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WatchTimes · 1 June 2011, 04:32 AM

OK
Thinking of working out a trade with a collector in Switzerland
where I will be get a Rolex (80's model) complete set and some
spare parts.
Whats the best way to get it shipped in?
Possibly was thinking repair being returned to customer?
Anyone have any advice or suggestions?
Please let me know before I dive in head first.

Thanks!
J

jekuo · 1 June 2011, 06:15 AM

Shipping a Rolex into the US is problematic and restricted by US Customs. It is nearly impossible for ordinary citizens to do it legally. Do your homework and thoroughly research the steps. IMHO, I would avoid such transactions. Last time I tried, the watch was stopped in Customs and returned to the shipper in Canada.

mikelprz · 1 June 2011, 06:31 AM

Had a watch shipped from Switzerland to the US back in 2007..
Customs held it until i paid an import tax on it. The cost for import pretty much negated the discount i purchased it for. It wasn't a Rolex, but from precious posts on this site.. it doesn't look promising.

Good luck

mrbill2mrbill2 · 1 June 2011, 07:13 AM

Don't do it. The chance of you getting the watch is next zero.

Gaijin · 1 June 2011, 07:00 PM

Custome could confiscate it and bye bye Rolex. Don't do it.

sherwin · 1 June 2011, 08:24 PM

Looks like your out of luck when it comes to importing any rolex into the usa.

xjeeunitx · 1 June 2011, 09:10 PM

If you decide to take a chance... do not write "ROLEX WRIST WATCH" in the item description on the customs forms...

Instead, write "horological device" or "precision instrument."

1 June 2011, 04:32 AM	#1
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Shipping a Rolex into the US from Switzerland OK Thinking of working out a trade with a collector in Switzerland where I will be get a Rolex (80's model) complete set and some spare parts. Whats the best way to get it shipped in? Possibly was thinking repair being returned to customer? Anyone have any advice or suggestions? Please let me know before I dive in head first. Thanks! J __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

1 June 2011, 07:13 AM	#4
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Don't do it. The chance of you getting the watch is next zero. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

1 June 2011, 08:24 PM	#6
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	Looks like your out of luck when it comes to importing any rolex into the usa. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

1 June 2011, 06:15 AM	#2
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	Shipping a Rolex into the US is problematic and restricted by US Customs. It is nearly impossible for ordinary citizens to do it legally. Do your homework and thoroughly research the steps. IMHO, I would avoid such transactions. Last time I tried, the watch was stopped in Customs and returned to the shipper in Canada.

1 June 2011, 06:31 AM	#3
mikelprz Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 452	Had a watch shipped from Switzerland to the US back in 2007.. Customs held it until i paid an import tax on it. The cost for import pretty much negated the discount i purchased it for. It wasn't a Rolex, but from precious posts on this site.. it doesn't look promising. Good luck

1 June 2011, 07:00 PM	#5
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Custome could confiscate it and bye bye Rolex. Don't do it.

1 June 2011, 09:10 PM	#7
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	If you decide to take a chance... do not write "ROLEX WRIST WATCH" in the item description on the customs forms... Instead, write "horological device" or "precision instrument."

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