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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Hey guys, I have a quick question. I'm heading over to Europe for about 10 days tomorrow and I was planning on bringing 4 or 5 watches with me. Will I have any issues coming through customs when I come back into the US. Do I need to somehow show that I didn't buy the watches in Europe. Thanks Nick |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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Usually, when a person buys a watch in europe, they come with a Factory Box, that is usually how cusoms tells if the watch was purchased abroad or not, If you have them in a travel carrier, they wont mess with you at all. I usually take 15 watches with me when traveling and I have never been bothered Its the Hash you want to be really careful about packing  You going for business or pleasure? lucky dawg |
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noahfuller 3T WIS 
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It depends on what watches you are taking, under $200us each not a problem, over you might want to look in to it... and I have heard about people loosing there Rolex's at the US do to no papers... but they are popular also if you have them wraped without all the boxes it should be fine with 5 or so... Papers and boxes make it look like you have just bought them just like Hucky has said... have a good trip... Last edited on Mon Mar 24th, 2008 11:12 pm by noahfuller |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Thanks guys, that's what I thought, I am going to bring the receipts for the watches I bought from an AD and the threads for the watches I bought off the forum, just in case ....I'm sure it will be fine. It's starting out as business, but I planned the business trip to maybe make a little stop in Switzerland at a little watch show I heard about....not sure if it will work out, we'll see. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Nabco wrote: Thanks guys, that's what I thought, I am going to bring the receipts for the watches I bought from an AD and the threads for the watches I bought off the forum, just in case ....I'm sure it will be fine. LOL your funny. :D Make sure your eyes don't fall out and take a drool bucket. And there best be some pics on the return hom. Have fun I want to get over there for it one of these years. ;) |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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For travelling I just bring one cheap watch like a Seiko Automatic in the event that if it gets lost,stolen or damaged - I don't have to worry about it. I have probably lost more Seiko 5 Automatics in this process while travelling overseas than any other make. However buying a watch overseas is another matter. If it is a used Jaeger-LeCoultre from the 1950's and is on my wrist, Canadian Customs Officials simply ignore me. One time, a passenger on the same flight wasn't so lucky-as we arrived back in Vancouver. Customs Officials confiscated his entire assortment of high end watches,that were still in boxes. From what I saw, he must of had an enitre suitcase full of Rolexes,Patek Philippes and other expensive makes. The RCMP was called into the terminal and he was dragged away in handcuffs to questioning. I stepped outside the terminal, glance at my Jaeger-LeCoultre and smiled. Watch was later sold to a friend. |
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mcwright Admin 
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I say leave them home. Wear a watch you like and suffer through the 10 days. Too many ways luggae, etc. can get lost. Your hotel should have a safe too. |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Skipdawg wrote: Nabco wrote:Thanks guys, that's what I thought, I am going to bring the receipts for the watches I bought from an AD and the threads for the watches I bought off the forum, just in case ....I'm sure it will be fine. |
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Goofy 3T WIS 
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If you buy a watch over there, wear it home and ship the box back! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Nick, I am becoming more and more convinced of bringing only one or two watches for traveling. And if I am bringing the best, I will wear it continually. As of late I've taken to wearing an homage when on the road. Hope the trip goes well and you come back with some goodies or at least good stories to share. |
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KenC Admin 
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Bring COPIES of your receipts, just for emergencies...however, be aware that you will have to store the watches in hotel safes or you will never have any peace of mind. I usually never take more than 2 or 3 max! |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Paxman wrote: Nick, I am becoming more and more convinced of bringing only one or two watches for traveling. And if I am bringing the best, I will wear it continually. As of late I've taken to wearing an homage when on the road. Hope the trip goes well and you come back with some goodies or at least good stories to share. Agree...I only take two.....one nice...one for fun..... |
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Alessandro 3T WIS 
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As someone who travels frequently: bring only one watch, a decent one that is not immediately recognized is best, better if highly water resistant, so you can wear it safely when swimming in pools or sea or bathroom. I went to Indonesia, Hongo Kong last Christmas/New Year's and wore a Zeno diver; it was good enough for any occasion including tea at the Peninsula, dinner at the Four Seasons and dodging waves in the Indian Ocean. |
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Edgel 3T WIS 
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I just returned from Las Vegas and finally just took my Alpha GMT. I set it to Vegas time on the main hands and to Ohio time on the GMT hand to my Atomic time G-Shock before leaving so I didn't have to mess up the time keeping by pulling out the stem while traveling. From Monday morning until Friday morning, it gained 23 seconds! Not bad for a $37 delivered watch IMO. Attachment: Alpha Stingray 004.JPG (Downloaded 18 times) |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Edgel wrote: I just returned from Las Vegas and finally just took my Alpha GMT. I set it to Vegas time on the main hands and to Ohio time on the GMT hand to my Atomic time G-Shock before leaving so I didn't have to mess up the time keeping by pulling out the stem while traveling. From Monday morning until Friday morning, it gained 23 seconds! Not bad for a $37 delivered watch IMO. That's actually pretty incredible, Edgel. don't you have a nice Limes GMT you could have used?? I bet you don't wanna leave the Limes in the wrong place when you're in Vegas!! If you catch my drift... wink wink... nudge,nudge!goofy |
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