First, I would like to thank everybody who posted valuable information on RWI.
There is no doubt that a first rep purchase raises a lot of questions, and it is eventually very fun to read the experience and the feedback from newbies and experts.
I visited HongKong a month ago and had the opportunity to try the GEN GMT 116710 LN (Black Ceramic) among other Rolex models, and found this one to my taste. I wanted to experiment with the REP model before buying the GEN one at a later occasion. So decided to experiment with the CF GMT 116710 LN with the VR3186 movement.
I went with Hont, a reputable TD from RWI, and must say everything went very smooth as butter. Knowing the risk of possible scams with wrong websites, I went straight via their WhatsApp number for the order. As expected, the chat took little time with just a few blanks due to time difference, but really nothing frustrating at all (I guess if you hear nothing from them, it means they are working on it!), just be patient.. Transaction was done with a wired SEPA EURO transfer that was received the same day.
Next day, I got the QC pics with no apparent problem, just the time-graph was a bit of a concern. I asked for an additional video showing the bezel turning and got it the next day. Decided to give it a GL.
The shipment (with tracking) was done the next day, 24th of Oct, and I received the watch in my mail in Belgium on the 30th of Oct (6 days total for shipment).
I went to the watch repair shop to have the time graph issue solved and now the watch is ticking accurately close to GEN. Nevertheless, the waterproof test was rejected even changing the back and crown gasket, so I will keep this REP away from moisture.
So far I am very happy with that first experience.
Thank you RWI, thank you Hont!
There is no doubt that a first rep purchase raises a lot of questions, and it is eventually very fun to read the experience and the feedback from newbies and experts.
I visited HongKong a month ago and had the opportunity to try the GEN GMT 116710 LN (Black Ceramic) among other Rolex models, and found this one to my taste. I wanted to experiment with the REP model before buying the GEN one at a later occasion. So decided to experiment with the CF GMT 116710 LN with the VR3186 movement.
I went with Hont, a reputable TD from RWI, and must say everything went very smooth as butter. Knowing the risk of possible scams with wrong websites, I went straight via their WhatsApp number for the order. As expected, the chat took little time with just a few blanks due to time difference, but really nothing frustrating at all (I guess if you hear nothing from them, it means they are working on it!), just be patient.. Transaction was done with a wired SEPA EURO transfer that was received the same day.
Next day, I got the QC pics with no apparent problem, just the time-graph was a bit of a concern. I asked for an additional video showing the bezel turning and got it the next day. Decided to give it a GL.
The shipment (with tracking) was done the next day, 24th of Oct, and I received the watch in my mail in Belgium on the 30th of Oct (6 days total for shipment).
I went to the watch repair shop to have the time graph issue solved and now the watch is ticking accurately close to GEN. Nevertheless, the waterproof test was rejected even changing the back and crown gasket, so I will keep this REP away from moisture.
So far I am very happy with that first experience.
Thank you RWI, thank you Hont!