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Yeah can ship from festina uk using aramex global shipper if all else fails
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Just be prepared for a 25% tax on it, but looking at the prices you should be able to get it sent to SA for around 10k all inclusive.
Some sort of smart watch?
Festina Chrono Bike 2021 Connected Special Edition Black And Grey Camo F20545/1 - First Class Watches™
Festina F20545/1 - In stock. Festina was founded by the Stüdi family in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1902. The brand has stayed true to its Swiss heritage, despite being based in Barcelona, Spain, since the second world war, by using precise and reliable Swiss-made movements. The name...
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No idea if these guys are legit, but I’d rather go an option with FedEx international that Global Shopper of the likes.
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Okay give me the full How To for AliExpress. The key things to look for and boxes to tick. I've been eyeing some watches there but too scared to do the wrong thing as a first timer. That Pagani is beautiful!
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Don’t think there’s much to it.
- buy during the sales and max out the vouchers
- buy from the official store of the brand
- choose the best and fastest shipping. This was DHL and took 8 days end to end, they SMS and email the duty and will deliver the watch once you’ve paid it online. The calculation is a bit of mystery but it was R397 on this one.
I think the value is in San Martin watches as they are very credible and high quality. Someone on the thread bought a very nice Tudor-like San Martin a few pages back. Check out channels like Jody’s “Just one more watch” for good reviews.
Bought 2x 22mm NATOs (grey and blue) from Bark and Jack for my FXD
Been wanting some premium seatbelt NATOs for a while now, and decided it was time for a little treat.
Was a toss-up between B&J and Crown & Buckle’s Supreme, both rated extremely highly, comparable to Omega and Tudor’s offering, but nearly 10x cheaper.
Went with the B&J as it has a sliding keeper, which makes it more adjustable for the tuck, and they are 1.2mm vs 1.4mm, so figured they would be less bulky (possibly less rigid, but the FXD is titanium)
Store cost was R1200 shipped to London Aramex
Aramex Global Shopper estimates around R250 shipping to ZA.
Big fan of NATOs, so looking forward to them arriving soon
Been wanting some premium seatbelt NATOs for a while now, and decided it was time for a little treat.
Was a toss-up between B&J and Crown & Buckle’s Supreme, both rated extremely highly, comparable to Omega and Tudor’s offering, but nearly 10x cheaper.
Went with the B&J as it has a sliding keeper, which makes it more adjustable for the tuck, and they are 1.2mm vs 1.4mm, so figured they would be less bulky (possibly less rigid, but the FXD is titanium)
Store cost was R1200 shipped to London Aramex
Aramex Global Shopper estimates around R250 shipping to ZA.
Big fan of NATOs, so looking forward to them arriving soon
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Sounds good. Post some pics.Bought 2x 22mm NATOs (grey and blue) from Bark and Jack for my FXD
Been wanting some premium seatbelt NATOs for a while now, and decided it was time for a little treat.
Was a toss-up between B&J and Crown & Buckle’s Supreme, both rated extremely highly, comparable to Omega and Tudor’s offering, but nearly 10x cheaper.
Went with the B&J as it has a sliding keeper, which makes it more adjustable for the tuck, and they are 1.2mm vs 1.4mm, so figured they would be less bulky (possibly less rigid, but the FXD is titanium)
Store cost was R1200 shipped to London Aramex
Aramex Global Shopper estimates around R250 shipping to ZA.
Big fan of NATOs, so looking forward to them arriving soon
@WholesomeGuy , @_kabal_ here is the San Martin owner.
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Got this via Cajees. Took 5 weeks to arrive at the store
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One slot. Thinking a blue festina
Not much too it.
Install the app (can get a couple $ off), buy from an official store, and choose FedEx/DHL shipping.
I haven't been looking lately, so I don't know the current state, but San Martin >>> Pagani, albeit more expensive.
You seem to have a problem. Approved
purple face
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would you ever buy a secondhand Rolex?
Yes, but not above retail, but that's just me.
Without a known genuine side by side, it would need to from an extremely trusted source, or be validated by an independent watchmaker/jeweller
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Would rather buy an AP
That's like someone asking would you buy a 2nd hand 320i and someone replying you would rather by an XM
Completely different “range” and price point
That is a fair point.
Do love a black dial Royal Oak though. A “hideous” looking watch that looks more and more beautiful the closer you look at it
purple face
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I was given this for a birthday one year I need to change the battery 
Just about the only way to buy some of them!