Tokyo has more pre-owned watch dealers than anywhere else in Japan. Most of them sit in three areas: Ginza for the big luxury dealers, Shinjuku for large stores near the station, and Nakano Broadway for a dense cluster of specialists under one roof.
Ginza (8 shops): Japan's luxury shopping district. The big pre-owned dealers have stores within a few minutes' walk of Ginza and Ginza-itchome stations, so you can compare prices on the same model in an afternoon.
Shinjuku (5 shops): Large multi-floor stores a short walk from Shinjuku-sanchome and Shinjuku stations, good for a wide range at every price.
Nakano (3 shops): Nakano Broadway, a shopping complex a few minutes north of Nakano Station, has several watch dealers next to each other on the third floor. Strong on Rolex, Grand Seiko and vintage.
Shibuya (1 shop): A dealer with a wide range of Swiss brands and Grand Seiko, a few minutes from Shibuya Station.
Roppongi (1 shop): A jeweller and watch dealer near Roppongi Station.
Koto (1 shop): A vintage watch shop and repair workshop in Morishita, on the east side of central Tokyo.
Kita (1 shop): A long-established vintage Rolex specialist in a quiet residential area north of central Tokyo.
Commit Ginza is a high-end pre-owned watch specialist in Ginza, known for transparent pricing built on the idea of buying high and selling low. Strong selection of Rolex and Patek Philippe, with buyback, trade-in and consignment services.
Good for
Rolex, Grand Seiko, Patek Philippe, Franck Muller, Cartier
Station
Ginza-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line), 1 min walk
One of Japan's largest pre-owned luxury watch dealers, located in the heart of Ginza. Carries an extensive selection of Swiss prestige brands including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Franck Muller and Cartier. Multiple locations in Ginza. English website available.
Good for
Rolex, Grand Seiko, Patek Philippe, Franck Muller, Cartier
Station
Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro), Exit A4, 5 min walk; Shimbashi Station (JR), 5 min walk
Watchnian Ginza is a specialist pre-owned dealer in Ginza with a strong online presence and a carefully curated selection of Swiss and Japanese timepieces.
Good for
Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Omega
Station
Shimbashi Station (JR), 6 min walk; Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro), Exit A2, 8 min walk
A major general luxury resale chain with one of the largest watch inventories in Tokyo. Wide price range from entry-level to high-end Swiss brands. English-friendly website available.
Good for
Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Tag Heuer, Breitling, Grand Seiko
Station
Shinjuku Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line), 3 min walk; Shinjuku Station (JR), East Exit, 4 min walk
The Shinjuku branch of Ginza Rasin, one of Japan's largest pre-owned luxury watch dealers, a minute from Shinjuku-sanchome Station. New and pre-owned Rolex, Patek Philippe and Grand Seiko, with staff who speak English and Chinese.
Good for
Rolex, Patek Philippe, Grand Seiko
Station
Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line), Exit A5, 1 min walk; Shinjuku Station (JR), 3 min walk
Hours
11:00–19:30; Open daily except 31 Dec – 2 Jan (occasional closures)
BEST VINTAGE is the pre-owned and vintage watch floor of ISHIDA Shinjuku, one of Japan's largest authorised watch retailers. Located in the basement of the ISHIDA Shinjuku building near Shinjuku Station East Exit, it carries rare and vintage pieces alongside recent pre-owned models.
Good for
Omega, IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Panerai, Grand Seiko, Tag Heuer, Rolex, Patek Philippe
Station
Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Tokyo Metro), Exit B7, 1 min walk; Shinjuku Station (JR), East Exit, 3 min walk
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
Station
Nakano Station (JR / Tokyo Metro Tozai Line), North Exit, 5 min walk
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.
Good for
Rolex, Grand Seiko, Omega
Station
Nakano Station (JR / Tokyo Metro Tozai Line), North Exit, 3 min walk
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.
Good for
Grand Seiko, Rolex, Omega
Station
Nakano Station (JR / Tokyo Metro Tozai Line), North Exit, 5 min walk
A well-established parallel import dealer in Shibuya carrying new Swiss and Japanese timepieces at competitive prices below official retail. English website available.
Good for
Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Omega, IWC, Breguet, Grand Seiko
Private Eyes is a Tokyo-based antique watch specialist with over 25 years of experience, located in Kita-ku. Specialising in vintage Rolex Bubble Back, Patek Philippe, Movado, Omega, Le Coultre, Longines and other vintage pieces.
Good for
Vintage Rolex Bubble Back, Patek Philippe, Movado, Omega, Longines
Station
Nishi-Sugamo Station (Toei Mita Line), Exit A3, 5 min walk; Itabashi Station (JR), East Exit, 5 min walk
Reserve ahead if you've found a watch online. Most dealers will hold it for a day or two, and chains can often move a watch from another branch.
Questions
Where is the best place to buy a used watch in Tokyo?
Ginza, Shinjuku and Nakano Broadway. Ginza has the largest luxury dealers, Shinjuku has big stores near the station, and Nakano Broadway has several specialists side by side, which makes it easy to compare prices.
Can I buy a watch tax-free in Tokyo?
Visitors can. From November 2026 you pay the 10% consumption tax at the shop and get it refunded after customs confirmation at the departure airport. Bring your passport, and ask the shop before you buy.