I live in the US and will be traveling to Spain in the fall.

Curious, is it more beneficial to buy a luxury watch in Europe? Think rolex, omega, IWC, etc.

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Yes, depending on the exchange rate and vat refund. My dad bought a skydweller in Spain a few years ago and saved about 2K

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With the current exchange rate and VAT refund, you can probably save some money (though you’d have to check Spain’s refund policy and do the math on pricing). If it were me, I’d probably declare it on the way back. Don’t expect to find a Rolex though.

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I tried the Rolex, they only sell to their citizens

I saved a couple grand on a sub a few years ago in Italy between vat and FX. Doesn’t hurt to pop into A&Ds when you happen to walk by, although probably wouldn’t waste valuable time going out of your way to hit them given low likelihood of finding anything that they’ll sell to you

I saved over 2k buying a Rolex last December so I think it’s more beneficial to buy in Europe for sure

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