Can we not sticky this as 'what not to do if customs seize your watch', so others know not to panic and get themselves in a similar mess.
... OP must have some sorts of rights, right?
I'd be surprised if the author of that letter in any way "represents" rolex, or had had any contact with them regarding this matter. Most likely they just searched the customs records, sent out a official sounding, cleverly worded letter with the true intention of getting 70 from the guy by scaring him into paying. Every time I get a speeding ticket I get 20 letters from lawyers...
Or maybe some lawyer reading this thread is having a little fun
Yes, definitely from Rolex. I am one of their clients I bought a gen SA from them.
I'd be surprised if the author of that letter in any way "represents" rolex, or had had any contact with them regarding this matter. Most likely they just searched the customs records, sent out a official sounding, cleverly worded letter with the true intention of getting 70 from the guy by scaring him into paying. Every time I get a speeding ticket I get 20 letters from lawyers...