Type: Vintage Watch Dealer - Rolex Specialist City: Tokyo Neighborhood: Ginza 8-chome, Chuo-ku Address (EN): 1F Ginza 888 Building, 8-8-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 Address (JP): 〒104-0061 東京都中央区銀座8-8-8 ギンザ888ビル1F Website: https://www.909.co.jp/en/ Hours: 11:00–19:30 daily Entry: Free Who It’s For: Matt (vintage Rolex primary); Jeff (vintage browsing)
What We’re Looking For
- Matt: vintage Rolex (200+ Rolex in stock at any time)
- Jeff: Grand Seiko, Omega browsing
Notes
- Rolex specialist - one of Japan’s largest Rolex inventories
- Also carries Tudor, Grand Seiko, Omega, and contemporary pieces
- Tax-free shop; Chinese-speaking staff available
- The “888” building address is considered auspicious in Chinese culture
- Walking distance from Ginza Rasin and Shellman Ginza - can cover all three Ginza watch shops in one afternoon
Getting There
Nearest Stations: Shimbashi Station - near Ginza-dori and Chuo-dori intersection Ginza Station - approx. 8 min walk
Photography Prep
Lens: 70-300mm (watch dial detail through the case) · 27mm f/2.8 (ambient shop shots) Recipe: C6 Herzawg Negative — vintage shop warmth and character Filter: None Tip: 70-300mm delivers compressed dial detail from outside the case without disturbing staff. ⚠️ Ask before photographing watches outside the case — standard etiquette at Japanese dealers. → Photo Journey Guide · Fuji Recipes