1st Order: Explorer I 214270 BPF and Cartier Panthere Secrete BVF

[dakmoose]

First time ordering ever. Communication with Steve has been great. Responses within 10 minutes each time. No time frame for QC available from factory.
Will keep this thread updated.

10.11.2023 - First contact and deposit via BTC. Confirmed receipt. Waiting on QC now.

 

[Matterhorn]

I ordered the Cartier Panthere, last week.
Mine is from BVF too, but from TD: PureTime.

The QC time frame i was advised was 2-3 weeks.

Please do share QC pics when you receive them.

 

[dakmoose]

I ordered the Cartier Panthere, last week.
Mine is from BVF too, but from TD: PureTime.

The QC time frame i was advised was 2-3 weeks.

Please do share QC pics when you receive them.

14.11.2023 - QC received for the Cartier Panthere (4 days)

https://imgur.com/a/P8Zs2fR

 

[Matterhorn]

14.11.2023 - QC received for the Cartier Panthere (4 days)

https://imgur.com/a/P8Zs2fR

That was quick. Lucky you !!!
My order was for a yellow gold Panthere. Was advised its in stock, but TD is still waiting on the factory.

Thanks for sharing the QC pics. Watch looks excellent.

 

[kidcreole]

First time ordering ever. Communication with Steve has been great. Responses within 10 minutes each time. No time frame for QC available from factory.
Will keep this thread updated.

10.11.2023 - First contact and deposit via BTC. Confirmed receipt. Waiting on QC now.

Intrigued why the bp over clean explorer?

 

[dakmoose]

Intrigued why the bp over clean explorer?

Good question. Initially I chose the BP since it was cheaper and a good value. Steve informed me that the Clean would have faster QC so I actually changed to a Clean now.

16.11.2023 - Changed from BP to Clean explorer 39 for faster QC

 

[kidcreole]

Good question. Initially I chose the BP since it was cheaper and a good value. Steve informed me that the Clean would have faster QC so I actually changed to a Clean now.

16.11.2023 - Changed from BP to Clean explorer 39 for faster QC

I think you’ll be very happy with that decision. BP is good but the clean is a gem.

 

[dakmoose]

20.11.2023 - Added VSF 36mm Datejust to order since Steve has on hand. Arrange to ship the DJ 36 and Cartier Panthere first while waiting for QC of CF Explorer. Also changed from 39 to 36mm Explorer.

20.11.2023 - Paid in full via BTC

 

[dakmoose]

21.11.2023 - Received QC pictures for VSF 36mm Datejust (1 day). There appeared to be an issue with the 2 index marker - asked Steve about it
22.11.2023 - Steve provided another close-up photo which confirmed that there was no issue. QC approved - awaiting shipment for first 2 watches.

 

[dakmoose]

23.11.2023 - Received QC pictures for CF Explorer 36 (3 days)

 

[dakmoose]

24.11.2023 - Received additional QC pictures for CF Explorer 36 (there were 2 areas of concern). QC approved.
25.11.2023 - Received tracking number for VSF 36mm DJ and Cartier Panthere Secrete

 

[dakmoose]

28.11.2023 - Received tracking number for CF explorer 36
4.12.2023 - Clean Explorer 36 arrived (6 days)

Very surprised by how fast shipping was. It actually came faster then the other shipment which I paid extra for express. Quality of watch is great.

 

[dakmoose]

10.12.2023 - VSF DJ 36 and BVF Cartier Panthere arrived (15 days)

 

[steve_theonewatches]

Thanks for the support. Enjoy.