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Buying Pre-Owned Watches in Japan: A Guide by Area

Japan is one of the best places in the world to buy a pre-owned watch. Fakes are rare, condition is described honestly, and the weak yen makes prices among the most competitive anywhere. Specialist shops cluster in areas like Ginza, Shinjuku and Nakano. Here's how to shop, from pre-owned Rolex to vintage.

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Ginza

Ginza is Japan's premier district for buying watches — official boutiques and pre-owned specialists sit on the same streets. Why it's safe, the types of shops, how to choose, plus tax-free and access, all from a buyer's point of view.

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