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Margins on watches aren’t that small. I think 150% markup is normal. Most places do it for free with the purchase, on much cheaper watches than that, including Seiko’s online shop and places like Watchnation.
Speaking of which, they have the orange 5KX GMT at £279 right now.
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Thanks.
I don't have your familiarity with how CW make and distribute their watches, but I wouldn't have thought it was that difficult to do at the factory or distribution centre: they'll need to be addressed and packaged at some point.
In itself it wouldn't stop me buying a watch, but it certainly affects my impression of the brand, which does: smacks of Ryanair etc.
A tenner to resize the bracelet?
Spend £50 in any high street retailer and they'll do it for free.