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Feedback on first two orders

Frank_NRW

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Hi,

So far so good !
First order for a Bell & Ross from Trusty Time. The model I wanted was not available but I accepted to go for another one.
Paid by bank transfer as advised.
QC photos were received within a week and approved.
I received the watch a few weeks later and was impressed by the quality.

Second order was placed for a Panerai elab-ID and a Breitling Avenger.
The bank transfer was rejected and cost me 50 euros in bank fees and exchange rate...
I had to pay using Wise and it worked ok this time.
QC photos were received within a week or two. The Panerai didn't look right (no sure if the photos or the watch itself was wrong).
Got new QC photos two weeks later and approved them.
The watches turned up a month later and I am really impressed. The only detail I noticed is that when you run your finger on the Panerai bezel, you can feel the steel edges are a bit sharp. But it could be the same on the genuine model too ? I'm not brave enough to try sand paper on it ! Maybe tooth paste ?

My first experience in this process is that you have to be patient, accept that you may have to change the model you ordered and remember that this is a dodgy business after all and can't expect everything to go smoothly all the time !

Overall I'm very satisfied with the outcome and will order another watch very soon, either a Hublot or Blancpain 50 Fathoms.
Good luck to you all.
F
 
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Frank_NRW

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Ordered my sixth watch from Andrew. This time an orange Bell & Ross diver. No shipping problem this time and all went very smoothly despite covid hitting China again. The rep is lovely, I’ll get the same in blue one day…