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Chrono24 Hong Kong based companies seem to have a lot of very cheap deals lately. Is it simply unwise to buy from them under any circumstance? A deal too good to be true likely is? Is it 15% tarrifs to the US for the swiss watches they sell?

Here's an example: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph

$20,465

https://www.chrono24.com/vacheronconstantin/overseas-chronograph--id40464630.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

What do you make of this company? They do have a website: https://share.google/QCHzgAoTFacXHruQN

Why are Hong Kong watches so cheap lately? Or have they always been and I've not noticed before?

Thx for any advice or guidance

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