First JTime order: V7F IWC Mark XVIII

[boltonguy]

This is my first rep order. Currently have a gen Rolex GMT II 16710 coke (original owner, I bought new in 1997) and a JLC Master Control Date RG (bought used from dealer in 2016). After finding this site I will definitely be reluctant to buy a used watch from anyone but an AD. Call me crazy ...

Day 0 - Placed order on website selecting wire as form of payment
Day 1 - Whatsapp to Li to confirm availability prior to payment
Day 2 - Li confirmed availability and sent wire info. Wire sent
Day 3 - Li confirmed that wire was received (that was fast!). Pending QC photos as a next step

So far a great experience!

 

[boltonguy]

Day 6 - Just approved QC photos. Looking good!

 

[boltonguy]

Day 7 - confirmed shipping information

 

[boltonguy]

Day 9 - shipping confirmation and tracking number received

 

[NoviceNewbie]

Day 9 - shipping confirmation and tracking number received

Can you post pics once it’s arrived… see on lots of posts here they’ll be documenting every process bar the most import

 

[Enthusiast101]

Looking forward to seeing this. And if you do a cid/video of it that would be great!

 

[NoviceNewbie]

I’ve just purchased my rep from jtime- will also post pics of the watch once it arrives

 

[boltonguy]

Just wanted to share what shipping info looks like using "LTEXP" shipping service and USPS tracking number:

Number: nnn
Package status: In transit (11 Days)
Country: Unknown -> United States
2023-11-09 19:37 ORD, Item was released from customs
2023-11-09 19:36 ORD, Item is arrived destination and awaiting customs clearance
2023-11-08 09:30 Item is transfering
2023-11-07 22:15 ORD, Item departed from origin
2023-11-03 23:47 SHENZHEN, Item arrived at airport
2023-11-02 21:40 SHENZHEN, Item outbound in sorting center
2023-11-02 11:52 SHENZHEN, Item accepted
2023-10-30 21:51 SHANGHAI, Item information received
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[MILO2023]

Can't wait to see what happens next !! and to see photos of the beauty on your wrist !!!

 

[boltonguy]

USPS has the package!

LTEXP- China- No phone

ChatGPT About LTEXP- Sync Time: 2023-11-13 07:43:02 (GMT-05:00)
2023-11-12 00:00
Accepted at USPS Facility

2023-11-11 10:25
ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL DISTRIBUT, Accepted at USPS Facility

2023-11-11 09:25
ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL DISTRIBUT, Accepted at USPS Facility

2023-11-09 19:37
ORD, Item was released from customs

2023-11-09 19:36
ORD, Item is arrived destination and awaiting customs clearance

2023-11-08 09:30
Item is transfering

2023-11-07 22:15
ORD, Item departed from origin

2023-11-03 23:47
SHENZHEN, Item arrived at airport

2023-11-02 21:40
SHENZHEN, Item outbound in sorting center

2023-11-02 11:52
SHENZHEN, Item accepted

2023-10-30 21:51
SHANGHAI, Item information received

 

[boltonguy]

 

[boltonguy]

I think it looks bigger on my wrist than my 40mm GMT!! Maybe I'll look at a 36mm Explorer if this doesnt grow on me, but I do like the flieger style.

 

[boltonguy]

Very happy with my experience with JTime! Would not hesitate to buy from him again!

 

[boltonguy]

I will say that the "leather" strap that comes with the watch is kinda yucky. Just ordered a decent replacement.

 

[boltonguy]

Minor nylon strap upgrade. Waiting for a nice leather strap from Vietnam. Definitely wears bigger than the 40mm GMT owing to the lug-to-lug length.

 

[boltonguy]

 

[Enthusiast101]

How big is the lug to lug?

Looks nice that!

 

[boltonguy]

Lug to lug is 51mm . The gmt is 47mm and it is surprising the difference the 3mm makes.

 

[Enthusiast101]

Lug to lug is 51mm . The gmt is 47mm and it is surprising the difference the 3mm makes.

Yeah that's crazy! Wish it was slightly smaller. The longines spirit has this issue too

 

[boltonguy]

Despite the size, the dial is really growing on me though - I do like it!