Buying the Cheapest Rolex in Japan

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  • Rolex watch shopping in Tokyo, Japan, and buying one of the cheapest Rolex watches that we could find.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 103

  • @festyvous
    @festyvous 11 місяців тому +50

    Austin, thank you so much for meeting with me and helping me find my first Rolex. What an adventure we had. I hope my video does our journey justice. I plan to finish production very soon with teasers being up by next week. Until we meet again my friend!

    • @MrAntoniuserwin
      @MrAntoniuserwin 5 місяців тому

      How do i meet you in tokyo ? @austin

    • @MRSTEEL15
      @MRSTEEL15 Місяць тому

      Do you remember which was an honest place to buy?

  • @davidmunoz9410
    @davidmunoz9410 11 місяців тому +6

    Could you do one video with second hand Grand Seikos? What stores would you visit?

    • @petrolfever
      @petrolfever 11 місяців тому +1

      I'm visiting in February and also hoping to score a GS

  • @F15IDriver
    @F15IDriver 11 місяців тому +8

    i get good vibes from Festus.

    • @festyvous
      @festyvous 11 місяців тому

      Such kind words! Thank you

  • @bobone6554
    @bobone6554 11 місяців тому +13

    No one better to take you Rolex shopping than Austin, the best!

  • @cl302
    @cl302 11 місяців тому +8

    Great video Austin, you are so knowledgeable and passionate about this stuff, and it’s great that you can help others with your expertise.

  • @the_shadow_realm5110
    @the_shadow_realm5110 11 місяців тому +10

    They should make a Studio Gibli film about Austin and Festus' adventures in Japan.

    • @DennisC_X
      @DennisC_X 11 місяців тому +1

      My Neighbor Austin

    • @festyvous
      @festyvous 11 місяців тому +1

      What a dream that would be! Hopefully my video does our adventure justice when it drops!

    • @the_shadow_realm5110
      @the_shadow_realm5110 11 місяців тому

      @@festyvous Nice! I’ll sub to your channel now! Enjoy your Rolex bro.

  • @the_shadow_realm5110
    @the_shadow_realm5110 11 місяців тому +4

    Austin, try to find the nastiest, dirtiest, grimiest, filthiest, most depraved Explorer II in Japan!

  • @Geoduck.
    @Geoduck. 11 місяців тому +12

    That was fun! I'm happy for Festus he got a watch under budget that he truly enjoys. It's a lovely watch!

  • @ShayVidas
    @ShayVidas 11 місяців тому +2

    these 8-9K usd second hand submariners, are not cheap AT ALL
    there were other ones for much less in other videos 2 years ago
    Damm. japan became expensive

  • @coolti44
    @coolti44 11 місяців тому +4

    This was very interesting! As part of my job, I can occasionally travel to Asia so I'll be looking out for some great pieces like this. Excited for Festus!

  • @structurescience
    @structurescience 11 місяців тому +5

    What a nice chappie Festus is!

    • @festyvous
      @festyvous 11 місяців тому

      Thank you, much appreciated!

  • @underachievingwatchcollect1878
    @underachievingwatchcollect1878 11 місяців тому +5

    Congratulations 🍾 Festus good looking watch on your wrist! And Austin, dumpster diving behind the Rolex Service Center is just classic 😆. Best regards

    • @festyvous
      @festyvous 11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @kevinmurphy9962
    @kevinmurphy9962 11 місяців тому +5

    Greetings from Detroit MI !
    It’s good to have you back on Austin…
    The UA-cam needs your channel’s style!
    Kev…

  • @GentlemanMasterclass
    @GentlemanMasterclass 11 місяців тому +1

    99 upvotes... Alright, I'll give one.

