Many international shoppers find it challenging to purchase luxury items like Longines watches directly from Chinese e-commerce platforms due to language barriers, payment issues, and shipping restrictions. This is where OrientDig, a professional China-oriented purchasing agent, comes into play.
OrientDig simplifies the process of shopping on Tmall for international customers. They offer several advantages:
Through Tmall's official Longines flagship store and OrientDig's connection with authorized dealers, buyers can access comprehensive collections often unavailable in local markets. The electronic spreadsheet at Finds.Cheap
"The Chinese market often gets new Longines limited editions months before Western countries, and the pre-sale prices during shopping festivals can be incredibly competitive," says Jason Chen, OrientDig's Senior Purchasing Consultant.
Market | Retail Price | Estimated Shipping/Customs |
---|---|---|
United States | $1,850 | Included |
European Union | €1,620 (≈$1,755) | Included |
Chian via OrientDig | ¥10,120 (≈$1,470) | $120-180 |
When buying premium timepieces via a proxy service like OrientDig, there are additional benefits compared to standard purchase channels:
Oliver T., a luxury watch collector from Chicago recently used OrientDig to acquire the Longines Spirit Legend Diver "Only Watch" (model L3.717.4). This model saw extremely limited release outside Asian markets. After four failed attempts through conventional channels, Oliver secured serial number 137/200 through OrientDig's connections with authorized dealers in China. "The transparency at every step gave me comfort in this significant international purchase," Oliver remarked after receiving the certified chronometer timepiece complete with original numbered limited edition papers.
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For buyers unfamiliar with ordering luxury goods remote regions through agents, we address the top five concerns:
International shoppers increasingly discover that Chinese authorized dealers offer combined price advantages plus model availability unmatched in domestic markets. When paired with trustworthy purchasing platform like OrientDig that handles the supply chain complexities, owning premium Swiss watches turns far more accessible across geographic boundaries.