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Hey, i'm all but set to order my first replica, but the only thing I am worried about is the customs issue. I live in New Zealand, and according to http://www.swissreplicarolex.net/, My country is in the named "worst countries" for customs seizure. Before you blast me, I have read around, and I know most dealers policies are essentailly if one goes south then we will send another and thats the lot. This is more than generous but what do you do if you legitimately get 2 watches siezed? In real terms, is there a credible chance of this happening? Is it really 1 in 10 watches or is it a lot higher, or is that site bunk, how do they come up with such a figure? I know people from US and UK have said on this board their customs let these babys through, but my country is only a small country of just over 4 million. They dont have neally as much traffic coming through. I found this site: http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/ContentTo...y____24678.aspx In a nut shell it says its illegal and finable up to $150 000. I know it says personal use is excluded but it seems a little hazy. From what I see on tv our customs is pretty stringant. What do people think? Thanks. James

Hey there, first post! Yup, i've caught the bug as such, got looking on the web for a rep watch a couple of weeks ago, and very neally got taken in by a scam site but thankfully found the right information to avoid that happening. Now know enough about the topic to know the good sites etc, was wondering if anyone had pictures of the Submariner 16610LV SS Green 50th Anniversary AKA noobmariner, I found this on the Eurotimez website last night but noticed there is no photos up yet of it. Is it essentially the same as the other model for the same price, the black bezel one, except with the green bezel? The main decision of course is whether to spend the extra $130USD on an "ETA" movement, bear in mind this is my first Rep purchase. Opinions? FWIW, in m country I have never ever seen anyone wear any kind of rolex, and the best watch ive ever seen anyone wear is a seamaster, on about 3 people. So im not so concerned if the rep isnt perfect (which I know enough to know it wont be).