Once and for good... local or oversea set?

[watchpassionist]

Is always this question when you sell or buy watches here in Singapore...

CONTROVERSIAL talk..

Oversea set ? cheaper ? i don't think so. In some countries i visited it is not cheap, But yet in certain countries like states, some westeren Europe italy or eastern Europe it is indeed cheaper with some bargainings and exchange rates plus higher Tax refunds.

Local set better ? not true. Try posting your watch for sale in international watch site like rolexforum and paneristi and you might get ppl ask you where the #FISH is this Hourglass, Sincere or Cortina?

Be it overseas or local sets.... do your research well and you will get good buys, even local AD and preowned shops prices varies too so do ask around first..You are the buyer so you have the rights to call individual shops to enquire, don't feel shy. Customers are first.

No straight rules governing local set or oversea set is #1.
Only rule of thumb, If you intend to sell later locally get a local set. If you want to sell oversea later get a oversea set cos ppl will throw back the same qn to you he does'nt want your local set too.

So now back to which country set is the best set?
My 2 cents for those particularly + particular buyer...
Get the watch from its origin makers together with the AD stamp on warranty card.
Tat is...Seiko and citizen from Japan, Aviator, buran, Vostok from Russia, Lange and Glashutte from Germany, Rolex Patek APs from Switzerland.

I'm never been fussy buying watches regardless from where it is stamped.
I only know all watches are covered by international warranty as long there is an AD selling that brand here.

Yes being a buyer you choose to buy a watch from where you want the AD from.
some are particular on scratches, some want only full sets, some go for straps conditions, some emphasize on AD and some no millesimation of 4444.

So answer to this thread is no right or wrong, just mind or don't mind.

[seiko.citizen]

To me, i couldnt care less local or overseas AD. Price matters most! Nice to know what AD its from, but not a deal breaker.

[Mille]

some lesser known watch brands, eg. nomos/sinn/poljot/vostok or whatever brands with limited warranty representation, best is to get local ad stamp...

IWC/Omega/Tag Heuer, overseas or local doesn't matter to me...they have well-established lines of distribution and a un-ambiguous warranty policy, and a brick & mortar service center...

[watchpassionist]

To me, i couldnt care less local or overseas AD. Price matters most! Nice to know what AD its from, but not a deal breaker.

Yes of course prices play a bit part....hehe

some lesser known watch brands, eg. nomos/sinn/poljot/vostok or whatever brands with limited warranty representation, best is to get local ad stamp...

IWC/Omega/Tag Heuer, overseas or local doesn't matter to me...they have well-established lines of distribution and a un-ambiguous warranty policy, and a brick & mortar service center...

Yes you are right, certain not so common brands might not have a local repair centre then better buy it locally so warranty covered.

[lolex kia]

What about the issue on whether the card is named. I bought a Rolex recently and the AD told me that the card has to be named.
The AD said that the Europeans are more liberal but I cannot verify.

[seiko.citizen]

Sounds like a perdantic AD you have there. just like one of them in perth, insist on name. the other dealer, no name, they close one eye.

[watchpassionist]

What about the issue on whether the card is named. I bought a Rolex recently and the AD told me that the card has to be named.
The AD said that the Europeans are more liberal but I cannot verify.

For Rolex watches... name and date must be annotated. But..... there is always some sales assitant willing to close 1 or 2 eyes just to clinch deal. I got mine with warranty card not name and dated.... rare and difficult but manage to sweet talk the sales lady....hehe

Sounds like a perdantic AD you have there. just like one of them in perth, insist on name. the other dealer, no name, they close one eye.

Went Perth to buy watch before, die die want me put name. Then put lor on account the watch was sold to me cheaper. Haha.

[seiko.citizen]

What AD did you frequent? If the one in Perth city, I think I know who you are referring to. If the one in Subi that fella sure ask you put name.

[watchpassionist]

What AD did you frequent? If the one in Perth city, I think I know who you are referring to. If the one in Subi that fella sure ask you put name.

That was abt 8 years ago, went there once for holidays.. saw this watch shop along Hay st, go in looksee looksee. Bought an exp 2, SA say must stamp else they cannot sell me the watch. Can't rmbr the shop name tho, looks grand...haha.

[seiko.citizen]

I know which one already. Rosendorff jeweller. at that time; the only AD in perth. that time the SA wouldve been one hell of an old auntie . Damn *****y one! Last time i sent my 6694 service (crown fell out!). If i not wrong, that time the rolex section was upstairs.

[masatogalaxy]

Is always this question when you sell or buy watches here in Singapore...

CONTROVERSIAL talk..

Oversea set ? cheaper ? i don't think so. In some countries i visited it is not cheap, But yet in certain countries like states, some westeren Europe italy or eastern Europe it is indeed cheaper with some bargainings and exchange rates plus higher Tax refunds.

Local set better ? not true. Try posting your watch for sale in international watch site like rolexforum and paneristi and you might get ppl ask you where the #FISH is this Hourglass, Sincere or Cortina?

Be it overseas or local sets.... do your research well and you will get good buys, even local AD and preowned shops prices varies too so do ask around first..You are the buyer so you have the rights to call individual shops to enquire, don't feel shy. Customers are first.

No straight rules governing local set or oversea set is #1.
Only rule of thumb, If you intend to sell later locally get a local set. If you want to sell oversea later get a oversea set cos ppl will throw back the same qn to you he does'nt want your local set too.

So now back to which country set is the best set?
My 2 cents for those particularly + particular buyer...
Get the watch from its origin makers together with the AD stamp on warranty card.
Tat is...Seiko and citizen from Japan, Aviator, buran, Vostok from Russia, Lange and Glashutte from Germany, Rolex Patek APs from Switzerland.

I'm never been fussy buying watches regardless from where it is stamped.
I only know all watches are covered by international warranty as long there is an AD selling that brand here.

Yes being a buyer you choose to buy a watch from where you want the AD from.
some are particular on scratches, some want only full sets, some go for straps conditions, some emphasize on AD and some no millesimation of 4444.

So answer to this thread is no right or wrong, just mind or don't mind.

totally agreed, as long as its a genuine piece!

[mingwen]

local or overseas AD?

i just dont understand why only buyers in singapore are fond of asking this silly question whether the watch is local or overseas AD? i dont mean to sound rude but sometimes questions like these really pissed me off.. really buay ta han!
whats the difference if the watch is bought in hong kong or europe?

[FullHouse]

No difference in Richmont Service centre but Singaporean feel shiok when they know the watch from local ,my 3 cent info!!

[Keith8896]

How about if from

1) Boutique
2) Local AD
3) Overseas AD.

* Lucky no local boutique

[Oceanklassik]

U r nt te 1st 2 ask tis here. Thre r few threads/posts on tis discussion oredi. Pls go read them if u wan.