  • @Tee_Cee1601
    @Tee_Cee1601 11 місяців тому +4

    That was a super cool video and with a happy ending! Thank you 👏🏼 I learned a lot from this one as always, I have a silver 1601 that my grandfather bought at an AD in Ginza in 1969, a wedding gift for my father, which has now been passed down to me. I hope to set up an watch excursion with you the next time I am in Japan, hopefully while the dollar is still trading higher. 🤞😃

  • @Azndragon533
    @Azndragon533 11 місяців тому +1

    Where can I get a Rolex Day-Date 40 White Roman Dial Reference 228238 for under 40k? I’m coming to Japan in a few weeks.

  • @RootBeerGMT
    @RootBeerGMT 11 місяців тому +2

    I think TT is awesome, of course I cannot afford a solid gold.
    Have a TT GMT YG and love it. They are a bargain these days. Around 6k less than a Rootbeer and it has the green GMT hand and green lettering.

  • @richardsmegma5081
    @richardsmegma5081 11 місяців тому +5

    Good shopping!

  • @kiwimark3875
    @kiwimark3875 11 місяців тому +2

    Great wprk Austin and festus. Lovely rolex. Austin, im in tokyo in january and would love to pickup a 36mm DJ. Any tips on shops not too miss for a good deal and quality watch?

  • @RJ-jl3bz
    @RJ-jl3bz 7 місяців тому +2

    Congrats Festus. The size looks good on your wrist. I hope you enjoy the Rolex in good health. Nice video Austin.

  • @h.google
    @h.google 11 місяців тому +3

    A wonderful choice, well done Austin for helping him with authenticating and advising, your a star. He will do well to avoid the irritating "itch" of the two tone. Best always from 🇬🇧

  • @claytonmarch484
    @claytonmarch484 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Austin, what a great concept for a video! Congratulations Festus! I hope to be watch shopping in Tokyo this Summer.

  • @DEFENDER-lx2hs
    @DEFENDER-lx2hs 11 місяців тому +3

    Do enjoy it,when your out and about in the shops.

  • @flipmode45
    @flipmode45 11 місяців тому +2

    Congrats Festus! Wear it in good health baby!

    • @festyvous
      @festyvous 11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @peteri5105
    @peteri5105 11 місяців тому +1

    Where would be a good place in japan to buy a new or near new blue dial 41 datejust, fluted bezel and on a jubilee bracelet? What sort of prices are they going for, I'm going to try my luck at a few of the rolex botiques 🤞

  • @HoperehabcenterthailandAsia
    @HoperehabcenterthailandAsia 11 місяців тому +2

    good to see you back on air Austin, I will be back in Tokyo last few days of Jan, lets go watch shopping

  • @DecemberNames
    @DecemberNames 11 місяців тому +2

    Those are cool!

  • @mindywilliams1225
    @mindywilliams1225 11 місяців тому +2

    A brother named Festus !!!

    • @festyvous
      @festyvous 11 місяців тому

      In the flesh!

  • @theclifbar
    @theclifbar 3 місяці тому

    Amazing info! Do you know when they started using 904L for the GMT-Master II?

  • @keeferdog5617
    @keeferdog5617 11 місяців тому +6

    I thought that watch looked GREAT on his wrist! Congrats!!!

    • @festyvous
      @festyvous 11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @spanishjohn420
    @spanishjohn420 11 місяців тому +1

    5:35 nice salmon explorer dial date there

  • @bert2530
    @bert2530 11 місяців тому +1

    Looks to me he just wanted to buy the name. Not a specific type of watch. Personally I don’t get that.

  • @Nikkonikkobaeza
    @Nikkonikkobaeza 11 місяців тому +1

    Why you gotta post this a week after I left Tokyo lol… but came home with a GS!

  • @sheppardjerome
    @sheppardjerome 7 місяців тому

    I think you should purchase a really nice homage and save your money!

  • @TheSANDMAN_1
    @TheSANDMAN_1 Місяць тому

    Hey Austin, I’m coming to Japan in October , can you help me get a Rolex?.. I thought I would just ask, who knows I might get lucky.
    Waiting for your response

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for watching my content. My contact info is in the description of my videos. Reach out that way.

