The Watches Thread

[DeskJockey]

Anybody have experience buying through Chronos24? There's a few for sale on there, but I don't know anything about the platform.

I've bought many watches on Chrono24 before, most from abroad, some watches into five figures (not bragging) and never had any issues. Make sure you check on the seller feedback as usual. Plus, Chrono24 protects the buyer, money held in their escrow and released when you receive the watch.

Cheers.

[Pete_]

Anybody have experience buying through Chronos24? There's a few for sale on there, but I don't know anything about the platform.

I've bought many watches on Chrono24 before, most from abroad, some watches into five figures (not bragging) and never had any issues. Make sure you check on the seller feedback as usual. Plus, Chrono24 protects the buyer, money held in their escrow and released when you receive the watch.

How does that work with import duty / taxes etc ? I've tried googling but can't find a straight answer, just see a lot of people warning not to be tempted by lower prices in other countries without considering those additional fees.

Chrono24 worked very smoothly when I used it but that was from a UK dealer.

[Alex_]

@Pete_ I always ask international sellers if they would declare the value of the watch a lot lower. For example, my recent Grand Seiko the seller declared it £200 which meant I saved a huge chunk on import charges, the real value is £5k. As a buyer, it doesn't matter if anything happens to the watch, it's on the seller, and Chrono24 protects you. I wouldn't do it if I was the seller though.

[Pete_]

@Pete_ I always ask international sellers if they would declare the value of the watch a lot lower. For example, my recent Grand Seiko the seller declared it £200 which meant I saved a huge chunk on import charges, the real value is £5k. As a buyer, it doesn't matter if anything happens to the watch, it's on the seller, and Chrono24 protects you. I wouldn't do it if I was the seller though.

Good trick! I'm surprised the sellers agree to do it though!

[Rich B]

and it's a total strap whore.

what the hell does this mean?

[Alex_]

@Pete_ I always ask international sellers if they would declare the value of the watch a lot lower. For example, my recent Grand Seiko the seller declared it £200 which meant I saved a huge chunk on import charges, the real value is £5k. As a buyer, it doesn't matter if anything happens to the watch, it's on the seller, and Chrono24 protects you. I wouldn't do it if I was the seller though.

Good trick! I'm surprised the sellers agree to do it though!

A lot of the big, experienced sellers have business insurance, which covers/insures their watches for shipping.

[mik]

and it's a total strap whore.

what the hell does this mean?

@PreacherCain

[Jobbo]

and it's a total strap whore.

what the hell does this mean?

It's a niche interest - if you don't understand, you probably don't want to know.

[Rich B]

and it's a total strap whore.

what the hell does this mean?

It's a niche interest - if you don't understand, you probably don't want to know.

I've Googled it too, and whilst I couldn't see any connection to watches, I will be checking the results out again later in more detail.

[ZedLeg]

I mean, I can think of a meaning for strap whore but it has nothing to do with watches

[PreacherCain]

and it's a total strap whore.

what the hell does this mean?

It's a niche interest - if you don't understand, you probably don't want to know.

Apparently they do, though. Interesting.

[Jobbo]

I’m getting flashbacks to GTA...

[ZedLeg]

what the hell does this mean?

It's a niche interest - if you don't understand, you probably don't want to know.

Apparently they do, though. Interesting.

It’s important to be open to new experiences.

[Mito Man]

If you know, you know.

[PreacherCain]

It's a niche interest - if you don't understand, you probably don't want to know.

Apparently they do, though. Interesting.

It’s important to be open to new experiences.

Are you a sponge, or a stone?

[DeskJockey]

Thanks to the wonders of the Royal Mail the package that @Jobbo sent to be delivered before 1pm (guaranteed!) was delivered to the wrong delivery office, but don't worry! They've immediately rerouted it. Unfortunately the tracking didn't say to where or when it'll arrive, nor is the bot chat any help.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

[Jobbo]

Oh FFS - at least it was special delivery, not just signed for. I always say that most RM services simply give you proof of non-delivery

[mik]

@DeskJockey done! I would post a link, but you need 50+ posts on the forum before you can access the Sales area (as it was abused in the past) so you probably wouldn’t be able to view it.

Thanks. I'll take it on trust!

Should I ask them to STAND DOWN now dude?

[DeskJockey]

@DeskJockey done! I would post a link, but you need 50+ posts on the forum before you can access the Sales area (as it was abused in the past) so you probably wouldn’t be able to view it.

Thanks. I'll take it on trust!

Should I ask them to STAND DOWN now dude?

Yes, please. Thank you for your help.

[mik]

Thanks. I'll take it on trust!

Should I ask them to STAND DOWN now dude?

Yes, please. Thank you for your help.

Done - no problem Alex