i would like to share my thoughts on which options to purchase sinn watch as i have received several pms/sms/phone calls.
generally there are 3 ways to purchase a sinn watch
local authorized dealer
buyer can have a actual feel of the watch, place it on wrist to decide if the watch smiles @ you
can buy immediately
price maybe slightly higher compared to online dealer/gray dealer *factoring VAT, exchange rate*
buyer of watch can go to local authorized dealer if there is any issue with the watch
online dealer
if buyer can find a seller willing to ship to singapore.
price may be lower compared to local authorized dealer considering the tax difference and exchange rate. but don't forget about the 7% GST that will be impose on the watch coming into singapore.
buyer usually is left on your own when there is issues with the watch. buyer can approach local authorized dealer for assistance who may impose handling fees.
gray dealer
buyer have to place order with gray dealer if gray dealer has no stock.
price may be lower compared to local authorized dealer and online dealer. however gray dealer will be likely to claim the VAT and not have to pay GST.
buyer is left on your own when there is issues with the watch unless there is prior agreement that seller has with local authorized dealer not to impose handling fee.
my views
if the model purchase is not one with argon gas indicator, then likely able to get it serviced locally with a watch technician as it is base ETA in most cases. however, if the model purchased is one with argon gas indicator, it has to go sinn factory. waiting time is about 6 months if go through local authorized dealer. however, i understand that argon gas indicator watch can be serviced locally. not sure when though.
if watch is purchased from local authorized dealer, if there is any assistance required by buyer for the watch, the authorized dealer is obliged to assist you. however, if purchased from gray dealer or online dealer, there is a possibility that they charge you a handling fee (business perspective).
for sinn watches especially those with argon gas indicator, it has to be serviced sooner or later. so buyers have to take note. i would buy from authorized dealer because they will have to handle it for me.
if you buy from online or gray dealer, you likely have to do it on your own if you encounter issues with the watch. send the watch there and bear the risk being lost along the way. though there is always insurance to cover, you will have to handle it everything on your own. however, through local authorized dealer, they bear the risk, not you.
also if you buy it from local AD, it is likely they will 'cover' the handling fees for buyer, whereas if the watch is bought outside local AD, local AD can charge customer for handling fees.
personally, if the price savings is not more than 300, i will go and purchase from local authorized dealer. this is because, it is a hassle free if i need to service the watch. already paid them upfront for subsequent service that is needed. generally, the discount for a sinn watch varies from 20-30% depending on models. this will give buyers some information to work on the purchase of a sinn watch.
hope this helps.
generally there are 3 ways to purchase a sinn watch
- local authorized dealer
- online dealer
- gray dealer
local authorized dealer
buyer can have a actual feel of the watch, place it on wrist to decide if the watch smiles @ you
can buy immediately
price maybe slightly higher compared to online dealer/gray dealer *factoring VAT, exchange rate*
buyer of watch can go to local authorized dealer if there is any issue with the watch
online dealer
if buyer can find a seller willing to ship to singapore.
price may be lower compared to local authorized dealer considering the tax difference and exchange rate. but don't forget about the 7% GST that will be impose on the watch coming into singapore.
buyer usually is left on your own when there is issues with the watch. buyer can approach local authorized dealer for assistance who may impose handling fees.
gray dealer
buyer have to place order with gray dealer if gray dealer has no stock.
price may be lower compared to local authorized dealer and online dealer. however gray dealer will be likely to claim the VAT and not have to pay GST.
buyer is left on your own when there is issues with the watch unless there is prior agreement that seller has with local authorized dealer not to impose handling fee.
my views
if the model purchase is not one with argon gas indicator, then likely able to get it serviced locally with a watch technician as it is base ETA in most cases. however, if the model purchased is one with argon gas indicator, it has to go sinn factory. waiting time is about 6 months if go through local authorized dealer. however, i understand that argon gas indicator watch can be serviced locally. not sure when though.
if watch is purchased from local authorized dealer, if there is any assistance required by buyer for the watch, the authorized dealer is obliged to assist you. however, if purchased from gray dealer or online dealer, there is a possibility that they charge you a handling fee (business perspective).
for sinn watches especially those with argon gas indicator, it has to be serviced sooner or later. so buyers have to take note. i would buy from authorized dealer because they will have to handle it for me.
if you buy from online or gray dealer, you likely have to do it on your own if you encounter issues with the watch. send the watch there and bear the risk being lost along the way. though there is always insurance to cover, you will have to handle it everything on your own. however, through local authorized dealer, they bear the risk, not you.
also if you buy it from local AD, it is likely they will 'cover' the handling fees for buyer, whereas if the watch is bought outside local AD, local AD can charge customer for handling fees.
personally, if the price savings is not more than 300, i will go and purchase from local authorized dealer. this is because, it is a hassle free if i need to service the watch. already paid them upfront for subsequent service that is needed. generally, the discount for a sinn watch varies from 20-30% depending on models. this will give buyers some information to work on the purchase of a sinn watch.
hope this helps.
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