New Order ARF 16610LN Submariner v2

[DepravityDave]

Ordered this watch and some accessories from @puretime

Order Placed 24/09
Order Paid 26/09

Still waiting on QC pictures (44 days later)
I have emailed a few times and apparently there is an issue with ARF shipping out watches.
I was offered an RAF Submariner instead but declined as the ARF just looks to good to not wait a little longer for.
Will post a full detailed review as soon as it arrives.

 

[puretime]

Thanks for your order and patient. We will work harder to get the ARF watch as soon as possible!

 

[DepravityDave]

Thanks for your order and patient. We will work harder to get the ARF watch as soon as possible!

I was hoping to wear this at a wedding in Italy last weekend
So now I can wait as long as possible hahahahaha

 

[puretime]

I was hoping to wear this at a wedding in Italy last weekend
So now I can wait as long as possible hahahahaha

It has arrived just now ! If your order is 100275573 and everything is fine with the watch , you should recieve the QC pictures today !

 

[DepravityDave]

It has arrived just now ! If your order is 100275573 and everything is fine with the watch , you should recieve the QC pictures today !

YES YES YES.... OMG I thought this was going to be one of the 1 in a 1,000,000 moments of me simoply being unlucky.

Excitment levels through the roof right now.

 

[DepravityDave]

It has arrived just now ! If your order is 100275573 and everything is fine with the watch , you should recieve the QC pictures today !

YES YES YES.... OMG I thought this was going to be one of the 1 in a 1,000,000 moments of me simoply being unlucky.

Excitment levels through the roof right now.

 

[puretime]

Unfortunately, two of them have to be returned to factory due to misaligned rehaut. Still need to wait for next one

 

[DepravityDave]

Unfortunately, two of them have to be returned to factory due to misaligned rehaut. Still need to wait for next one

Thank you for the update.

 

[puretime]

No worries. Will keep working on the order

 

[DepravityDave]

I genuinely don't mind waiting and I appreciate that you guys are so precise on the QC.

I'm curious though as this is such a unique situation what is the refund policy as it's been 50 days since I ordered?
Do I get a refund via paypal or credit to the value of $753.23 on a new order?

 

[puretime]

I'm curious though as this is such a unique situation what is the refund policy as it's been 50 days since I ordered?
Do I get a refund via paypal or credit to the value of $753.23 on a new order?

If you decide a refund, we will refund to your paypal as you paid for .Don't worry

 

[DepravityDave]

I can wait a few more weeks no problem. Just curious as I've encountered this kind of situation before

 

[puretime]

I can wait a few more weeks no problem. Just curious as I've encountered this kind of situation before

I understand we will keep urging the factory

 

[DepravityDave]

OH WOW...

QC pictures just arrived and it looks spectacular. I won't sleep now until it arrives.... hahahahaha

 

[puretime]

Now the shipping part. Good luck!

 

[DepravityDave]

Now the shipping part. Good luck!

Yip "water proof" test first though
another few days wait but will all be worth while

 

[DepravityDave]

Hello, my watched finally arrived (after almost 3 months waiting)


It is absolutely stunning on the wrist and teh time keeping so far has surprised me beyond belief.


However, we went to a hotel last weekend and of course I felt safe wearing my new piece in the jacuzzi (I had requested and paid for a waterproof test while ordering back in September)

I was shocked to notice after about 15-20 minutes sitting in a jacuzzi there appeared to be moisture forming beneath the crystal, I left my watch upstairs in the room and went back to the pools. An hour later I returned and the glass had completely fogged over (I emailed this to Elena but have not heared back as of yet)


I found a local watchstore in that town and went over that evening for a "service". Imagine my total shock and horror when the gentleman opend the case back of my enew watch, that I had just received and there was no O-Ring/Gasket under the case back.
Is it possible that my watch could pass your waterproof test without an O-Ring?

I'm now at a complete and total loss as to what to do next?

I wouldn't know where to start in having this issue resolved.

This was the very last thing I was expecting after almost 12 weeks waiting. It's honestly kind of ruined my enthusiasm a little

 

[puretime]

Is it possible that my watch could pass your waterproof test without an O-Ring?

Yes, it could pass the test even without O-Ring . It's merely a guide unless it's professionally water-proofed. We usually don't suggest wear or use a replica watch in the water or steam. Please send it back to us if it' ruined. Sorry for what happened.

 

[DepravityDave]

Yes, it could pass the test even without O-Ring . It's merely a guide unless it's professionally water-proofed. We usually don't suggest wear or use a replica watch in the water or steam. Please send it back to us if it' ruined. Sorry for what happened.

No it's certainly not ruined, although thank you for the return offer.

I had it opened and dried out within two hours.
So I'm hoping there's damage of any kind done.

I'll try and source a watchmaker and Oring and have whatever work needs done here locally.

 

[puretime]

Thank you. Just drop us an email if you need any assistance from us