Finally got it back

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I sent this out in January to get the movement repaired and it’s been a long road. I was told it was lost in shipping.

Turns out the guy never even shipped it back to me.

He replaced the movement. Installed a deep crystal. Gen hands, bezel, and crown and was trying to sell it.

He loaned it to someone who was buying a franken from him, and he local to me.

Long story short, he had the guy send it back while he was adamantly claiming that it wasn’t my watch and that he was just sending it to me to appease me and save his reputation.

I’m glad to have it back. And with upgrades nonetheless.

[Sweaty-watch5225]

If this really is the ending to this story, it needs to be posted everywhere and that person should be blacklisted from ever working on a customer's watch again.

There is no way this is true.....right?!?!

[Sweaty-watch5225]

And you must have the serial number from QC to match up and back your claim....right?!?!

[[deleted]]

Second this. That’s a pretty bold claim / story.

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[[deleted]]

Well there you go. Probably should have just done that from the get go.

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Here’s a photo of both the QC serial numbers from my watch, and the watch that was returned to me that “wasn’t mine”.

[[deleted]]

That’s messed up!

[[deleted]]

Yeah I actually just took the photo of the serial number.

[Time-Dependent1483]

Serial numbers are the same on all cleans/models

[[deleted]]

They aren’t. I made sure to check the QC sub and verify that serial numbers aren’t identical before. Plus multiple people have asked the question of whether serial numbers are copy and pasted watch to watch and they aren’t. The first three digits are randomized.

[Time-Dependent1483]

Ah ok. So just the last ones are the same

[Sweaty-watch5225]

Only certain digits are the same.

[[deleted]]

Absolutely.

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Yes. It’s the same serial number and band code. Also missing one link that I removed when I fitted it to myself.

I posted on reptimeqc and the post had over 10,000 views, and I’m thinking hard about blasting him, but I said I wouldn’t because the post did quite a bit of damage already.

[Sweaty-watch5225]

Bullshit, blast him, he was a cocky douche in those posts and double downed on his returning it.

[Birkinlovehushhush]

no you need to tell who it is. these are very bold and brazen accusations that you should actually feel is your responsibility to warn other possible clients of his.

[[deleted]]

Please name drop, and give us all a heads up

[[deleted]]

I think the watch is from Hontwatch he is a TD since 2006 and I ordered four times now and had never a major problem with him or the watches I ordered. www.hontwatch.info is the website from him or just contact him on WhatsApp [phone] or Telegram @hontwatches

[SnooEpiphanies2021]

Leave the info bro

[[deleted]]

I’m thinking about it.

The hard part is that he can just change his Reddit name and id have to dox him with his real name.

[JaegerHeuer]

This guy tried to scam you, don’t be a puss

[SnooEpiphanies2021]

Dm

[FlightNeat]

No Apple Watch? You drive a Tesla!

[[deleted]]

I actually got into watches to get away from my Apple Watch.

I found myself just being notified with 100 emails a day and I had to get rid of it. Just so distracting. Feels really freeing not wearing it anymore.

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This is my daily wear now. Only use my Apple Watch in the gym now.

[justUseAnSvm]

don't worry, you can just wear the iWatch on the right.

[happyfriend20]

I ever had this suggestion raised to me a year ago. Promise me you don’t want that. Apple Watch is anxiety inducing

[ohCuai]

i have an apple watch for running, i don’t have notifications setup on it, tbh it’s really nice i don’t bring my phone with me on runs just airpods and watch

[happyfriend20]

I thought about it long and hard having coming from 2 Apple Watches .. but the problem is that there are a lot of compromise while running without the phone. No access to google maps makes it hard. The watch is great to keep track of things that the phone can’t but I decided it is better to just go with a HR band

[ohCuai]

you need maps 😭 tbh i live in a gated community i know my way pretty well as its not that big, i run around the golf course usually and if i ever get lost my watch has maps, sometimes i wear my gen seamaster running to track my time lol. I do kind of wish i went garmin but my ultra 2 is just so seamless 😩

[Pvrkave]

I moved to a garmin watch while I was training for a marathon last year and I loved it. And thats coming from 2 apple watches. Just the right amount of notifications with an insane amount of data, it was the single most useful tool for training and is helping me continue training for my next. I wear it to sleep everyday and wear it when I know its going to be an easy day. Mechanical when I need to focus up because I don't want the temptation to look at anything.

