Juste Un Clou Bracelet (JUC) Discussion

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I went into the boutique on Friday to place an order for the JUC Slim Ring in YG and started to develop a fondness for the original size JUC YG Bracelet, as the thin version was just not doing it for me. Such a stunning bracelet! It also helps when the boutique has impeccable service...
 

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I went into the boutique on Friday to place an order for the JUC Slim Ring in YG and started to develop a fondness for the original size JUC YG Bracelet, as the thin version was just not doing it for me. Such a stunning bracelet! It also helps when the boutique has impeccable service...
:loveeyes:congratulations to you looks amazing on you.:cool:
 
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I went into the boutique on Friday to place an order for the JUC Slim Ring in YG and started to develop a fondness for the original size JUC YG Bracelet, as the thin version was just not doing it for me. Such a stunning bracelet! It also helps when the boutique has impeccable service...
Absolutely stunning ! The original size JUC is the right choice. Keep on rocking in the free world !!!
"J!m"
 
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Wondering how everyone who has the new lock mechanism JUC has been faring, as I believe that is all that's available in boutiques now. Any issues with security or the bracelet falling off? I definitely have an active lifestyle and would be paranoid if the mechanism wasn't secure.

Also, going to Spain soon and thinking of purchasing there. Is it significantly cheaper than the US, and will the VAT back be automatic and easier if I purchase at the airport, or should I just go to the boutique?

Realize these issues have been discussed before, but am interested in long-term experience with the new mechanism and Europe purchasing prices and rules seem to change all the time. TIA!
 
Wondering how everyone who has the new lock mechanism JUC has been faring, as I believe that is all that's available in boutiques now. Any issues with security or the bracelet falling off? I definitely have an active lifestyle and would be paranoid if the mechanism wasn't secure.

Also, going to Spain soon and thinking of purchasing there. Is it significantly cheaper than the US, and will the VAT back be automatic and easier if I purchase at the airport, or should I just go to the boutique?

Realize these issues have been discussed before, but am interested in long-term experience with the new mechanism and Europe purchasing prices and rules seem to change all the time. TIA!

I can’t comment on the closure as I haven’t worn one for an extended period yet. However, I have been doing a lot of research on the price of a plain regular JUC bracelet in Europe vs. US and it really depends on what the sales tax is in your state and whether you can buy in an airport.

It’s always better to buy duty free in the airport if you can, but I have no idea about how convenient that would be in Spanish airports. This can vary a lot between airports. I know that it is fairly convenient to buy in Heathrow, as they have personal shopper services for out of terminal clients, but CDG sometimes will not allow you to shop outside your terminal. Not sure what the airport prices are now, but I’m guessing it’s increasing by about the same percentage as the price increase.

Currently, the price before tax in the US is $6800, versus ~$7770 incl. VAT in Europe. After you get VAT back, you would be paying $6800-6900. Then if you declare it at customs on your way home, you may pay a duty of about 5.5%, resulting in a final price of around $7200+. If the tax rate in your state is close to that, I would just buy it in the US as the price is very comparable before tax now, and there is no guarantee you will not have to pay duty. If you opt for CC rather than cash for the VAT refund you may not even receive your refund, as sometimes those are lost or take months. All this being said, I’m buying it in France and claiming a VAT cash refund because my closest store is in NYC where sales tax is 9%.
 
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I can’t comment on the closure as I haven’t worn one for an extended period yet. However, I have been doing a lot of research on the price of a plain regular JUC bracelet in Europe vs. US and it really depends on what the sales tax is in your state and whether you can buy in an airport.

It’s always better to buy duty free in the airport if you can, but I have no idea about how convenient that would be in Spanish airports. This can vary a lot between airports. I know that it is fairly convenient to buy in Heathrow, as they have personal shopper services for out of terminal clients, but CDG sometimes will not allow you to shop outside your terminal. Not sure what the airport prices are now, but I’m guessing it’s increasing by about the same percentage as the price increase.

Currently, the price before tax in the US is $6800, versus ~$7770 incl. VAT in Europe. After you get VAT back, you would be paying $6800-6900. Then if you declare it at customs on your way home, you may pay a duty of about 5.5%, resulting in a final price of around $7200+. If the tax rate in your state is close to that, I would just buy it in the US as the price is very comparable before tax now, and there is no guarantee you will not have to pay duty. If you opt for CC rather than cash for the VAT refund you may not even receive your refund, as sometimes those are lost or take months. All this being said, I’m buying it in France and claiming a VAT cash refund because my closest store is in NYC where sales tax is 9%.

Thanks for your detailed reply. Turns out that it there doesn’t seem to be a Cartier in any of the airports I’ll be passing through, so I’d have to buy at the Boutique in Barcelona or Madrid. Is getting a cash VAT refund fairly straightforward, and how much more time should I allow at the airport to process this?
 
Thanks for your detailed reply. Turns out that it there doesn’t seem to be a Cartier in any of the airports I’ll be passing through, so I’d have to buy at the Boutique in Barcelona or Madrid. Is getting a cash VAT refund fairly straightforward, and how much more time should I allow at the airport to process this?

The cash refund involves standing in line a second time after you get your vat forms stamped by customs. You can get your cash back in the form of euros, or in your home currency at a bad exchange rate. Sometimes customs + cash desk can take an extra 2 hours. Since the price is higher in Europe without the VAT refund I would recommend doing this only if you are sure you have enough time to process the refund.
 
Wondering how everyone who has the new lock mechanism JUC has been faring, as I believe that is all that's available in boutiques now. Any issues with security or the bracelet falling off? I definitely have an active lifestyle and would be paranoid if the mechanism wasn't secure.

Also, going to Spain soon and thinking of purchasing there. Is it significantly cheaper than the US, and will the VAT back be automatic and easier if I purchase at the airport, or should I just go to the boutique?

Realize these issues have been discussed before, but am interested in long-term experience with the new mechanism and Europe purchasing prices and rules seem to change all the time. TIA!
I have worn mine almost every day for one year and it's holding up perfectly. I just had it cleaned and checked too. I love it so very much. If you buy it in the duty free area it will be easier. I got mine in Italy and had to go through 2 layers of Customs/VAT checks on mine because of the value. LIke I had to actually show the item to get my papers stamped. This took a bit of extra time, but I had it. JUst be mindful.
 
My love is definitely loose fitting size 18 on 15.5 cm wrist. I knew I needed a 17 JUC to stack and was worried that more movement than the “traditional fit” could cause the new mechanism to unintentionally release.
What do you mean by traditional fit? My love is 18 and I tried on the 17 juc but I felt it was too big even thought others said that’s the way it fits. I would like to stack them and I like how they fit at the bottom of wrist directly as opposed to upper on the wrist. Should I get a 16?
 

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