 23-3 Nakanocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8083, Japan

@TeluguUnfiltered 2 ай бұрын

What are the prices you paid for each watch? We all know what you told what we don’t know is the prices you paid which is the most important info for someone planning to go buy or even consider to travel Japan.

@sergioramirez1693 2 ай бұрын

Any 1980-70 and mid 90’s Rolex with jubilee bracelets 😅

@roylee0202 Ай бұрын

Hi, i will be going to kyoto in sep and i saw that beautiful watch that you bought…that citizen bow head if i hear it correctly. May i know what is the exact model? Thank you :)

@JDowPCs Ай бұрын

I got a SARX033 from Samurai Joy. Small shop and the owner was awesome. It's on the 3rd floor in Nakano, in the top (right?) corner down a ways from Jackroad. It's kind of tucked in a corner. Ended up getting my Grand Seiko in Kyoto at Big Moon.

@sisenor4091 Ай бұрын

How much was the Kuoe watch?

@firekids1995 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for swing by and picking up that beautiful Bullhead! Take care, friend. FIREKIDS-Chris

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope to see you again soon!

@akinigiri 2 ай бұрын

This place is very cool both shops are awesome

@haridasgovind8917 17 күн бұрын

Would love to visit Firekid's when i visit Japan

@hugomota3696 2 ай бұрын

I love how you apreaciatte the watches fully on their beauty and functionality and never let that snob dialogue of "quartz vs automatic/mechanical" questioned your choice.

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Life is too short to be a snobby collector. Especially when there are so any great watches out there! Thanks for watching :)

@CoachKonpeki 2 ай бұрын

Loved the story telling! I can tell you put a lot of thought and work into this video. Thanks for sharing!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! Yes, quite a bit of work went into this one haha. Appreciate you noticing!

@dirk954 20 сағат бұрын

Holy Toledo! Very good video. Great presentation of the individual stores. I was looking for just such a Japan watch journey. Thanks for sharing!

@vforvendetta6193 2 ай бұрын

Dude, i like your videos, and the slap... haha, keep them humor... awesome stuff

@TheFuturisticVintage Ай бұрын

Love this video. I was locked in the whole time. Shots and storytelling is amazing. That Citizen bullhead is amazing.

@predcole 2 ай бұрын

Your story telling and cinematography is so great. Love the content!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching 🙏

@rccarz3962 2 ай бұрын

Superb video ..really enjoyed over a cuppa.. I’m falling in love with the seiko watches..keep Up the great work ..🎉

@bentcph2031 2 ай бұрын

You got yourself a new subscriber! Awesome video. Got Lucky enough to get a GS GMT Spring Drive that had a wrong price tag last November. 🎉

@84drahcir 2 ай бұрын

Chris, I really connected with you during this video. Thanks for making it. I look forward to binging past episodes.

@mellangatang 2 ай бұрын

This video is great! I love that it's more about the watch buying experience.

@adamdorney5143 2 ай бұрын

Was there in 2019 and grabbed a JDM Monster at Ginza. Love this video - thanks for sharing

@mommyjeanscorner704 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you for this! Just ordered Kuoe’s Royal Smith 90-010. Can’t wait to recieve it. And now I know where to go when I visit Japan 🙏🏻🥰

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

You won't be disappointed! Thanks for watching!

@acm7709 2 ай бұрын

This was a next level video, Chris. Bravo!

@abdullahaboelyas4300 3 күн бұрын

Thanks man! I really needed a video that can teach enthusiasts about the different locations in Japan to Shop for watches. I really hope to travel to Japan one day to buy some good pieces.

@mateuszz7 2 ай бұрын

BIIICUU BIICU BICU BIC CAMERA!! Man I miss that sound lol

@alexlee4588 20 күн бұрын

Nice video. Also v helpful. Thanks for the content.

@oliveralmadez7981 12 күн бұрын

What an amazing video! Loved the trip vlog format, you editing is freaking awesome as well.

@RPhlo 2 ай бұрын

I had the opportunity of visiting Japan last year with my family. We managed to get to BIC Camera where I was able to purchase a Casio-Oak for myself and a Seiko 5 Automatic for the Mrs to commemorate our 1st trip there. I was hoping to get to Nakano Broadway but missed out due to the tight schedule. Kyoto was amazingly beautiful but unfortunately, Kuoe was unknown to me at the time. Your trip brought back many fond memories. I especially love the example of the Citizen Bullhead and Kuoe Old Smith that you acquired to commemorate your trip. Thank you for the Video, I’m officially subscribed to your channel.

@jasperdel24 15 күн бұрын

Outstanding storytelling! Looking forward to more of these from you.

