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Well.. well.. Humans make mistakes... I have been working late nights recently and too tired to pore through all these Forum postings. Archibald.. If I still owe you USD120, why dont you just send me an email instead? USD120 to me is not worth ranting through posts like that. To be honest, many dealings with members here..they know I dont put money on first place. I send them parts they want whenever they ask me and I attend to their requests whenever I can and try my utmost to help.. I had a very very tired day last night designing some new concept watch and so I will not post a long post here.. Archi... email me. You get back USD120 in FULL, no doubts about it. For the rest, thanks for holding my name up. Andrew

Guys, It is 100% "Seamaster" and not "Seanaster" Thanks Andrew

ubi, YES... Since the ROLEX Case is readily available.. we can commission the factory to produce them by creating the Dials you want. Depending on the factory requirements, sometimes, they want you to take minimum order of about 100-200 pieces. Different rules for different factories Thanks Andrew

Craytonic, Thanks for the good question again.. In the replica industry, there are many rules of the game. First to address your question. Remember the RWG I watch which was something that look like a RailMaster Omega. Here is the answer: In the replica industry, if there exist a manufacturer with existing case mould, you can custom 50 pieces, 100 pieces, 200 pieces and need not do a minimum (MOQ) of 500-1000 pieces. That is ONLY IF there is existing case available. The factory can do for you CUSTOM Dial, CaseBack, Buckle.. these are easy jobs. The major most difficult part is always the CASE. So if it already exists, the race is already half-over. If you ask them to do up a watch which has a completely NEW CASE, then we are talking about the entire manufacturing process which requires MOQ Thanks Andrew

Wrong place to post but I can help you... drop me an email.. trustytime@gmail.com Thanks! Andrew

Kanerich.. Well...it's still a Swiss ETA movement. The ETA stamp on it verifies that. =P

By-Tor.. The Submariner is indeed the MOST REPLICATED in the entire replica industry.. I have seen over 10-20 different ones from all over 10+ factories. Indeed, replication is never PERFECT. thats why the word.. "replica" We will have to change this place to GENUINE WATCH GROUP if all replicas or maybe some replicas are made 100% like the real deal. =P Joke aside, a while ago.. I was holding on to the Ultimate Submariner which now PT and ASPIRE sells. I was selling them then before and called it TWG SUB.. if you can remember.. There were some good points about that piece: Good Bezel Insert Good 120 click Good Pearl However, some bad points to note is DIAL always have markers falling off, not so nice bracelet (Logo is not sharp), the edges on the bracelet is pretty rough and unfinished. Every Submariner made has its good and bad points. It takes a great deal of knowledge to see all this and many members are well endowed with that. =) Andrew

Pugwash, Thanks for the added statement. Most ETA Swiss movements fitted on replicas are not oiled properly and some are pretty clotted up with Chinese branded lubricants (No joke) though they still work fine. =P Kanerich, This is a very nice forum where we share what we know. Thoughts, Opinions and feelings may be different among all of us but one thing for sure, we share a passion for WATCHES. =) Andrew

kanerich.. apologies if the PERFECT on the bracelet wasnt under inverted commas..well it was posted about 3am this morning and I was almost konked out. =P Yes... you were talking about the SD. Currently to be honest with you..the BEST SD is Eddie's version with correct thick case 14.5mm (If I am not wrong). Joshua is also selling that same TW Case SD. I have seen about 5-6 claimed to be BEST SD case but NONE... beats the TW Best CASE SD and none came close to it. Being a dealer myself, I have no qualms praising others' products. TW SD is really the best I have seen. =) The other watch which I really hope to ask factories to perfect is the YachtMaster... very hard project because of the need to re-do another dial and re-work on the bezel insert and bezel click system. But one thing is... over the years, the Rolex line is getting better and better so I let the factories do their own improvement and I move on to some other projects instead. =) Andrew

By-Tor, This is a very good question. Everytime the replicas are manufactured from factory, they do in minimum numbers of 500-1000 pieces in a single run. If the mould is already decided and they has started the first run, the will never change the mould, in this terms..means no modifications to be done on the watch. The owner of the mould (Depends whether is factory or the person who send in the genuine) can of course decide whether to modify it to perfection but normally if the single first run does well, nothing will be changed.. no mods Next thing, RE-RUN for the 2nd batch... it's just this simple. They practice what we call... "If the tap aint broken, dont fix it" way of working.. Take for example, Breitling Bentley that was made recently.. the simple flaw of the wrong spelling of "switzerland" was not corrected at all...even in the 2nd run of production... Question is WHY? Because factories dont really care. If it makes money, they just sell them.. Appreciate what you get in this replica industry...trust me.. it isnt very easy making those high end replicas. Every watch which is made requires time, effort and a lot of money involved. Nowadays, every time a new watch is released, many forum members will discuss about it and comment on the flaws of the replica.. But...ask yourself.. a year back.. someone posted this.."Why arent Breitling Bentleys made with Asia 7750 working chronograph?" Today, the replica industry has it and you complained it isnt perfect like the genuine. Well, humans are never satisfied..thats a nature but learn to appreciate and life will be much much easier to live and love. JUST A ADDED NOTE: The First Run of production is NEVER Profitable. thats why factories will quickly push for RE -RUN because it is the subsequent re-runs that generate the profits. =) ANDREW

