tazzman Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Im still waiting for a custom strap (santos 100) from HKTAN, this was ordered in feb-march 09.. ive talked to him a couple of times over email since than and the latest answer for about a month ago was that he was going to make a new strap for me and ship express..after then no answer on emails and no updates.. Anyone talked to him recently or recieved any orders? - tazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllergyDoc Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I haven't talked to him lately, but he does this all the time. He falls behind, he catches up. He falls behind, he catches up. So far, to my knowledge, he always catches up, eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdoggy Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Ordered 1 strap from him a year or two ago. Took about 4 months to ship. VERY SLOW to reply to emails (if at all). This was my first and last order from him. The strap (when it finally came) was first rate and the price was right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) there was a thread on RG about the same problems with HKTAN...some members were waiting for 9+ months, but this is not a news when it comes to dealing with HKTAN...I really do not understand what's wrong with that guy?! he makes some really nice straps but the waiting time is not acceptable IMO... the best part is that in the meantime he keeps posting straps FS that apparently he has on stock and members who order them still wait the long period of time to get them in hands! Edited July 31, 2009 by dadog13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Sorry Tazz for not replying to your pm.. I'm still in the hospital ... my exit has been delayed.. so with all the test that they have been running .. I have not had a lot of time.. but back to point.. Aaron has had numerous issues with customs out of Thailand.. although he does not reside there.. the straps come out of that Country. Aaron had been delayed in my orders .. orders that were mde in December 08, have yet to be delivered. this has not been an issue in the past .. but apparently he is being kept on the radar recently .. some of the straps that I have recieved have been opened by US Customs and sent through .. which is strange since they are reptilian .... so Aaron must of had to procure a CITIS certificate.. which can be very, very time consuming and involves govnt. Officials signatures. All I can say is email hime and "politely" inquire.. you will get more from that than demanding.. since he is under the gun too from whomever... in this game you never know if someone "dropped a dime" we'll get the straps although when is out of our hands.. A~C Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Still not recieved my strap (which I paid for!).. .been almost 1 year (10 months) Anyone talked to him recent? Please sent me his latest contact details .. *help!* -tazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 wow -- now that's a wait good luck getting your strap deltatahoe EDIT to add: my last communication with him was back in may at his standard email address. sorry i can't be of any more help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Since last year I have bought 3 straps from him, also reptilian, and all arrived in around 5-7 weeks. Dealing with him was ok and good short communications. Weird it is though that he is able to make custom made straps for new customers and does not deliver to other people.. One thing for sure is that we don't always hear his side of the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 hmmm... I was just about to contact HKTAN to make me a strap for my Homer Tourbillon watch but having second thoughts now after reading all this... Is there anyone else that makes good quality straps? And anyone recommend design or style for the homer tourbillon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 You can still contact him, explain your doubts shorty and ask about current lead time and shipping method. when shipped with registered and tracked mail chances for loosing parcels are less. you can also check out the watch boys. http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-IWC-Alligator-straps-18mm-19mm-20mm-21mm-22mm_W0QQitemZ350302659130QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518faa623a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 can somebody pls pm me his email address... I have changed laptops and dont have his email address... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I also need his current email to contact him about my 11 month wait. -tazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 got it today! - end of story- oh.. btw.. anyone want it? I dont have the santos anymore.. PM for interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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