How much is a pre-owned Rolex Submariner in Japan?

Japanese dealers typically ask about 2,379,000 yen (about US$15,020) for a pre-owned Submariner Date 126610LN including tax, as of 2026-11-02. Visitors get about 10% of that back after the tax refund.

Do tourists pay tax on a Rolex in Japan?

From November 2026 visitors pay the 10% consumption tax at the shop and get it back after customs confirmation at the departure airport, within 90 days of purchase.

Is a Rolex cheaper in Japan? Real dealer prices with and without the tax refund

Q: Is a Rolex cheaper in Japan?

Pre-owned, often yes. Japan has a large supply of pre-owned Rolex, the yen is weak, and visitors get the 10% consumption tax refunded at the airport. New Rolex prices at official boutiques are set by Rolex, and popular models are hard to get in Japan too.

The short answer

For a pre-owned Rolex, Japan is often one of the cheaper places to buy, especially if you're visiting and can claim the tax refund. For a new Rolex at an official boutique, prices are set by Rolex and popular sports models are just as hard to get in Japan as anywhere else, so the pre-owned market is where Japan stands out.

What Japanese dealers ask now

Model	Japanese asking price incl. 10% tax	After the visitor tax refund about
Rolex Submariner Date 126610LN	¥2,379,000 ≈ US$15,020	¥2,163,000 ≈ US$13,690
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 124060	¥2,172,000 ≈ US$13,710	¥1,975,000 ≈ US$12,500
Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" 126710BLRO	¥4,081,000 ≈ US$25,760	¥3,710,000 ≈ US$23,480
Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" 126710BLNR	¥3,059,000 ≈ US$19,310	¥2,781,000 ≈ US$17,600
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126500LN	¥5,528,000 ≈ US$34,900	¥5,025,000 ≈ US$31,800
Rolex Explorer 124270	¥1,498,000 ≈ US$9,460	¥1,362,000 ≈ US$8,620
Rolex Explorer II 226570	¥1,908,000 ≈ US$12,050	¥1,735,000 ≈ US$10,980
Rolex Datejust 41 (steel, smooth bezel) 126300	¥1,712,000 ≈ US$10,810	¥1,556,000 ≈ US$9,850
Rolex Datejust 41 (steel, white gold fluted bezel) 126334	¥2,503,000 ≈ US$15,800	¥2,275,000 ≈ US$14,400
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 126000	¥1,481,000 ≈ US$9,350	¥1,346,000 ≈ US$8,520

Typical pre-owned asking prices at Japanese dealers, checked 2026-11-02, at ¥158 to the US dollar. The refund column takes off Japan's 10% consumption tax, which visitors get back at the airport; the refund company may charge a fee.

Dial, bracelet and the date on the papers can move a price a lot. Each model's page shows the range and notes on variants.

Why Japan is often cheaper

Supply. Japan's biggest dealers carry thousands of watches each, and competition between them keeps prices honest.
The yen. With the yen weak, Japanese prices look low in dollars, pounds and euros.
The tax refund. Visitors get Japan's 10% consumption tax back after customs confirmation at the airport.
Careful owners. Many watches come with box and papers (箱保付き) and are graded carefully by the dealer.

How to check against home

Find the model above, or in our price guide, and note the price after the refund.
Compare it with the same reference, condition and papers from dealers in your country.
If you're not carrying it home yourself, add shipping, import duty and tax with our landed cost calculator.

Where to buy

The big dealers are in Tokyo's Ginza, Shinjuku and Nakano Broadway, and Osaka's Shinsaibashi. See Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, and our step-by-step guide to buying a pre-owned Rolex in Japan.