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By the way, it’s not just US. In my understanding if the watch is exported from CITES signatory country, it has to be removed before export. Of course the onus is on the exporter.
Finally received my long awaited treasure - 1972 Prestige de la France in WG
My hunt is finally over - yet need to wait to be able to enjoy it 😡. HAGWE ! Thanks to all forum members who helped me along the way with advice - truly appreciate it. ...
Oh, I thought that customs law was applicable only to US.
The workaround is that the seller/shipper should have detached the strap and mailed it separately. Still, the new strap will be awesome when it arrives.👌🏽
Thanks so much. Been hunting for this vintage for 4-5 yrs. finally it’s in my hands, but not on my wrist perhaps for another 3 mths.
Also seriously considering sending back to VC to restore movement. Do u think it’s good idea even though movement is working?
Interesting question ….
So I can give you a considered reply, have you seen the movement yet ?
Wow!
Reduction and simplicity at its best! I am very curious how it will look on your wrist! All the best Thomas
Some day, I hope I can
Have one myself. I like it way more than any Ellipse, for instance. In my opinion, it is playing with the rules, without breaking it, or even bending it, in a way that is to some extent very reminiscent of the Art-Déco.
Quite a beautiful piece
Your photo captures it well. FWIW the original strap would have had a 14mm buckle.
Do you go so far as to
Purchase a specific period-correct buckle for your watches? Among mines, there at least two - one from the late 1970's and one from the early 1950's - which are fitted with a contemporary Maltese Cross 18K. closure (I enjoy how the angles and facets on th...
Congrats for finally receiving the piece that you sought for such a long time
Hope you can receive your straps very soon and send us some more pics, this time on your wrist
Huge congratulations 🎉🎊🎈
These are truly sublime! Here’s its modern reinterpretation saying hi 👋🏻 ...