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First Order at JTime and first Rep Watch my Experience + Intro

DonReeves

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I'm a Newbie when it comes to reps so I started to look into formus and reddit.

I will give you guys an intro maybe I can help some other newbies before they make some mistakes.

I never messed with reps and i never thought i would until i bought my first gen (Vintage Datejust 16223 Bicolor Black Dial).
I really liked it the first weeks but i started to get tired of it. So i started looking into some new steel Datejust Models 41mm, but i didnt want to make the same mistake by buying it and get tired of it after weeks.

I dont know how but somehow I came across highend rep videos. So I did a lot of research about it, which everyone should do because I saw a lot of threads where people got scammed because they didn't look up all the information which is given in this forum.

Long story short, i came across the seller JTime on 2. Feb 2023.

I decided to order the VSF DJ 41 MM Bluedial with the 3235 movement. On the same day i messaged Li via Whatsapp and requested the payment via Paypal.
I was aware of the CNY so i kept calm and waited for his response.

On 15. Feb he answered me and gave me all the details, i took us 1 more day to figure everything out he was very responsive and very friendly.

16. Feb Payment was made.

20. Feb I got the mail from Lana with my QC Pics/Videos via Mega Link. I was very impressed by the watch and the quality of the QC Pics so I GL'ed it.

21. Feb She asked for a quick confirmation about the shipping information which i answered instantly.

24. Feb I got the information my watch is on the way with a picture of my watch, my ordernumber and the tracking information.


So far there is no update on the tracking information but i'm aware of that is normal so no need to panic. I will keep you guys updated and send some pics when the watch arrives.

I hope I can help some other newbies with my post so they dont buy from scammers and inform themselves first about the guide (how to buy), diffrent factorys, watches, etc ....

Dont be too rude with me this is my first time using a forum or making a thread ever.
 

Feefo

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Hi and welcome to RWI!
If anyone will be rude to you I will intervene, as this is the most refreshing and encouraging first post I've seen in a long long time! May be worth introducing yourself in the new members area as well, and since we're at it, don't forget to read the stickies in the area's subsections.
You did everything right and your attitude towards the hobby is commendable for a newbie, congrats! You did a lot of reading and researching, which is the most important thing. Keep it like that, be patient and everything will be good. You'll also be over the moon with your VSF DJ. It may take some time before tracking tells you something, but it will appear at some point, maybe even nearer than you thought. Enjoy it!
Looking forward to seeing you around!

P.S. already discovered the Bierhaus?
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DonReeves

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thank you very much for the welcome!

@Feefo Thanks for your suggestions I will check them out! I'm still figuring this whole forum-game out, at the moment its like a maze for me finding threads..
 
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@DonReeves My hat's off to you, sir. This is a wonderful start here and rest assured, you do not deserve to be treated with a hint of hostility or rudeness.
Very refreshing to read, that someone actually took the time and read and researched before they committed money behind their thoughts.

Very glad you decided to join our little corner of the internetz and very warm welcome to you.
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Feefo

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thank you very much for the welcome!

@Feefo Thanks for your suggestions I will check them out! I'm still figuring this whole forum-game out, at the moment its like a maze for me finding threads..
You can ask me anything, pm me if you want, more than happy to give some more directions.
 

DonReeves

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Update 07.03.:

Today I picked up the watch at the parcel shop. I had only 5 min with it because I'm busy working right now but it looks amazing on the first sight.

I will check it better in the evening and post some pictures for you as soon as possible !

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g00n

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Update 07.03.:

Today I picked up the watch at the parcel shop. I had only 5 min with it because I'm busy working right now but it looks amazing on the first sight.

I will check it better in the evening and post some pictures for you as soon as possible !

Happy Season 17 GIF by The Simpsons

Looking forward to seeing pictures:)
 

spacecowboyuk81

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Congrats @DonReeves on your great post and rep purchase with Jtime. I am also new to the rep world and RWI. RWI is such a great resource to and there are so many experienced and knowledgeable people sharing such helpful information. It is a great help when new and starting out.

I currently have two purchases in progress with Jtime and plan to post with details once things have progressed further, but my experience with so far has been very positive too.

Look forward to seeing some photos of your new watch. Enjoy (y) :cool:
 
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globetrotter01

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Hi, great post and just like you, I'm pretty new at buying rep watches. I'm a replady experienced in buying rep luxury bags but since my husband isn't fluent in english, I go through the buying process for his repwatches!
Hope you will love your new watch!
 
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DonReeves

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So I couldn't wait any longer and drove home in my lunch break :ROFLMAO:

The watch is really marvelous, sadly the pictures don't do it justice.. In person the dial and watch really shines and sparkels maybe I can drop a video of it somehow.
I had a hand full of gen Rolex steel models in my hand and without a gen next to it I really could never tell the difference!

I know the comparison ist not the best here but I took my gen 1998 Vintage DJ 36 mm 16233 next to it and winded both and even there I couldn't feel a difference.

Here are the pictures, on the picture in the dark you can see a little bit of the shine and sparkel what I mentioned.

I'm very greatful for this watch, the dealer and the ordering process! @jtimewatch

Gladly leave some comments about the watch!


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