Original Scope Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) I waited a long time to post this and give Steve a chance to come through. I ordered a v72 case and dial from him in November on another forum. It should have been a simple transaction as we are both in the U.S. He promised to ship it on three occasions and talked of having family medical problems so I did not press him. Now it seems he has been missing since December 30th and owes many others parts and watches as well. Just want to know if anyone else is in the same boat or if anyone else has been in contact with him or knows how to reach him. This is not a post to trash him but I think many people stand to lose much more than me. Thanks in advance. Scope Edited February 12, 2012 by Original Scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Anytime I hear the old "family/medical/emergency problems" excuse...I just get this really bad feeling. Fingers crossed for all of those Involved. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Scope. We are on the same boat. Still waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 The admins on RWG 1.1 are trying to get in contact with steve for months now. He hasnt replied a single email for weeks. DW/Steve owes a lot of people watches and parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 damn steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 "He hasnt replied a single email for weeks. DW/Steve owes a lot of people watches and parts." I sent DW a note in December about a V72 case and got a quick reply but I chickened out after reading about them closing up. Sad to say but "family/medical/emergency problems" on internet deals usually means the $$ went down a gopher hole. It sure would be nice if someone in the USA would crank out precision made cases for a fair price. Without trademarks it is probably 100% legal. But then we would need a 'trademark guy'. For example, I saw that Star Time has unsigned '16610' type steel cases that accept genuine dials and 3135 mvt for $175 (without bezels) so they could not be that hard or expensive to make. (Product No.RSCSS (3135) Stainless Steel Replacement Case for Rolex Sub Type 3135) The crystal retainer ring is $39 and the rotating bezel is $69.95. Total for a basic case = $283.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 The Admins at RWG 1.1 have been great in trying to help. As of recently the all e mail addresses bounce back for Steve and Dw. Just wanted to get the word out(and vent as well). I guess it is part of the game but it still is hard to swallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 "He hasnt replied a single email for weeks. DW/Steve owes a lot of people watches and parts." I sent DW a note in December about a V72 case and got a quick reply but I chickened out after reading about them closing up. Sad to say but "family/medical/emergency problems" on internet deals usually means the $$ went down a gopher hole. It sure would be nice if someone in the USA would crank out precision made cases for a fair price. Without trademarks it is probably 100% legal. But then we would need a 'trademark guy'. For example, I saw that Star Time has unsigned '16610' type steel cases that accept genuine dials and 3135 mvt for $175 (without bezels) so they could not be that hard or expensive to make. (Product No.RSCSS (3135) Stainless Steel Replacement Case for Rolex Sub Type 3135) The crystal retainer ring is $39 and the rotating bezel is $69.95. Total for a basic case = $283.95. interesting they even have a 3035 case with lug holes. anyone here have a build off these cases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygt Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I got a reply from DW last week when I made an enquiry about a 6263 dial so he's still about even if Steve is AWOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I left DW a message via the website about a week ago but no response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) here's an update on my order with Steve: (this was during december) As I've posted before, I ordered the case set and only the dial arrived. So after a week of complaining and PMs it took David 3 weeks until the the rest of the parts are finally re-sent. Here's what came: - mid case, caseback, pushers, ONE stainless bezel (with defect in the engraving), one crookedly installed crystal,one of the pushers sliped out when I tried to unscrew it, and as for the handset, one of the chrono hands is missing. - the dial isn't exactly perfect either, 2 markers missing and TBH, it's crap Edited February 12, 2012 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygt Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Try watch.david@gmail.com and dyrcsszw216@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks, Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 DW said he would be back in town again the 13th and shipping my kit. Until now he has been very responsive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Ugh... I've spoken to Steve a bunch of times, but always transacted with DW directly. Sympathies to those involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 doesnt look good, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I've always dealt with DW directly without issue. Just mtc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I got a response from DW today. Will keep you updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Q: Is Steve the new DW proprietary ? Is David no more In business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Q: Is Steve the new DW proprietary ? Is David no more In business? Dw is still DW, he has a new paypal and he is in biz again! Well he never whent away he was always there. Steve was his spokeman over at rwg1 or what the forum is called. Dont wast time with steve email david directly on the two emails here in the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thank you Zeleni! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 After contacting DW I received a email from Steve wanting to square things up. We will see but Dw went above and beyond to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ditto. I would love to see anything at this point, but the parts is what I really need. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiderdaus Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 interesting they even have a 3035 case with lug holes. anyone here have a build off these cases? What is the Adress of Star Time ? Can't find them on google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 http://store.startimesupply.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=1&Category_Code=HOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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