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Buying from Japan

Rolex Reference Number Explained: How to Verify a Japanese Listing

The Rolex reference number explained for buyers sourcing from Japan: what each digit encodes, reference vs serial, and how to verify a pre-owned listing.
2026.09.02
Buying from Japan
Buying Guide

How to Authenticate a Watch When Buying from Japan in 2026

How to authenticate a watch from Japan when buying remotely: what photos and a serial number can prove, and the one step that actually verifies it.
2026.08.31
Buying Guide
Buying from Japan

Japanese Watch Condition Grades Explained: 未使用, N, AB, C & ジャンク

Japanese watch condition grades decoded: what 未使用, N, SA, A, AB, B, C and ジャンク mean on Yahoo Auctions and Mercari, and why grades are seller-defined, not standard.
2026.08.29
Buying from Japan