1st order with Trusty Time (Andrew)

[Swisstoni100]

So finally pulled the trigger - now the waiting game begins!



Took my time over



A) The watch - wanted something smaller as I have the wrists of a 12 yr old girl.



B) The TD - ideally wanted a smooth transaction on the first outing for obvious reasons



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The watch - this is probably a bit leftfeild but ended up going for the VSF - Omega Aqua Terra - 34mm. Before any of you scream its a girls watch and will be too small ..believe me you haven’t seen my wrists this will be plenty big . Also heard quality of these was great - I toyed with OP 36mm but not a huge rlx fan.





The TD - was torn here. The watch isnt a new release so lot of the TD’s I contacted said it was not available. Only Geektime & Trusty Time said it was available. Heard good things about both so ended up going with Trusty as he was considerably cheaper.



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Timeline:



Availability Check 1 - 25th Feb 2024 - asked if watch was available - got a response in 12 hours from Andrew saying he had checked with factory and was available



Availability Check 2 - Second contact- 16th March - had loads going on so got delayed ordering slightly so wanted to double check again watch was in stock with factory - Andrews communication was great and came back within 12hrs to confirm again watch is still available.



Placed order - 16th March - placed order the very same day + chose CC payment method and GB postage for $45. Next steps awaiting email from



Will keep this thread updated as the transaction progresses- wish me luck!

 

[Bez625]

Good luck! I've ordered from trusty many times to GB and not had any issues. Rarer pieces can take a while to get to QC and then it's usually around 10 days from shipping.

 

[Swisstoni100]

Good luck! I've ordered from trusty many times to GB and not had any issues. Rarer pieces can take a while to get to QC and then it's usually around 10 days from shipping.

Appreciate it - good to know you’ve had success im in GB too. This one will sail through hopefully and then the addiction begins! Already eyeing up number 2!

 

[Jackster]

I’m on the other side of the planet in Australia and my watch is in transit from JTime, no idea how long it will take? Got an eta of April 5-6. Hope yours has a smooth journey!

 

[Bez625]

Appreciate it - good to know you’ve had success im in GB too. This one will sail through hopefully and then the addiction begins! Already eyeing up number 2!

Well it's nearly a year since my journey began and I'm closer to 10 replicas than 2 . Enjoy

 

[Gbtr6]

Just ordered 2 from Andrew. Waiting on email acknowledgement. Can't wait to see QC pics and receive them.

Perry

 

[Gbtr6]

Got an email from Andrew quickly. One of the watches I want is out of stock, so I picked a different one. Hopefully will have QC pics and my watches fairly quick as well.

Perry

 

[Gbtr6]

He can't get one of the watches I wanted, so I subbed another. Now waiting for QC pics. He's been responsive and good on communications. Can't wait to get the watches.

Perry

 

[Enthusiast101]

Andrew's brilliant! Very prompt responses from him.

Do post pics when you get it, especially on the wrist

 

[Kerbus]

There's a reason why he's been in business for over 20 years

 

[Bez625]

He can't get one of the watches I wanted, so I subbed another. Now waiting for QC pics. He's been responsive and good on communications. Can't wait to get the watches.

Perry

Lol last time this happened to me I switched to a different watch and the next day I received the QC pics for the watch I originally ordered.

I guess the Andrews were not communicating with each other

 

[Dave2302]

Well it's nearly a year since my journey began and I'm closer to 10 replicas than 2

Clearly you aren't buying enough watches then, that's less than one a month

 

[Bez625]

Clearly you aren't buying enough watches then, that's less than one a month

Haha well this feels like enough reason to buy another one

 

[Gbtr6]

Andrew sent some QC pictures on the TAG Monaco, but I missed it. Have gotten it now and whitelisted him so I'll get the ones of the Panerai.





I think it looks great. Can't wait to get it. Can't wait to see the Panerai either.

Perry

 

[Gbtr6]

Just got QC pictures of the Panerai 1250 Luminor Due. It looks nice and I can't wait to get them. Andrew has been really great to deal with. Here's the Panerai.

 

[Gbtr6]

Got my tracking info. When I get then, I'll start a new thread with pictures too.

Perry

 

[Jabbamonkey]

Got my tracking info. When I get then, I'll start a new thread with pictures too.

Perry

I'm tempted to get this model monaco too - keen to see pics and your thoughts on it once you have taken delivery!

 

[john442]

Got my tracking info. When I get then, I'll start a new thread with pictures too.

Perry

Would like to hear your thought on the Monaco. I think i want one now, even though its a quartz, Lol

 

[Gbtr6]

They arrived! I have to say Andrew doers a great job of packaging to avoid damage. Especially the Panerai. I am impressed with both.

First, the Monaco. It looks great and wears nice. The only things that seem to vary from a genuine are the crystal, it's not as flush and it bevels a bit more.

The Panerai looks spot on and is a great looking watch. Can't pick out anything obvious that would give it away. I am glad I got the Due 42MM, I think the 44mm would be too big for me. It still has a good heft to it and great presence.

Andrew does a great job, and has great product.

Thanks,
Perry

 

[memox]

The glass of the monaco seems to bend too early so the hour markers look like theyre "bent" through the glass.