thomasng Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 I recently moved to Switzerland, and I'm wondering if anyone knows what the standard protocol for shipping reps here is? I made sure to get rid of every rep watch I had before I moved here. Is it still risky to buy reps even if they're shipped in from other countries in the EU (I know Switzerland is part of Schengen, but Swiss customs is still independent). Or should I just kiss rep watches goodbye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Still thinking getting reps and living here??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 I recently moved to Switzerland, and I'm wondering if anyone knows what the standard protocol for shipping reps here is? I made sure to get rid of every rep watch I had before I moved here. Is it still risky to buy reps even if they're shipped in from other countries in the EU (I know Switzerland is part of Schengen, but Swiss customs is still independent). Or should I just kiss rep watches goodbye? There is no protocol. You don't have reps shipped to Switzerland. Schengen's got nothing to do with it. Kind regards Valerian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Ah, in retrospect it probably was a stupid question. Never mind then. Probably would have been a bad idea to wear a rep to work anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Not a stupid question at all. Will PM you. Val. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
permabull Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Moved to Pfaffikon eh? How is it? Town looks pretty dull - visited recently. Made sure I had no reps anywhere near me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkoN Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 its not illegal to own or order fake watches in switzerland^^^ so take it easy :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 @valerian, thanks for the PM. For now my new job is in Pfäffikon, but the wife doesn't like it. Still searching for a place preferably in Thalwil, Zug or maybe even in Zürich. The rents here are mad expensive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Wow! Welcome Thomas :thumbsupsmileyanim: (a blast from the past!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 by all means. WEAR your rep to work (as long as you don't work in an authorized dealer).. but shipping to switzerland is usually a problem from what i hear. Get the watch shipped to a friend in france, germany or Austria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 by all means. WEAR your rep to work (as long as you don't work in an authorized dealer).. but shipping to switzerland is usually a problem from what i hear. Get the watch shipped to a friend in france, germany or Austria. If the people who interviewed me are any indication, I'll probably be working around a sea of Pateks, APs and WISes in general. One of the VPs was wearing a watch twice my projected annual salary. I have friends in Austria and might go there quite often for skiing, so I'll send it to them. I'll be sure to order from EU dealers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkoN Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 by all means. WEAR your rep to work (as long as you don't work in an authorized dealer).. but shipping to switzerland is usually a problem from what i hear. Get the watch shipped to a friend in france, germany or Austria. Shipping to Germany is more a problem then shipping to switzerland^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Hey Thomas, welcome back, it's been a long time. Acquire any good AP reps lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerchen Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Welcome aboard on EU Thomas although Switzerland was and is something "special"... identifying "too much" with EU seems to be a feeling like loosing your identity to them. Really do hope, you and your wife enjoy the new residence - do love Switzerland for its nature(and watches of course). +1 @others - shipping from Canada to Germany, then to CH doesnt seem to be a good idea to me too - i would consider France-CH first before other options. I guess the natives hanging around here will point you into the right direction. And knowing you as a gen & rep collector in the past - why bothering sporting a good fabricated rep at work if it does not fall apart at a glance? Cheers George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 If the people who interviewed me are any indication, I'll probably be working around a sea of Pateks, APs and WISes in general. One of the VPs was wearing a watch twice my projected annual salary. I have friends in Austria and might go there quite often for skiing, so I'll send it to them. I'll be sure to order from EU dealers though. So then, just make sure to not wear any AP's, Hublots, Brequets or A'lange & Sohne reps and you should be golden (as a general rule ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted November 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 And knowing you as a gen & rep collector in the past - why bothering sporting a good fabricated rep at work if it does not fall apart at a glance? Well, I always followed the philosophy that buying gens were the better deal- I could score a great deal, wear it for a while and resell it for no loss. But I think I ignored the fact that the watch could either be damaged or stolen,- some scumbag on the Boston Metro basically ripped my watch off my wrist right when the doors were closing. Now, I know Switzerland is safer but that's put me off gen watches for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerchen Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Sorry to hear that!! Well, robbed GEN = Bigger financial loss than robbed REP. But dont forget, that this couldve also happened to you wearing a rep When everything else "fits" the image - appearance, job, clothing, behaviour etc. the rep gets almost indistinguishable to the average mortal-non-WIS. (thats no calling to wear some bad reps on your new workplace though) Cheers! George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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