Shopping Watches in Japan and Where to Find Them

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Күн 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 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 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 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 21 күн 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 8 күн бұрын

How much was the Kuoe watch?

@firekids1995 Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope to see you again soon!

@akinigiri Ай бұрын

This place is very cool both shops are awesome

@hugomota3696 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 Ай бұрын

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

@TheFuturisticVintage 23 күн бұрын

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

@CoachKonpeki Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

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

@predcole Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching 🙏

@vforvendetta6193 Ай бұрын

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

@rccarz3962 Ай бұрын

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

@84drahcir Ай бұрын

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

@mellangatang Ай бұрын

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

@mateuszz7 Ай бұрын

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

@acm7709 Ай бұрын

This was a next level video, Chris. Bravo!

@theriskypanda2055 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 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!

@bentcph2031 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. 🎉

@yexiu6656 Ай бұрын

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

@mommyjeanscorner704 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 Ай бұрын

You won't be disappointed! Thanks for watching!

@fleshcrunch7988 Ай бұрын

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

@adamdorney5143 Ай бұрын

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

@andreituculanu4991 Ай бұрын

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

@biaoist Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

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

@nma923 Ай бұрын

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

@RPhlo 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.

@openyoureyes88 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!

@khronokraze 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 Ай бұрын

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

@sergioleite4309 Ай бұрын

FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!

@storytimeplease-fc1cx Ай бұрын

keep on making this kinda videos! great content!

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@stoic1024 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.

@commentingaccount122 25 күн бұрын

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

@tbomber Ай бұрын

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

@MrDominicharrison Ай бұрын

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

@user-cl2jx8nm7s Ай бұрын

Love this vid, love your taste in watches

@josephj7387 26 күн бұрын

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

@JJ-sg5fv 15 күн бұрын

Great storytelling and great job editing 👏

@kevinjubbalmd 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 Ай бұрын

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

@deoubana9029 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!

@blesssedd Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel 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.

@tgonoude Ай бұрын

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

@ross938 Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

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

@ross938 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)

@whodeycinbengals 14 күн 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

@muslihabdillah_2514 Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

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

@andreg8620 19 күн 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.

@blessedfaith_ 25 күн бұрын

Great production

@4booger403 Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel 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 Ай бұрын

Cool I will!!

@George4Greece Ай бұрын

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

@joeblackwolf17 10 күн бұрын

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

@Ac-zw9jk 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.

@sold9948 27 күн бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel 27 күн бұрын

I really appreciate it! 🙌

@danehardinge8801 22 күн бұрын

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

@orvillefindley8117 Ай бұрын

Great video, i really enjoyed it. 👍🤗

@Dumbled0resArmy Ай бұрын

great content! Very seamless enjoyable watch!

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching :)

@brooklynpodcastingstudio5061 6 сағат 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).

@theTECHYnewb282 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 Ай бұрын

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

@bestboy897 Ай бұрын

really cool vid that citizen chrono looks spectacular

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

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

@senecoboneco Ай бұрын

Fantastic video!

@tony808watchfan7 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 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 Ай бұрын

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

@kayflip2233 Ай бұрын

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

@fibra-ox1tj 16 күн бұрын

Great content!

@2manysigns Ай бұрын

Very nice production . Nice watches .

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@dcdevio 4 күн 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.🍻

@mohammedrahman4853 Ай бұрын

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

@Etherkai 12 күн 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!

@DanzeyGFX 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 !

@albertsylvester2981 Күн бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO

@jimmeyer803 28 күн бұрын

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

@20thcenturyboy85 Ай бұрын

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

@fumeokid Ай бұрын

I was very unimpressed by the Grand Seiko stores in Japan as well. However the Citizen store was awesome. I went in thinking I was going to get a GS but left with a Citizen. And the store staff all gathered together when I left and waved me off. And they gave me a nice gift to boot. Best customer service ever.

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

I didn't have time to make it to the flagship Citizen store. Maybe next time! Thanks for watching!

@MohamedMorsy90 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 😎

@gamerdaddy8597 20 күн бұрын

Great video 👍

@salvogibaldi6781 27 күн 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?

@michaellau2544 Ай бұрын

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

@chapmanlung9602 Ай бұрын

New to the channel! Keep up the great work!

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching :)

@lefroy1 Ай бұрын

The Kuoe is lovely Chris. Well bought.

@gerrycz6520 25 күн бұрын

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

@Watchugoton Ай бұрын

Great video 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@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.

@brunolerer560 Ай бұрын

BTW love this!

@AnyoxB.D. 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 Ай бұрын

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

@2muchmedia Ай бұрын

Nice video. Thank you

@Bizzcuitz Күн бұрын

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

@aznrickross 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.

@JacobTab_S7_Plus-sg4ju 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 Ай бұрын

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

@adit7277 Ай бұрын

Very good choices 😮

@christopherle5055 Ай бұрын

amazing filming man!

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

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

@deusx.machinaanime.3072 Ай бұрын

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

@bryanbeckett869 19 күн 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.

@bartsplaylists Ай бұрын

Love the Kuoe

@ukcliffjones Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

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

@kamanama3671 12 күн бұрын

i’m a huge mother of pearl watch fan. You don’t often see them in a men’s watch. I think it looks amazing.

@subisisniki 23 күн бұрын

Damn Chris, the unveiling segment of the bullhead.. ive watched it 8 times already

@babybrocute Ай бұрын

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

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

Definitely! Thanks for watching!

@babybrocute 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 20 күн бұрын

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

@dirkalferink15 Ай бұрын

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

@davidsobel3303 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..

@M.agraden.els.rellotges Ай бұрын

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

@WatchesCanBeFun Ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video lol. My favorite was the and Kuoe!! Awesome work as always.

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

Hopefully it was worth the wait. I got slapped just for this video 😆. Thanks for watching!

@chingo1543 Ай бұрын

FireKids has a good selection and decent prices. Picked up a vintage seiko Business A that belonged to a Nikon employee so it has Nikon on the face. Nice souvenier of my first time in Tokyo. Next time I'm looking to pick up a vintage omega or GS

@kvom01 Ай бұрын

I found my GS GMT at Yodobashi Camera in Kyoto a few steps from Kyoto station. In addition to being tax-free and with great $USD exchange rate, it was on sale for 10% off. $2K buy for a watch selling for $6K retail in the US.

@ClickyBezel Ай бұрын

Now that is a deal!

@handlebarchap898 Ай бұрын

I'm sorry, but seriously the Seiko Tuna is just fantastic. I KNOW it's expensive, but once you brave it and take the leap on that model - you may just find it to be your daily wearer. The lume, the history, and the rarity factor outside of Japan and respect factor inside Japan make it worth it. once I did it (at GBP 15000 here in the UK) it fast became my favourite - leagues ahead of my 5 digit sea-dweller and equal I'd say to my favourite Breitling.