The Watch Thread - Part 3

[ryanseah]

GST wise need to pay the 7% coz exceed $400 right?

Strangely, I was not charged GST on it, it was shipped by registered mail, not courier, wonder if that helped?

 

[ryanseah]

Any retail shop that i can go to in sg?

No, I believe Christopher Ward sells direct to consumer so that they can offer lower prices by cutting out the middlemen

 

[kinbalight]

Strangely, I was not charged GST on it, it was shipped by registered mail, not courier, wonder if that helped?

Oh interesting...perhaps?

 

[Seannie]

ok lets put it this way. I want the nicest watch within the lowest price i can get. Otherwords, the nicest & best valued. Any recommend? I dont intend to spent a few k just on a watch at the moment. Too heavy for my taste. But at least i wanna something that still looks damn good, yet looks expensive & classy. U know what i mean? Something not too exp. Not so based on the branding. Design wise must look WOW! that kind of feel.

I dont know anything abt watches at all. Need real expert help here. Dont give me too many brands that i dont even know of. Just one that you think beats the pack. Thanks. Got pic even better.

Please see my message again.

 

[pwillie]

Strangely, I was not charged GST on it, it was shipped by registered mail, not courier, wonder if that helped?

It could be that they declared a lower value on the watch?
I did that with another grey seller who declared it a toy, value only at $100, so no GST charged, but the risk is that if item is lost, you can't recover it from insurance.

 

[ryanseah]

It could be that they declared a lower value on the watch?
I did that with another grey seller who declared it a toy, value only at $100, so no GST charged, but the risk is that if item is lost, you can't recover it from insurance.

Nope, they actually wrote the full value of the watch on the customs sticker on the wrapping (300+ pounds), so it was pretty clear what the price was. I was actually surprised when it turned up at my office with no GST asked for

 

[ForumRider]

Nope, they actually wrote the full value of the watch on the customs sticker on the wrapping (300+ pounds), so it was pretty clear what the price was. I was actually surprised when it turned up at my office with no GST asked for

i thot GST is charged separately by the courier? Its not immediate..... but maybe end u when billing cycle comes.... just like credit card bill statement

 

[pwillie]

Nope, they actually wrote the full value of the watch on the customs sticker on the wrapping (300+ pounds), so it was pretty clear what the price was. I was actually surprised when it turned up at my office with no GST asked for

Lucky for you, could be the courier did not see the "pound" symbol and thought that it is sgd..

 

[pwillie]

i thot GST is charged separately by the courier? Its not immediate..... but maybe end u when billing cycle comes.... just like credit card bill statement

My last purchase it was immediate, dhl would not release the item unless the GST is paid on the spot.

 

[natas]

If you have read our replies...we have been saying that we can only advise if we know what your budget is...

He still think he is right....

 

[pwillie]

He still think he is right....

Aiyo, you all still entertaining him ah?

 

[ForumRider]

My last purchase it was immediate, dhl would not release the item unless the GST is paid on the spot.

mine was by Fedex. so different process. But i still dont understand how did the GST get waived....

 

[ah_ben69]

Can't get more versatile than a seamaster PO IMO.
The usual suspects in that range... IWC, Tag, Pam, breitling, Tudor, even chopard...

Can only get a entry level from IWC based on my budget right? Btw any advise on wher to get omega cheaper?

 

[jonleelk]

mine was by Fedex. so different process. But i still dont understand how did the GST get waived....

For normal registered mail, it is custom who will detain the package at singpost HQ, and u will need to go down personally to pay GST, then can collect the goods. If it slipped through, than meaned custom idle or saw the currency sign wrongly.

 

[pwillie]

Can only get a entry level from IWC based on my budget right? Btw any advise on wher to get omega cheaper?

Unfortunately only the lower end spitfire or aquatimer.
Sorry I don't have lobang for omega, I heard that the price is controlled tight locally.
Maybe grey or airport? Or you can ask if someone here is very good with his/her AD salesperson to give a bit more discount.

 

[natas]

Aiyo, you all still entertaining him ah?

This watch is good for him, with a "wow" when others see it.

 

[tckrto]

waa this credor one looks swee! How much huh? And selling where?

And u still want something nice with "wow" factor
This is Seiko equivalent Patek Philippe.

 

[patryn33]

I bought it for $763 at Cortina @Wisma. Could have bargain more though.

I like watches with a big dial and this does not look at all huge on my slim wrist. Being mechanical is a plus too. I've grown use to winding it every morning when I wake up.

I would say it's a very decent price for a well made watch. It goes well with my casual and grunchy outfit.

Good buy!
Why did u say mech is a plus?
U enjoy winding it daily? It is much like a hassle which everyone thinks?

 

[patryn33]

No money for a Seamaster so Christopher Ward will have to suffice for now! Am actually rather impressed for a $700+ watch

At $700 and the 60/60 warranty hard to beat.
This new orange dive watch also nice
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/dive/c60-tri-skoo.html

 

[StephenHawking]

now i m looking at zenith chronomaster and rolex submariner...... any good advise?

Yes, here is some good advice: go for the Zenith.
Really, that watch is vastly superior to the tired boring old submariner... it's on a higher level altogether. No contest.