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First Purchase + Trusty Time Review (Ongoing)

Inpakuto1

Getting To Know The Place
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2/9/17
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Hey everyone, I just purchased my first rep from trusty time, the rolex day date platinum dial with stick markers. Will update this as it goes events go on

9/15/17 Emailed andrew about how to get the smooth bezeled dd, response in ~5 hours
9/16/17 Purchased watch ($308) with visa, no problems. However, he never sent a confirmation email for payment, so that's kinda weird?
9/17/17 Nevermind, he sent me a confirmation email that my order was being processed yesterday, but it was sent to spam..
9/18/17 Received QC pics, thought the date number was too far to the left, told him, but he told me "that the watch is the same as you see in the shop." Knowing I wouldn't get far, I decided to approve the QC pics.
9/19/17 Emailed andrew for the tracking #, he said he didnt shp yet
9/20/17 Tracking number received, item shipped
9/22/17 Package arrived in LA, customs cleared it
9/25/17 Watch arrived, good packaging. 10 days from first contact to receiving watch, very satisfied.

The watch's light blue dial is a bit lighter than what I expected, but I don't care too much about that. The back shows a 750 instead of 950pt, which is an error, and there is no small rolex etched crown at the 6:00 window area.

However, the watch feels quite nice and there are no obvious tells. Date window is aligned, magnification is probably a 2.2x imo, and the days are also well aligned.

Overall, I'm quite happy with the purchase. Might consider buying a yachtmaster or submariner next, or switch to a vc overseas. Pics of watch coming soon, when I'm not busy with work.

Also, use the code TTW01 for $15 off one watch, TTW02 for $30 off two watches, I found out about this and was able to use it :D
 

mysterio

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Trusty isn't a TD here but he should operate like every other dealer, which is not work on weekends. So expecting confirmation of payment sent on a Saturday is pretty unrealistic. Patience is key in this hobby so practice some of it, so you don't get disappointed or worried. ;)
 

UDTMIKE

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15/5/17
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I use Marvellous Replica, I get emails from him over the weekend. But good luck, hope everything goes well for you.
 

In2bate33

Getting To Know The Place
8/7/17
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Andrew is generally very quick. He was also very quick to say the letter I received from customs was not official looking enough. I hope if your watch gets seized you get an "official" looking letter.
 

TonyMira

Getting To Know The Place
18/7/16
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I bought from Andrew and everything works great for me. Cheers

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d4m.test

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I use Marvellous Replica, I get emails from him over the weekend. But good luck, hope everything goes well for you.
I actually tried marvellous, but i couldn't use his payment types haha
 
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d4m.test

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Trusty isn't a TD here but he should operate like every other dealer, which is not work on weekends. So expecting confirmation of payment sent on a Saturday is pretty unrealistic. Patience is key in this hobby so practice some of it, so you don't get disappointed or worried. ;)
Thanks for the advice!
 
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d4m.test

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Andrew is generally very quick. He was also very quick to say the letter I received from customs was not official looking enough. I hope if your watch gets seized you get an "official" looking letter.
what do you mean by this? and was this shipping through dhl btw
 

In2bate33

Getting To Know The Place
8/7/17
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what do you mean by this? and was this shipping through dhl btw
I mean my watch was seized and customs sent a letter. I showed a copy to Andrew and he said it did not look like the typical letter from customs. He suggested I try to contact customs. I did not and will not do that. Never contact them. His website says he will resend one time if seized by customs. From my experience you have one shot to make it through customs with him. And yes the shipping was through DHL, which worked fine the first time.
 
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d4m.test

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I mean my watch was seized and customs sent a letter. I showed a copy to Andrew and he said it did not look like the typical letter from customs. He suggested I try to contact customs. I did not and will not do that. Never contact them. His website says he will resend one time if seized by customs. From my experience you have one shot to make it through customs with him. And yes the shipping was through DHL, which worked fine the first time.
oh okay thanks for the info. dont contact customs cause they'll make you pay a ton of money right?
 

Awesomeo

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13/9/13
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Andrew is generally very quick. He was also very quick to say the letter I received from customs was not official looking enough. I hope if your watch gets seized you get an "official" looking letter.


Wouldn’t the tracking also show as seized? Usually something like held for customs inspection or clearance event.
 

Awesomeo

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13/9/13
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Tracking says contact DHL
Odd - I would have thought that combined with the letter would be enough to satisfy them that you aren’t scamming!

Have the mods at RWG had any luck?

Hope it works out well for you.
 

In2bate33

Getting To Know The Place
8/7/17
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Odd - I would have thought that combined with the letter would be enough to satisfy them that you aren’t scamming!

Have the mods at RWG had any luck?

Hope it works out well for you.

Haven't contacted them yet. I figured i would wait longer to see if I get anything more "official." I've read they send the letter certified, and the letter I got was not certified. So I guess there is no harm and waiting longer.