We've had no issues purchasing from the retailers on Rakuten over the years (shipped within Japan).

Rakuten: GWF 1000BS-1 Watch In Stock Newest Listings First - Shopping Japanese products from Japan

Lowest price listed ¥60,460/$747.20

 

Does not dog say "RUFF" and therefore the kitten therefore say said "MEOW"?

Did you get anywhere in finding one?

 

Let the man buy what he wants..

 

That watch looks bad. And you should feel bad!

 

Found it. Thanks to all, even the haters. And no, I didn't pay $1000.

 

Hey glad you found it either way.

 

who did you end up finding it through?
And who cares about price...get what you want

 

Should be coming in today (finally). Pics forthcoming....

 

frogman FTW!

 

This sucker is awesome. Truly a rugged 'man's watch'. Fairly hefty with it's steel caseback, certainly heavier than my beater Ironman. This watch has a pretty large face which I love (58.3mm x 52.8mm x 18mm). Even though I have a pretty skinny wrist, I think it fits very well. Solar, true atomic timing.
I appreciate a nice watch as much as the next guy (although there are other things I'd much rather spend my money on), but mine get beat up: baby at home, plaster, fiberglass resin, fluids (bodily and otherwise...) at work. If I'm afraid to wear it (i.e. my Panerai), then it just ends up sitting in the safe.
This one will get worn everyday. (and man, am I pasty. I need to get some sun)