  • @alro8932
    @alro8932 Місяць тому

    What store do you recommend in Tokyo for a 16013, 16014, or 16233 datejust 90s for a good price I’m going next month and hoping to bring one back

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  Місяць тому

      I always say, go for the piece, not the shop.
      That's because two shops can price the same watch differently by hundreds or even thousands.
      Also, just blindly buying from any one particular shop doesn't guarantee you aren't going to get a pieces with unoriginal parts or one that's overly polished.
      So, buy the right piece, don't rely on any one particular shop.

  • @cormacoreilly7120
    @cormacoreilly7120 11 місяців тому +1

    Stunning watch.

  • @BumblebumBear
    @BumblebumBear 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video Austin. Your channel is one of the best watch channels on YT IMO.

  • @kenn82draw
    @kenn82draw 11 місяців тому +2

    Nice video. I think Festus will regret not getting that two tone DJ.

    • @RootBeerGMT
      @RootBeerGMT 11 місяців тому +2

      I think TT is awesome, of course I cannot afford a solid gold.
      Have a TT GMT YG and love it. They are a bargain these days. Around 6k less than a Rootbeer and it has the green GMT hand and green lettering.

    • @festyvous
      @festyvous 11 місяців тому +1

      Never! I’ll just get it as my second haha

    • @kenn82draw
      @kenn82draw 11 місяців тому

      @@festyvous 😎

  • @eyeheartsushi2212
    @eyeheartsushi2212 11 місяців тому +2

    I missed these kind of videos. Congrats, Festus!

  • @A-jayDizon
    @A-jayDizon Місяць тому

    hi Do you watch hunt for your subscriber? I'll be back in tokyo this October and what to purchase a Neo vintage coke or Pepsi appreciate it

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  Місяць тому

      My contact information is in the description of my videos.

  • @jonbravo6262
    @jonbravo6262 11 місяців тому +1

    Austin, great video and congrats Festus.
    Hopefully one day I can also meet up with you Austin to find a 5513.

  • @albertsylvester2981
    @albertsylvester2981 3 місяці тому +1

    MY GOD WHAT A AWESOME JOB YOU GUYS DID ON THAT VIDEO I THINK AM GONNA GO TO JAPAN TO PICKUP UP A FEW ROLEX WATCHES GREAT PRICE THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  3 місяці тому

      Thank you - glad you enjoyed it, Albert!

  • @FirstLast-bi1ve
    @FirstLast-bi1ve 11 місяців тому +1

    Like these videos.

  • @Portland_Living_Life
    @Portland_Living_Life 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice to see you back watch shopping again and posting these videos! I love this content.

  • @benny496
    @benny496 11 місяців тому +1

    great series. thank you

  • @JgreatSoul
    @JgreatSoul 11 місяців тому

    Great video and nice Festus found his watch, which suits him. Pretty shocked about Rolex RSC vacating. I don't want to be left to the mercy of department store to RSC dealings.

  • @gl1165
    @gl1165 11 місяців тому +1

    The submariner has a “frozen” dial , caused by moisture
    Love the crackle look

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  11 місяців тому

      Interesting - thanks for letting me know!

  • @vdbdg
    @vdbdg 11 місяців тому

    Tokyo prices are ridiculous, way higher than HK despite the Yen deprecation. Those dealers are out of touch

  • @aeroAdvocate
    @aeroAdvocate 9 місяців тому

    A Tudor isn't an option? For that price point maybe that's the best solution.

  • @abstrakt909
    @abstrakt909 10 місяців тому

    I went into two Rolex stores to pick up a datejust. The salesperson said she will go check. Not even 30 seconds later, she walks out of the stockroom and said they don’t have any. I’m pretty sure they would know ahead of time if they really didn’t have any. Having said that, is there a way that they would actually sell watches to normal people that actually want to own one and not flip? Any advice? I’m here for another few days and don’t feel like attempting to go into one again.

