Shopping in Siem Reap and Singapore

[Brendan12]

Hi, have annual holiday coming up and heading back to Singapore then to Cambodia for the first time. What is best place for JDM's in Singapore? Is Siem Reap good for watch browsing at all? Cheers.

[Markarce]

I've been to Siem Reap just this July. Perfect weather for seeing the temples.
Unfortunately I didn't see any good watches there. Or maybe I wasn't looking hard enough.

[WYWY]

The SG Seiko distributor only brings in the entry-levels (Seiko 5, Presage, Monsters, Superior) and prestige levels (Grand Seiko). The mid-levels (6R15, Sumos, SARBS, etc.) mostly come via parallel imports by the retailers themselves and are rare.

For these mid-level JDMs in SG I only know of Big Time in Takashimaya. Not to say other places may not have any, but Big TIme will always have a ready display more so than any other places. Last month I passed by I spotted a SARB65, SARB66, SARB33, SARB59, SARB15, a blue Sumo plus a few others. They also carry Orients and Orient Stars, so that's a plus.

Their website: BIG Time

Ignore the total absence of Seiko JDM being mentioned. They are there in the Takashimaya shop. I've never been to their main branch so I can't say anything about it.

If you are into the Seiko 5s, monsters or superiors you can find them at BT too, though I know of other places with a more complete collection. And regarding these - "Made in Japan" always carries a higher price tag.

Prestige level GS are only sold in three places - but I assume you are not interested in those.

[leland]

Would a SKX007J be a decent deal in Singapore?

[TK-421]

does anyone know of any reputable stores that sell pre-owned watches? does the hour glass discount watches?