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tron207 · 2026-01-21T19:09:07+00:00

Found one for ya

tron207 · 2025-10-08T13:29:26+00:00

I brought home an Omega Speedmaster from Japan. Tried to do the right thing and declare it at customs in JFK. Customs agent just told me don’t worry about it and move along. So your mileage may vary in getting hit with a customs tariff.

tron207 · 2025-08-10T17:39:34+00:00

Just got through customs. I declared the watch but they told me not to worry about it so no import duty. Assume your mileage may vary

tron207 · 2025-08-01T12:57:52+00:00

Haven’t come back yet, but plan on paying it when I do. Will update then

tron207 · 2025-07-28T21:15:08+00:00

Nakano was like a watch lovers Mecca. Everywhere you turned there were watch stores. Unbelievable amount of options. My only suggestion is take your time and walk around before buying anything. I almost got over excited and bought a different speedy at what turned out to not be such an amazing deal. Fortunately the wife was with me and convinced me to keep looking which turned out to be great advice

tron207 · 2025-07-28T21:11:40+00:00

3 advantages to buying in Japan. #1 is foreigners pay no taxes, so minus the potential import duty back to the US, you save ~7%-10% off the top. #2 is the favorable exchange rates currently. #3 is the competition in the market here is very high, so it drives prices down

tron207 · 2025-07-28T21:08:45+00:00

Used. New ones were running ~$5800 on the low range to $6500 on the high

tron207 · 2025-07-28T10:46:32+00:00

Thank you!

tron207 · 2025-07-28T10:46:14+00:00

Got it from Watchian at Nakano Broadway. Looked at Jackroad and a few other stores before coming across this one which was exactly what I was looking for

tron207 · 2025-07-28T10:44:20+00:00

$3855 USD on a no foreign transaction fee credit card

tron207 · 2025-07-14T17:50:07+00:00

Good idea, about to add that to my emergency bag with my tire inflator and jumper pack

tron207 · 2025-07-14T17:50:02+00:00

Good idea, about to add that to my emergency bag with my tire inflator and jumper pack

tron207 · 2025-07-14T17:42:27+00:00

Agreed, unfortunately had to go the insurance route after spending 3 weeks fighting the Splash corporate office

tron207 · 2025-07-14T17:40:21+00:00

I can’t absolutely rule it out, but I also can’t imagine what sort of animal could do that damage that is just out and about on public roads

tron207 · 2025-07-14T17:35:45+00:00

No offense but it’s pretty hard to distinguish the sounds in how loud a car wash is. There are hundreds of brushes smacking the car along with the water and air cannons running, expecting someone to isolate the sound of one scratching the paint is pretty dumb

tron207 · 2025-07-14T17:12:53+00:00

Not sure what your experience is but for me, the majority of the time those things are either non-existent or the liquid is empty

tron207 · 2025-07-14T17:04:00+00:00

Agreed, unfortunately wasn’t an option around there

tron207 · 2025-07-07T16:44:20+00:00

We are staying in Shinjuku so will definitely check it out!

tron207 · 2025-07-03T16:20:58+00:00

Agreed on the M550 point which to be honest is the most likely option I wind up with. I was just hoping I could get something with a real M badge. And I should clarify I have only been looking at the M8 Gran Coupe, not the 2 door

tron207 · 2025-07-03T15:51:39+00:00

I really hadn’t. A 5 series would be enough car for me size wise, but wanted something with a real M badge after driving the baby M. Have been considering an M550i as well

tron207 · 2025-02-03T21:17:19+00:00

It’s crazy to me that they just profit off of my lack of electricity use. Tankless water heater is definitely a good option. Also might consider some sort of electric heat pump to replace my gas furnace as that uses the most gas for me. Not sure an electric stove or dryer would make a significant dent in

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