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Waiting for my watch since May 2024

CerpinTaxt89

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Got an update, he sent me a few seconds ago the shipping label. Now i hope that i get my watch, even in parts, and not a box full of 💩
Keep us posted. I'm curious in what condition the watch arrives.
 

pb7

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So i got my watch today and it runs normally, only thing when i set the time the crown makes a clicking noise which was not there before. I really don't have the patience to send it back to him and wait another 3 months to fix something i barelly use because of my wqtchwinder. I'm really sorry if he's having any family issues or anything else, but if you're not commited to your job just don't take any orders or say that it may take longer. Wish everyone who is waiting for his watch to get it soon👍
 
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tripdog

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only thing when i set the time the crown makes a clicking noise which was not there before.

Sounds like the keyless works, something isn't seated correctly.
 

CerpinTaxt89

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So i got my watch today and it runs normally, only thing when i set the time the crown makes a clicking noise which was not there before. I really don't have the patience to send it back to him and wait another 3 months to fix something i barelly use because of my wqtchwinder. I'm really sorry if he's having any family issues or anything else, but if you're not commited to your job just don't take any orders or say that it may take longer. Wish everyone who is waiting for his watch to get it soon👍
Thanks for the update.
Well at least you got your watch back, although it's a shame he isn't committed to working properly anymore.
 

bbdd13

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Hi guys, I just sent him a message on whatsapp again and HE DID REPLY! This is his message: "Finally. Lost all my chats due to broken phone" It looks like he is responding now, at least to me. Good luck!!
 
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RoyRosewood

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Did anyone got his watch back? Was looking for a watchsmith in italy, I dealt with him in February for a Daytona repair, i sent him the watch, i payed him 375€. Never got my watch back. I only have a shipping label that is sitting there since few months. Did anyone got any update or got its watch back? TY in advance!
 

RoyRosewood

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Hi guys…I’m based in Milan..if someone has the address, give me a private message and I try to find him for have some news about…
Did you have the chance to meet Nicholas the scammer? Even if i'm italian he gave me all its personal information, that made me think he was legit. But at the end...
 

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Hi guys…I’m based in Milan..if someone has the address, give me a private message and I try to find him for have some news about…
His place is not exactly in Milan, he's in Somma Lombardo, a 10-minute ride from the Malpensa Airport. So 45 mins to an hour from Milan?
 
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Did anyone got his watch back? Was looking for a watchsmith in italy, I dealt with him in February for a Daytona repair, i sent him the watch, i payed him 375€. Never got my watch back. I only have a shipping label that is sitting there since few months. Did anyone got any update or got its watch back? TY in advance!

Yes but before they remove his services on RwI. Hope you will have your watch back, but unfortunately no official help here as you send your watch after all the mess we had with him
 

RoyRosewood

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Good news guys, I finally managed to get my Daytona back too! After bombarding him with calls from March through April, I had pretty much given up… but then, after reading a few stories here and there on the forum, I decided to take things seriously and try to either get my watch back or at least a refund for the service I had paid for (€375).

I consulted with my lawyer, who explained that I could take legal action against him for a paid service that was not delivered (even though it was for a replica).

After sending him a message along those lines, he shipped my watch back — fully serviced — just two days later.

I honestly don’t understand why he behaves this way, especially since the work he did was what i paied for. For what i know he used to be one of the watchmakers recommended by the forum then i don't know why he started scamming people.

Anyway, if anyone wants to chat or needs help recovering their watch, I’m happy to support you from Italy!
 

MaximillianGT

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I honestly don’t understand why he behaves this way
To be honest, this is one of the saddest pieces of news I've seen since I joined here. I worked with him a few times — he fully serviced my reps, sourced and installed gen parts for me and regulated the newly installed balance, always delivering within the promised timeframe and with exceptional craftsmanship. I have no idea what's going on with him now, but honestly, it's just downright pathetic.
 
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RoyRosewood

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To be honest, this is one of the saddest pieces of news I've seen since I joined here. I worked with him a few times — he fully serviced my reps, sourced and installed gen parts for me and regulated the newly installed balance, always delivering within the promised timeframe and with exceptional craftsmanship. I have no idea what's going on with him now, but honestly, it's just downright pathetic.
I thought the same, he is good enough to run his business and mod watches. Idk why he started to scam people loosing potential clientsz
 
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CerpinTaxt89

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Now since Nikz is not recommendable anymore, have you guys any other watchmaker somewhere in europe that takes reps? I don't mind waiting, as long as I get my stuff back and it's properly serviced.
 
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