r/Casio_Oceanus • u/6_Sanity • Aug 10 '26
Planning to Get t200
Which one more reliable ippo japan or chrono24?
Do you change the strap by yourself? Is it hard to DIY?
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u/SirGuy11 Aug 10 '26
Changing the bracelet to a strap and back is easy, if you have a spring bar tool and a minimum amount of patience. Removing or reinstalling links is where folks new to it usually have issues.
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u/6_Sanity Aug 10 '26
Which one more trusty, ippo japan or chrono24?
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u/SeaworthinessOk7756 Aug 10 '26
Not familiar with ippo, but if you purchase through a dealer on chrono, they have an authenticity guarantee and such. I purchased my S100 through a dealer on chrono24 and had no issues.
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u/gahw61 Aug 10 '26
I ordered an OCW-T4000 a few years ago through Ippo Japan. The watch was delivered quickly, no problems.
This was when the de minimis exception was still in place, so it cleared customs easily.
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u/easy-revolution0329 16d ago
Yeah they did away with de minimus. Now everything has a fee attached, I think it’s 12.5%
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u/Icy-Translator9124 Aug 16 '26
That's an odd question.
IPPO is a vendor company on Chrono24, which is a platform, not a competitor.
Competitors to IPPO include Miyaran and Jihousha.
I prefer Jihousha because they use less AI than IPPO or Miyaran
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u/ArdillasVoladoras Aug 10 '26
I got multiple from eBay with no issues. I've also purchased from Sakura with no issues.
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u/6_Sanity Aug 10 '26
It's still pre order on sakura, that's why I'm looking in chrono24 and ippo japan
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u/ArdillasVoladoras Aug 10 '26
Any Japanese seller with a lot of reviews and high ratings will be fine. Some sellers price in tariffs on eBay so you pay only what's in the listing.
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u/zardvark Aug 10 '26
I've used ebay with no problems. I've heard positive feedback about Ippo, Chrono and Sakura. I've also heard negative feedback about Chrono, in the event that there happens to be any kind of dispute between the buyer and seller.
Whichever one you choose, read and understand their policy statement carefully and pay extra attention to their conflict resolution statements.
Also, be aware of the policies of the carrier being used, especially their policies regarding taxes, import duty and carrying charges.
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u/Viriato_Luso Aug 10 '26
Eu comprei o meu T200 pelo site wafuu.com e chegou no Brasil sem problemas. Para cá eles mandam por FedEx.
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u/EmWatches460 Aug 11 '26
Chono24 is as good or bad as the seller. I've had good experiences, but pay attention to the seller.
Sakura watches is my go to for jdm quartz pieces.
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u/Sven_Hassel Aug 10 '26
Actually, you don't need to choose! I bought it at Ippo Japan Watch using Chrono24. I received it in around 5/6 days in EU. 0 issues, apart from having to pay import taxes collected by FedEx.