Luxury Watches in Kyoto: Travel Guide — WatchProSite Forum Digest

Larrykelley11 · 2025-10-10T20:13:24Z

Explore Kyoto's cultural wonders and horological finds with Larrykelley11. Discover vintage Rolex Oyster Centregraph, Ulysse Nardin, and Casio watches amidst temples, tea ceremonies, and omakase.

Larrykelley11's captivating photo essay from Kyoto offers a vibrant glimpse into the city's rich cultural tapestry, from ancient temples to exquisite culinary experiences. Beyond the travelogue, his post sparks a fascinating discussion on vintage timepieces, notably a Rolex Oyster, and the unique horological finds encountered during his journey. This piece highlights how travel enriches our appreciation for both global heritage and watchmaking.

There are Ten Thousand of these gates that head up the mountain

We had some of the best Omakase and my Casio

Tuna sandwich, unique amuse

You crawl through this hole, enter the womb then crawl back out again. It cleans the soul of unwanted negativity.

I’m not a vintage guy, but thought these were cool

Great case

Classic enamel dial

Don’t know anything about Oyster, maybe someone can explain. I liked this one!

This Tea ceremony was a highlight, she had my wife make a cup. I loved seeing that.

Flower arrangements are part of a tea ceremony

So many beautiful temples to see in Kyoto!

Foxes are a symbol

Key Points from the Discussion

The tea ceremony is a profound cultural experience, and taking classes offers a deeper understanding of Japanese heritage.
The Ulysse Nardin vintage watch featured in the post is particularly striking.
The watch identified as an 'Oyster' is a vintage Rolex Oyster Centregraph, a military watch from WW2.
One of the community's greatest strengths is sharing detailed travel experiences from around the world.
Meeting fellow collectors like Pkonos during travels to share life experiences and discuss watches is a highlight.
Kyoto offers the chance to encounter famous Geisha apprentices and senior Geisha, providing a unique cultural insight.

The Discussion

AuHavrePro

Oct 10, 2025

Monumentally cool!! 🤘😎👏🙂‍↕️

Larrykelley11

Oct 10, 2025

Hahaha, I like what you did there Filip!

Thomas_3

Oct 10, 2025

Wow, nice vintage watches Larry;.

Looks like you enjoying yourself, have a great trip.

Larrykelley11

Oct 10, 2025

If I were to go vintage, those are a style that I would choose! Thanks Thomas!

quattro

Oct 10, 2025

Wonderful pictorial, Larry!

Thanks for sharing and enjoy Kyoto! Best, Emmanuel

Larrykelley11

Oct 10, 2025

Thank you so much Emmanuel!

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