Research and in-field reference for Jeff and Matt’s vintage watch hunt. The goal is to browse, compare, and buy only if something clearly meets the criteria — not to rush a decision.
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Watch Shopping - Tokyo - Primary shopping guide. Ginza and Nakano dealers, Jeff’s target watch list (King Seiko, Grand Seiko 56GS, Omega DeVille, IWC Portofino), decision criteria, what to pass on, timing and pairing strategy.
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Watch Shopping - Osaka - Secondary / comparison data. B.B. Garage in Amerikamura. Treat Osaka as a warm-up to calibrate pricing and condition before Tokyo dealers.
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Why I’m Being Deliberate - Personal framework. Reasoning behind the deliberate approach — why not to rush, what the watch means, how to know when it’s right.
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Brand Comparison - Side-by-side comparison. Working worksheet for comparing specific pieces across dealers once on the ground.
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Rolex Submariner 14060 – Jack Road - Specific watch evaluation. Notes on a particular Sub at Jack Road — reference number, condition assessment, price.
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Watch Comparison Template - Blank field evaluation form. Fill in on-site for any watch being seriously considered: ref number, condition, box/papers, price, gut feel.