A Passion for Japanese Watches Since 2013
A Collector's Passion. A Dealer's Expertise.
Founded by a Japanese collector with a passion for watches dating back to 2013, JDM Horologist specializes in rare, discontinued and historically significant Japanese timepieces.
Our Japanese background allows us to source directly from Japan and research original Japanese language catalogues, historical archives and specialist collector communities, bringing knowledge of lesser known references to collectors worldwide.
With over 2,000 completed transactions, we combine firsthand collecting experience, careful authentication, specialist servicing and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
Collector-Led. Authentically Sourced. Meticulously Inspected.
Items For Sale
Confidence in Every Timepiece
Every watch we offer is carefully evaluated for authenticity, originality and mechanical condition.
Through years of collecting and working with trusted specialist watchmakers, we aim to provide the confidence and transparency collectors deserve.
FAQs
We ship worldwide only with the most secure / fastest methods being UPS / DHL / FedEx Express based on your region. ( we cannot ship to countries classified as war-zones. )
It takes on average 3-7 business days from the day of flight w/ tracking.
3-5 to the USA and Asia, 5-7 for other Regions
Over 2000 watches shipped worldwide.
Custom Duties and Tariffs will be pre-paid for clients in the USA.
Import duties and taxes depend on your destination country.
We will provide the necessary commercial documentation for your shipment.
Customers outside regions where duties are prepaid are responsible for applicable local import charges.
All of our watches are carefully inspected and serviced if not running within movement regulations.
We do not recommend submerging any watches in bodies of water.
If the watch arrives non functional we are able to accept returns or discuss solutions.
( generally within the first week of receiving the watch. )
We are able to help replace the watch / service the watch to make things right and will cover shipping expenses back to you.
The watch must be returned in its originally advertised condition with all accessories which may have come with the watch.
Once properly inspected we will send the refund.
The customer must bear the cost of initial shipping back to our warehouse.
Majority of the watches posted on our Insta are from our personal collection & for inspiration, we of course help source the same watches so please feel free to join our waitinglist.