As a newbie to Reddit, subsequently leading to RWI, I decided to use Theonewatches.
28 Oct – Placed my order via the website for the latest CF version of the 116500LN (Panda). Order acknowledged by Steve with payment details. Opened an account with Wise (formally Transferwise) as Western Union was listed as suspended. Additional 5% discount applied by Steve for using Wise.
29 Oct – Made payment. Advised by Wise, payment would be made to Steve 1 Nov.
1 Nov – Confirmation of payment received from Wise. Order status on website changed to Processing. As Steve advises, if the requested model is not in stock, it could take up to a week to source from the factory.
10 Nov – Received QC photos & videos from Steve. Checked to the best of my abilities and advised Steve to proceed with shipment.
13 Nov – Received tracking information from Steve.
19 Nov – Text received from the UK mail service advising me of the delivery date. As Steve uses his own logistics agent, I didn’t have to worry about customs or any additional ‘international handling’ fees from the UK mail service.
21 Nov - Received the watch. 8 days after getting the tracking information. Approx. 3 weeks after making payment.
End-to-end, a positive experience with Steve. I have no immediate plans to purchase another rep anytime soon (so he says?). But I am currently advising a friend based in the US.
28 Oct – Placed my order via the website for the latest CF version of the 116500LN (Panda). Order acknowledged by Steve with payment details. Opened an account with Wise (formally Transferwise) as Western Union was listed as suspended. Additional 5% discount applied by Steve for using Wise.
29 Oct – Made payment. Advised by Wise, payment would be made to Steve 1 Nov.
1 Nov – Confirmation of payment received from Wise. Order status on website changed to Processing. As Steve advises, if the requested model is not in stock, it could take up to a week to source from the factory.
10 Nov – Received QC photos & videos from Steve. Checked to the best of my abilities and advised Steve to proceed with shipment.
13 Nov – Received tracking information from Steve.
19 Nov – Text received from the UK mail service advising me of the delivery date. As Steve uses his own logistics agent, I didn’t have to worry about customs or any additional ‘international handling’ fees from the UK mail service.
21 Nov - Received the watch. 8 days after getting the tracking information. Approx. 3 weeks after making payment.
End-to-end, a positive experience with Steve. I have no immediate plans to purchase another rep anytime soon (so he says?). But I am currently advising a friend based in the US.
