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Old 14 September 2019, 07:38 AM   #1
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US Citizen probably traveling through in the next few months.
For those that have bought from the AD in the airport, is it possible to order or have them allocate certain pieces for you?

Was told by the boutique in the Rome Airport that they can’t order any pieces.

I’m thinking a YG DD White Romans, not any hot SS piece.
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Old 14 September 2019, 07:51 AM   #2
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You used to be able to order the less hot pieces for a maximum of 72 hours at WOS. That was back in 2017 though
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Old 14 September 2019, 08:06 AM   #3
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US Citizen probably traveling through in the next few months.

For those that have bought from the AD in the airport, is it possible to order or have them allocate certain pieces for you?



Was told by the boutique in the Rome Airport that they can’t order any pieces.



I’m thinking a YG DD White Romans, not any hot SS piece.
I called them a few weeks ago. Was told for SS models you have to be there in person to express interest and get on a list. Once they call you, you have a week to pick it up. So no holding anything without actually going there in person at least once.

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Old 14 September 2019, 08:15 AM   #4
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Old 14 September 2019, 08:20 AM   #5
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US Citizen probably traveling through in the next few months.
For those that have bought from the AD in the airport, is it possible to order or have them allocate certain pieces for you?

Was told by the boutique in the Rome Airport that they can’t order any pieces.

I’m thinking a YG DD White Romans, not any hot SS piece.
they will ship it to the airport if its in the store in London as they have tons of stores and a courier will meet you post security. You buy it zero rated at the store and take possession in departures.

will you actually be in London or connecting through?
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Old 14 September 2019, 08:23 AM   #6
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For YG DD it shouldn’t be a problem. They can probably get one in within a month.
You’ll most probably need to pay a 10% deposit for them to hold it till the day of your flight.
Just give them a call.
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Old 14 September 2019, 09:31 AM   #7
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YG DD white dial can be purchased at a discount from resellers or private sellers. If you need the card in your name any local AD should be able to get one, but I guess you are trying to not pay taxes. Otherwise give LHR AD a call today, maybe one is coming in and they can put your name on it. Good Luck
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Old 14 September 2019, 10:22 AM   #8
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they will ship it to the airport if its in the store in London as they have tons of stores and a courier will meet you post security. You buy it zero rated at the store and take possession in departures.

will you actually be in London or connecting through?
So if I’m interested in a certain watch, departing country and want to save on VAT, does this work? Walk into a store, choose a watch, pay deposit and have shipped to airport for pickup?
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Old 14 September 2019, 10:31 AM   #9
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So if I’m interested in a certain watch, departing country and want to save on VAT, does this work? Walk into a store, choose a watch, pay deposit and have shipped to airport for pickup?
yep. I had that option with my Pt daytona. i ended up just going the Vat return because my salesperson didn't know how to do it and i didn't want to come back the next day to arrange it. But, yes they do it

Harrods does it too.


They may have a minimum purchase requirement as far as value, but a PM watch should be fine
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Old 14 September 2019, 11:37 PM   #10
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I purchased an Omega Speedmaster from WOS. I recall the prices at LHR are POST VAT. No paperwork was filled out to reclaim it.
Would this work if purchasing outside the airport for pickup post security?
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Old 14 September 2019, 11:48 PM   #11
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yep. I had that option with my Pt daytona. i ended up just going the Vat return because my salesperson didn't know how to do it and i didn't want to come back the next day to arrange it. But, yes they do it

Harrods does it too.


They may have a minimum purchase requirement as far as value, but a PM watch should be fine
Interesting to know
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