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Posted: 9/11/2024 3:12:51 PM EDT
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Zenith Chronomaster
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Posted: 9/11/2024 3:15:12 PM EDT
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IWC Portugieser
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Posted: 9/11/2024 3:23:12 PM EDT
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You can get a Vacheron Constantin FiftySix used.
 Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Self Winding 4600E/110A-B487 Vacheron Constantin Watch Review |
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ARG
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Posted: 9/11/2024 3:24:43 PM EDT
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Grand Seiko
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Posted: 9/11/2024 3:32:01 PM EDT
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Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile
 Vacheron Constantin Quai de L'ile Steel Blue Dial 4500S/000A-B364 Vacheron Constantin Watch Review |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2024 4:04:52 PM EDT
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So I'm wondering if I can get a better price on a Grand Seiko in Japan. Wife unit and I are going there this time next year.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2024 6:35:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By madwis15: So I'm wondering if I can get a better price on a Grand Seiko in Japan. Wife unit and I are going there this time next year. I bought a SBGA443 from them at a decent price a few weeks ago. Also, by some dumb luck, and a wrong turn at ATL immigration, I totally missed the luggage inspection where I was fully prepared to declare all my purchases. So zero duty on my over $10K in goods. Anyway, yes, you can get a good deal, and if you're lucky, you may not even have duty to pay at customs. In case you do, it's probably 3%, but someone else can confirm that number. |
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Posted: 9/12/2024 1:59:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IntruderBware: If you're in Kyoto, stop in at Oomiya Kyototen. They'll knock off at least 5%, and it's gonna be tax free. I bought a SBGA443 from them at a decent price a few weeks ago. Also, by some dumb luck, and a wrong turn at ATL immigration, I totally missed the luggage inspection where I was fully prepared to declare all my purchases. So zero duty on my over $10K in goods. Anyway, yes, you can get a good deal, and if you're lucky, you may not even have duty to pay at customs. In case you do, it's probably 3%, but someone else can confirm that number. I’ve bought a few watches on Chrono24 from Japan that sounds about right. A $3400 Tudor FXD NIB was around $130 I think. |
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Posted: 9/12/2024 4:23:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HiramRanger: I’ve bought a few watches on Chrono24 from Japan that sounds about right. A $3400 Tudor FXD NIB was around $130 I think. How much was the import tax or did they just not mark it over $800 in value? I was looking at a few watches from Japan, but worried about the import fees. |
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Posted: 9/13/2024 2:41:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sladekal: How much was the import tax or did they just not mark it over $800 in value? I was looking at a few watches from Japan, but worried about the import fees. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sladekal: Originally Posted By HiramRanger: I’ve bought a few watches on Chrono24 from Japan that sounds about right. A $3400 Tudor FXD NIB was around $130 I think. How much was the import tax or did they just not mark it over $800 in value? I was looking at a few watches from Japan, but worried about the import fees. The import duty was around $130. You get a bill from the shipper who pays it for you. A private seller might do that, most dealers won’t, and it’s hard to declare it’s a $600 watch and then insure it for $3,500. |
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Posted: 9/13/2024 8:46:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HiramRanger: The import duty was around $130. You get a bill from the shipper who pays it for you. A private seller might do that, most dealers won’t, and it’s hard to declare it’s a $600 watch and then insure it for $3,500. $130 is not bad, I was worried that I would get some high $500 plus charge. I also know that you have to be be careful not to have exotic leather straps. |
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Posted: 9/13/2024 1:49:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sladekal: $130 is not bad, I was worried that I would get some high $500 plus charge. I also know that you have to be be careful not to have exotic leather straps. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sladekal: Originally Posted By HiramRanger: The import duty was around $130. You get a bill from the shipper who pays it for you. A private seller might do that, most dealers won’t, and it’s hard to declare it’s a $600 watch and then insure it for $3,500. $130 is not bad, I was worried that I would get some high $500 plus charge. I also know that you have to be be careful not to have exotic leather straps. Yes, the listings on Chronograph from Japanese dealers say they will not shipped with banned leather straps. Whether they do or not I have no idea. Might just be a CYA thing. |
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