Ryder Cup - Quick Review

[thegolfman]

ust wanted to share a few thoughts on my first purchase from Andrew at TrustyTime. Super easy to work with, and surprisingly smooth Western Union sign up and transfer...not nearly as intimidating as it seems for those new to the game.

Andrew made this easy, even rejecting the first watch prior to getting me QC pics. Overall, this watch is just really, really a nice piece. Solid, substantial and well finished. The blue dial markers actually sparkle in the sunlight...rubber strap is comfortable and quite high quality and there isn't a single thing I could point to that holds this watch back.

As a golfer, this is a perfect foray into the Rep world and a very satisfying first transaction....I came into this thinking I wanted an AP, but soon realized that even the small collection of watches needs a theme around the what and the why...so, I went with one that aligns with my other interests...doubt that I'll wear this golfing, but will enjoy it everywhere else!

Andrew has already received a follow up purchase!

 

[Germ]

Any pics? How close to the real deal?

 

[MrBurgundy]

:ttiwwop:


...would love to see owner pics of this one!

 

[thegolfman]

Any pics? How close to the real deal?

Amazingly close actually...looking at both, I really can't find anything that would differentiate. I think the Aqua Terra's are done extremely well, and have a particularly simple styling.

 

[thegolfman]

 

[thegolfman]

Rounding out the pics.

 

[thegolfman]

Quick update (after a couple months): This is one of my most comfortable watches and is in the weekly rotation. It is proving to be my most legible and easy to read watches and I appreciate the quick setting date function as it generally needs to be reset between wearing. Has about a two day reserve which seems about right. I've had no issues with the movement or its ability to keep time accurately. Looking at the pictures above, I noticed that the markers have quite a bit more "life" and sparkle to them on the wrist. It's a bright watch in terms of the gold accents and overall look of the dial.

One unexpected benefit is the single deployment clasp which I really like a lot. It makes for a really simple and quick clasping and if given the chance, I'd probably prefer the single vs double on all my watches. My Aquanaut seems a bit clumsy by way of comparison.

Would I buy this watch again? Most definitely. It works for playing golf as well as casually, so works for just about all my wearing requirements.

trustytime Nice work!!!