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Hawada · 7 August 2016, 08:18 AM

I'm new here - first post! I have been on the fence if I should buy a submariner (dream watch) or Tudor Black Bay/Pelagos. I think I made up my mind to buy the Submariner no date.

I'm in Switzerland on assignment - so I would get the VAT back which is 8% and the exchange rate is almost even with the Dollar. The cost of the watch is 7,100 CHF when deducting the 8% VAT and adjusting for the currency it comes out to about $6,700 - is that a good price? It's from Bucherer.

Thanks for the Advice!

jon_jon · 7 August 2016, 08:27 AM

I believe the MSRP in the US is $7500 for the Sub no date. So you can decide for yourself if it is a good deal for you. I don't know how long you are staying in Switzerland, but to claim the VAT refund, I believe you have to leave the country within 90 days and "export" the watch to claim the tax refund.

bengoshi76 · 7 August 2016, 11:09 PM

It is actually 30 days after purchase. Further info can be found here: https://www.estv.admin.ch/estv/en/ho.../tax-free.html

You could easily get a Sub No Date in Switzerland for 6.2k Swiss net from grey market dealers. Happy to provide further info, just send me a PM.

Enjoy your stay in Switzerland - I trust you will love it.

Best
Marco

Hawada · 8 August 2016, 06:51 AM

Thanks for the help guys. Either I got the grey market route or go to Germany. The issue I am having is finding SS Submariner has proven very difficult outside of Switzerland. Was in London last week - went to 9 AD's and no-one had a SS Submariner it was crazy!

Robrob777 · 8 August 2016, 06:54 AM

6700 is ok for the no date from AD. Be careful bc customs may see you box and charge import tax.

Hawada · 8 August 2016, 06:57 AM

Any tips to get around that? Goal is to not claim it when I get to the states.

7 August 2016, 08:18 AM	#1
Hawada "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 23	Buying Submariner in Zurich I'm new here - first post! I have been on the fence if I should buy a submariner (dream watch) or Tudor Black Bay/Pelagos. I think I made up my mind to buy the Submariner no date. I'm in Switzerland on assignment - so I would get the VAT back which is 8% and the exchange rate is almost even with the Dollar. The cost of the watch is 7,100 CHF when deducting the 8% VAT and adjusting for the currency it comes out to about $6,700 - is that a good price? It's from Bucherer. Thanks for the Advice!

7 August 2016, 08:27 AM	#2
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,365	I believe the MSRP in the US is $7500 for the Sub no date. So you can decide for yourself if it is a good deal for you. I don't know how long you are staying in Switzerland, but to claim the VAT refund, I believe you have to leave the country within 90 days and "export" the watch to claim the tax refund.

7 August 2016, 11:09 PM	#3
bengoshi76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Zurich Posts: 12	It is actually 30 days after purchase. Further info can be found here: https://www.estv.admin.ch/estv/en/ho.../tax-free.html You could easily get a Sub No Date in Switzerland for 6.2k Swiss net from grey market dealers. Happy to provide further info, just send me a PM. Enjoy your stay in Switzerland - I trust you will love it. Best Marco

8 August 2016, 06:51 AM	#4
Hawada "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 23	Thanks for the help guys. Either I got the grey market route or go to Germany. The issue I am having is finding SS Submariner has proven very difficult outside of Switzerland. Was in London last week - went to 9 AD's and no-one had a SS Submariner it was crazy!

8 August 2016, 06:54 AM	#5
Robrob777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: WA Posts: 272	6700 is ok for the no date from AD. Be careful bc customs may see you box and charge import tax.

8 August 2016, 06:57 AM	#6
Hawada "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 23	Any tips to get around that? Goal is to not claim it when I get to the states.

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