  • @ALLinHerMovements
    @ALLinHerMovements 11 місяців тому +5

    Congratulations Festus! You chose the right person to be your Rolex guide. ❤

  • @Whizzer_
    @Whizzer_ 11 місяців тому +1

    Good job! Subbed!

  • @marianneaquino8487
    @marianneaquino8487 8 місяців тому

    HI Austin, may I ask for the location of the store, I will be in Tokyo this coming March 24. Thank you for all your post I really love them

  • @watchwarrior8597
    @watchwarrior8597 11 місяців тому

    Austin, if I order a watch from Japan what are the custom duties coming to the US because I see the prices on most Rolex and Tudor a couple thousand dollars cheaper .
    I am looking for a Tudor Big block Chrono with the Rolex case back and Rolex Crown .
    Let me know your thoughts .
    In Japan I am seeing these in the 5-6k range where there are here for 8-10k .
    Also could you let me know the best locations for buying in Japan .
    Thanks

  • @oaktree1628
    @oaktree1628 11 місяців тому

    Is it cheaper to buy something like a Pepsi GMT Master II in Japan, as opposed to buying in the US?

  • @Patrick_B687-3
    @Patrick_B687-3 11 місяців тому

    It makes no sense for them to say running or non running. That’s just them and their skill level. Bollocks!

  • @jamessmith6402
    @jamessmith6402 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks guys that was a lovely video 👍

  • @canossful
    @canossful 11 місяців тому

    Hey Austin, @11:15 may i know if the prices are before or after tax?, how many % is tax refund

  • @pikispl4711
    @pikispl4711 11 місяців тому

    I want to get a rolex explorer II in japan soon. Can you give me some tips about how to choose and how old does a rolex is considered still good to buy?

  • @osh135
    @osh135 10 місяців тому

    How much was the oyster fluted bezel two tone that was above budget?

  • @Harris-un5qq
    @Harris-un5qq 11 місяців тому

    Even the real ones are worth $500 max I guess?

  • @RichGann
    @RichGann 6 місяців тому

    Were these all at Moonphase? I heard Quark was ok.

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  6 місяців тому +2

      The first couple were at Moonphase, before we headed to Nakano. Quark is good, but expensive.

    • @RichGann
      @RichGann 6 місяців тому +1

      @@watchsymposium I found a Exp 1 at Quark, 2020, full set, for same price as the cheapest on C24. So, no smoking deal but decent. I went to a couple other shops and only found lower tier pieces. I will say I just went to places right on the strip. Good info...

  • @StruanRobertson29
    @StruanRobertson29 11 місяців тому

    Well done sir....a good fun video

  • @josephcasubuan1004
    @josephcasubuan1004 11 місяців тому

    Hi austin update prices in japan

  • @cyan0xide
    @cyan0xide 11 місяців тому

    6:43 beautiful watch!

  • @Mr_Mgun
    @Mr_Mgun 11 місяців тому

    he should buy a Tudor.

  • @chaabidialna
    @chaabidialna 10 місяців тому +1

    Oh he did good thanks for helping him you’re such a cool guy Austin happy thanksgiving

  • @RAJohnson713
    @RAJohnson713 11 місяців тому

    Do most watch shops accept credit card in Japan? Or how do you pay?

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  11 місяців тому

      Some only cash, but credit cards too in quite a few.

  • @chalunga
    @chalunga 11 місяців тому

    I would have liked to heard the U.S. dollar value !!!

  • @msk3905
    @msk3905 11 місяців тому +1

    Are these used watches, if so, why would anyone consider buying a used watch? The one that you should around 6:10 in video is a piece of crap I can’t even believe this would be a consideration to anyone?

  • @chaabidialna
    @chaabidialna 10 місяців тому

    Great video thanks that’s what I do every time I’m in Japan