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OMEGA 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions – Railmaster, Seamaster 300, Speedmaster’57

  1. mikechi22 Oct 6, 2017

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    Gorgeous watch! I learn something new on here every day!
     
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  2. Meanjohnbrown Oct 6, 2017

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    The resting second hand a half millimetre to the left or to the right has always (sadly) really irritated me. Omega have nailed it here......and it makes me smile every time I look at it (arguably still sadly)
     
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  3. cfracing Oct 6, 2017

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  4. arcadelt Oct 6, 2017

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    That was what I had originally, but was asked to add state tax to level the playing field with other jurisdictions that apply country wide taxes such as VAT and GST. The table was about determining the actual price across countries.
     
  5. arcadelt Oct 6, 2017

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    Hey @Riviera Paradise, what is the tax rate in Brazil and can Internationally buyers get a reimbursement when buying online or if they buy when tourists?
     
  6. mikechi22 Oct 6, 2017

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    Thank God! You’ve confirmed that I’m not crazy! I knew they told me that when I was still deciding and now, for the life of me, I can’t find the email where the OB spelled out my options! Of course I remembered it as .$7200, but what’s fifty bucks among friends?!?
     
  7. arcadelt Oct 6, 2017

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    I produced the table in response to talk about the US having the highest price in the world for this watch. So, the question I have, did anyone actually buy the watch for under the MSRP, which in the case of the US would be US$7250 or less + applicable taxes. In my experience, the US is pretty unique in that it doesn’t include taxes when stating price - most other jurisdictions do.
     
  8. mikechi22 Oct 6, 2017

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    True about the tax, given that we have 50 different jurisdictions and rates. One of the nice quirks, though, is that some folks can buy from an AD and pay no tax if they have it shipped to another state. This is especially true for OB’s, since there are fewer of them. For people who want to wear it out of the store, though, there’s no VAT refund at the border. Shop in New Hampshire, Wisconsin or Colorado or buddy up with somebody from a rural state!

    https://taxfoundation.org/state-and-local-sales-tax-rates-in-2017/
     
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  9. Meanjohnbrown Oct 6, 2017

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    Went to a UK OB and paid official price of GBP £5,260 which at today's rate equals $6,900
     
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  10. Meanjohnbrown Oct 6, 2017

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    For speedmaster
     
  11. mikechi22 Oct 6, 2017

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    Congratulations on your acquisition! Now, if you’re flying that out of England, it’ll be even cheaper! Of course, the agony of the process at Heathrow is geometrically proportionate to your savings.
     
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  12. arcadelt Oct 6, 2017

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  13. Meanjohnbrown Oct 6, 2017

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    Mike agreed :) - my price includes UK vat. if u r flying out of Europe from omega Heathrow - then maybe there is 20% to deduct. The only problem is i found to hard to get anything unusual reserved at the airport. I suspect they won't have the trilogy LE's. I may be wrong.........
     
  14. mikechi22 Oct 6, 2017

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    I’m thinking that if a foreigner bought it in town, he could ask for a VAT refund at the airport. A UK national leaving on holiday can’t do such a thing, correct?
     
  15. mikechi22 Oct 6, 2017

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    Naw! It’s easy! One of the few perks of living in a non-glamorous locale!
     
  16. arcadelt Oct 6, 2017

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    As I understand it, some resellers will discount the VAT. Can a UK member confirm that is the case?
     
  17. SouthernScot Oct 7, 2017

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    Can you confirm your price paid, my invoice shows £5360 as Omega website. I'm still waiting for mine through an AD so I'm very envious!
     
  18. Meanjohnbrown Oct 7, 2017

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    Apologies - just rechecked the invoice £5360 - u r right :)
     
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  19. SouthernScot Oct 7, 2017

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    Thanks for the info, enjoy your watch. The wait goes on for me!
     
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  20. daddykc Oct 7, 2017

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    Let's get more pics in this thread [emoji41] IMG_4336.JPG
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