Germany Trip - Any tips?

[mickey_]

Will be travelling to germany this friday and will be in transit overnight in Frankfurt.

Was wondering if it will be a good chance to buy a IWC mark XVI or even a big pilot on that overnight trip?

Any bro have experience if it is a good buy in germany and does the airport offer a good discount?

Many thanks in advance.

[Hary]

Go to Wempe

http://www.wempe.de/bereich-deutschland.htm

You will find most of the high end watches there. Remember to claim back the 19% German VAT.

If you are Sinn lover, Frankfurt is the perfect place. Take a taxi to Sinn, grab few watches that you like. It should be cheaper than Singapore, especially after getting the VAT deducted.

[wolfeyes1974]

Go to Wempe

http://www.wempe.de/bereich-deutschland.htm

You will find most of the high end watches there. Remember to claim back the 19% German VAT.

If you are Sinn lover, Frankfurt is the perfect place. Take a taxi to Sinn, grab few watches that you like. It should be cheaper than Singapore, especially after getting the VAT deducted.

yes, the sales staff are very attentive, knowledgable and friendly..you'll enjoy the process..

[Daytonalover]

Yup, before i could even tell u...all the gurus had done it...wempe! who knows that u can even get a pam without having to be on the waiting list!!!Good luck...

[mickey_]

Many many thanks!

I will be stopping over at Frankfurt then to Dusseldorf for many days!

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I will definately go for some Sinn and also IWC at wempe.

Any ideal on what is Singapore's "realistic" sale price for IWC Big Pilot and the Mark XVI? (As a guage) I am intending to get both!!!

Any idea if it would be a wise choice to get it at frankfurt airport? (on the pricing)

[Hary]

Airport not good place to buy. They only have "Christ" shop but no real high end pieces

[mickey_]

Thanks harry for the tip!

I'll make a trip to wempe in Dusseldorf. Also will be visiting LV...

Your guess price for a Big Pilot there?

[mickey_]

My intentions:

1) IWC Big Pilot
2) IWC Mark XVI
3) Sinn 556

What is the retail and buy price for a gauge for a wise buy?

[Hary]

BP list price is Euro 11K, grey market price 7.5-8K euro. If you could get that price and claim back VAT, it would be perfect. Mark XVI should aim <1.8k euro

[Hary]

According to Sinn price list that I have (valid from Sept1, 2008), Sinn 556 with leather band is Euro 490, rubber band Euro 530, with bracelet Euro 625. You can deduct 19% VAT from those mentioned prices

[mickey_]

Many many thanks Hary san.

My friend was telling me that the VAT refund at the airport only allows a maximum of 12% VAT rebate. He just went and bought some LVs back and this was his experience. Wonder if this is true.

The grey market price that you have mentioned seems like a good buy. What is "grey market" shops and are there any risks of buying such an expensive watch like the BP? What should I look out for?

[Hary]

Many many thanks Hary san.

My friend was telling me that the VAT refund at the airport only allows a maximum of 12% VAT rebate. He just went and bought some LVs back and this was his experience. Wonder if this is true.

The grey market price that you have mentioned seems like a good buy. What is "grey market" shops and are there any risks of buying such an expensive watch like the BP? What should I look out for?

grey market refers to those who are selling watches in German watch forum. I dont know any non AD shops in Frankfurt selling BP.

With regard to VAT, I cannot remember when I did it last time. Probably 12% resulted from 19%-7% Singapore VAT. I assume the countries have cooperation, meaning u can escape paying VAT from the country of origin, but you have to pay VAT back in your home country.

[varas]

then also depends on amount spent on single reciept. They got a range to refund you back. A rule of thumb is that the more you spend , the more refund you will get back, up to 12% max.

[Oceanklassik]

Hi mickey,

Are you in Germany now? When returning?

Tx.

[alvinwan]

Germany

Hi,

I was in Hamburg and Munich not too long ago. I saw a few Rolex there, the price not cheap le. Down there, should go for German watches. Nice also wo.