So, I took the plunge and bought four rep's from Trusty last month. They arrived today and sad to sy but two are not right. First the Planet Ocean: trusty-watch #OMG0321C - P-Ocean Chrono SS/SS Blk 7750 (OMG0321C) = $378.00. The issue with this one is the second hand is stuck at 12 and the crown wont stay screwed down. It keeps time and the little second hand on the subdial moves. But the big second hand never moves. That and an a crown that won't stay screwed down...
Next up is a Explorer II: Tursty-watch item #ROLEXP2033 - 2011 Explorer II 42mm White (ROLEXP2033) = $358.00. This one the second hand sweeps nice but the minute and hour hands don't go from the movement. I can set the time with the crown, but it won't keep time.
I just emailed Andrew, but not too excited about sending them right back to China and hope they get it right this time. Pretty dissapointing as these were both on the high end for rep's and I can't enjoy either of them. I would rather send to a local (Houston) or at least a good watchsmith in the US who can service them and get them sorted... Any advice?