JAM Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hello, Just found your site via RWI, and am happy to say you don't actually ignore people that post simple questions, like 'Is this still avilable' on a several month old thread, Dealers actually talk to the buyers and if the dealers actually answer their emails on here, we're off!! Brand forums on there have no posts from one month to the next I wont mention which dealers are guilty of the following as I notice some of them are active on here, but why do you a) get no reply get, I'll get a pic and mail it to you in a day, and never hear from them again c) get an initial reply but never answered again when you ask a question or d) wait 3 weeks inbetween each reply. I've lost interest by then. I've never bought a rep before other than one in the 80s on holiday which has put me off them for life. It was terrible. However, if the majority of these dealers were not enough to put me off them again, then what is? Now, I know there are threads from Newbies asking who is the best this, the best that, and you guys say.. 'read read read'. But I've done that and I'd really like someone to say, Hey, we have a dealer on here who answers his mail, has great stock and sends it out. Would be nice, and a refreshing change. Oh and if any of them are based UK wise that would be handy too? Love what you guys have done with the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi, and Welcome There are at least two UK based and another EU based I can only add - Read, read, read (Granny sucking eggs - But that is what the search bar is for and you will find so many more will be willing to help you if you do some work yourself. That way you will learn some more and the end result when that package drops through the door, will be so much more satisfying because you will not, or at least should not have any let downs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks Chief(top name by the way) Do those dealers let on they're based in the UK or do I have to hunt them out? I'm reading, I'm reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks Chief(top name by the way) Do those dealers let on they're based in the UK or do I have to hunt them out? I'm reading, I'm reading! First one's free...just remember where you got it from. Precious Time and Eurotimez can both ship from the EU. The others for the most part don't. Many of the dealers here are the same as on RWI, Repgeek, etc...not all...but many. Use the "links" link at the top to get to the dealers sites. Some dealers here are still slower for email response than others. The best for email response are undeniably Josh/Andrew (Perfect Clones and Trusty Time)...but they ship from China and as with any dealer, they have their own quirks...read the reviews in the review section of people's transactions with them. Other dealers are slower to respond...lots slower...Jay (Silix) is definitely slow and sometimes Angus (Pure Time) can be slower...but both deliver in the end and support their products as much as any (which is definitely NOT AD level support of course). In the UK...definitely go for either Precious Time or Eurotimez. Eurotimez can take up to 3-4 days to respond to emails (he says 24-48 hours...and if you have problems, send him a PM on this board). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 http://www.eurotimez.com/ - Chris (Chris is not EU based, but can forward to his EU distributor who will forward to you so that Customs isn't really a problem). Chis is very very good and I am just about to contact him about another Rolex that I am interested in. His QC comes as part of the price and he is absolutely spot on to deal with. Some of the links below may give you a reasonable starting point. I believe that they are all UK based. Some you can contact via their own web pages and their e-mail link from there, but all can be PM'd from here. They are tried and trusted and their reviews can be found on the last link. http://www.ptswiss.com/ - PT ( NO prices so you have to email or PM questions to him). http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=63 - Narikaa http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=170 - Homer http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=207 - TomHighway (Tom has a good rep' came from TRC but has gone to ground of late - with my PO!! But I'm not too worried given his long standing reputation). http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=105 Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 First one's free...just remember where you got it from. Precious Time and Eurotimez can both ship from the EU. The others for the most part don't. Many of the dealers here are the same as on RWI, Repgeek, etc...not all...but many. Use the "links" link at the top to get to the dealers sites. Some dealers here are still slower for email response than others. The best for email response are undeniably Josh/Andrew (Perfect Clones and Trusty Time)...but they ship from China and as with any dealer, they have their own quirks...read the reviews in the review section of people's transactions with them. Other dealers are slower to respond...lots slower...Jay (Silix) is definitely slow and sometimes Angus (Pure Time) can be slower...but both deliver in the end and support their products as much as any (which is definitely NOT AD level support of course). In the UK...definitely go for either Precious Time or Eurotimez. Eurotimez can take up to 3-4 days to respond to emails (he says 24-48 hours...and if you have problems, send him a PM on this board). Toad, you're a gent! Thanks for that. I appreciate it, and yes I'll remember where the first freebie came from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJC1 Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi, both Precious Time (PT) and narikaa are EU based (no customs issues) and as far as i know reputable - i have used PT once and he was pretty responsive to emails and the watch took around 2 weeks to be delivered. (http://www.precioustime-uk.com/) haven't used Reg ("Narikaa") but have asked him a couple of questions and he has always been quick to respond (he is currently away at the moment though) - check out their sections under "watch Collectors" on this forum cheers C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 http://www.eurotimez.com/ - Chris (Chris is not EU based, but can forward to his EU distributor who will forward to you so that Customs isn't really a problem). Chis is very very good and I am just about to contact him about another Rolex that I am interested in. His QC comes as part of the price and he is absolutely spot on to deal with. Some of the links below may give you a reasonable starting point. I believe that they are all UK based. Some you can contact via their own web pages and their e-mail link from there, but all can be PM'd from here. They are tried and trusted and their reviews can be found on the last link. http://www.ptswiss.com/ - PT ( NO prices so you have to email or PM questions to him). http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=63 - Narikaa http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=170 - Homer http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=207 - TomHighway (Tom has a good rep' came from TRC but has gone to ground of late - with my PO!! But I'm not too worried given his long standing reputation). http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=105 Hope this helps I am very grateful for your help, I really appreciate it, as other forums are not quite as forthcoming! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi, both Precious Time (PT) and narikaa are EU based (no customs issues) and as far as i know reputable - i have used PT once and he was pretty responsive to emails and the watch took around 2 weeks to be delivered. (http://www.precioustime-uk.com/) haven't used Reg ("Narikaa") but have asked him a couple of questions and he has always been quick to respond (he is currently away at the moment though) - check out their sections under "watch Collectors" on this forum cheers C You guys Rock! What a difference from other forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 You guys Rock! What a difference from other forums! The usual mantra is...when you make your first purchase...if things aren't quite what you wanted...sort it out with the dealer then post back your experiences here WITH PHOTOS!! Then...upgrade your membership to support the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Will do........ trying to find a PO 42mm Omega that looks half passable, the UPO only available as a 45 from what I can see, but tried a gen on and it looks like a grandfather clock on your wrist.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyT Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Will do........ trying to find a PO 42mm Omega that looks half passable, the UPO only available as a 45 from what I can see, but tried a gen on and it looks like a grandfather clock on your wrist.... I agree with Cheifwiggum, I read, read, & read some more and wnt with Chris at Eurotimez. He's great with emails and if you go to his site and read about his quality control I think you'll find him to be A +. Angus Paul Josh & Ruby are all godd with emails too but as yet haven't done a buy with them. as a First i wnt with a Blacl/Black S.S. Noob Submariner. Go to the links tab at the tob the click on "Dealers Websites" it's all there. You do have to put some hard yards in but "there's no such thing as a free lunch" !!!! good luck Jim (Jimmy T) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I agree with Cheifwiggum, I read, read, & read some more and wnt with Chris at Eurotimez. He's great with emails and if you go to his site and read about his quality control I think you'll find him to be A +. Angus Paul Josh & Ruby are all godd with emails too but as yet haven't done a buy with them. as a First i wnt with a Blacl/Black S.S. Noob Submariner. Go to the links tab at the tob the click on "Dealers Websites" it's all there. You do have to put some hard yards in but "there's no such thing as a free lunch" !!!! good luck Jim (Jimmy T) Thanks Jim, the Sub is another whole game! That can drive you mad, I've seen so many, but not being up on the original, I don't know what to look for. The 2008 one I see with ceramic bezel does look great though. How is the Noob one you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyT Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks Jim, the Sub is another whole game! That can drive you mad, I've seen so many, but not being up on the original, I don't know what