when buying by post or on-line PLEASE be aware of counterfeit watches that will come with all the pretty documentation, instructions and sometimes even realistic looking guarantee certification.
during my travels I saw a large factory in Hong Kong which traded under the name of '
Swiss'. This charming location churned out watches all in very nice presentation boxes, and all appeared to be made by well known manufacturers but all of them were......'
Swiss Made' This was many, many Moons ago and no doubt things may have changed.