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Anyone know about the Geneva 126 model?
I've just been offered a nearly new unmarked example. White faced with bracelet.
Having looked at the watch in various places up and down the web it seems good to me. I like the styling and think it would work well as a dress watch or even for work.
I'm just looking for confirmation that they are a good reliable piece of kit really...
Another problem is that it's in the good old US of A.
Would I have to pay duty on it (VAT + handling etc.) or would it just be delivered? I don't want to decide that I'll buy it and then get stung an extra 20% plus on top of what I'm paying as it would just kill the deal.
The seller is legit (a well respected member of several watch related sites) and we've provisionally agreed a figure with Pay pal.
Any advice very welcome at this stage before I commit.
I've just been offered a nearly new unmarked example. White faced with bracelet.
Having looked at the watch in various places up and down the web it seems good to me. I like the styling and think it would work well as a dress watch or even for work.
I'm just looking for confirmation that they are a good reliable piece of kit really...
Another problem is that it's in the good old US of A.
Would I have to pay duty on it (VAT + handling etc.) or would it just be delivered? I don't want to decide that I'll buy it and then get stung an extra 20% plus on top of what I'm paying as it would just kill the deal.
The seller is legit (a well respected member of several watch related sites) and we've provisionally agreed a figure with Pay pal.
Any advice very welcome at this stage before I commit.
daveenty said:
Anyone know about the Geneva 126 model?
I've just been offered a nearly new unmarked example. White faced with bracelet.
Having looked at the watch in various places up and down the web it seems good to me. I like the styling and think it would work well as a dress watch or even for work.
I'm just looking for confirmation that they are a good reliable piece of kit really...
Another problem is that it's in the good old US of A.
Would I have to pay duty on it (VAT + handling etc.) or would it just be delivered? I don't want to decide that I'll buy it and then get stung an extra 20% plus on top of what I'm paying as it would just kill the deal.
The seller is legit (a well respected member of several watch related sites) and we've provisionally agreed a figure with Pay pal.
Any advice very welcome at this stage before I commit.
Always allow at least 20% to be added to the final bill, but if you get lucky and it slips through the net then it's a bonus, your seller could help you out a bit by reducing the declared value of the watch, but if it then goes missing you/ he, could be out of pocket.I've just been offered a nearly new unmarked example. White faced with bracelet.
Having looked at the watch in various places up and down the web it seems good to me. I like the styling and think it would work well as a dress watch or even for work.
I'm just looking for confirmation that they are a good reliable piece of kit really...
Another problem is that it's in the good old US of A.
Would I have to pay duty on it (VAT + handling etc.) or would it just be delivered? I don't want to decide that I'll buy it and then get stung an extra 20% plus on top of what I'm paying as it would just kill the deal.
The seller is legit (a well respected member of several watch related sites) and we've provisionally agreed a figure with Pay pal.
Any advice very welcome at this stage before I commit.
Edited by steve1 on Sunday 29th January 09:14
Thanks for all your help guys.
Woke up to an email from the seller telling me it's been sold, so no longer relevant really.
I did like it, but not enough to pay an extra premium to HMRC on it. They get enough off me already.
I'll keep searching, though around the UK this time.
@ Andy, I've tried to like you/your friends Hublot, but sorry, it just doesn't do it for me.
Woke up to an email from the seller telling me it's been sold, so no longer relevant really.
I did like it, but not enough to pay an extra premium to HMRC on it. They get enough off me already.
I'll keep searching, though around the UK this time.
@ Andy, I've tried to like you/your friends Hublot, but sorry, it just doesn't do it for me.
I'd speak to Dom H on here and see what he can do for you ... He has helped many, many forum members save some cash and has sourced several B&R watches. Give him a call!
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Thanks Ikemi,
Had though about this idea(Dom H), though the B & R idea has side-shifted a bit now.
In the cold light of day, I'm not sure that another chronograph is a good idea (three already) though even numbers are good I suppose.
I'm not sure exactly what I want yet, so will do some more trawling.
My main problem is that I keep buying cheap Russian toys, got a Scuba Dude on it's way at the moment, along with a 24 hour Raketa.
The Geneva was to be used more as a dress watch I suppose.
I was looking at a Rolex Cellini on the bay last night, but it went a bit too high for me, so back there to see what else is about.
Had though about this idea(Dom H), though the B & R idea has side-shifted a bit now.
In the cold light of day, I'm not sure that another chronograph is a good idea (three already) though even numbers are good I suppose.
I'm not sure exactly what I want yet, so will do some more trawling.
My main problem is that I keep buying cheap Russian toys, got a Scuba Dude on it's way at the moment, along with a 24 hour Raketa.
The Geneva was to be used more as a dress watch I suppose.
I was looking at a Rolex Cellini on the bay last night, but it went a bit too high for me, so back there to see what else is about.
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