Creation Watches?

[Doofus]

I've done a search, and it seems to be some years since this was asked, so: Are they to be trusted, or too good to be true?

TIA

[ZesPak]

Ordered about 5 watches from them, never had to pay import, always within 5 working days.

Highly recommended.

[Doofus]

Lovely, cheers.

[texaxile]

Recently got a G shock from them, if you use the DHL method you will get stung for duty (I have twice) but Royal Mail for some reason does not. Given that DHL are an absolute shower of c*nts I'd choose RM from now on. I'm actually gonig to order another SKX from them in April so will report how I get on.

[Efbe]

good for me too.

[anonymous-user]

The search can’t be working as this came up recently !

Used twice, duty both times. As was a mate.
My Seiko would have cost the same on Amazon. Better returns no doubt too with Amazon !

[trickywoo]

I got a skx007 from them a few years ago. Delivery was fine and the watch looked good and kept good time. However, it leaked after some light scuba which it should have been well capable of.

I can’t say if it was a substandard watch but it’s put me off buying another from them.

[Stevie_P]

What would the duty be on say a £150 watch?
You'd get stung for VAT as well I suppose.

Any ideas.
Steve

[Stella Tortoise]

In my experience duty has only been due on Japanese watches, look for the serial number. J for japan, K for somewhere else - Korea more than likely.

[marcosgt]

There's no DUTY on watches, but you will pay 20% VAT and a handling charge (usually about £15, depending on who is 'handling' delivery).

You may get lucky, but if you're buying from Creation (or anywhere else far away), I think it makes a lot of sense to look at the price including VAT and handling, as you may find it as cheap (or cheaper) closer to home, with all the advantages that easy access to the supplier provides if anything is wrong on delivery.

Don't Creation have a 'creative' () arrangement with delivery from Ireland? Meaning no VAT charges?

M

[Mr Pointy]

marcosgt said:

Don't Creation have a 'creative' () arrangement with delivery from Ireland? Meaning no VAT charges?

Yes, look for the 'No Box' delivery option which comes from within the EU & hence doesn't attract VAT.

Creation are ok as long as there are no issues with the watch. If it's faulty then getting it sorted out can be difficult.

[gregd]

Mr Pointy said:

Yes, look for the 'No Box' delivery option which comes from within the EU & hence doesn't attract VAT.

Creation are ok as long as there are no issues with the watch. If it's faulty then getting it sorted out can be difficult.

I've had one watch from them, an SKX007, which was faulty on delivery (duff movement). Delivery was super quick however and I got it repaired FOC from Seiko UK pretty painlessly.

[robbo145]

Order using delivery option "Royal mail (Without Watch Box, No Import Taxes, 4-5 days)" NOT the tempting as it is free DHL option.
Cost a little bit more (£6-7) on the order but in my and others experience won't get hit with fees. DHL always hit you with a bill lately before delivery.

[Stevie_P]

Sounds like a plan then (if they ever get the watch I want back in stock)...

[ZesPak]

I've always had boxed watches from them, never had an issue.

[baptistsan]

Are Creation still a safe bet?

Anyone had recent experience with them and the dreaded duty?

TIA.

[squareflops]

I ordered an skx00j from there a few weeks ago, chose the DHL 'get stung with VAT' option as I wanted the original box etc. Turned up on time, got stung for about £35 I think it was but all fine as a transaction.

[Mezzanine]

Have used them recently, first class as usual.

Had been processed and dispatched within one hour of ordering and turned up within 5 days.

I chose the additional charge Royal Mail option without a box.

[baptistsan]

Well an SKX009J ordered.

See what happens! Went with DHL as I do want the box, though not so sure why?!

[squareflops]

The way I look at it is if I'm going to spend the extra to get the J then why 'scrimp' on the box etc that (arguably) make the watch more valuable or at least more desirable to a potential buyer if and when I come to sell the watch on. It's also just nice to have the genuine Seiko supporting items for the watch IMO.

If I decide to get a K I probably won't go for the box as its perceived value could be construed as less.