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First potential order from Hont

kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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Hi All,

I message Hont about a Tudor Black Bay 58 in blue color. After a couple of hours, he sent the amount, his bank details and instructions after the payment. Below is the timeline of the transaction.

Inquired through WhatsApp - 02/14/2022 - 12:54 PM
Payment made through Wise - 02/15/2022 - 9:50 AM
Payment confirmed by Hont - 02/15/2022 - 10:37 AM
QC pictures sent by Hont - 02/15/2022 - 2:14 PM

https://a202111041317341460003592.sz...13545560001793

https://a202111041317341460003592.sz...13567050001737

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The watch looks familiar, I think it's the same watch as the link below which was RL'd by the OP.

https://old.reddit.com/r/RepTime/com...t_being_weird/

I messaged Hont that the watch is RL because of the misaligned marker in the dial. - 02/15/2022 - 3:17 PM

Hont replied he can refund - 02/16/2022 - 1:41 AM

I told him that if he can't replace it, then issue a refund - 02/16/2022 - 6:34 AM

Still waiting for his reply whether he will send a new QC pictures or refund.

Will post updates on this.
 
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40mm

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I'm not sure if Dealers can return a watch to the maker/factory once purchased. If not this could explain why it is being re-sold again in this case. They may be looking for someone less picky.

Best of luck with this one.
 
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kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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I'm not sure if Dealers can return a watch to the maker/factory once purchased. If not this could explain why it is being re-sold again in this case. They may be looking for someone less picky.

Best of luck with this one.

Thank you. I told him that I know REPS have flaws, but that 12 marker will definitely bug me everytime I will wear it.

Still haven't got a reply from Hont.
 

kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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Hont gave new QC pics - 02/18/2022 - 2:42 PM

https://a202111041317341460003592.s...1041317341460003592/I202202190242010410001835

https://a202111041317341460003592.s...1041317341460003592/I202202190242035040001184

The marker on the 6 is a little crooked, but told Hont that the watch is GL - 02/18/2022 - 6:28 PM

Hont asked for my shipping details - 02/19/2022 - 8:17 AM

Shipping details sent to Hont - 02/19/2022 - 8:20 AM

Now I'm waiting for him to give the tracking information. Hopefully it won't take too long to be delivered.
 

kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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Hont gave the tracking number & sent the item - 02/22/2022

I received the item - 03/25/2022

Happy with my purchase and already bought another one for my wife.
 

kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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Inquired Hont about ladies TAG Heuer Aquaracer for my wife. - 03/25/2022
Hont gave the price of the watch - 03/26/2025
Payment made through Wise - 03/26/2025 7:19PM
Hont confirmed he received the payment - 03/26/2022 10:44 PM
QC sent - 03/29/2022 1:38 PM

https://a202111041317341460003592.s...1041317341460003592/I202203300130211890001010
https://a202111041317341460003592.s...1041317341460003592/I202203300130231520001905

GL'd the watch - 03/30/2022 12:41 PM
Hont gave tracking number - 04/07/2022 9:33 AM
 

kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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Received the watch - 05/17/2022
There's an issue with the watch, the crown broke when trying to adjust the time.





Messaged Hont about the issue - 05/17/2022 7:14 PM
Hont replied asking for picture - 05/18/2022 4:40 AM
Hont told me to find a shop to get it fixed, he will pay the fee. I told him that the crown needs replacement. Hont agreed to send me a new crown. - 05/19/2022 8:37 AM

Told him I will order two more watches and he can ship the crown with it. - - 05/19/2022 8:41 AM
 

kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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Inquired Hont about the availability of the next watch I want to purchase - 05/24/2022 8:31 AM
After agreeing with the watch models, we agreed on the price - 05/26/2022 10:17 AM

Payment sent through Wise - 05/26/2022 9:36 PM
Payment confirmed received - 05-26/2022 9:39 PM
 

kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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Asked Hont for the shipping update for the GL'd watch and the replacement crown - 06/27/2022 9:21 AM

Hont replied and said he will ship it today - 06/28/2022 1:23 AM

Hont asked for my shipping info - 06/28/2022 7:07 AM

I replied the shipping info - 06/28/2022 8:51 AM

Up until now, Hont still haven't shipped the watches. The first two watches I ordered from him, he shipped it out quickly. It's been more than a week and he's been ignoring my messages. Not a good experience so far.
 

kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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Hont messaged me and told me that he will use the old shipping company he used from my previous order and told me wait for the tracking number in 2 days - 07/07/2022 6:44AM

It's 07/11/2022 now and still no tracking number provided. Not a really good experience with Hont. Really hoping he can explain the situation of this delay.
 

kulskul

Horology Curious
21/10/21
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Tracking number received - 07/11/2022 5:16 AM

It's the waiting game now. Looking forward to those watches.
 

replicaenjoyer

You're Saying I Can Sell?
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