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jrssv · 25 November 2009, 09:20 AM

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.

BMI · 25 November 2009, 09:47 AM

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.

moviefreak · 25 November 2009, 09:57 AM

I travel with three to four and no problem at all...

BeeMee · 25 November 2009, 10:16 AM

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.

Poohsan · 25 November 2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMI

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.

sea-dweller · 25 November 2009, 10:23 AM

No, never. I usually travel with 1-2.

Tools · 25 November 2009, 10:24 AM

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

FlyingMoose · 25 November 2009, 11:11 AM

I guess that's an advantage of having the serial number engraved on the rehaut with the newer models...

Kemper Boyd · 25 November 2009, 11:13 AM

Is the proof of purchase a receipt, or will the Warranty card, etc with all your details suffice ?

GoldenBear · 25 November 2009, 11:27 AM

Usually travel with 2 or 3. Never had a problem.

25 November 2009, 09:20 AM	#1
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	Travel 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.

25 November 2009, 09:57 AM	#3
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I travel with three to four and no problem at all... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

25 November 2009, 10:16 AM	#4
BeeMee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 153	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. __________________ Rolex GMT IIC SS, Tudor Grantour Chrono, 18K/SS, Breitling "Old" Navitimer", SS. Rolex Day-Date, Bark Finish (recently gifted to son #2) Rolex Daytona, 18K/SS (recently gifted to son #1)

25 November 2009, 10:23 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	No, never. I usually travel with 1-2. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 November 2009, 10:24 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	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 __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 November 2009, 09:47 AM	#2
BMI "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Billy Location: Arizona Watch: 14060M Posts: 63	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.

25 November 2009, 11:11 AM	#8
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	I guess that's an advantage of having the serial number engraved on the rehaut with the newer models...

25 November 2009, 11:13 AM	#9
Kemper Boyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Houston, USA Watch: 16610 V-series Posts: 127	Is the proof of purchase a receipt, or will the Warranty card, etc with all your details suffice ?

25 November 2009, 11:27 AM	#10
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Usually travel with 2 or 3. Never had a problem. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

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