Seiko divers SKXA35

[dolphins3]

I'm interested in purchasing a Seiko divers watch (SKXA35 model), the one with the yellow face (same as the pic posted by Andy Tims in the Coloured Watches thread). From what I've read on the internet this watch is a USA only model and not freely available outside the US market place. I already own an orange faced SKX011j divers, bought new in Dubai for about £90 in 2008 but fancied adding the 'rare' yellow one to my collection.

Has anyone got experiences of buying watches on the internet from the USA and what 'extra' costs are involved, if any. I've seen the watch advertised on Amazon (US site) for about $255.

Or does anyone know of a UK source who has such a new watch for sale?

Thanks for reading

Regards

DolphinS3

[Nolar Dog]

If I ever buy from USofA I seem to get hit for custom's charges and the annoying bit... a "handling fee" by DHL or whoever which is actually larger than the custom's fee.

[Slagathore]

http://www.watch33.com/acatalog/pop_T2400441.html

Quick Google threw that up.

Might be able to track one down on Ebay. RK Watchhouse are quite good. They have one yellow faced watch in. but it's a different model

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEIKO-KINETIC-PRO-DIVER-200M...

If you order from abroad on Ebay, you'll get charged the taxes. I recently bought a watch from an American seller on Ebay. I asked he marked it as a gift and <£20, but he put the actual value on it and I ended up paying £40 VAT and then £13.50 clearance fee from parcelforce.

If you end up getting one from abroad on Ebay, ask if they can mark it as a gift and <£20 (I think below £20 and you don't have to pay tax.

Edited by Slagathore on Sunday 27th June 11:00

[dolphins3]

Thanks for the info. I'm in no hurry to buy.......and might just wait till my next visit to the states before purchasing.

I will keep searching the internet for more details on this watch and see what comes up

[Hoover.]

a few of the watch places advertising online in the US are fully aware of our customs and package the goods accordingly to avoid the additional taxes of HMS....