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impalass · 23 December 2011, 03:54 AM

For years I've been itching for a WatchCo Omega Seamaster 300 nos/repoduction 1960's vintage diver. Have read all the search results, pros and cons, from a couple of forums and I'm considering rolling the dice.

The one question I have'nt had any luck with is what to expect from Canada Customs regarding an Omega from Australia ? How big a $$ hit can I expect, and this is my OCD working overtime, could customs decide the watch is fake, not understanding nos, or reproduction with original parts ?

Any imput, positive or negative will be appreciated.

CDNWatchNut · 23 December 2011, 05:36 AM

Duty is 5% on watches in my experience. You will also have to pay 5% gst + provincial tax, or HST, whichever applies in Ontario.
Here in Alberta, we pay 5+5 = 10% total duty and taxeson importing a watch.
Hope that helps

JEC · 23 December 2011, 05:51 AM

Duties are whatever your sales tax is.

I wouldn't worry about the whole fake/etc thing. As long as they do their paperwork properly there will be no issues, they just declare it as a precision instrument swiss made with a value of X.

Make sure it IS NOT sent via UPS otherwise you will pay extraordinary duties the likes of which you have never imagined.

impalass · 23 December 2011, 08:34 AM

Thanks for the quick replys guys. I've had some major screw ups with Canada Customs in the past with hard to find car parts. They can be a PITA to say the least and ended up co$ting me dearly for no good reason.

As eager as I am to pull the trigger, I'm going to give it some more time and explore buying second hand in Canada. Another option might be having my watchman build one for me, have not brought it up yet.

Will keep you posted, thanks again.

23 December 2011, 03:54 AM	#1
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	WatchCo Omega For years I've been itching for a WatchCo Omega Seamaster 300 nos/repoduction 1960's vintage diver. Have read all the search results, pros and cons, from a couple of forums and I'm considering rolling the dice. The one question I have'nt had any luck with is what to expect from Canada Customs regarding an Omega from Australia ? How big a $$ hit can I expect, and this is my OCD working overtime, could customs decide the watch is fake, not understanding nos, or reproduction with original parts ? Any imput, positive or negative will be appreciated.

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23 December 2011, 05:36 AM	#2
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	Duty is 5% on watches in my experience. You will also have to pay 5% gst + provincial tax, or HST, whichever applies in Ontario. Here in Alberta, we pay 5+5 = 10% total duty and taxeson importing a watch. Hope that helps

23 December 2011, 05:51 AM	#3
JEC Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: J. Location: Montreal Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 232	Duties are whatever your sales tax is. I wouldn't worry about the whole fake/etc thing. As long as they do their paperwork properly there will be no issues, they just declare it as a precision instrument swiss made with a value of X. Make sure it IS NOT sent via UPS otherwise you will pay extraordinary duties the likes of which you have never imagined.

23 December 2011, 08:34 AM	#4
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Thanks for the quick replys guys. I've had some major screw ups with Canada Customs in the past with hard to find car parts. They can be a PITA to say the least and ended up co$ting me dearly for no good reason. As eager as I am to pull the trigger, I'm going to give it some more time and explore buying second hand in Canada. Another option might be having my watchman build one for me, have not brought it up yet. Will keep you posted, thanks again.

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