cableguy Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 either planning on wearing my daily beater mbw sub or explorer II im not planningon taking more then 1 but will it get confiscated or taxed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surpur Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 either planning on wearing my daily beater mbw sub or explorer II im not planningon taking more then 1 but will it get confiscated or taxed? Same concern as me. Does anybody have experience what airport customs is like and what the laws regarding wearing reps are like in Japan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Was just there in Mid April of this year. I wore two watches, one on either wrist, and didn't have a single problem. Weird looks sure, but no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I really don't think you need to worry about this in any country, except Germany. Nobody cares (or will notice) if you are wearing one replica - on your wrist no less. That is just silly. Besides unless you're wearing Rolex or Omega then it is highly doubtful a low-wage customs worker bee will recognize your luxury exclusive haute horlogerie... "Halt! The wristwatch you are wearing is a fraud! The crown is clearly too thick and the rehaut is too deep. Please turn around so these officers can put on hand cuff and escort you to the local precinct under the charge of fake-it-till-you-make-it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 It wont be a problem, as long as your not taking a lot into the country I went through customs with i think 4 in my suitcase and all was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 i flew into Narita Airport last month and didnt have any problems. Just as long as you DO NOT declare anything. As a matter of fact, i didnt have any problems crossing thru customs in China (twice), Hong Kong (twice). i was wearing my Bell and Ross Br03-92 with 5 watches (reps) in my suitcase. Just dont bring anything that may have issues with agricultural/airport laws when initally entering the terminals geting screened. cc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 btw, i even took off my watch to get Xray'ed when going thru the metal detectors.......lol "ummm Mr. Customs man, can you please screen this to make sure it is a swiss movement??.......thank you" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 i dont understand why youd have to pay tax on something you already own and bought in a different country? is this common practise? ive travelled all over with an off brand ripoff of a sub and many precious metals around my neck, with never a second look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 i dont understand why youd have to pay tax on something you already own and bought in a different country? is this common practise? ive travelled all over with an off brand ripoff of a sub and many precious metals around my neck, with never a second look. The problem isnt with wearing the items, its the other items and how many of them that you have in your luggage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 cool. Thanks for the replies everyone! I leave Friday. Its my 1st time out of the country. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I really don't think you need to worry about this in any country, except Germany. Nobody cares (or will notice) if you are wearing one replica - on your wrist no less. That is just silly. Besides unless you're wearing Rolex or Omega then it is highly doubtful a low-wage customs worker bee will recognize your luxury exclusive haute horlogerie... I think it may be illegal in Italy to wear reps. And it's most likely to be spotted with a rolex in any case, if at all... maybe just jokingly. You should be ok.. gonna meet Watchonpo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuiksilver Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I am also going to Japan from UK and would like to wear my SSD. Since it's a rollie, is it risky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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