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27 March 2024, 03:23 PM | #1 |
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What watch to wear to Japan?
First world problems, so hear me out first.
Going to Japan with the family and trying to figure out what watch to wear. In general, Japan is pretty darn safe. Originally, I was thinking to wear my kermit - a bit of color for fun. Or perhaps the classic, 2-line sub - could pack a couple of nato straps to change it up. Or, my tudor GMT pro - actually use the GMT function for real! Then, I started to think. Perhaps I should just wear my apple watch! 2 reasons, 1, it can track all the walking we'll do while there. 2, if I find a watch I like, I can wear it back and throw the apple watch in my bag. What say you!? |
27 March 2024, 03:33 PM | #2 | |
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27 March 2024, 03:47 PM | #3 |
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I'd take the Apple watch (or G-Shock in my case), and buy a Grand Seiko or Seiko diver there. The yen is at record lows against the US$ right now.
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29 March 2024, 07:02 AM | #4 |
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This is the right answer!! Come home with a new watch to commemorate an awesome trip! Plus as I understand there are special editions of Grand Seiko you can only purchase in Japan, so for a watch nerd like me that would add a layer of cool to the whole thing!
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29 March 2024, 08:54 AM | #5 |
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There's a ton of regular editions you can only buy in Japan, too, so there's a real danger of impulse buying! That's how I wound up with this one in Hiroshima a few years back - and a few others since
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27 March 2024, 04:11 PM | #6 |
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You’ll be fine in Japan no matter what you choose. Don’t overthink it just enjoy the trip
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27 March 2024, 04:15 PM | #7 |
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I always wear a GMT of some brand or another. I've always got to know what time it is back home.
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27 March 2024, 06:03 PM | #8 |
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In my opinion you should wear anything with GMT and use this function as it should be
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27 March 2024, 07:07 PM | #9 |
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27 March 2024, 07:11 PM | #10 |
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Another GMT vote
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27 March 2024, 08:57 PM | #11 |
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If you have a grand seiko it will be a great fit for Japan.
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27 March 2024, 09:28 PM | #12 |
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A fun watch. GMT works.
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27 March 2024, 09:39 PM | #13 |
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Travel is what a GMT does best.
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27 March 2024, 10:38 PM | #14 |
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Don’t wear any watch.
Go to Nakano Broadway in Tokyo and buy 2 watches. |
28 March 2024, 08:02 AM | #15 |
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28 March 2024, 12:54 AM | #16 |
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The Apple watch has some good options that a mechanical watch doesn’t. I’d go Apple and shop GS for the plane ride home.
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28 March 2024, 03:51 AM | #17 |
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Wear the GMT and find a watch to buy while out there for the right price.
Also find yourself some nice Japanese Denim to buy, my favorite brands are Iron Hearts or Momotaro. Enjoy the trip! |
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28 March 2024, 04:00 AM | #19 |
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Omg lol what watch do I wear?!?! It's Japan, not the slums of South Africa. You should be looking at the fantastic scenery & interacting with people, and if your watch decision will detract from that, then stay home & watch a YouTube video on Japanese travels. You're an adult: pick a wristwatch without the collective MENSA-level arbitration of TRF.
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28 March 2024, 04:54 AM | #21 | |
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Woah, this is a bit harsh. Perhaps reading comprehension isn't your thing. I wasn't asking about safety. I was trying to figure out which would have good utility and the possibility of making a purchase or two while in Japan. Thus I could potentially wear the purchase back as a personal item! But hey it's a free country so thanks for your most helpful contribution to the thread.
BTW I never stated it was unsafe. It's a lot safer than home! Quote:
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28 March 2024, 04:14 AM | #25 |
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Lived in Japan for a while and literally just wear whatever you like. Super safe place. I miss it. Hope to return before long
Double wrist it with the Apple Watch if you want. Tourists in general have done much stranger things.
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28 March 2024, 05:35 AM | #26 |
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You should wear the apple watch and get a GS on your way back.
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28 March 2024, 06:15 AM | #28 |
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Watches are fine but best thing about Japan is the food, so put any watch budget into eating out, best Wagyu obviously and try to get to Tsukiji/Toyosu market early for some really fresh sushi.
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28 March 2024, 08:29 AM | #30 |
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Many More Questions About What To Wear ??????????? I never understand the safety question. Is one able to be aware enough to travel somewhere new? If so who cares?? Sorry I just don’t get it. Moreover as I’ve said before how are we to pick what another should wear? You know your style. We don’t. Should I wear boxers or briefs? You tell me. No actually I’ll make that decision. |
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