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Ty Marc!...I believe this is well known by many WIS that not all straps are signed or casebacks engraved....but more expensive to have a signed strap/buckle over one stamped Hirsch?there are many much less expensive Brands than SJ that have these items..to many Collectors (myself included) a signed strap and or buckle is pretty important and maybe a suggestion to SJ about this is in order as I feel SJ is a great Brand imho...hand6.gif
U guys are funny. The answer is the usual stuff.
No logo on strap since this costs money and makes the watch more expensive.
Sometimes they engrave the casebacks, sometimes they don't. Why? Why not? Why do some watch companies make watches with absolutely no logo on them at all. Why did the NY Yankees jersey's never have the players name on them (I think that was in the past - I'm not a sports person)
I assure you they are imported. I pay a hefty import fee, AND, have had shipments rejected by US customs back to the sender for improper marking. I have a post under 'What Swiss Made Means'; here is the gist:
http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/icp055.ctt/icp055.pdf
Yes, watches are SUPPOSED to have all the proper markings, but DON'T. Its kinda like speeding, everyone does it, but not everybody gets caught. When you do, you obey the law for a bit, then continue to speed again. Complying with these laws is VERY expensive. And even reputable watch companies fall victim to it. . .
Vostok Europe had a shipment of 2000 watches rejected earlier this year for improper markings. Every watch had to go back to Lithuania to be properly marked.
So, does that answer the questions?
Thanks-
Marc
http://www.longislandwatch.com