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I just returned from a 5-day trip to Tokyo. The main focus of my trip: watches, and specifically, Grand Seiko. Below are some of my observations. First of all, almost every department or electronics store has a fairly large watch department. Not just the cheap Casio's but also Grand Seiko and...

A. Lange & Söhne is presenting two new models for the SAXONIA AUTOMATIC featuring terra-brown dials. They are the first models from the SAXONIA family to feature this elegant hue. The pink-gold and white-gold versions are being launched to celebrate the re-opening of the Lange Boutique in Ginza...

Fellow WUS-members, In less than one month I'll have the opportunity to spend a very short period of time in Tokyo on a business trip. If everything goes according to plan I should be arriving in the early afternoon on a Saturday which would leave me the Saturday evening and the Sunday to...

I'm going to be in Japan, Tokyo to be specific, next year. I'm planning to buy a Grand Seiko, specifically the SBGE09. Can anyone recommend stores to visit? Do you know if the prices are set or can you ask for discounts there? What about sales tax or other taxes? I also like other brands...

All, We are going to Japan in a little less than 6 months, and though it is my second trip to Japan, this is my first trip as an aspiring WIS. So I have two questions for other fellow members who have shopped for watches before in Japan: 1.) What are the must-visit watch stores, more...

I spotted this Grand Seiko yesterday on the Tokyo subway. Now that it's warm and winter coats have been shed, watch spotting is a great way to pass the time on the subway.

I was strolling through Yodobashi, a large electronics and appliance store in Tokyo that sells watches, too, and snapped these photos yesterday. They have some great watches. I want them all!

Dear forum members, I need your help! I have the fortune of being in Tokyo for the next 2 weeks and wanted a vintage Seiko as a keepsake watch from the trip. My budget is up to Y300,000. Based off of preliminary research, I would love to find a Grand Seiko Diashock 6246-9001 (below) with kanji...

Tokyo, (October 2013) - Swiss luxury watchmaker Girard-Perregaux brought the finest of its Young Masters of watchmaking to Japan! The Young Masters visited Tokyo to celebrate the launch of the Constant Escapement L.M, as well as conducting a children's workshop in the Tohoku Region, which was...

Hello everyone! my colleague is flying to Tokyo in few weeks and I consider it as a great (as great as any other;p) opportunity to buy a new watch;) Watch which I fell in love with - Seiko SARB045. Does anyone of you know any stationary store in Tokyo in which this model is still available...

TAG Heuer held a glamorous event with actress Yuki Uchida to introduce the new Link Lady collection, designed for beautiful and spirited women. Link Lady, newly introduced by TAG Heuer, was unveiled at the DAIKANYAMA T-SITE GARDEN in Daikanyama, Tokyo. Link Lady was brilliantly presented in...

TAG Heuer held a glamorous event with actress Yuki Uchida to introduce the new Link Lady collection, designed for beautiful and spirited women. Link Lady, newly introduced by TAG Heuer, was unveiled at the DAIKANYAMA T-SITE GARDEN in Daikanyama, Tokyo. Link Lady was brilliantly presented in...

Hey guys, as you're watch enthusiasts I thought i'd let you know I am selling my Tokyo Flash Barcode Here is my auction: eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace Cheers :D

TAG Heuer celebrates "150 years of Motor Racing" in Tokyo Just before the F1 Suzuka Grand Prix, TAG Heuer Japan hosted a party to celebrate its great heritage built with the motor racing world. The event was held at Mercedes-Benz Connection in Roppongi and more 300 VIP guests joined. Jessica...

My Chemical Romance - Tokyoflash Watch - YouTube **this link will take you to a video displaying strobing and flashing lights. this stimuli can produce seizures in a segment of the population; taking this into consideration, the wus mod team has deemed it worthwhile to post this warning.**

Just joined and this is my first post... I've been to Japan about 40 times but I've only casually looked at vintage watch stores there. I am wondering if there are stores where I can buy some new genuine bands, spring bars, parts etc. for my 6105 Seiko divers... Any ideas? Any help appreciated!

Hi all i'm going to tokyo in few weeks, wondering where the good place to get g-shock. i notice that the major malls: biccamera or yodobashi is selling g-shock at full retail price. anyone knows any shops like "singapore's bencoolen" one? - the one selling below retail price i'm targeting the...