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Post by Baco Noir on May 29, 2018 19:13:05 GMT -6
Eterna Kontiki Diver Bronze 1291.78.50.1422. Ltd ed. $2438. astorbond.com. AD for brand. Sign up for newsletter and take 10% more off price. Free shipping.  I saw that today when looking at the one you bought. Their website seems to indicate there an authorized dealer for eternity. Can you confirm that? I’ve never seen or bought from this website before and don’t know anything about them. |
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Post by priamo on May 29, 2018 20:13:47 GMT -6
Good question. They do state "authorized retailer." Not Dealer. They seem to be new and headquartered in Sweden. They have not sent the Dreyfuss yet. It is "processing." I will update as this goes along.
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Post by priamo on May 30, 2018 6:29:32 GMT -6
From Astor Bond.
"Your order contains item(s) currently under delivery to our warehouse, due to restocking.
We expect to receive the shipment within a week and then the order will be dispatched to you with DHL Express."
The Astor Bond brand name is a part of Axile AB, a Swedish based Ltd. company.
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Post by Baco Noir on May 30, 2018 8:04:29 GMT -6
From Astor Bond. "Your order contains item(s) currently under delivery to our warehouse, due to restocking. We expect to receive the shipment within a week and then the order will be dispatched to you with DHL Express." The Astor Bond brand name is a part of Axile AB, a Swedish based Ltd. company. Interesting. Reading some of their website links at the bottom of their page it feels like they might not stock anything, but instead get it from others once the order is placed. |
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Post by priamo on May 30, 2018 8:16:09 GMT -6
I hope their business model works....to be continued.
For what it's worth, they do seem to have put a lot of effort into their site.
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Post by priamo on May 30, 2018 12:58:08 GMT -6
Current status remains "processing." I let them know this order is being reviewed here on WWF in real time. From astorbond...
"In this case processing means that we are awaiting shipment from Eterna. For this limited model we always request new pieces from Eterna in Switzerland upon order, thus the delivery time being somewhat stretched. We have received two new orders for this watch.
I have pushed Eterna to hurry up the handling time and will keep you updated.
Kind Regards
Thomas Axelsson"
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Post by Baco Noir on May 30, 2018 13:26:42 GMT -6
Current status remains "processing." I let them know this order is being reviewed here on WWF in real time. From astorbond... "In this case processing means that we are awaiting shipment from Eterna. For this limited model we always request new pieces from Eterna in Switzerland upon order, thus the delivery time being somewhat stretched. We have received two new orders for this watch. I have pushed Eterna to hurry up the handling time and will keep you updated. Kind Regards Thomas Axelsson" That's good customer service and seems as if they are an AD for Eterna - unless they are the "buyer" and resell to you. Will be interesting to see what warranty card they deliver with it. |
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Post by priamo on May 30, 2018 19:16:30 GMT -6
Further Astor Bond updates will be posted here in May Deals. While the process continues here's one left on Ebay. $269.99. "Citizen Eco-Drive Men's BL1258-53L Signature Collection Silver-Tone 43mm Watch MANUFACTURER'S REFURBISHED WITH TWO YEAR U.S. WARRANTY"  |
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Post by priamo on Jun 7, 2018 11:23:55 GMT -6
That's good customer service and seems as if they are an AD for Eterna - unless they are the "buyer" and resell to you. Will be interesting to see what warranty card they deliver with it. "Your order was shipped via DHL Express" |
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Post by CHIP on Jun 7, 2018 13:07:32 GMT -6
That's good customer service and seems as if they are an AD for Eterna - unless they are the "buyer" and resell to you. Will be interesting to see what warranty card they deliver with it. "Your order was shipped via DHL Express" Now, we wait. Exciting, but also the worst part about getting a new watch. (After the financial aspect) |
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Post by priamo on Jun 14, 2018 16:54:01 GMT -6
Just delivered. astor bond, new company, receives high marks all round for the Dreyfuss dgs00164.  |
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Post by Baco Noir on Jun 14, 2018 17:04:57 GMT -6
Nice - full warranty and all!
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Post by CHIP on Jun 14, 2018 17:13:03 GMT -6
Just delivered. astor bond, new company, receives high marks all round for the Dreyfuss dgs00164. I like it. Needs a new thread with more pics!  |
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