watch for my 40th.
Discussion
So pressie from the family to me.
I'll be the one paying for it!
I did look at a tudor black bay 58, however it was a little too small in 'real life'. however I did see the pelagos, LHD. Really liked it but at £3400 it was more than I wanted to spend.
However a trip to Zurich has revealed that watches of Switzerland at heathrow T5 will sell me one vat free, so £2866 with the extra strap etc.
Any reason not to? what else should I look at?
its a watch to wear, not an 'investment' as such, however I would like it not to bomb in value.
I'll be the one paying for it!
I did look at a tudor black bay 58, however it was a little too small in 'real life'. however I did see the pelagos, LHD. Really liked it but at £3400 it was more than I wanted to spend.
However a trip to Zurich has revealed that watches of Switzerland at heathrow T5 will sell me one vat free, so £2866 with the extra strap etc.
Any reason not to? what else should I look at?
its a watch to wear, not an 'investment' as such, however I would like it not to bomb in value.
Edited by jason61c on Monday 24th August 11:52
The Captain Cook is nice but personally I prefer the Oris Aquis GMT https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/oris-aquis-gmt-date/0...
A Longines Hydroconquest with ceramic dial would also be worth considering.
https://www.longines.com/watches/hydroconquest/l3-...
Re your watch not "bombing" in value I'm afraid you're going to take a hit on any watch you buy - with one obvious exception - I'd come to terms with that before buying.
https://www.longines.com/watches/hydroconquest/l3-...
Re your watch not "bombing" in value I'm afraid you're going to take a hit on any watch you buy - with one obvious exception - I'd come to terms with that before buying.
harveys said:
The LHD is my favourite Tudor reference, and it is relatively rare...only seen one in the wild.
The second I would consider is the Tudor Harrods...but that has a six month lead time. It also costs about £2800 ish.
3rd choice would be the GMT. Have you seen one of those?
I’d second this. My Pelagos LHD is probably my most worn piece, beautifully crafted and some really nice details. The titanium and the left handed crown really set it apart. Put it on the rubber for the ultimate ‘go with everything’ watch. In my non- biased opinion of course The second I would consider is the Tudor Harrods...but that has a six month lead time. It also costs about £2800 ish.
3rd choice would be the GMT. Have you seen one of those?
EdwardC1989 said:
harveys said:
The LHD is my favourite Tudor reference, and it is relatively rare...only seen one in the wild.
The second I would consider is the Tudor Harrods...but that has a six month lead time. It also costs about £2800 ish.
3rd choice would be the GMT. Have you seen one of those?
I’d second this. My Pelagos LHD is probably my most worn piece, beautifully crafted and some really nice details. The titanium and the left handed crown really set it apart. Put it on the rubber for the ultimate ‘go with everything’ watch. In my non- biased opinion of course The second I would consider is the Tudor Harrods...but that has a six month lead time. It also costs about £2800 ish.
3rd choice would be the GMT. Have you seen one of those?
If you like the Tudor vibe but what something a bit different
https://www.bucherer.com/uk/en/product/tudor-black...
https://www.bucherer.com/uk/en/product/tudor-black...
funinhounslow said:
A Longines Hydroconquest with ceramic dial would also be worth considering.
https://www.longines.com/watches/hydroconquest/l3-...
Re your watch not "bombing" in value I'm afraid you're going to take a hit on any watch you buy - with one obvious exception - I'd come to terms with that before buying.
I don't mind taking a hit, the fact I can get the tudor lhd with 20% off will help. I just don't want it to loose 50% instantly. thats all I mean.https://www.longines.com/watches/hydroconquest/l3-...
Re your watch not "bombing" in value I'm afraid you're going to take a hit on any watch you buy - with one obvious exception - I'd come to terms with that before buying.
I appreciate Rolex, however for me, its a bit too 'known' and people will see a rolex. Part of the appeal is being a little more discreet, while having the same build quality.
I've an Oris divers watch, which I bought about 15 years ago, I do like Oris, however already having one of the brand, makes sense to have something else.
jason61c said:
lostkiwi said:
Be very careful buying from any airport in Switzerland.
A friend bought a Rolex from Geneva and was pulled up at customs and had loads of hassle with them. You legally need to declare it and HMRC frown if you don't.
I'm not, i'm buying it from T5 heathrow.....A friend bought a Rolex from Geneva and was pulled up at customs and had loads of hassle with them. You legally need to declare it and HMRC frown if you don't.
HMRC can get a little grumpy if you're not careful.
lostkiwi said:
jason61c said:
lostkiwi said:
Be very careful buying from any airport in Switzerland.
A friend bought a Rolex from Geneva and was pulled up at customs and had loads of hassle with them. You legally need to declare it and HMRC frown if you don't.
I'm not, i'm buying it from T5 heathrow.....A friend bought a Rolex from Geneva and was pulled up at customs and had loads of hassle with them. You legally need to declare it and HMRC frown if you don't.
HMRC can get a little grumpy if you're not careful.
jason61c said:
lostkiwi said:
jason61c said:
lostkiwi said:
Be very careful buying from any airport in Switzerland.
A friend bought a Rolex from Geneva and was pulled up at customs and had loads of hassle with them. You legally need to declare it and HMRC frown if you don't.
I'm not, i'm buying it from T5 heathrow.....A friend bought a Rolex from Geneva and was pulled up at customs and had loads of hassle with them. You legally need to declare it and HMRC frown if you don't.
HMRC can get a little grumpy if you're not careful.
If it is a discount equivalent to VAT you're good to go. If it's just no VAT charged you could be in a world of pain if not careful.
Make sure the receipt clearly shows VAT has been paid.
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