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Old 25 November 2009, 09:20 AM   #1
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Has anyone had any problems with customs in bringing your Rolex (or two or three) back into the country. I'm wondering if I should put a copy of my proof of purchase in my bag.
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Old 25 November 2009, 09:47 AM   #2
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Hello Fellow AZ,
If you send me a message with your mail address I will send you the form that you have customs sign before you leave the country,
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:22 AM   #3
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Hello Fellow AZ,
If you send me a message with your mail address I will send you the form that you have customs sign before you leave the country,
Billy.
I could use that form as well.
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Old 25 November 2009, 09:57 AM   #4
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I travel with three to four and no problem at all...
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:16 AM   #5
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I regularly traveled overseas on business for many years. Numerous times I was questioned by US Customs agents about my Day-Date, even when it was more than 10 years old. I tried several times to get a Customs Registration for it before going on a trip, but the Customs agents always said they would not sign one for a Rolex because the band had to be removed in order to view and confirm the serial #.

I had one particularly difficult time with a Customs agent, even though I had a copy of my insurance appraisal from a few years prior with me. He harassed me so, that I finally asked to see his supervisor who looked at my watch and my paperwork and sent me on my way.

On the other hand, I was never questioned about my watch when I was wearing my Daytona. I always carried a copy of the Daytona sales receipt with me.

I strongly recommend taking a copy of the proof of purchase with you. You may never need it, but you never know.
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:24 AM   #6
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According to US Customs and Trademark Law, you can only hand carry 1 Rolex through Customs................

We have the US Customs page and a copy of Form 4457 over in our Reference Library if you plan on having more than that with you..

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=55706
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:23 AM   #7
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No, never. I usually travel with 1-2.
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:11 AM   #8
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I guess that's an advantage of having the serial number engraved on the rehaut with the newer models...
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:13 AM   #9
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Is the proof of purchase a receipt, or will the Warranty card, etc with all your details suffice ?
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:27 AM   #10
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Usually travel with 2 or 3. Never had a problem.
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