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    Ordering on 27 October

    As some of youi will have discovered, ordering was only open for 10 minutes today. 160 orders received and they will take 2 weeks to ship (working through weekends).

    I do know that more orders were accepted for the Expedition than I have stock. This happens when customers have an item in the shopping basket but haven't yet completed the order, the shopping cart doesn't adjust stock levels until the order has been completed but will allow you to complete the order when you have an item in the basket.

    It looks like I have orders for 18 more than I have stock.

    Eddie
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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    As some of youi will have discovered, ordering was only open for 10 minutes today. 160 orders received and they will take 2 weeks to ship (working through weekends).

    I do know that more orders were accepted for the Expedition than I have stock. This happens when customers have an item in the shopping basket but haven't yet completed the order, the shopping cart doesn't adjust stock levels until the order has been completed but will allow you to complete the order when you have an item in the basket.

    It looks like I have orders for 18 more than I have stock.

    Eddie
    Having received the Expedition last week all I can say is 'it's worth the wait'.
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

    'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.

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    Wow, that is quite some demand!

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    I hope this will encourage you to make more, Eddie!


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    Well finger’s crossed that I get my order. I actually bought on a bit of a whim. Since it was announced I was thinking the Everest white face one to buy and at the very last minute decided the Expedition was just more attractive as an overall design...

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    I ordered the black dial Everest. I was sitting (shivering) in the garden with some guests when I remembered the store was open. I told my wife, "off to check the food." I thing I ordered at 8 minutes past. Looking forward to the watch.

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    Not all of those orders were for watches . . .
    F.T.F.A.

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    Quote Originally Posted by magirus View Post
    Not all of those orders were for watches . . .
    No, I have ordered a strap.

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    Aha! So, Eddie, any black Everest left?

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    Question whats next ?

    it would be interesting to know , whats next, or if thats it for the watches that have sold out ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Newtonseye View Post
    it would be interesting to know , whats next, or if thats it for the watches that have sold out ?
    Welcome to the forum, going on the continuing success of Timefactors watches, the gaffer (Mr Platts) will get more made,
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

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    Excited to hear of any dispatch emails!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dezzick3 View Post
    Excited to hear of any dispatch emails!
    Same!

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    My order just arrived ! Good stuff Eddie - thanks !

    In horology, amongst other things in life, you just can't beat a good threesome :-)





    The new rivet strap clasp does indeed have the matching logo for the black dial !

    Must say the Everest Expedition is a stunner ... and to think that all three of these Everests could be had for a fifth of the price of a Rolex Explorer, without losing much if anything in the comparison stakes ... simply TERRIFIC value.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 459GMB View Post
    My order just arrived ! Good stuff Eddie - thanks !

    In horology, amongst other things in life, you just can't beat a good threesome :-)





    The new rivet strap clasp does indeed have the matching logo for the black dial !

    Must say the Everest Expedition is a stunner ... and to think that all three of these Everests could be had for a fifth of the price of a Rolex Explorer, without losing much if anything in the comparison stakes ... simply TERRIFIC value.
    And just like Rolex,if you put the Expedition on eBay now that it's sold out, you'd probably make a profit :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    And just like Rolex,if you put the Expedition on eBay now that it's sold out, you'd probably make a profit :-)

    Eddie
    Haha - I probably should have bought two in that case. Can't sell this one ... can't even bring myself to sell my crappy Swatches from my previous "non-watch" life :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    And just like Rolex,if you put the Expedition on eBay now that it's sold out, you'd probably make a profit :-)

    Eddie
    There's a chap selling his on the Sales Corner at 1.5% over list.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 459GMB View Post
    My order just arrived ! Good stuff Eddie - thanks !

    In horology, amongst other things in life, you just can't beat a good threesome :-)





    The new rivet strap clasp does indeed have the matching logo for the black dial !

    Must say the Everest Expedition is a stunner ... and to think that all three of these Everests could be had for a fifth of the price of a Rolex Explorer, without losing much if anything in the comparison stakes ... simply TERRIFIC value.
    That trio looks awesome I'm not sure which I think looks best the expedition or the white everest

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    Quote Originally Posted by neilF183 View Post
    That trio looks awesome I'm not sure which I think looks best the Expedition or the white Everest
    I wasn't sure either, as you can see ... :-)

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    Expedion on hte way!

    I can hardly wait. Order confirmation on Sunday was at 14:04
    Last edited by fishbio2; 30th October 2019 at 20:31. Reason: added info.

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    Picked up the PRS-25 36mm black dial with new rivet bracelet.

    Quote Originally Posted by fishbio2 View Post
    I can hardly wait. Order confirmation on Sunday was at 14:04
    My order time was 1403 so I am hoping to get a shipment confirmation today. Hope you enjoy yours. I tried ordering on the 6th when the old version was still available but some problems with my payment and I had to go so didn't get my order in until the 27th but got the new version with rivet bracelet so I am pleased that I had to wait.