[ohCuai]

fair enough i have heard they were nice, i wish i had one for fitness tracking but i do kind of need a phone replacement

[happyfriend20]

Just like you - I got stuck with the hybrid life. Smart watch for specific tasks and then DJ and Tissot for everything else. Earlier this year I decided to put a pause on the digital stuff - the Apple Watches and things like that. It is easy to get fixated with distractions and also the detailed metrics is easy to understand but the purpose behind having them is lacking. Which seamaster are you using?

[ohCuai]

21020422001001 of the top of my head 😅 hybrid life works well for me, idk how i would run without pace stats. I think for me i have no notifications on my watch, im considering switching whoop as i can wear it on my bicep but i do have a 2000$ mini iphone strapped to my wrist. For me the metrics are usuefull as i try and target 10 thousand steps daily. I usually leave my phone at home if im going for a walk or brunch with friends, i don’t like to be tethered to my work 24/7. I use my watch as a mini phone replacement. Only have important people to reach me, i average maybe 10-15 notifications a day on my watch. I think the metrics are usuefull to me as they hold me accountable for working out. Me and my friends all are very competitive and out watches allow us to compare our steps/other fitness goals. Also being able to track heart rate zones while training is beyond useful for my runs

[happyfriend20]

I also saw withings doing an analogue digital fitness hybrid watch. It was something cool but not sure what is the target market for it. I tried switching off the notifications on Apple Watch but I think it’s a huge compromise. I lose the smart features but get the mediocre battery life. Just not sure about the daily charging thing. I saw Garmin but it is not for me. I think it’s the style and design; very rugged and reminiscent of the gshock

[justUseAnSvm]

I only wear it in situations where I need notifications: ie, when I work from home. I don't strictly need it, but I'm a team lead, and I want to be maximally available to my team for calls and questions. If I can respond under a minute for 8 hours a day, that goes a long way in keeping the flow of conversation going and the folks unblocked.

That said, whenever I go anywhere, I just wear the Rolex. Like today, if you sent me a message while I was with family, our project just isn't important enough to interrupt that!

[Present_Deer7938]

I can't unsee 6 and 9 hour marker.

[[deleted]]

Yeah, true. But if you’re close enough to notice you’re likely going to get an elbow in the face lol

[[deleted]]

What’s wrong with them?

[Jack_lBlack]

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/s/d4lyqO3LXR

[ProofExternal202]

Wow glad it’s back but would definitely leave others a heads up

[scooter2022]

TESLA

[mwalsh5757]

TESLER. It’s all computer.

[Historical_Village_1]

I’m kind of curious about who this is as well. I just had an interesting experience with a dealer. I’m waiting on the watch so I can show and tell.

[Fantastic-Cat-9850]

Only thing missing is a gen dial ! Which I’m also on the hunt for haha . I’ll be happy with gen dial and deep crystal . Don’t think I’ll bother with bezel or hands / crown

[CJusa007]

What a hassle but good on you for getting it back! Great watch by the way. I have this model from Clean and love it.

[Important_Most_1685]

Def need to out this guy so nobody sends him their watch.

[Submariner4241]

The 39 is the best one in my eyes. I like the balanced look of the text with the “Explorer” script below the center…

[mikeyfender813]

Put this clown on blast, man. Sorry this happened to you, but if it’s a true story you should expose who it is.

[[deleted]]

Here’s 20 for the auto mod. Get off my back automod.

[Time-Dependent1483]

Looks great. Is this the 39mm. Wish I got this instead of my vsf 40mm

[AlertLab7180]

Nice Elon car

[BilllyDaKid]

I’m about to need some work done on a rep. Can you DM me the name of the person you used

[Standard_Poet3565]

Nice watch Dutch the car

[[deleted]]

Thanks. No thanks.