@yexiu6656 2 ай бұрын

The cinematography is 💯 so you've earned a subscriber. 😊

@openyoureyes88 2 ай бұрын

omg..I think I fell in love with the Kuruno Tokyo Chronograph blue dial. I was i Japan last year and did not know about the BIC Camera store at all. Will make a visit for sure! Thank you for the info!

@fleshcrunch7988 2 ай бұрын

Super cool video, super awesome Bullhead! The storytelling and quality of your videos is peak watch enthusiast content! Thank you

@tbomber 2 ай бұрын

hey i just randomly discovered your channel. you do an amazing job brotha keep it up!

@biaoist 2 ай бұрын

OMG that slapped by the wife skit is amazing lol.. Great Content man! keep it up

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Haha. You're the first to point this out. We had fun making that! Thanks for watching!

@nma923 2 ай бұрын

That scene was reason enough for me to subscribe. Well earned

@storytimeplease-fc1cx 2 ай бұрын

keep on making this kinda videos! great content!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@user-cl2jx8nm7s 2 ай бұрын

Love this vid, love your taste in watches

@MrDominicharrison 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Often thought to by. Kuoe they are so elegant

@sergioleite4309 2 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!

@kevinjubbalmd 2 ай бұрын

Just flew back from Japan today and picked up a GS Shunbun while there. Kyoto was my favorite city and will need to get a Kuoe when I go back. Great picks and love the Citizen in particular!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

What better place and time to pick up a Shunbun. Congrats!

@muslihabdillah_2514 2 ай бұрын

Great video man! Now you're tempting me to visit Ginza fr 😋

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

You won’t regret it haha. Thanks for watching!

@George4Greece 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I’ll be hitting the same spots in a few weeks!

@stoic1024 2 ай бұрын

I just returned from 3 weeks in Osaka and Shikoku. I came home with a Seiko SPB381 diver/gmt green dial. I love the watch. I purchased from Seiko Boutique in Shinsaibashi. Shopping for watches in Osaka is also mind blowing. I bought the Seiko at about 20% below US msrp. The IWC watches I priced were not at any discount compared with the US. Customs agent in Boston let me through without paying duty. I enjoyed your video. The production quality is excellent. Thanks! PS I just subscribed.

@josephj7387 Ай бұрын

Amazing content! Perfect direction and editing! Cheers from a new sub in Bengaluru India ❤

@tgonoude 2 ай бұрын

Well done. I also have a vibtage Citizen Bullhead. My vintage watch dealer gave to me as a gift. I love it.

@andreituculanu4991 2 ай бұрын

Man, i love your cinematic style and your taste in watches!

@modena2010 13 күн бұрын

This dude vídeos quality is insane!!! High level stuff 👏👏👏

@commentingaccount122 Ай бұрын

i wish this video was an hour long, I was sad when it ended. Amazing pick ups, can't wait to explore myself

@deoubana9029 2 ай бұрын

That BIC camera in Yurakocho is gold!!! I've been in a couple of BIC camera branches and I can say that the watch collection in there is almost complete! They have Longines and Tudor in there too! Can't wait to get back on that branch!

@orvillefindley8117 2 ай бұрын

Great video, i really enjoyed it. 👍🤗

@Dumbled0resArmy 2 ай бұрын

great content! Very seamless enjoyable watch!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching :)

@khronokraze 2 ай бұрын

Great choices. That citizen bullhead is the sweetest of the three. 👍👍 Enjoyed taking us with you on a virtual watch shopping trip. I know one of my good friends is going to Japan soon and looking to pick up a watch to mark and remember the occasion. I think your video will help with his own journey to find THE watch(es).

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Always excited to see other peoples journey searching for watches in Japan. Best of luck to them! Thanks for watching :)

@blesssedd 2 ай бұрын

great pick ups man! that citizen chrono is in crazy condition

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Seriously! I almost feel bad wearing it after being preserved all these years but watches are meant to be worn haha.

@ross938 2 ай бұрын

First time watching your content. This was such a great video! Just amazing how many watches are available!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for joining! It's an overwhelming amount of watches but highly recommend the experience haha.

@ross938 2 ай бұрын

@@ClickyBezel I have never heard of Kurono Tokyo before! OMG wow wow wow! Their designs and dials and sizes watches speak to me........I need to get one of these into the collection!!! So glad I came across your video(s)

@JJ-sg5fv Ай бұрын

Great storytelling and great job editing 👏

@Ac-zw9jk 2 ай бұрын

I came upon your KZfaq channel and I must say that it's among the greatest ones I've seen. It has excellent dialogue, well-executed editing, and your wife hitting you in the face overall great video.

@senecoboneco 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic video!

@joeblackwolf17 Ай бұрын

My dream is to go to Japan and search and purchase vintage watches…… ahhhhh you sir did it ! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 great picks

@fibra-ox1tj Ай бұрын

Great content!

