Guide : Buying Panerai in Europe

[coern]

Hi guys,

I just bought my 2nd Pam from Milan.

VAT refund depends on the company that is handling it (e.g. Global Blue or Tax Refund Spa). Based on my purchase price today, out of the 21% VAT the refund stated on the form is equivalent to 16.3%.

However that is about 13.5% of the total purchase price (do some math, you'll understand the difference...

Still a great deal compared to Singapore. Remember, same thing as in SG, AD can bargain, go boutique cannot bargain.

[panAM]

folks, my friend my going to Berlin next week. I saw a few AD in Berlin from the pam website. Any recommendations on which ship in Berlin and can advise on the VAT rebate? I googled and some mentioned 19%, some 15%.. A tad confused.
Thanks very much.

[EK0707]

Bought my 380 at Florence Pam boutique. Feels great to get from the oldest Pam boutique.

Cool! Hope I would be able to get it too...

[crs69]

Bought my 380 at Florence Pam boutique. Feels great to get from the oldest Pam boutique.

[bennyfoong]

Any bros have experience or recommendation for buying watches (Rolex & Pam) in Spain & Portugal cuz planning a trip there January 2013.

Thanks in advance.

[EK0707]

Was there 3 months ago, in Rome, Florence and Venice. Usually slim pickings at the ADs. For some reason the ones I went to had only 1 or 2 pieces in stock. The Florence boutique would be your best bet, and you're most likely going there given the Domo is just there. One of the Venetian ADs is ok, sorry but I can't remember the name. It's quite near the high-end fashion stores north of San Marco Square.

Thanks for the info.

[L3stat]

Was there 3 months ago, in Rome, Florence and Venice. Usually slim pickings at the ADs. For some reason the ones I went to had only 1 or 2 pieces in stock. The Florence boutique would be your best bet, and you're most likely going there given the Domo is just there. One of the Venetian ADs is ok, sorry but I can't remember the name. It's quite near the high-end fashion stores north of San Marco Square.

[Cnn0121]

buy more and sell some to forum members !

Its not that cheap buying in italy, about 12% rebate of taxes. ADs dont carry alot of models like singapore or hong kong. Wide selection only available at Pam boutiques. No discount. Good luck to your shopping..

[gohaj]

I'm going 2nd week of dec guided tour with chan bros. I'm definitely getting watches

buy more and sell some to forum members !

[trent23]

Hey coincident I will be there too in end sept! any one going around that period? cna check watches out!

[dominique_kwok]

I'm going 2nd week of dec guided tour with chan bros. I'm definitely getting watches

[EK0707]

Nope, I not. Mine is just e normal guided tour. So I wonder you guys intend to get any Pams there?

[Helmsley]

I'm going on end of the month too. Are u guys on contiki??

[EK0707]

That's Cool! I will be flying off at 27th, how about u?

[dominique_kwok]

Bro I'm gg on a similar tour too!