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  2. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Nov 25, 2014

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    It's a decent watch. I think the top has been polished a bit heavily, for those "Oooh, shiny" folks.

    The back is in better than average condition, I can't comment on the movement.

    I'd like it better if the price were $100 to $200 less.
    gatorcpa
     
  3. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Nov 25, 2014

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    Case is a bit polished and crown has been replaced, but otherwise it looks like a decent watch. I'd like the price to be in the 600 range because of the case.
     
  4. pcdubc Nov 25, 2014

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    Thanks Gator and Kyle!
     
  5. silviogo Nov 25, 2014

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    ...sometimes on OF there is abuse of "decent" definition, and seems to me used as negative definition. I think it's more than decent I say honest one I personally don't like the mix gold steel...but overall if you like it go for it.
     
  6. M.T.Pham Nov 25, 2014

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    why the price is so good in US in comparison with in Europe
     
  7. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Nov 25, 2014

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    Because we don't have 20%+ VAT added to every purchase. However, you're still going to need to pay import duty of about the same amount when you bring it in.

    So it only looks cheaper to you.
    gatorcpa.
     
  8. Tritium Nov 25, 2014

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    Packages received in the US aren't normally charged any customs taxes, opposite to the 20-25% in the UE. This could be one of the reasons.
     
  9. silviogo Nov 25, 2014

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    The reason is import duties.
    If you buy a 1000$ constellation, once it will arrive in europe your 1000$ will be converted on 1000€ on 1:1 dollar/euro ratio.
    On 1000€ you will pay around 35-40% (import+country VAT) So around 350€.

    In conclusion you buy at 1000$=800€ + 350/400 € = 1200€
     
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  10. M.T.Pham Nov 25, 2014

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    yes, sadly, it's so true
     
  11. Skv Nov 25, 2014

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    As a rule of thumb, buying something in the US and shipping it to the EU (the Netherlands in my case) roughly means that $ = €.
    So a $1000 watch (including shipping) will set me back about €1000 after taxes. :(
     
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  12. pcdubc Nov 25, 2014

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    Hmmm, wouldn't there be import tax too when I am buying something from the EU? So should I also budget some $ for import tax?
     
  13. Davidt Nov 25, 2014

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    On watches bought within the EU, you would only pay VAT if bought from a registered dealer. Private sales don't include VAT.
     
  14. mozambique Nov 27, 2014

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    Hhhhhmmm no import duties in USA...........who knew? Get charged here in Canada which is why border hopping and getting things shipped to a US address is so popular.
     
  15. pcdubc Dec 6, 2014

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    I went ahead with it. One of the better decisions in my life. My wife loves it. Happy wife, happy life =)

    Here is a shot of the Connie with the Mrs
     
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