Great Choice

May 23, 2015,15:37 PM
 

Excellent watch and great choice. Has always been popular with collectors. I myself owned the white gold version for a short time.

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 By: parle73 : May 22nd, 2015-11:49
Hi All, Do any of you Patek enthhusiast and collectors have experience in buying a watch at Patek Authorised Dealer in Switzerland and bring it back to USA through US Customs. How much duty should I expect to pay? The watch I am interested in comes with a... 

I don't have your answer but

 
 By: Mark in Paris : May 22nd, 2015-13:36
I'm sure you have a Customs website explaining the fees paid for importations and you maybe be able to find also what to do concerning straps. I think that even the AD may be able to answer as they certainly deliver worldwide. Maybe a forum member with th... 

You will pay the tax in your country. Now, if you wear the watch, the croc will not be

 
 By: amanico : May 22nd, 2015-15:39
A problem. Now if you ship it in the US, it may be a problem. Best, Nicolas

If the strap is an issue, have the watch sent without

 
 By: whit : May 23rd, 2015-08:44
the strap. Years ago, HSWA received watches from Patek without straps and buckles, they were installed stateside. Then, alligator straps could take far longer to clear customs causing delays in delivery.

Great Choice

 
 By: watchmaven : May 23rd, 2015-15:37
Excellent watch and great choice. Has always been popular with collectors. I myself owned the white gold version for a short time.