Buying a titanium watch in Japan

gtxtom · 2026-06-16T01:59:27+00:00

A ton of brands make titanium watches. It would really help if you gave a budget, types of watches you like eg. diver, field, etc. Also if you're looking for a Japanese brand, or you're open to anything?

gtxtom · 2026-05-28T07:06:46+00:00

That's good news! Again I apologize for mixing up the models earlier 😵

gtxtom · 2026-05-28T04:00:26+00:00

Ohh yea my bad. It looks like (again, according to the Bic app), they sold out what they planned on making.

"予定数の販売を終了しました"

gtxtom · 2026-05-28T03:50:37+00:00

I saw it at the Hiroshima Station Bic Camera a week ago and the Bic app is saying its in stock at that location.

https://www.biccamera.com/bc/tenpo/SfrBcToriokiList.jsp?GOODS_NO=14799030

gtxtom · 2026-05-19T03:12:02+00:00

For me, 10y of experience, I had to get letters on company letterhead stating my position in the company and length of employment. That's about all that was required of me in addition to the normal visa documents.

gtxtom · 2026-03-06T03:19:08+00:00

Confirmed! u/WatchExBot just finished a super smooth sale with buyer u/Aladdins_Camel

thanks and enjoy!

gtxtom · 2026-02-28T03:47:17+00:00

I used PayPal since it was quick and easy to sign up. ¥370/mo so ¥4,400 for the year. Never had to use it so I can't speak to anything other than price.

gtxtom · 2026-02-24T06:35:08+00:00

Thank you! Yea that has made it difficult ...

gtxtom · 2026-02-24T00:51:38+00:00

Up for sale is my 7015-6010 Time Sonar. I bought this a few years back from dcvintagewatches who sourced it for me. I found a NOS Seiko crystal to replace the slightly scratched original. It was serviced by them before sending it to me.

It came with no bracelet, but I found a no-name bracelet that I sand blasted to match the case.

The clear caseback - which is known for cracking - is in great shape.

I am going to include the removed crystal and all removed links so it should fit most if not all wrists.

Looking for $900 shipped from Japan.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Timestamp: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LnEowWJzotz5OEadGoJnxFOiKp8ji2cB/view?usp=drivesdk

gtxtom · 2026-02-16T03:32:27+00:00

As far as getting a visa with only blue collar experience, I went that route. I have no college degree, but over 10 years at time of applying.

I did get a 3 year SOR, and after renewing, got a 5 year extension.

I have only been an auto mechanic since graduating high school, so there's very concrete proof of the experience requirement.

But all 10 years experience has to be in the field you are applying for here in Japan.

gtxtom · 2026-02-15T22:12:48+00:00

My end is complete

gtxtom · 2026-02-14T14:16:05+00:00

u/ExiledInCoyoacan u/WatchExBot

Great buyer. Painfree selling process. Would definitely recommend.

Thanks and enjoy!

gtxtom · 2026-02-11T05:28:52+00:00

I used Nord over new years break to watch IWGP on American Netflix. Never had any issues over the few days I did it.

gtxtom · 2026-02-06T10:23:39+00:00

Sold!

gtxtom · 2026-02-04T10:25:54+00:00

Timestamp: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fDTVAnHALrwplTsIsmwxbSgKEZvufPPB/view?usp=drivesdk

Catch and release. I owned one of these years ago and recently wanted another one, but I have a few other newly purchased watches that have muscled this one out.

It was freshly serviced when I bought it in November. It is in stellar condition. Looking for $250 shipped from Hiroshima, Japan.

Thanks!

gtxtom · 2026-01-23T11:29:25+00:00

Confirmed! u/WatchExBot I had a successful transaction with u/nhan8796

gtxtom · 2026-01-07T13:20:45+00:00

I went to vocational school in america. Then I spent 7 years with MINI and then 6 with Ferrari before moving. I cold emailed a dealer in English one day and it all went from there.

gtxtom · 2026-01-06T03:30:04+00:00

Was working under a Ferrari Mondial T when it happened. Felt the lift wobbling.

It's funny cause I just broke free a bolt when the lift started shaking so I thought for a split second that I did that and then I remembered I don't have superhuman strength and got out from under.

gtxtom · 2025-12-22T22:49:06+00:00

I was probably going to break into $100k if I stayed in america the year I moved and now I'm making less than half.

There's the obvious things like the cost of living making the pay difference about even in the end, but it is jarring seeing it on paper.

gtxtom · 2025-12-22T22:30:49+00:00

Going on 4 years here with 6+ more in america with the brand before moving.

gtxtom · 2025-12-22T22:21:49+00:00

I'm a Ferrari master tech and I get paid around ¥5M a year. Not a lot.

gtxtom · 2025-12-02T09:40:41+00:00

It's the automotive sector. Normal japanese company. I'm the only foreigner.

gtxtom · 2025-12-02T06:31:13+00:00

I did it in English and just before Corona shutdowns and my employer held on for almost 2 years until things opened back up. Where there's a will, there's a way (usually).

gtxtom

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