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First time is always exciting

SubZero79

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7/4/20
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Hi everyone,

so this is not only my first review, it is also my very first post - honestly I was one of those reading the forum to gather information for my first purchase.
Generally I was interested in a Rolex Sub, Seadweller and Daytona.

So why did I go for the sub v10 with aeta? The Daytona looks awesome, but despite all improvements of chinese movements my simple logic was the less complications it has, the more reliable it will be, so no daytona. The Dweller is nice but bulky, hard to know if it looks good without having it on my wrist. Also, the excited reviews about the v10, though I am aware replicas are never 100% perfect, convinced me to go for the sub.

My first idea was to buy it preowned in a facebook group but - especially as a noob (pun intended) - I was aware I can easily be ripped off. Long story short: a trusted dealer seemed the best solution, even if it costs me some extra dollars. As a german the biggest fear in this context is customs - so I was happy to learn about UK triangle shipping. Trusty seemed trust worthy, as they also have a website that does not look as if it was done with frontpage express in 1996.

Here my experience so far: Order yesterday evening, payment his morning, QC pictures this afternoon (asked andrew if it is ok to post them here, if it is, they will follow. This is my only small point for slight criticism so far, they could have been sharper. From what i can say, the watch looks perfect. Will keep you guys posted!

Thank you Andrew for the great experience so far and the friendly mail contact!

Will keep you guys posted about the rest of the future experience, may covid be merciful with me.
 
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Welcome to RWI!

Andrew is known for great customer service. I'm sure you'll enjoy your watch when you receive it.
 

SubZero79

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7/4/20
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germany
Update: QC pics approved yesterday morning, shipping information also yesterday.
 

imranbecks

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Sorry to hijack your thread. You're lucky to have received the QC pics quickly. I ordered and paid on the 8th too for a watch. And till now I have yet to receive any QC pics. Over 50 hrs now since my order and still nothing.
 

velinn

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Sorry to hijack your thread. You're lucky to have received the QC pics quickly. I ordered and paid on the 8th too for a watch. And till now I have yet to receive any QC pics. Over 50 hrs now since my order and still nothing.

It's been 10 days since my order and no QC pics. I'm assuming some factories are slower than others getting back into production. I'm not too worried though. With how shipping is right now even if I got the QC pics the same day it'd probably be a month before it arrived anyway.
 

Bonestorm19

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This is nice to hear. I ordered my first Rep from Andrew yesterday and he's been very prompt with answering questions and timeframes. So far, I'm waiting for qc pics but the experience so far has been great.
 

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Hi SubZero79

Thank you for your kind review.

It has been my pleasure to serve you.


Sorry to hijack your thread. You're lucky to have received the QC pics quickly. I ordered and paid on the 8th too for a watch. And till now I have yet to receive any QC pics. Over 50 hrs now since my order and still nothing.

Hi imranbecks

Have you received your QC pics yet? Please kindly drop me a pm, so that I can check for you.
​Thanks


It's been 10 days since my order and no QC pics. I'm assuming some factories are slower than others getting back into production. I'm not too worried though. With how shipping is right now even if I got the QC pics the same day it'd probably be a month before it arrived anyway.

Hi velinn

What is your order number? Please kindly drop me a pm, so that I can check for you.
Thanks
 

SubZero79

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7/4/20
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germany
Coming closer to my wrist I guess...

Package status: In transit
Country: China -> United Kingdom
Destination:

Origin:
2020-04-20 16:05, South West DC, Item scanned on its journey.
2020-04-20 07:36, GBLONA, In transit, it's progressing through Post network
2020-04-15 18:29, LHR, Arrived at the destination airport
2020-04-15 18:29, LHR, Arrival of goods at destination airport
2020-04-15 02:30, HKG, shipment departed from airport of origin country
2020-04-13 20:00, HKG, Hand over to airline.
2020-04-13 14:20, HONGKONG, Arrived at Hong Kong hub.
2020-04-13 05:27, Longhua,Shenzhen,China, Depart from facility to service provider.
2020-04-12 22:49, 4PX, Item will be despatched; as advised by Posting customer.
2020-04-11 18:24, Longhua,Shenzhen,China, Shipment arrived at facility and measured.
2020-04-11 01:37, Longhua,Shenzhen,China, 4PX picked up shipment.
 

Hoooch

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That is bloody quick so far under these circumstances!
 

SubZero79

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7/4/20
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Yeeees, it arrived today :)

Tracking from beginning to end:

Number: NU098986245GB
Package status: Delivered (11 Days)
Country: China -> United Kingdom
Destination:

Origin:
2020-04-22 11:44, Delivery Address, Item delivery confirmed.
2020-04-22 07:12, Auchterarder SUDO, Item sorted
2020-04-21 22:40, Edinburgh MC, Item scanned on its journey.
2020-04-21 02:22, 7030996601, Item has been included in a Royal Mail Sales Order.
2020-04-20 16:05, South West DC, Item scanned on its journey.
2020-04-20 07:36, GBLONA, In transit, it's progressing through Post network
2020-04-18 17:00, HEATHROW, Released from customs: customs cleared.
2020-04-15 18:29, LHR, Arrived at the destination airport
2020-04-15 18:29, LHR, Arrival of goods at destination airport
2020-04-15 02:30, HKG, shipment departed from airport of origin country
2020-04-13 20:00, HKG, Hand over to airline.
2020-04-13 14:20, HONGKONG, Arrived at Hong Kong hub.
2020-04-13 05:27, Longhua,Shenzhen,China, Depart from facility to service provider.
2020-04-12 22:49, 4PX, Item will be despatched; as advised by Posting customer.
2020-04-11 18:24, Longhua,Shenzhen,China, Shipment arrived at facility and measured.
2020-04-11 01:37, Longhua,Shenzhen,China, 4PX picked up shipment.
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Updated on: Tuesday 28 April

  1. 11:32am
    DeliveredKO, Germany
Hide earlier journey Monday 27 April

  1. 04:21pm
    Item ReceivedNEUENSTEIN A ETOE GBA, Germany
Saturday 25 April

  1. 05:22am
    Item Leaving the UKLANGLEY HWDC
Saturday 25 April

  1. 04:20am
    Item Received by Royal MailLANGLEY HWDC
Thursday 23 April

  1. 07:51pm
    Item Despatched to Heathrow Worldwide DCEdinburgh MC
Thursday 23 April

  1. 07:44pm
    Item received atEdinburgh MC
Thursday 23 April

  1. 03:56pm
    Sender preparing item
Thursday 23 April

  1. 10:05am
    Accepted at Post OfficeAuchterarder Post Office [PH3 1BJ]

So the full journey of the watch, including triangle shipping, took 17 days. Especially in the CoViD situation nothing to complain here imo. The delivery partner of Royal Mail in Germany is GLS, that went surprisingly smooth, taking into account how bad my earlier experiences with GLS were.

So let's get to the exciting part, though i didn't make an unboxing video, I tried to get close ;)

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So, what can I say - I'm just happy with it. Even if some flaws I do not recognize may exist, srsly, who cares? I love the submariner, but could never afford one. That is the version I can afford - I don't need to prove to anyone that he cannot find out it is a replica, I don't need to show off. It's just for me.

So some words about Andrew: Whenever i asked something, i got fast answers, taking into account the different time zones. When the tracking ID changed, as the hub in GB forwarded the watch to my address, i got the new tracking information instantly.

5 Star rating! Thank you Andrew!
 
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