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Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:36 am
by DeskJockey
Alex_ wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:20 am
DeskJockey wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:23 am
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.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:31 pm
by Pete_
Alex_ wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:20 am
DeskJockey wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:23 am
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.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:28 pm
by 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.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:35 pm
by Pete_
Alex_ wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:28 pm
@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!
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:49 pm
by Rich B
PreacherCain wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:34 am
and it's a total strap whore.
what the hell does this mean?
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:57 pm
by Alex_
Pete_ wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:35 pm
Alex_ wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:28 pm
@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.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:06 pm
by mik
Rich B wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:49 pm
PreacherCain wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:34 am
and it's a total strap whore.
what the hell does this mean?
@PreacherCain 
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:15 pm
by Jobbo
Rich B wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:49 pm
PreacherCain wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:34 am
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.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:19 pm
by Rich B
Jobbo wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:15 pm
Rich B wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:49 pm
PreacherCain wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:34 am
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.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:23 pm
by ZedLeg
I mean, I can think of a meaning for strap whore but it has nothing to do with watches
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 5:45 pm
by PreacherCain
Jobbo wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:15 pm
Rich B wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:49 pm
PreacherCain wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:34 am
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.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:01 pm
by Jobbo
I’m getting flashbacks to GTA...
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:51 pm
by ZedLeg
PreacherCain wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 5:45 pm
Jobbo wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:15 pm
Rich B wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:49 pm
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.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:07 pm
by Mito Man
If you know, you know.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:17 pm
by PreacherCain
ZedLeg wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:51 pm
PreacherCain wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 5:45 pm
Jobbo wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:15 pm
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?
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:39 pm
by 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!
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:19 pm
by 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
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:29 pm
by mik
DeskJockey wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:54 am
mik wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:33 am
@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?
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:35 pm
by DeskJockey
mik wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:29 pm
DeskJockey wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:54 am
mik wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:33 am
@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.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:41 pm
by mik
DeskJockey wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:35 pm
mik wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:29 pm
DeskJockey wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:54 am
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