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    Are we meant to receive any kind of confirmation on orders from TF?
    I've received confirmation from Sage on Sunday although nothing else.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bhavs26 View Post
    Are we meant to receive any kind of confirmation on orders from TF?
    I've received confirmation from Sage on Sunday although nothing else.

    Bav
    I had an email from Eddie yesterday at 15:05 advising that my order had been dispatched, and it arrived via Royal Mail just before mid day today.

    <<EDIT: My Sagepay order confirmation was timed at 14:02 on Sunday btw .... >>

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    Are they being dispatched according to the time the order was placed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kallang View Post
    Are they being dispatched according to the time the order was placed?
    That would be my guess, but Eddie is the one who could confirm that either way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kallang View Post
    Are they being dispatched according to the time the order was placed?
    Quote Originally Posted by 459GMB View Post
    That would be my guess, but Eddie is the one who could confirm that either way.
    That's how its always been done in the past.
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

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    Despatch email arrived 14:55 today for my order which was confirmed at 14:02 Sunday


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    Quote Originally Posted by NCC66 View Post
    Despatch email arrived 14:55 today for my order which was confirmed at 14:02 Sunday


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    1403 order time, sounds like I missed out on dispatch today by mere seconds!

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    Picked up the PRS-25 36mm black dial with new rivet bracelet.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dezzick3 View Post
    1403 order time, sounds like I missed out on dispatch today by mere seconds!
    Same here for me. 1403 confirmation email so we should be real close to the dispatch email. Can't wait.

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    1403 and it's today! 00.22 hours! Wo Wo Wo.

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    I'm a 14:02 man and still waiting and praying for my dispatch email.. It must be this morning surely!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ejtrent View Post
    Beeeeaaaauty. Congrats

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    Quote Originally Posted by ejtrent View Post
    Looks excellent mate. How is the size for you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ejtrent View Post
    That looks fantastic, great shot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by csinclair85 View Post
    I'm a 14:02 man and still waiting and praying for my dispatch email.. It must be this morning surely!!
    1403 and sadly nothing today...

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    Picked up the PRS-25 36mm black dial with new rivet bracelet.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dezzick3 View Post
    1403 and sadly nothing today...
    Eddie sent me my dispatch via UPS and it is scheduled for Monday the 4th of November. Thanks Eddie.

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    Oh dear. 2.04pm - I naively thought I’d be early in the queue! It’s good though that Mr P paces himself. What a pain, having to post to all us obsessively anxious and impatient buyers!

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    Dispatch email received today, it feels like Christmas Eve!

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    Decided to check my spam folder today. Dispatch email sent 2 days ago! :)

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    Eddie, when is the target re-stock date for the Expedition?
    I have served 15 years at my firm and am allowed a reward to mark the occasion... now thinking this might fit the bill perfectly!

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    Quote Originally Posted by OliverCD View Post
    Eddie, when is the target re-stock date for the Expedition?
    I have served 15 years at my firm and am allowed a reward to mark the occasion... now thinking this might fit the bill perfectly!
    At least 3 months.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    At least 3 months.

    Eddie
    Thanks for the update, Eddie.

    I agree with above it is worth the wait...

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    Quote Originally Posted by OliverCD View Post
    Eddie, when is the target re-stock date for the Expedition?
    I have served 15 years at my firm and am allowed a reward to mark the occasion... now thinking this might fit the bill perfectly!
    Congrats, and I'd say 3+ more months to wait for a suitable reward is well worth it, especially in the context of 15 years :-)

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    Hello

    I just receive my packet

    Great !
    Thank you Eddie


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    Everything shipped now (even the straps).

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    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Quote Originally Posted by bhavs26 View Post
    Decided to check my spam folder today. Dispatch email sent 2 days ago! :)
    I thought I hadn't received a dispatch note, but mine was in the spam folder also.

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    I never received a dispatch email.. but she arrived yesterday! So far, really impressed with her!



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    Ordering on 27 October

    Nothing received here and no dispatch note in spam. Just need to know if it's on the way or not.


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    Last edited by Swayndo; 9th November 2019 at 11:40.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Swayndo View Post
    Nothing recieved here and no dispatch note in spam. Just need to know if it's on the way or not.


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    Everything was shipped by Wednesday and all despatch notes sent. I e-mailed you on 27 October

    Many thanks for your order Iain. Unfortunately I received more orders for the Smiths Expedition than I have stock and I am unable to fill your order for the Expedition. I realise it’s no consolation but this happens when more people have items in the shopping cart than there is stock, the shopping cart does not adjust available stock levels until the order is completed. Once you have an item in the shopping cart, it will allow you to complete the order even though there is no longer any stock.

    Do you wish to cancel or amend your order?

    Regards,

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