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Is a Watch Cheaper in Japan? Per-Reference Price Gaps (Late 2026)

Is a watch cheaper in Japan in 2026? A per-reference look at Grand Seiko, Omega and Rolex gaps, why hyped steel Rolex reverses it, and how to buy without flying.

2026.10.02

Buying from Japan

Solid Gold Watch Melt Value: The Floor When Buying from Japan (2026)

A solid gold watch has a melt value floor that steel does not. How to calculate it, why the floor moved in 2026, and what it means for buying gold from Japan.

2026.09.26

Buying from Japan

Japanese Consumption Tax on a Watch Bought for Export (2026)

Japanese consumption tax is 10 percent, but exports are zero-rated. Learn when it applies to a watch bought from Japan and how export tax-free works (2026).

2026.09.05

Buying from Japan