@brooklynpodcastingstudio5061 26 күн бұрын

I smiled through this entire vid because i literally did this same trip when i was in japan six weeks ago. Went to every spot you mentioned minus samurai, wanted to purchase something from fire kids (but ran out of budget for it), but funny enough I also purchased the same 35mm cream dial Kuoe oldsmith (but opted for the date version).

@danehardinge8801 Ай бұрын

I am heading to Japan in the Autumn. Thank you for the advise

@4booger403 2 ай бұрын

What an awesome and timely video!! So helpful thank you. Any suggestions for places to buy watch accessories? Straps/cases etc

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! I don't any specifics for accessories as I wasn't actively searching for them but I did see quite a bit at BIC Camera. Might want to give them a shot!

@4booger403 2 ай бұрын

Cool I will!!

@2muchmedia 2 ай бұрын

Nice video. Thank you

@bestboy897 2 ай бұрын

really cool vid that citizen chrono looks spectacular

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I'm still gushing I have this Citizen bullhead in my possession haha. Thanks for stopping by!

@MohamedMorsy90 2 ай бұрын

New subscriber here. Great vid! My trip last year to Japan somewhat mirrored your watch hunting experience. I was somewhat disappointed to not find a Ginza edition Seiko at the Wako building but did walk out with a boutique edition 62 mas. Hoping to purchase my first GS on the next trip back. Happy watch hunting 😎

@nictheguitarist 24 күн бұрын

Loved the video! Subbed

@DanzeyGFX 2 ай бұрын

Just discovered your channel with video, i'm going to Japan in summer i'll definitely go by the independants watchmakers you recommended !

@2manysigns 2 ай бұрын

Very nice production . Nice watches .

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@brunolerer560 2 ай бұрын

BTW love this!

@Watchugoton 2 ай бұрын

Great video 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@mohammedrahman4853 2 ай бұрын

I found one of these on ebay that was fully serviced and switched the dial to yellow and its my favorite piece!

@joewelsunga6205 10 күн бұрын

excellent choices

@whodeycinbengals Ай бұрын

Nice pickups, I especially like the Bullhead. I would be in heaven (but also broke) if we had watch shops like that where I live

@theTECHYnewb282 2 ай бұрын

I needed this last month when I was in Tokyo lol. Ended up at Nakano and visited the same stores you did. Jack Road & Betty is absolutely worth the visit. I was there for over two hours looking at everything. Got my Grand Seiko at Ginza Wako and a Longines at Fire Kids in Nakano. That Fire Kids store is really awesome!!! They have a youtube channel as well! That Citizen you picked up is NUTS!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Great pick ups! I could easily spend more time at Nakano. Maybe next time haha. Thanks for watching!

@Dr_Kubrick Ай бұрын

Great video, pretty wild timing because I just got back from my first visit to Japan last week. I visited about half of the places you mentioned here but ended up picking up a JDM Casio Oceanus OCW-S7000C-2AJF. Similar to BIC Camera I got it from Yodobashi in Kyoto, I got the last one and they took the display down. I went to 7 other Yodobashis and BICs across Tokyo and Kyoto after and didn't see it again so while it wasn't super rare I would have been gutted had I passed and missed it.

@tony808watchfan7 2 ай бұрын

That's so funny, Fire Kids was the one shop in Nakano that I got good vibes from when I visited last year. Awesome pick ups!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I discovered it in the end, literally haha. Definitely worth another visit next time I’m in Tokyo. Thanks for watching! 🙌

@tony808watchfan7 2 ай бұрын

@@ClickyBezel you convinced me to visit Kuoe on my next trip. Seeing that shop was pretty cool.

@sold9948 Ай бұрын

Pulling production from the 500k sub level... but only 20k?? Mad respect. You're doing great. Keep going. Subbed.

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

I really appreciate it! 🙌

@chapmanlung9602 2 ай бұрын

New to the channel! Keep up the great work!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching :)

@Etherkai Ай бұрын

Recently got back from Japan where I bought my very first Grand Seiko: the SBGA011! Can't believe I forgot to visit Kuoe while I was in Kyoto, but I guess that's another reason to go back next year!

@20thcenturyboy85 2 ай бұрын

Fun video. Great shopping for wrist watches that are not crazy expensive.

@albertsylvester2981 28 күн бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO

@adit7277 2 ай бұрын

Very good choices 😮

@andreg8620 Ай бұрын

That angular case bullhead is awesome, Congrats My experience tells me to take all the time you need to find the one to buy.

@raghunathananbazhagan3462 20 күн бұрын

The watch you wear in the Kuoe store is the one I have :D

@lefroy1 2 ай бұрын

The Kuoe is lovely Chris. Well bought.

