Japan Buying Guides: Watches

Practical guides for buying from Japan: what to check before you order, how Japanese editions and models differ, and which brands to know. Each guide links to the products it covers.

Citizen AQ4100 Eco-Drive Super Titanium watch

Citizen Watches from Japan: Eco-Drive, JDM Line...

How Citizen Eco-Drive works, which Citizen lines are made mainly for Japan, and how to choose between Promaster, Attesa, Series 8 and more.

Citizen Watches from Japan: Eco-Drive, JDM Line...

How Citizen Eco-Drive works, which Citizen lines are made mainly for Japan, and how to choose between Promaster, Attesa, Series 8 and more.

Casio G-Shock GWX-5600-1JF G-LIDE Japan domestic model watch

JDM G-Shock vs International Models: What's the...

What does JDM mean on a Casio G-Shock, how do you spot a Japan-domestic model number, and is it worth buying one from Japan? A practical guide.

JDM G-Shock vs International Models: What's the...

What does JDM mean on a Casio G-Shock, how do you spot a Japan-domestic model number, and is it worth buying one from Japan? A practical guide.