First order from Tony

[genomega]

I first contacted Tony by email on December 6 about purchasing a Submariner. He was very quick to respond, and after a couple of back and forth emails, I send him payment for the watch by Western Union on December 8. I received my QC photos on Dec 10, which I approved, and the watch was shipped by EMS on Dec 11 with a tracking number provided to me. The watch was received and cleared by Canadian Customs in Toronto on Dec 14, and delivery to my home near Ottawa is supposed to be today, Dec 18. It would have likely been a little quicker for delivery, but Canada Post has been quite backed up due to the recent strike.
I was apprehensive sending money to a "stranger" in China, but after researching Tony on this forum and a couple of others, I felt comfortable enough to do so. This is my first replica purchase, and I will report back once received. Overall, it has been a very seamless experience dealing with Tony. If I am satisfied with the quality of the watch, I will not hesitate to order from him again.

 

[genomega]

Update on my first purchase from Tony.
The watch did arrive in a very timely manner, and was very well packaged. After close scrutiny, it would be next to impossible to not think it was a real Submariner. Unfortunately, there is a problem with the 2836 movement, and the watch does not work. I contacted Tony and the only solution was for me to send the watch back to him in China. He said that he would bring the watch to the factory for repair, then send it back to me. I suggested that he send me a new movement, and I would return the broken movement back to him. He would not do that, and I am not happy. It would cost me about $50 to send the watch back, and I figure that it would be a logistic nightmare, with a good chance the watch would go missing. I brought the Submariner to a local watchmaker I have dealt with in the past to see if he could fix it. After checking it out he said that a couple of parts need replacement, but they will be next to impossible to find. He is going to order a new Selitta movement for me and install it in the watch. It is going to cost about $200, but I will end up with a reliable watch. On the positive side, the watchmaker was extremely impressed with the quality of the replica, and once the new movement is installed, it will be a great watch.
My suggestion when dealing with a TD, is to make sure that the movement is working properly.

 

[jtharris]

I ordered my first watch today on the recommendation of this forum. So glad I found my way here. Tony was very responsive to me as well. After about a dozen emails I submitted payment today and sent him the number to pick it up. Haven't heard back yet but weekend and time difference as well as the Chinese new year coming are probably why. I am sure he will respond and we will complete the order I am looking forward to receiving the watch I ordered a submariner in stainless Rolex replica. I can only hope the watch works and does not have the same issue as Genomega had with his. I'll keep you updated.

 

[jtharris]

Got my QC pics yesterday. Look great Now just waiting for the tracking and delivery. So far everything is smooth as can be

 

[jtharris]

the watch came today. Sadly there is a problem. I have sent Tony an email and will wait to hear back from him. The bezel is loose and the stem was not in the screwed down position when the watch arrived today. The stem cover will not screw in and seal. seems like a thread issue

 

[Acaicia]

Thanks for your persistence! Any news?

 

[jtharris]

yes I sent the watch ti the oligarch and he fixed it right up.