What watch do wear

nordberg · 08-08-2018, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

If it's a manual which I guess it is that can be an issue, I fully wound mine to test the reserve lasted around 57 hours which was about right.

Although I must admit winding it up is annoying, I prefer an automatic.

It’s an automatic. Supposedly has 192 hours reserve but I’m not seeing anything like that.

I love the watch, but a few niggles are creeping in and you don’t really want that on a watch with such a high price tag... No doubt some will argue that the foibles are part of its charm, but I’m not in that camp..

Bibbles · 09-19-2018, 04:13 AM

Picked this up on my travels this week.

JustChris · 09-19-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bibbles

Picked this up on my travels this week.

Very nice! Took almost 2 minutes to write that post I see

Oceanic · 09-19-2018, 11:18 AM

Too many

teaston · 09-19-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Oceanic

Too many

What make is the last one?

Oceanic · 09-19-2018, 11:29 AM

It's a Stowa Flieger 40mm with display back

You can opt to have the brand removed from the dial so it's more in keeping with it's historic roots which were pilots watches for the Luftwaffe

Nice small family owned German manufacturer if you're interested

https://www.stowa.de/en/Home/

Better pic than mine

Panchoa · 09-23-2018, 11:59 AM

If anyone is interested im selling my Tag Monaco Limited edition:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1538053

XAlp · 09-23-2018, 06:07 PM

Anyone bought from USA delivered? Is there a risk of import tax / VAT at customs?

MSCD · 09-23-2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Anyone bought from USA delivered? Is there a risk of import tax / VAT at customs?

Based on sending gifts to my family in the UK I would say there is a strong possibility of import taxes. We sent a Tiffany necklace with the customs form and they made my sister pay through the carrier before they would release it. That was only a couple hundred bucks!

XAlp · 09-24-2018, 03:23 AM

Hmm - thanks - seems VAT is also due, this wipe my out the savings...

Oceanic · 09-24-2018, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Hmm - thanks - seems VAT is also due, this wipe my out the savings...

Only way from the USA is to travel there and wear it back yourself and post the box back while there

nordberg · 09-24-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Anyone bought from USA delivered? Is there a risk of import tax / VAT at customs?

Possible, yes. I bought a Panerai 253 back in the summer from a US based dealer. I had it delivered to a friend of mine in Atlanta who packaged it up with a few other bits and pieces and shipped it over. He declared it as a gift with a value of $75 and I’ve yet to hear anything from customs.

This kind of triangular shipping is undoubtedly the beast way to have any chance of side stepping customs charges...

NotGotABimmer23 · 09-24-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nordberg

Possible, yes. I bought a Panerai 253 back in the summer from a US based dealer. I had it delivered to a friend of mine in Atlanta who packaged it up with a few other bits and pieces and shipped it over. He declared it as a gift with a value of $75 and I’ve yet to hear anything from customs.

This kind of triangular shipping is undoubtedly the beast way to have any chance of side stepping customs charges...

Very expensive if it gets lost though!

sahajesh · 09-24-2018, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kylemacca01

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Originally Posted by nordberg

Possible, yes. I bought a Panerai 253 back in the summer from a US based dealer. I had it delivered to a friend of mine in Atlanta who packaged it up with a few other bits and pieces and shipped it over. He declared it as a gift with a value of $75 and I’ve yet to hear anything from customs.

This kind of triangular shipping is undoubtedly the beast way to have any chance of side stepping customs charges...

Very expensive if it gets lost though!

I'd like to put in a claim for an item missing in the post.

Followed by...

What do you mean by sending me a cheque for £60?!

nordberg · 09-24-2018, 12:27 PM

Ha! Have faith in DHL! There’s difference between customs declaration and package insurance.

Wills2 · 09-25-2018, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kylemacca01

Very expensive if it gets lost though!

Or if you get caught.

Vroombimmer · 09-25-2018, 12:56 PM

A little late to the party... but worth sharing anyway... Tag Monaco and Omega Speedmaster 57. Quite a fan of leather straps over metal bracelets.
Thoughts? Both quite different..

JustChris · 09-25-2018, 12:57 PM

I see loads of Tag Monaco's

Anyone else out there also have a Monza?

isleaiw1 · 09-25-2018, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vroombimmer

A little late to the party... but worth sharing anyway... Tag Monaco and Omega Speedmaster 57. Quite a fan of leather straps over metal bracelets.
Thoughts? Both quite different..

Love the Omega...

Steve_M_Sport · 09-26-2018, 03:22 AM

I've just paid a deposit for one of these - need to wait 12-18 months for delivery

nordberg · 09-26-2018, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vroombimmer

A little late to the party... but worth sharing anyway... Tag Monaco and Omega Speedmaster 57. Quite a fan of leather straps over metal bracelets.
Thoughts? Both quite different..

I love Monacos. Never owned one but it's a definite itch that I'll scratch at some point. That Speedmaster is nice too - suits the leather strap.

nordberg · 09-26-2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

I've just paid a deposit for one of these - need to wait 12-18 months for delivery

Really? I've seen Subs in stock all over the place, why do you have to wait?

Actually - there seems to be a lot more Dates than No Dates.

I presume by ordering you're paying RRP?

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