Explorer I -124270 Gen & Clean Comprehensive Comparison

[Genuine]

I got one from a TD that had them in stock, QC and all was super. Just the shipping is

Okay, I’ll need some more patience then.
Is the tracking of the shipment any useful?

 

[Nickyan]

Okay, I’ll need some more patience then.
Is the tracking of the shipment any useful?

Depends on how and with whom the TD ships. My tracking will only start after passing EU customs. No idea how it will get there. At this speed I almost suspect it's on a boat or carrier pigeon . I've had plenty of things from China and other TD be trackable from day 1 and arrive in 2 weeks.

 

[Karbon74]

Depends on how and with whom the TD ships. My tracking will only start after passing EU customs. No idea how it will get there. At this speed I almost suspect it's on a boat or carrier pigeon . I've had plenty of things from China and other TD be trackable from day 1 and arrive in 2 weeks.

I have this sometimes with Ali orders. They put it in a massive container and it chugs along for weeks. Sometimes going through 3 transit countries.

 

[Genuine]

Depends on how and with whom the TD ships. My tracking will only start after passing EU customs. No idea how it will get there. At this speed I almost suspect it's on a boat or carrier pigeon . I've had plenty of things from China and other TD be trackable from day 1 and arrive in 2 weeks.

Mine is similar, I have received a tracking number for a shipment from DE to BE which will only function the last 2 days.
Before it was different as you also say.
One day it will arrive.

 

[Karbon74]

Mine is similar, I have received a tracking number for a shipment from DE to BE which will only function the last 2 days.
Before it was different as you also say.
One day it will arrive.

with a bit of luck, it will be routed to my mailbox

 

[FaintOrGloch]

I just saw a post on reptime where he got the watch in 7 days from Hont to UK! Usually around a month for me.

 

[Genuine]

with a bit of luck, it will be routed to my mailbox

Apparently it has arrived in Germany this afternoon!

 

[FaintOrGloch]

Apparently it has arrived in Germany this afternoon!

I just noticed in the despatch photo, Steve sent mine Deutsche Post (to Spain) from a German address. These don't ship from China?

 

[Karbon74]

I just noticed in the despatch photo, Steve sent mine Deutsche Post (to Spain) from a German address. These don't ship from China?

they do. but they are super creative to protect you from custom controls

 

[FaintOrGloch]

they do. but they are super creative to protect you from custom controls

that certainly is creative. I hadn't noticed that about previous purchases (I usually order then refrain from tracking it for a while, as it can be painful having to wait so long!)

 

[Karbon74]

I have asked some members for their tracking for research purposes
. It's fascinating to see what they do.

 

[asusundevils1971]

I have asked some members for their tracking for research purposes
. It's fascinating to see what they do.

C'mon you know Karbon74 that all the rep watches start in Ireland from @C Master 's factory he has hidden away and won't share the actual location.
Remember that the triangle shipping starts there
And Happy Halloween my French friend

 

[Genuine]

Mine has arrived.
First impression is fantastic.

Movement feels very good too with winding or setting time.
The way the crown screws in feels nice.
Powerful impressive lume.
Rehaut alignment is good except maybe not 100% for the letter O but that’s only to find something to mention.
Bracelet without sharp edges and the screws to remove the links are not too much tightened, you don’t have to damage them.

 

[Karbon74]

C'mon you know Karbon74 that all the rep watches start in Ireland from @C Master 's factory he has hidden away and won't share the actual location.
Remember that the triangle shipping starts there
And Happy Halloween my French friend

I was mistaken. I thought @C Master had first pick of Lucy's sourcing... The truth is that Lucy sources from @C Master and he has to be screamed at and beaten to give up a wztch

 

[C Master]

I was mistaken. I thought @C Master had first pick of Lucy's sourcing... The truth is that Lucy sources from @C Master and he has to be screamed at and beaten to give up a wztch

Yes the factories send me all rep watches from China. Then the TDs have to personally collect them from me in Ireland before they can ship from China to the rest of the world. Hence the mark up in price and the delays in sourcing. It is just better for me this way so I am guaranteed my cut.

 

[rockdaytona]

Yes the factories send me all rep watches from China. Then the TDs have to personally collect them from me in Ireland before they can ship from China to the rest of the world. Hence the mark up in price and the delays in sourcing. It is just better for me this way so I am guaranteed my cut.

My family hails from County Longfird which I’m told is the West Virginia of Ireland

 

[C Master]

My family hails from County Longfird which I’m told is the West Virginia of Ireland

Wild West definitely. Actually Virginia is in Cavan.

Virginia, County Cavan - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[asusundevils1971]

Hence the mark up in price and the delays in sourcing. It is just better for me this way so I am guaranteed my cut.

So @C Master not only do you get first choice of any watch made to pick out the best QC for your personal collection. You are also the reason why the members here are waiting weeks instead of days to get their QC pics and to receive their watches. So the Reddit folks are right that all the moderators here at RWI are getting a cut.
@Karbon74 I think the two of us should put pressure on the mods for hush money if they don't let the two of us in on this. They could give us one watch a month each or at least give us lifetime membership into the RWI private pub, club or bar. This conversation can stay between the three of us and no one else would need to know.

 

[rockdaytona]

Wild West definitely. Actually Virginia is in Cavan.

Virginia, County Cavan - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Usually Irish folks say “Hard Luck” when I tell them my family is from Longford

 

[Karbon74]

So @C Master not only do you get first choice of any watch made to pick out the best QC for your personal collection. You are also the reason why the members here are waiting weeks instead of days to get their QC pics and to receive their watches. So the Reddit folks are right that all the moderators here at RWI are getting a cut.
@Karbon74 I think the two of us should put pressure on the mods for hush money if they don't let the two of us in on this. They could give us one watch a month each or at least give us lifetime membership into the RWI private pub, club or bar. This conversation can stay between the three of us and no one else would need to know.

sorry. I value my life.
it was good to know you @asusundevils1971
I will light a candle every year to this date.