Wrist Check 2017
Discussion
sealtt said:
It's the interior clock on the R231 Merc SL63 & SL65. A standard feature on those 2 AMG models (unlike the Bentley Brietling clock!) and a cool touch I think.
I have a square IWC clock in my CLS. Cheapo version of the one above. To be honest it's utterly indistinguishable from the clock in the standard CLS apart from the three letters at 12 o clock.dimots said:
I have a square IWC clock in my CLS. Cheapo version of the one above. To be honest it's utterly indistinguishable from the clock in the standard CLS apart from the three letters at 12 o clock.
Yes I don't think there is much to the functioning itself, just a standard quartz clock nicely tied into the car's computer from what I can tell. But the one in the SL is nicely finished at least and well illuminated. So looks smart and is a fun touch.
GG89 said:
I'm a bit confused sorry for the thread derail,
I have a friend who works in new york who will be returning to the UK a few days after me he said he could take the box and papers back with him and I could wear the watch home if that makes sense.
The rules are:I have a friend who works in new york who will be returning to the UK a few days after me he said he could take the box and papers back with him and I could wear the watch home if that makes sense.
If you buy it tax paid in the EU then no duty is payable. Tax paid doesn't include duty free as duty free means tax is not paid.
Note the fact its EU. That does not include EEA and specifically Switzerland.
A close friend recently travelled to France via Geneva (to the Alps). On his return he bought a watch at Geneva Airport (Rolex as it happens).
When stopped at Stanstead and asked if he had nothing to declare (and with screaming child) he said no. The customs man then pointed to the watch and asked about it. He said he had bought it at Geneva. HMRC confiscated the watch and he is now in court proceedings to try to get its return.
So. In answer to your question you are legally obliged to declare it if bought outside the EU (duty free is classified as outside the EU). Just because you don't have the box and papers it may not stop you being questioned and they can find out the point of sale and date from the serial number.
Now it may be possible you will get away with not declaring it and you may not get away with it. There may be a way to avoid being caught but a public forum is not the place to discuss it (and no I don't know a sure fire way).
lostkiwi said:
GG89 said:
I'm a bit confused sorry for the thread derail,
I have a friend who works in new york who will be returning to the UK a few days after me he said he could take the box and papers back with him and I could wear the watch home if that makes sense.
The rules are:I have a friend who works in new york who will be returning to the UK a few days after me he said he could take the box and papers back with him and I could wear the watch home if that makes sense.
If you buy it tax paid in the EU then no duty is payable. Tax paid doesn't include duty free as duty free means tax is not paid.
Note the fact its EU. That does not include EEA and specifically Switzerland.
A close friend recently travelled to France via Geneva (to the Alps). On his return he bought a watch at Geneva Airport (Rolex as it happens).
When stopped at Stanstead and asked if he had nothing to declare (and with screaming child) he said no. The customs man then pointed to the watch and asked about it. He said he had bought it at Geneva. HMRC confiscated the watch and he is now in court proceedings to try to get its return.
So. In answer to your question you are legally obliged to declare it if bought outside the EU (duty free is classified as outside the EU). Just because you don't have the box and papers it may not stop you being questioned and they can find out the point of sale and date from the serial number.
Now it may be possible you will get away with not declaring it and you may not get away with it. There may be a way to avoid being caught but a public forum is not the place to discuss it (and no I don't know a sure fire way).
lostkiwi said:
When stopped at Stanstead and asked if he had nothing to declare (and with screaming child) he said no. The customs man then pointed to the watch and asked about it. He said he had bought it at Geneva. HMRC confiscated the watch and he is now in court proceedings to try to get its return.
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