116610 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Anyone bought from him? Anyone have his DSSD in either ETA movement or 3135 movement? Recommendations between the ETA and 3135 movement? Video here: youtube dot com/watch?v=EQFkVIFWv84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I have no clue who watchcollecterhk is, best you stick with our trusted dealers, I do hope you are not a spamming us..... If you do a search on the forum you will see that the Asian ETA clone movement, that is made to "look" (not really) like the Rolex 3135 movement, is junk. It will break, or the superficial parts glued to the movement will fall off and stop your watch from working..... Get the true Swiss ETA DSSD, or even a Swiss Sellita movement version if you can Welcome to the forum, the search function is your friend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Im familiar with the watchcollecterhk who has videos on youtube,Ive heard nothing negitave about him. But why bother? we have the best(safest) dealers here at RWG. I have the DSSD with the Swiss eta 2836,excellent time keeper,welcome :)Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
116610 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I was going to get the dssd from BK but he has a wait of 4 weeks. watchcollecterhk ships in 5 days. Just trying to see if its worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I have no clue who watchcollecterhk , best you stick with our trusted dealers, I do hope you are not a spamming us..... If you do a search on the forum you will see that the Asian ETA clone movement, that is made to "look" (not really) like the Rolex 3135 movement, is junk. It will break, or the superficial parts glued to the movement will fall off and stop your watch from working..... Get the true Swiss ETA DSSD, or even a Swiss Sellita movement version if you can Welcome to the forum, the search function is your friend Ditto And it will be worth the wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I was going to get the dssd from BK but he has a wait of 4 weeks. watchcollecterhk ships in 5 days. Just trying to see if its worth it. Is it worth the wait to have BK work his magic on your watch? Yes, why do you think there is a waiting list If you want quality and attention to detail, go with BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) watchcollecterhk has the best YouTube rep watch videos IMHO. From what I've read posted by others who have dealt with him he's good to deal with- great communication and it seems like he really cares about providing products that are great quality- unlike some of the other trusted dealers like WatchEden (can't remember if they are a TD on here or not). Now I have to look for the video from him to see what it looks like. Ugh! Hope you're not talking about the ROLEX DEEPSEA CERAMIC BEZEL & MIDLINKS Boooooooooooooooo! If you're talking about this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl8RUDRZ-Tk&feature=channel_video_title then yes, I like it. Difference between this and BK- dial (I like the markers on this) bezel insert You don't see very many of these dials, and here's a gen for reference... Hate the pearl but love the rest of it. Edited June 9, 2011 by ThinkBachs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 BTW, I'd pass on the 3135 and just go with the ETA. Save a few bucks and greater reliability on something that nobody's going to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 watchcollecterhk has the best YouTube rep watch videos IMHO. From what I've read posted by others who have dealt with him he's good to deal with- great communication and it seems like he really cares about providing products that are great quality- unlike some of the other trusted dealers like WatchEden (can't remember if they are a TD on here or not). Now I have to look for the video from him to see what it looks like. Ugh! Hope you're not talking about the ROLEX DEEPSEA CERAMIC BEZEL & MIDLINKS Boooooooooooooooo! If you're talking about this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl8RUDRZ-Tk&feature=channel_video_title then yes, I like it. Difference between this and BK- dial (I like the markers on this) bezel insert You don't see very many of these dials, and here's a gen for reference... Hate the pearl but love the rest of it. Nice post,excelent screen shots I also agree with the communication comments. I asked him a few questions,he got back to me right away.I have to admit, I was Impressed. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I was going to get the dssd from BK but he has a wait of 4 weeks. watchcollecterhk ships in 5 days. Just trying to see if its worth it. BK practically hand-builds his pieces, so there is a huge difference between him and a "dealer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 You don't see very many of these dials, and here's a gen for reference. That's a normal Eurotimez/TrevorTime dial and insert, with an improved (domed) pearl. PureTime sells both the Cartel/BK DSSD and the "ETZ/TT" DSSD nowm as the "V6" and the "V7" And yes, I love the slender surrounds too. It's my favorite dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 i bought the "asian" DSSD from watchcollectorhk after seeing his youtube vid.it basically came in pieces.when i can get around to it i'll post some pics.the watch you receive will in all likelihood look like crap compared to his showpieces.you can get a functioning DSSD for $98.do not buy from him.stick with the dealer links here-don't be in a hurry.he has no QC and probably has his orders shipped by another party.his quick communication is most likely because he has a few people working for him. dead serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) i bought the "asian" DSSD from watchcollectorhk after seeing his youtube vid.it basically came in pieces.when i can get around to it i'll post some pics.the watch you receive will in all likelihood look like crap compared to his showpieces.you can get a functioning DSSD for $98.do not buy from him.stick with the dealer links here-don't be in a hurry.he has no QC and probably has his orders shipped by another party.his quick communication is most likely because he has a few people working for him. dead serious. Interesting post from a new member. I've seen plenty of posts from established members that are quite the opposite from this experience. I haven't dealt with him personally, but always do my homework when looking to do business with a dealer. I have a very hard time believing that any dealer would send a watch in "pieces," especially WCHK. Edited June 23, 2011 by ThinkBachs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 wow.. great looking pearl.. when did they start correcting the pearl on the V5s!? or is this the V6???? I'm out of the loop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 I enjoy looking at WCHK's mouth-watering videos when I'm choosing a new rep. Then I contact Joshua to actually purchase the watch. Why mess with success? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 ok, does a crown fused to a barrel,barrel in turn not screwed into case,and threads of each being of incompatible diameters suffice to be "in pieces" ? perhaps a little exaggeration but not by much.we're talking about a hole in the side of the case with crude grooves,gummed with ashy residue (i used a Zeiss microscope adapter with Leica binoculars) and a shaky stem that would have pulled apart if i'd tried to set the time. i'm a noob but i've bought form Joshua and Andrew since and couldn't agree more with the idea of drooling over youtube vids and then ordering from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 here's some pics,including a pearl shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
116610 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) . Edited June 24, 2011 by 116610 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
116610 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) Ugh... if thats the case he seems to have a decent reputation for giving refunds if someone is not happy. Mine should be here in the next 5 days I will post some pics, I did forgo the 3135 movement and went with the ETA instead. I've expressed in detail to him that I will be after a refund if it is not EXACTLY as in the video and functionally perfect citing that I have alternatives and I am putting my faith in him this time. I paid through paypal which sides with buyers 99% of the time if I have to issue a charge back this way. My shipment was delayed due to a part not being in he offered to refund my money for the time and let me reorder later but the part came in a day later so I stuck it out. Edited June 24, 2011 by 116610 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
116610 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Received my watchcollecterhk DSSD in the mail today. Watch looks pretty good. Clasp is really tight to get the adjustment teeth open, the date changes at about 11:55 rather than at midnight, the crown feels good it unscrews properly etc. Watchcollecterhk told me this watch would be water proof for at least several feet but I've not tested this yet. I will take some photos and post them a bit later. Gladly nothing is broken out and out like the expereince baboon had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Would be nice to see the watch and before you get it in the water, please epoxy shut the EV and make sure to silicone grease the o'rings. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiderdaus Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) bought from jimmy a HBB AB II, great watch, fast shipping and good communication. AsI talked to other members and none I know had received a crappy watch as someone else above said. edit: he was shipping to Germany within 4 days without any custom problems ! that was awesome Edited June 29, 2011 by Eiderdaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
116610 Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Finally got around to taking some photos. I just got confirmation from him that it specifically is ok for water day to day like washing hands etc but not swimming kinda dissappointed that I have a watch called the deepsea that has to remain dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Finally got around to taking some photos. I just got confirmation from him that it specifically is ok for water day to day like washing hands etc but not swimming kinda dissappointed that I have a watch called the deepsea that has to remain dry. This watch can be easily waterproofed if there is no serious flaw in the case. Have a Forum modder do it for you .. if you can find a local watch smith who owns a waterproof testing machine, then pay the few dollars to have it tested .. you never know, maybe it's a good one. I just spent 3 days in Miami Beach swimming in the ocean with mine, and it's perfectly fine .. 2 years in the water and no leaks yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngrookiewatchfan Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Does anyone have a link to BK 's page? i would like to order a presidental rep from him, similar to this. What do you guys think? Has anyone bought one like this from him without the cz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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