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Do your research before travelling

In Response To: Bond watch at Duty Free or in Switzerland? ()

I have found that, for example, the Bond SMP can be had for around US$1000 at a number of US web dealers (including Ashford after "special offers" and coupons).

If you know the lowest price that you have to pay locally (including any taxes and/or shipping costs), then use that to compare -- after converting to your home currency.

Even though you may get the watch "duty-free" you may still have import duties to pay if you exceed your personal allowance. In Canada, for example, the allowance is CDN$750 if you are away at least 7 days.

Most "big names" such as Omega offer world-wide warranties. This should not be an issue when buying from major airports.

/rs

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