JollyMia Posted November 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Best place to get a watch St Lucia ,Grenada,Barbados,Antigua St Vincent Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted November 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2017 What kind of watch? Rolex or Timex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyMia Posted November 5, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 5, 2017 A quality watch Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 5, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Having been to these islands I would not recommend buying a quality watch at these places. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living4acruise2day Posted November 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 5, 2017 your local jewelry store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 5, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Not found in any ports stated. Found one though in St. Thomas. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted November 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 5, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) Amazon I have notboug t watches in those island s but have see n c ruisers in the jewelry shops inside cruise terminal in Barbados buying them l I cannot say if good prices or selection but some of those stores have been there a long time. you would save sales tax and who knows what else? Research before you travel so you will know price if you choos e to shop in Caribbean, verify with the store that any warranty on the watch is valid in U.S. and will be honored. Edited November 5, 2017 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted November 5, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 5, 2017 You are better off buying a watch at a good local jewelry store where they will honor their guarantees. I have never bought a watch on any island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 5, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 5, 2017 If you are spending a lot of money I always believe in buying the jewelry at home for several reasons; one is if there are issues it is easier to deal with and you can take your time to make the decision. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted November 5, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Amazon So, Brazil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port msp Posted November 5, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Best place to get a watch St Lucia ,Grenada,Barbados,Antigua St Vincent Sent from my iPhone using Forums I like watches, and if we're in a shopping district, I can usually be found perusing the watch displays. I don't recall seeing much in the locales you mentioned, but I may have missed them. If you have a specific watch brand or model in mind, do your research ahead of time and know the price for each model you're considering. Then you'll know if a deal is to be had or not. And don't forget that you may owe duty on it when you go home, which adds to the equation. St. Thomas probably has the best selection of watches across all the manufacturers and price ranges I've seen in the Caribbean, followed closely by St. Maarten and Nassau. I'll also suggest that if you have your heart set on a specific make/model, check with the manufacturer to see if they have an authorized dealer where you're going. Then contact the store to see if they have that particular watch in stock. If you're not sure about brands/models, find a large online watch retailer and check out their selection. It'll give you an idea of whats out there and the price points. It used to be that there were great deals on Swiss watches in the Caribbean. I haven't seen any real deals in the ten years we've been going. The internet has made the world a pretty small place. It's easy to find out what the going price for a particular watch, or anything for that matter, with a google search. Others suggested Amazon and your local jeweler. Those aren't bad suggestions. Free advice is worth what you pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted November 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I also bought a good(ish) watch in St Thomas, but it was a few years ago when the exchange rate was more favourable for us. Bought another one in Mykonos last summer. Excellent price (and enjoyable afternoon's negotiation with a typical Greek merchant). Official store. Suggest you do some pricing before you depart and compare prices when you get to the Caribbean. I think it's pretty unlikely you will find a bargain with current exchange rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted November 5, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Breitling and Tag Heuer have stores at Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall, if you will be in S. Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 5, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I like watches, and if we're in a shopping district, I can usually be found perusing the watch displays. I don't recall seeing much in the locales you mentioned, but I may have missed them. If you have a specific watch brand or model in mind, do your research ahead of time and know the price for each model you're considering. Then you'll know if a deal is to be had or not. And don't forget that you may owe duty on it when you go home, which adds to the equation. St. Thomas probably has the best selection of watches across all the manufacturers and price ranges I've seen in the Caribbean, followed closely by St. Maarten and Nassau. I'll also suggest that if you have your heart set on a specific make/model, check with the manufacturer to see if they have an authorized dealer where you're going. Then contact the store to see if they have that particular watch in stock. If you're not sure about brands/models, find a large online watch retailer and check out their selection. It'll give you an idea of whats out there and the price points. It used to be that there were great deals on Swiss watches in the Caribbean. I haven't seen any real deals in the ten years we've been going. The internet has made the world a pretty small place. It's easy to find out what the going price for a particular watch, or anything for that matter, with a google search. Others suggested Amazon and your local jeweler. Those aren't bad suggestions. Free advice is worth what you pay for it. Again, I sugest if anyone buys a watch or eletronics ouside U.S.t hey confirm the waranty will be good at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted November 5, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Again, I sugest if anyone buys a watch or eletronics ouside U.S.t hey confirm the waranty will be good at home The OP is from 'North Wales' which is part of the UK, so being 'outside US' or inside US is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 6, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 6, 2017 The OP is from 'North Wales' which is part of the UK, so being 'outside US' or inside US is irrelevant. Sorry, I did not see that. My sincere apologies. Do you think the advice to verify a warranty on a watch they may buy will be valid in their home country to be pertinent ,nonetheless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted November 6, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I wouldn't bother. The hassle of sorting out the warranty if anything goes wrong is enough to offset any saving of a few quid. Sent from my SM-T700 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 6, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I wouldn't bother. The hassle of sorting out the warranty if anything goes wrong is enough to offset any saving of a few quid. Sent from my SM-T700 using Forums mobile app Yes, probably so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted November 6, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 6, 2017 If you are spending a lot of money I always believe in buying the jewelry at home for several reasons; one is if there are issues it is easier to deal with and you can take your time to make the decision. Keith Good points - also you avoid the risk of "vacation brain" impacting your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted November 6, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 6, 2017 So, Brazil? yes. The internet is worldwide, thus www Can Amazon ship to Brazil? According to Borderlinx records, Amazon.com is one of Brazil's favorite overseas retailer, and for good reason. You can get almost anything on Amazon.com and ship it to Brazil through Borderlinx. You can buy from the USA on Amazon.com: dvds, books, the kindle, toys, headphones or clothing, jewelry and kitchenware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted November 6, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 6, 2017 With the rise of the internet, Amazon, Overstock, ebay...There are generally no bargains in the Caribbean unless you are from Europe and the exchange rate is in your favor. The big stores in the Caribbean...Diamonds International, Little Switzerland, etc will all have reputable name brand watches. Their prices may be slightly lower than in the US. If you have a particular line of model you are looking for, I suggest you price them at home and online, and also on the ship. Compare those prices with those in the island stores. If it meets your criteria, buy it. Several years ago I purchased a Philip Stein watch on Coral Princess, because I had been watching prices and the ship had a considerable savings from the online prices. No tax or shipping, either...EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexycpl613 Posted November 6, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I bought a quality automatic Tissot swiss watch at the Tissot Boutique in St-Thomas. You can bargain and prices are better than here in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted November 7, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Best place to get a watch St Lucia ,Grenada,Barbados,Antigua St Vincent None of the above. Find a watch you like, make note of the brand and model, and then search it on the internet. I guarantee you'll find it cheaper. Cruise port jewelry stores are price gougers who prey on cruise passenger who, like navybankerteacher said, have "vacation brain." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 7, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I bought a quality automatic Tissot swiss watch at the Tissot Boutique in St-Thomas.You can bargain and prices are better than here in Canada. The taxes can be awful in Canada and saving that is nice. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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