If you go to any reowned Service Center to do a FULL Service with overhaul of movement, relub and the works described, it will be about USD120-150. Thats the price you get in USA, UK. Those you do with your local watchsmith (experienced and inexperienced), I am really not sure. To be honest, I do not [censored] about this extra service done. It is really carried out by qualified swiss trained technicians located at a service center I used. They are very professional with all equipment available to service any brand of watches. It's almost one day job to get it done so everytime there is an order for this watch with a needed full service, customer will have to wait another 24 hours because the watch will be sent for the full service done. I was just very [censored] to hear that some watchsmith charged USD45 for total overhaul. I have seen many watchsmiths throughout my 5 years of trading in watches and there are some who can charge me USD30-50 but I can tell you something for sure... they might not be doing the FULL service at all... just simply maybe add some lubricant, check for timing...then send it back to you. There is no free lunch in this world. Thanks! ANDREW

Dear Sir, It is NOT a false or misleading advertisement. "PERFECT" under inverted commas means that you get a replica close to the genuine piece but it can never be a 100% like the genuine. =) The Case is different from the other Submariners that I have and the Date Mag is the best in the class.The extra work done to overhaul the entire movement, relub, pressure tested and waterproofing done with gaskets changed will cost roughly about USD120-150. You can ask The Zigmeister or some other watch guys who do this. They charged about this price too. Warranty is given on the waterproof works. If not waterproof, I will send you a BRAND NEW piece FULLY SERVICED to you. Thats our promise. Thanks! ANDREW

Jaymoi, Email me... I have some brand new Rose Wood watch boxes for about 4-5 watches. Hear from you soon! Andrew

The items will be sent to customer definitely. It's just a delay, thats all. As all of you know, I normally send you guys tracking within 24-48 hours or latest 72 hours unless there is some problems but recently, the custom problems had me tied up and so I have to ask freight forwarder everytime because they are also busy handling many packages (not only from me). It's not a permanent thing but this situation is something which has always been around in the replica industry. I know that Joshua posted a similar thread earlier but that was like 3 days back. Now, even DHL is affected. I think Joshua can vouched for that too. =) Thanks! ANDREW @ Trusty Time

Hi, friends. For the entire last week and this week, there have been very serious issues on EMS Courier packages exiting China customs. There are 3 sorting centers in China but 2 of them are forced to close because of the pressure being sent down by Intellectual Property Department in China due to USA threats. The last sorting center is being monitored very very closely and thus all packages cannot exit easily. Some of the packages had to be repacked with new EMS Tracking numbers just to exit from China or HK. This week, DHL is also affected to a certain degree. Many of my customers will realised that I have upgraded them to DHL for some packages because EMS Courier was having problems. We hope you understand. I have been informed today that EMS Courier and DHL over the next 3-5 days will be very very difficult to exit. I am being forced to use the most expensive option: FEDEX. I am trying my best to make sure all customers are well taken care of and I sincerely need all the help you guys can give me by not bombarding me with questions on tracking number. I have always been doing my job of processing orders and giving you guys tracking numbers every day. Those guys who always chat with me will know I dont laze around and work about 12-14 hours for you guys. =P Let me sort everything through with my freight forwarder and allow me time to get all the packages sent out. I thank you guys and promise I will always deliver what I promised. Meanwhile, enjoy your stay in RWG and keep ticking Cheers ANDREW @Trusty Time

Well... I do get the joke but wanted to play along with the pictures I had on hand. You can see that it is not going on sale on www.trustytime.com 'cos I really dont know if someone really like the Bling factor on that.. haahaa ANDREW

I happen to have those recently. Enjoy the pictures... Have been too busy to post up on trustytime.com though. =P

Well, Looking at the suggestions, what I can tell you guys is some of the models listed are already in the making by the makers of the replica world/industry. The next 2-3 months will see the new high end models popping out. I will not disclose the models but they are definitely going to be HOTCAKES. =) AP Royal Oak Chronograph is a watch which I think should appear in the replica industry. Till now, no maker has tried their hands on that. It's a chunky watch with CLASS. Well, lastly.. I am thinking of going VINTAGE... Let me try my hands on getting some Radiomir cases and see if I can do a few customised pieces out for you guys.. Till then.. Andrew @Trusty Time

Playing the World Cup... =P Or just getting into the fever? Andrew

Check the movement for the ETA insignia which will be stamped on it. =)

Hi.. Was pondering what other PANERAI Models interest you guys? Shoot us with pics and the model numbers if possible. =) Your feedback is definitely very important in the development of the next generation of PANERAI Models of replicas. My pick will be PAM087 Luminor Submersible 1000m PAM087 Others will be the PAM194 and PAM187.. PAM194 ANDREW@Trusty Time **Pictures courtesy of Monster-Time.com

Dear guys, I can vouch for Joshua... This EMS COURIER circling around is due to the very strict customs clearance problems which is why our shippers have to engage ways to get the packages out from another sorting center instead. 2 of the other sorting centers have been closed. Shippers are forced to re-packed orders with a new EMS Tracking and send out via other methods. It's really the nature of the game. Think everyone in here should understand. Please bear with us - Joshua and myself. Like what we always promised. You will get what you ordered. =) Happy ticking! Andrew @Trusty Time

These are really RARE gems hard to come by... If I had the money, I would keep them and sell them off 10 years later.. at least 50% extra profits... Vintage is not only style but value too... =) ANDREW

Just to clarify everyone's doubts on this. Andy used to be my runner and he sells straps and accessories on eBAY. I am in no connection to him. =P He is a trustworthy guy though, I can vouch for that. =) thanks!

If you want to fit in the Unitas 6497, it should be OK to fit. EMAIL Joshua and he should be able to take care of that. =) ANDREW