Nakano Broadway is a shopping complex in west Tokyo where several pre-owned watch dealers trade side by side on the same floor. It's one of the easiest places in Japan to compare Rolex, Grand Seiko and vintage prices in an hour.
Getting there
Station: Nakano Station (JR Chuo and Sobu lines, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line), North Exit. Walk through the Sun Mall covered arcade straight ahead; Nakano Broadway is at the end, about 5 minutes on foot.
From central Tokyo: about 5 minutes from Shinjuku on the JR Chuo Line rapid service.
Floor: the watch dealers we list are on the third floor (3F), close together.
Hours: the dealers open at about 11:00. Mornings on weekdays are the quietest.
Established in 1987, Jack Road is one of Japan's most respected pre-owned watch dealers, located on the 3rd floor of Nakano Broadway. Specialising in men's watches with over 6,000 items in stock at any time, from the latest models to rare vintage pieces. English, Chinese, Korean and Thai-speaking staff available.
Good for
Grand Seiko, Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin
Kamekichi is a trusted pre-owned watch dealer in Nakano Broadway, known for competitive pricing and a strong selection of Rolex and Swiss prestige models. English website available.
Betty Road is Jack Road's sister store, located in Nakano Broadway. Focusing on watches and jewellery, Betty Road offers a carefully curated selection of pre-owned timepieces alongside bags and accessories.
There are other watch shops in the building too; these are the ones we've checked and list on Jwatch.
How to shop it well
Compare before you buy. The dealers are a few steps apart, and the same model can differ by tens of thousands of yen depending on condition, papers and service history. Look up the typical price first in our price guide.
Ask about papers and service. 保証書 (warranty card), 箱 (box) and OH済 (serviced) all affect the price. Our guide to listing terms explains the shorthand on the tags.
Reserve online if you've seen a watch. Most of these dealers list their stock online; email ahead and ask them to hold it for you.
Bring your passport for the tax refund if you're visiting; see our tax-free guide.
Pair it with Shinjuku. Five minutes away by train, Shinjuku has large Komehyo and Ginza Rasin stores. See the best watch shops in Tokyo.
Questions
Where are the watch shops in Nakano Broadway?
On the third floor of Nakano Broadway, a shopping complex about 5 minutes' walk from the North Exit of Nakano Station, through the Sun Mall arcade.
What time do Nakano Broadway watch shops open?
The dealers we list open at about 11:00. Jack Road: 11:00–20:30; Kamekichi: 11:00–20:30; Betty Road: 11:00–20:00.
Is Nakano Broadway good for buying a Rolex or Grand Seiko?
Yes. Several dealers there specialise in Rolex, Grand Seiko and vintage watches, and because they are next to each other you can compare prices for the same model quickly.