to look for. The 2008 one I see with ceramic bezel does look great though. How is the Noob one you got? Should have it early next week. Will let you knoe Jam With Pictures. Good luck with the PO 42mm. That's going to be my next puppy. cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyT Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Will do........ trying to find a PO 42mm Omega that looks half passable, the UPO only available as a 45 from what I can see, but tried a gen on and it looks like a grandfather clock on your wrist.... Jam, I just read my last post to you............sorry for all the typo's, long day - trying to type too fast. Let me know which 42mm P.Ocean you decide to pull the trigger on. cheers Jim (Jimmy T) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Jam - I may well have mine coming up for sale. That is if ever I get it back from TomHighway :D On the strength of a Black PO rep that I bought from Fireman_Fred. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?act=fi...&pid=483505 Same model as this (2201.51.00) but on leather. I have just bought the gen but on steel like in the attachment. If I ever get mine back from TomHighway, I will post some pics of it. The crown was loose so I have asked TomHighway to fix it for me. Other than the small problem, it is sublime. Let me know if you can't find what you are looking for and perhaps I can help you out. BTW - Where are you - UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Welcome to RWG Jam , ithink your first post has been answered, i can only echo the endorsements from above, Narikaa, PT, Eurotimez and Homer hava all provided me sterling service in the past., And when you get in touch tell tthem where you heard it from, RWG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Jam - I may well have mine coming up for sale. That is if ever I get it back from TomHighway :D On the strength of a Black PO rep that I bought from Fireman_Fred. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?act=fi...&pid=483505 Same model as this (2201.51.00) but on leather. I have just bought the gen but on steel like in the attachment. If I ever get mine back from TomHighway, I will post some pics of it. The crown was loose so I have asked TomHighway to fix it for me. Other than the small problem, it is sublime. Let me know if you can't find what you are looking for and perhaps I can help you out. BTW - Where are you - UK? Fireman Fred, TomHighway, fantastic handles!! Yep, am in the UK mate. I'm after the plain black and white face on bracelet.. I have a gen Seamaster that I've had for 12 years and fancy a change, but after trying on the PO, I couldn't warrant 2K. Nice as it is, I couldn't justify it. Tried on the 45 as well, MASSIVE watch. Never owned a rep, but hear some are tops. The Subs have confused the life out of me on here!! Ceramic bezel? Is that what they use on the gen? Welcome to RWG Jam , ithink your first post has been answered, i can only echo the endorsements from above, Narikaa, PT, Eurotimez and Homer hava all provided me sterling service in the past., And when you get in touch tell tthem where you heard it from, RWG! Absolutely, thanks Andy. You guys are a refreshing change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyT Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) Thanks Jim, the Sub is another whole game! That can drive you mad, I've seen so many, but not being up on the original, I don't know what to look for. The 2008 one I see with ceramic bezel does look great though. How is the Noob one you got? Hi Jam, I got an email from Chris at Eurotimes telling me that my NoobMariner with Swiss ETA is on the way after going through his QC. Thus far his service & communication has been first class Will post some pics when she arrives. cheers & beers Jim Thanks Jim, the Sub is another whole game! That can drive you mad, I've seen so many, but not being up on the original, I don't know what to look for. The 2008 one I see with ceramic bezel does look great though. How is the Noob one you got? Hi Jam, I got an email from Chris at Eurotimes telling me that my NoobMariner with Swiss ETA is on the way after going through his QC. Thus far his service & communication has been first class Will post some pics when she arrives. cheers & beers Jim Edited September 24, 2008 by JimmyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Jim - Do you live in a cave mate? There seems to be an echo in your messages :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyT Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) Jim - Do you live in a cave mate? There seems to be an echo in your messages :p G'ay Cheif W, I saw that too. can't explain that one.........One has the flag & one doesn't ????? Wonder if it'll happen agagin - here goes. Gremlins in the PC ? cheers & beers. Jim Edited September 24, 2008 by JimmyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 It's the big bang innit! Good luck on the Roly! It does look pretty fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Welcome to RWG JAM. Sounds like you have gotten some sound advice already. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 That's for sure, thanks a lot, fine old place you got here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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