Shipping and Returns

Shipping process

Sakura Watches is your shipping specialist for Japanese domestic timepieces. We have more than 1,000 different models and more than 2,000 watches in our own stock.

It is usually takes from 1 to 5 business days to ship any order. However, for some items shipping time may be longer. In such case we will inform you as soon as possible.

As soon as the goods have left our premises, you will receive a shipping confirmation by email. We will inform you about the shipping provider and the tracking number. Usually, we use DHL or FedEx for overseas deliveries.

Shipping with Sakura Watches is insured up to 2 million yen worldwide. We guarantee that our customers never bear the shipping risk. A shipping company has to admit a package loss to receive insurance.

Delivery is made Monday - Friday during working hours.

We do not ship to APO, FPO addresses and PO Boxes.

Shipping costs

Shipping costs are weight-based - we charge only what we pay to our shipping provider. This is the cheapest option for our clients.

Usualy shipping cost for wristwatches is about 4000-8000 yen, for clocks - 10000-20000 yen, for bands and clasps - about 4000 yen.

Exact shipping costs are calculated during checkout process depending on the total weight of the ordered goods.

Shipping costs in warranty cases

Shipping fees and customs taxes are buyer's responsibility, they will not be covered or refunded.

Customs taxes

There may be customs taxes and duties that occur upon package arrival to the destination country. Buyer is fully responsible for any local duties and taxes.

Please check their amount before placing your order.

Package value

We will fill all papers with actual price of ordered goods. Undervalue requests are not accepted.

Alignment requests

We do not check bezel, hands and other watch parts for alignment.

Radio synchronisation

All of our products are for the Japanese domestic market. Therefore, all functions, including radio synchronisation, are being advertised as working in Japan. Please contact us via email for more information before placing an order.

Cancellation

We don't accept cancellation requests once the order is paid.

Returns policy

We will accept returns only when we provide with a wrong item or the one doesn't work. Please tell us within 3 days after you receive it, airmail shipping costs will be covered only during this period. Items must be unused, in original packaging with all papers.

Used items can only be accepted for repair/exchange based on an official service center conclusion.

Shipping fees and customs taxes are buyer's responsibility, they will not be paid, covered or refunded.

Returns are not accepted in the following cases:

  • For watch parts and accessories.
  • Complaint about accuracy that is in the manufacturer's acceptable range.
  • Time radio synchronisation function doesn't work in your area.
  • Bracelet adjustment issues.
  • Non-uniformity for shaping of rubber, G-Shocks.
  • Complaint about the watch sizes.
  • Surface irregularity of luminous paint.
  • Colors of the watch are slightly different from the images.
  • Product was modified or updated by a manufacturer under the same name.
  • Changing your mind.
  • Water resistance issues.
  • Misaligned hands, indexes or bezel.
  • Battery charge.

If you still have any questions, you can reach our service team:

E-Mail: info@sakurawatches.com

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