@michaellau2544 2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the heads up about the overheating in retail stores there🥵something I always dread

@gerrycz6520 Ай бұрын

Hey, love your video. Do you still remember how much was the Seiko field GMT that was sold out in Bic Camera?

@salvogibaldi6781 Ай бұрын

Congratulations a fantastic video, I will be going to Tokyo and Kyoto soon and I hope to pass by these beautiful shops :D If you have anything else to recommend let me know and again, how you are getting on with the KUOE?

@Bizzcuitz 27 күн бұрын

Dude u really bout to have me go get a watch in Japan too! 😂

@christopherle5055 2 ай бұрын

amazing filming man!

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I put a lot of work into this one haha.

@gamerdaddy8597 Ай бұрын

Great video 👍

@dcdevio Ай бұрын

Thanks for making this. I’m a digital nomad who’s had his eye on a Seiko chronograph, but the import taxes are too high in the country I’m currently in. I was curious about the pricing in Japan. You’ve given me a reason to head back to Tokyo sooner rather than later.🍻

@jimmeyer803 Ай бұрын

Love BIC Camera store . Shopped there at least once a month

@oliveralmadez7981 12 күн бұрын

That green mint chrono from Tokyo stole my heart, I didn’t even know that brand

@kayflip2233 2 ай бұрын

That's a slick Citizen. Love the band, reminds me of the Zenith Defy bands.

@bryanbeckett869 Ай бұрын

I spent time at the Kurono Aoyama Salon in January, and I saw the watch I really wanted to buy initially, the GMT 1. The lady who was talking to us informed me that they still had some in the back, as the VIPs hadn't collected since its release, and she could call her manager to see if I could take it instead. Unfortunately it was a few days before I left Japan, and I spent a large part of the budget travelling, but my god if I had the money I'd have taken it. It was gorgeous in person. I did, however, buy the book that you're seen reading with the Chronograph on. Really cool location, and I do recommend anyone to visit.

@dirkalferink15 2 ай бұрын

I have seen this tray at 8:41 in July😄. I bought a seiko skyliner from the 60’ over there.

@ukcliffjones 2 ай бұрын

Kuoe is great. I picked one up in Kyoto in January and they it was a great experience

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Great brand to shop with and excellent service 😃. Thanks for sharing!

@deusx.machinaanime.3072 2 ай бұрын

Seiko is a great brand. Nice choices too. Interested in knowing other Japanese brands.

@aznrickross 2 ай бұрын

not so sure about the bull head or the seiko chrono but that, Kuoe mechanical dress watch is a beauty. I think that watch will pair with many outfits and add a bit of flair to everyday.

@AnyoxB.D. 2 ай бұрын

Great video. This temporarily scratch my itch to go watch shopping in Japan. Maybe consider adding a list of shops and address in the description.

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I took your suggestion and added it as a pinned comment :)

@M.agraden.els.rellotges 2 ай бұрын

Hello! I didn't know your work. I loved it. Watches are big, the world is small. Greetings, Òscar.

@babybrocute 2 ай бұрын

Love ❤️ your travel and look watch in your hand it feels different when you there.

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Definitely! Thanks for watching!

@babybrocute 2 ай бұрын

@@ClickyBezel Sir how you feel about this watch orient moon phase limited edition so beautiful ----> M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase RE-AY0119L .

@keithteaser Ай бұрын

I have a couple Seiko's in my collection love them one of which is a Pulsar which is also made by Seiko..

@bartsplaylists 2 ай бұрын

Love the Kuoe

@theriskypanda2055 2 ай бұрын

New subscriber here since last week. So glad I found your channel! I love your style of story telling and amazing cinematic approach. I am planning for my first trip to Tokyo next year and this video was inspiring and gave me some great insight into where to start.

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I'm so happy I was able to help you on your journey next time you hit Tokyo. Keep me posted what you end up getting and thanks for watching!

@JacobTab_S7_Plus-sg4ju 2 ай бұрын

I have a Tuna SBDB013, A Citizen Promaster autozilla (also have there Orca SE on the way) and my dress is a Dornbluth 99.1 custom made, I have had many divers (and watches generel) and a Tuna is second to none as a true diver. Great video, thanks for taking the time.

@ClickyBezel 2 ай бұрын

Great collection! One day a Tuna will enter the collection. It's only a matter of time haha. Thanks for watching :)

@davidsobel3303 2 ай бұрын

My brother and I hit a lot of the stores in Nagano Broadway looking for high end watches. We ended up of all places at Takashimaya to buy his Jaeger Le-Coultre moon phase. Surprisingly they had the best discount and with the tax back policy he saved about $2K on it. Me, I'm a vintage Seiko man..