u/Otterman33

Very happy with Elliot and the Andiot team.

I did my research, decided on the watch I would like, the factory I wanted it from and which TD I would use.

4/13, I saw that Elliot did not have the watch in stock so I reached out on WhatsApp and gave him all the details.

4/14 he let me know it would be 2 weeks before he had one as he was waiting on QC from VSF. I went on the website, registered and ordered the watch. Shipping via FedEx.

Right on the money (4/27) I get the email that QC for the order is ready for my review. All uploaded to RepTimeQC the same day and with the communities help, GL'd the watch. Same day I get the update that the order has shipped. This is where it got a little funky, but thanks to this group and others, I read....just be patient. As most of you know, during this timeline/process is when all the FedEx shipping problems were going on. Combine that with the Chinese Labor Day holiday & S--T happens.

4/30 told watch already shipped, but via USPS (OK Elliot had posted that might happen due to the FedEx problems).

5/6 Get an "official" shipping email with tracking number (hmmm, links to FedEx)

5/12 responds to my email that the Shipping company may choose different methods due to latest shipping conditions. Link shows going via HK.

5/14 Despite SPECTER's best efforts, the Seamaster NTTD arrives at my door!

This is just to let the newer people (like me) know....just stay patient, stay the course and realize the TD's are looking to make you happy and get your watches to you as quick and safe as possible.

My first Rep. worth the wait.

Already thinking about the next one.

Just received today, my first Rep.

So if the watch arrives like this was it just sloppy shipping or was this opened and searched???
I will say once it hit FedEx hands it moved to me very quickly.

It’s throwback Saturday

2005 Aerospace Avenger. When I bought this I thought it was the sheeet. On my last service I had to get the original dial replaced due to moisture getting in and damaging the dial. Unfortunately Breitling had to replace the Chronometre Certifie dial with the Chronometre Aerospace. So while not perfectly original it still is great after 21 years.

1. Dealer name: Andiot
2. Factory name: VSF
3. Model name (& version number): Omega Seamaster 300 "No Time to Die" SA8806 Super Clone V7
4. Price Paid: $498 Incl. shipping
5. Album Links: https://andiotwatches.x.yupoo.com/albums/235122643?uid=1
6. Index alignment: The index alignment looks good to me.
7. Dial Printing: looks good. No bleeding. Printing looks clear and the up arrow is nice.
8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: NA
9. Hand Alignment: Looks Good here.
10. Bezel: The 30 marker looks off on the pictures sent, but this might just be the angle based on what I see after fooling with the QC tool adjustment.
11. Solid End Links (SELs): None with the mesh bracelet
12. Timegrapher numbers: These look solid based on what I have read in the group -2/0 s/d, 271-275°, 0.1ms, 28,800, 52°
13. Anything else you notice: The lume looks great in the picture. Anything I missed? Of course I'm pretty OCD about my first rep 😄