Over 20,000 new and pre-owned watches from Patek Philippe, Rolex, Franck Muller, and more
This site "Web Magazine" is a watch information site operated by GINZA RASIN, a watch specialty store in Ginza. With the aim of contributing to everyone's enjoyable watch life, we have been disseminating information on watches from brands such as ROLEX, Omega, and TAG HEUER under the supervision of our manager. As a reliable information site, we will practice responsible management.
Takami Anai
President and Director, Rashin Co.
Born in 1967
After graduating from high school, worked for an electronics manufacturer and learned production management, but left after a year and a half. Engaged in sales of imported watches at a mail order company in Ginza. After working for an imported watch wholesale company, established Rashin Inc. in Taito-ku, Tokyo in 2006. Ltd. was established in 2006 in Taito-ku, Tokyo, and has developed its business as a wholesaler of watches, utilizing its network of overseas and domestic retailers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and other countries.
List of supervised articles
The charm of the world's three major watch brands. PATEK PHILIPPE、AUDEMARS PIGUET、VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Which ROLEX GMT Master II model should I buy now?
No longer a work of art. The Tourbillon, the pinnacle of watchmaking technology
Why are the values different when they are the same ROLEX? Differences in manufacturing year and specifications with price differences
Koji HIROSHIMA
Certified CWC Watch Coordinator by the Japan Watch Importers Association
Certified First-Class Watch Repair Technician (obtained in 2019)
Manager, Maintenance Section, Logistics Division, Sales Department, GINZA RASIN, a luxury watch specialty store.
Born in 1981 in Okayama Prefecture. From the age of 20, he worked in the watch and jewelry salon of a local department store, engaging in the sale of luxury watches. At the age of 25, he moved to Tokyo to pursue a career as a watch repair technician. After studying basic techniques at a vocational school and graduating, he pursued a career in repair. In September 2012, seeking further skill development, he joined GINZA RASIN. He has 19 years of experience in the watch industry.
List of supervised articles
German watches "Nomos JUNGHANS" that carry on the legacy of the Bauhaus
A thorough explanation! How mechanical watches work
A milestone in ladies' watches. What is Breguet Queen of Naples?
This is a beautiful technique that Japan is proud of! The Appeal of Citizen CAMPANOLA
Takamasa Tadokoro
(Certified CWC Watch Coordinator, Japan Watch Importers' Association
Sales and Logistics Manager, Sales Department, GINZA RASIN, a luxury watch specialty store
Born in 1979 in Kanagawa Prefecture
After graduating from the Jewelry College Watchmaker Course at Hiko Mizu, I moved on to the world of antique watches, which I had been interested in for a long time. After experiencing customer service sales and public relations, he served as a store manager. After joining GINZA RASIN, he was engaged in purchasing, purchasing, product management, and other operations. I still get excited when an appraisal of a antique watch comes, probably because I like antique.
18 years in the watch industry.
List of supervised articles
My first antique watch. A thorough guide from purchase to aftercare
Super rare ROLEX! Daytona 16520 Brown Eye (Patrizzi)
A must-have item that I want to recommend before it sells out! ROLEX Explorer 1016 Tropical Brown Dial
What is Omega Speed master ST376.0822, revered as the Holy Grail (Holy Grail)?
Takayuki Niimi
(Certified CWC Watch Coordinator, Japan Watch Importers' Association
General Manager of Store Sales Department, Sales Division of GINZA RASIN, a luxury watch specialty store
Born in 1975 in Aichi Prefecture.
After graduating from university, he joined a watch specialty store. ROLEX Involved in sales and purchasing at specialty stores. After that, he experienced handling a wide range of parallel imported goods and being in charge of authorized distributors.
24 years of experience in the watch industry
List of supervised articles
How to choose a Royal Oak ~Difference between standard models and offshore chrono~
Omega Speed master 's core models and professionals explained!
Is it better to buy from an authorized store or a parallel store? Watch Buying Guide
SEIKO What kind of watch is Astron? Summary of charms and popular models
Hiroyuki Ikeda
Certified CWC Watch Coordinator by the Japan Watch Importers Association
GINZA RASIN, a luxury watch specialty store, Purchase Department, Sales Planning Division, MD Section / Purchase Salon Manager
Born in Showa 57, 38 years old, from Kumamoto Prefecture
He moved to Tokyo at the age of 19 and worked at a brand dealer at the age of 22. During his time working on the company's watch floor, he was impressed by the charm and depth of luxury brand watches. For a while, he built a track record in watch sales, and at the age of 29, he decided to change jobs to a watch specialty store. After joining Ginza Racine, he experienced sales, purchasing, and purchasing as a staff member of a watch specialty store. And in August 2018, he became the store manager when the ROLEX specialty store opened. 17 years in the watch industry
List of supervised articles
Things you should know if you own ROLEX Submariner
Which ROLEX will see prices soar? The staff of a watch specialty store predicted [2019]
Five watch brands that will not lose value in 10 years
What is the most popular model in the 2019 ROLEX?
Kotaro Minami
(Certified by Japan Watch Importers Association
CWC Watch Coordinator
Professional Staff of Purchase Salon, Sales Planning Department, MD Section, Purchase Division, GINZA RASIN, a luxury watch specialty store
He was attracted to the charm of watches when he was a student, and joined GINZA RASIN after graduating from university. After experience in sales and purchasing at the store, he became the manager of the Ginza main store in March 2016. After that, he also served as the manager of the Ginza Nine store. Currently, he is a professional staff member in the MD Division of the Sales Planning Department, serving as a buyer and pricing. The brands they are good at are PATEK PHILIPPE and AUDEMARS PIGUET. 14 years in the watch industry.
Takuro Tanaka
Certified CWC Watch Coordinator by the Japan Watch Importers Association
Director and Head of Corporate Planning and Management at GINZA RASIN, a luxury watch specialty store.
The administrator of this website. Responsible for all aspects of GINZA RASIN's web and systems. Also covers watch trade shows in Geneva, Switzerland. Favorite brands: Breguet, A. Lange & Söhne. 12 years of experience in the watch industry.
List of supervised articles
Apple Watch VS ROLEX: Who Wins? Marketing strategy considerations
TAG HEUER Why is it so cheap? Consideration of the brand strategy of a luxury watch manufacturer
Six luxury watches for men in their 40s
Why is FRANCK MULLER so popular? Consideration of the brand strategy of a luxury watch manufacturer