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20 September 2017, 09:25 PM | #1 |
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Best model to buy while in Germany for resale
Hi, thanks to all who post for the information.
I travel to Germany several times each year and would like to buy a watch as I would receive the VAT on returning to the US. I own a Datejust from the 80s that I wear occasionally. Which stainless steel model would hold it's value best? Have the best resale. I would like to wear it once in awhile but someday sell it. i.e. Explorer II, GMT II, etc. Again my thanks, Mike |
20 September 2017, 09:26 PM | #2 |
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Daytona, good luck.
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20 September 2017, 09:29 PM | #3 |
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So you are importing a watch for resale?
Just make sure you declare it upon re-entry to the US and when you take into account the Euro/dollar conversion, how much will you actually make? Just buy the watch you want to own and wear. Good luck.
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20 September 2017, 10:00 PM | #4 |
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You should pick up a few stainless steel Daytonas with the ceramic bezel while you are there. You can then sell these privately for greater than RRP in the US.
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Believe me, not any easier to find here in Europe than in the us...
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Hi, is it the Daytona 116500LN that we are referring to? All stainless steel.
Would the GMT II be another good choice? Thank you. |
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20 September 2017, 10:50 PM | #10 |
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At the top of this forum, the General section, there is a sticky thread with current global prices, including Germany. The recent strength in the € doesn't make buying in Europe such a great deal anymore. Also, you will most likely not get the entire VAT amount back because the processing companies like Global Blue keep a nice chunk of the refund as their service fee. And lastly, you'll have to pay a couple percent customs duty upon your return to the US if you declare the purchase. Honestly, unless you want to commemorate your trip with the purchase of a special watch, you'll be financially better off buying from one of the "trusted sellers" on this site.
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I know of on dealer in Spain who had more than one ceramic Daytona in stock but would only sell with the supporting purchase of a PM piece. I guess in tourist areas this is a valued way of moving stocks that would otherwise sit for long periods of time.
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