Buying Watches In Milan, Italy: Pisa Orologeria
Welcome back to an watches-dealer original series, where we discuss important stores that sell watches all over the world. Each store we profile has an interesting story to tell about where they operate and who they sell to. Whether you buy watches from brick and mortar retailers or prefer to buy watches online, these are the stores that help shape our watch culture around the globe. There is a long list of stores to cover, but if there is a retail location in your favorite city that we simply can't miss, let us know in the comments below.Where to buy watches in Milan, Italy?Without a doubt, one of the most important fashion and shopping capitals of the world is Milano (or just Milan to Americans).? So where should you check out when shopping for a watch in this historic city? Pisa Orologeria has a long history and wide selection of fine timepieces. Next year will mark the 75th anniversary of Pisa Orologeria, which started in 1940 and has been selling watches since 1945. Today, their G

Christmas Incoming
I have added another Patek to the stable. 5170G. I received from the AD last week. It took a lot of restraint to wait until today to open it. I have been wearing it all day. The size and mass are perfect. This watch has stealthy elegance. From afar it seems plain but up close it is stunning. I am very happy to be part of a great forum. Merry Christmas to all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5970 vs 5270?
I am starting to debate my next Patek purchase. I am dead set on either getting the 5970 or the new 5270. I like the 5970r aesthetically the most and the 5970p the second most but there is a big difference in price. I am debating going with the new 5270. Obviously it is only made in white at this time. I would love your overall thoughts and thoughts on short and long term collectibility of each piece. Thanks in advance!

Purchcasing from an overseas seller
Has anyone here had experience in purchasing from a UK dealer and dealing with import customs details? On a $7,000.00 USD watch, what will duties actually be and how do I approach the process? Looking for an approximate cost I should add to the purchase price to bring it home. Thanks for any input!

Yachtmaster - No Love for the 116622
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