PRS 25 open for purchase

[bigvic]

5531126[/URL]]Nope, still not working.
Anyway, it's not like I'm trying to get one of hot ticket items, just a strap. I hope everyone that's been waiting for the PRS 25 manages to get one: I have the white dial version and it's a cracking watch.

I couldn’t access the TF site via the link above but no problem if going to the site directly.

[billa84]

Both came at the same time for me.

Hmm, is your sage one said money hasn't taken out from your acct yet?
I didn't get one from Eddie doesn't that means my order is been rejected?

[wileeeeeey]

Hmm, is your sage one said money hasn't taken out from your acct yet?
I didn't get one from Eddie doesn't that means my order is been rejected?

Not sure about order accepted/rejected, could be delayed or in spam?

This is what I got.

Your order from*Timefactors has been successful.

The unique reference for this transaction is:*XXX

Dear*Mr XXX

Thank you for your order. Your card was authorised successfully but*NO money has been debited from your account.*Your card will only be debited whenTimefactors review the order and release the payment.

[billa84]

This is standard. Waiting game now to see if you made the cut for the available stock. I missed out on the first beach of Expeditions in the same circumstances after it had seemed to go through. Fingers crossed for both of us.


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This is like lottery, doesn't mean you win the lotto just because your purchase a lotto ticket...

[OlazRed]

The system appears to be creaking under the strain - the main struggle appears to be the anti-fraud bit related to card payments

Ive was rejected 4 times

The automated TF order confirmation system also appears to be slowing down!

I've had the same and thought that this is due to using the Revolut card (I'm from outside the UK), but it went in after I moved all the money to my country's currency, and then afterwards there was another confirmation window in the order process, so only then I moved the money back to GBP and it finally went in.

[parsig9]

Finally got in. Everest is OOS. Whatever.

[fm.tz]

I placed 2 orders as I didnt want to lose time on my first choice by entering details of my second (if that makes sense)

For the first one (1401) everything went through quickly and the sage pay and TF confirmation emails came through within seconds of each other

The second took a while due to 4 card payment rejections (fraud detection) going through at about 1415, the TF confirmation arriving about 10m after the sage pay email

Fingers crossed for you. ??


Tempus non expectat virum et aestus.

[Incursore]

Ordered the 40mm . God knows how many times have I hit that F5 button

[Mr Tetley]

The mad dash for the Everest made ordering the Baby Speedbird very straightforward.

Can’t believe the Speedbird was 50% off as well.*













*Joking about the discount, but I did get my order in easily.

[TheGent]

Going by the TF confirmation emails I think that I have succeeded with both orders

The process of buying a TF watch really is an event within itself!

Reminds me of buying concert tickets for a favourite band. It’s all part of the experience I think!

Frustrating as it might be, far far more enjoyable than sucking up to an AD (imho)...


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[billa84]

Going by the TF confirmation emails I think that I have succeeded with both orders

The process of buying a TF watch really is an event within itself!

Tell me about it, after placing my order I'm thinking jeez that's quite a intense shipping experience....checking your details make sure it's correct, then wait for my bank code to process the payment, and back and forth reading comments on here...

[Suds]

My order was accepted, and received confirmation email but it was mentioned "no money has been debited from my account" is that a bad sign? Have you all received such email too?

As it might take a few weeks to process orders, Eddie might only take payment when ready for shipping? Alternatively, Eddie can preview orders and prevent some chancers from hoovering multiple pieces which would then be resold at a premium

[Fender]

My order was accepted, and received confirmation email but it was mentioned "no money has been debited from my account" is that a bad sign? Have you all received such email too?

You don’t get charged until the order is ready to ship, according to the info page.

So I wouldn’t worry.

[Lelykins]

Oh no. Assumed that sagepay email of order being confirmed. Is this not tge case?

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[tritiumtube]

Luckily my order went through.
Always worry about the credit card company rejecting the charge. Had issues before getting rejected when ordering overseas. Couldn't even login to my credit card account to verify the charge. They were slow in sending a login verification code. Ended up having to use another credit card with higher fees.

[Lelykins]

hope so

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[billa84]

As it might take a few weeks to process orders, Eddie might only take payment when ready for shipping? Alternatively, Eddie can preview orders and prevent some chancers from hoovering multiple pieces.

I don't know if that the case, 1st time ordering it.
Finger crossed 🤞 hope my order went through and processed by Eddie, but who know how many hundreds (or thousands) buyers trying to place.an order tonight too

[Fender]

Oh no. Assumed that sagepay email of order being confirmed. Is this not tge case?

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Why wouldn’t it be?

The other confirmation, from Eddie, might be in your junk/spam folder. Mine was.

[fm.tz]

After...
~ a long wait between shop opening windows,
~ the anticipation created,
~ the limited run of each watch,
~ the hype about new designs,
~ the frantic bidding to get one’s order accepted,
~ the relief of being accepted, and
~the nervousness about whether it will even ‘make the cut’,
...I can see why people LOVE their TF watches. It’s much more egalitarian than the AD system of the big brands, far more exciting, and what a sense of achievement if successful.

Good luck to everyone! ??


Tempus non expectat virum et aestus.

[tritiumtube]

Tell me about it, after placing my order I'm thinking jeez that's quite a intense shipping experience....checking your details make sure it's correct, then wait for my bank code to process the payment, and back and forth reading comments on here...

Brings me back to the days of ordering a new phone on the release day. In one case the server crashed so hard they cancelled the release and needed a couple of weeks until they figured out a better ordering process.

[tritiumtube]

Brings me back to the days of ordering a new phone on the release day. In one case the server crashed so hard they cancelled the release and needed a couple of weeks until they figured out a better ordering process.

Not sure I can go back to sleep now. May need a while to wind down.

[Jaacck]

I just snagged a 36mm everest. Extremely excited! thanks eddie

[Incursore]

I just snagged a 36mm everest. Extremely excited! thanks eddie

I was on the fence 36 or 40. However, I was truly afraid of how it would look on my 7,5" wrist (flat top) and since Eddie wrote he won´t be stocking these any more in 40mm,
left the 36 for the next time (perhaps even white dial).

But that riveted bracelet and tapering to 16 is so gorgeous on 36

[Bobbob]

Ordered the PRS-25 - 36mm black dial without problem - smooth transaction from start to finish. I can't wait to see it in the flesh and have it on wrist.

[davidzet]

You're aware that there's an easier option for Eddie.

He could hike prices until demand equals supply.

I approve this message -- Me, as economist

I disapprove this message -- Me, as customer

Now i just need to hope my order "gets through" the inventory snafu :-\

[Dave+63]

After...
~ a long wait between shop opening windows,
~ the anticipation created,
~ the limited run of each watch,
~ the hype about new designs,
~ the frantic bidding to get one’s order accepted,
~ the relief of being accepted, and
~the nervousness about whether it will even ‘make the cut’,
...I can see why people LOVE their TF watches. It’s much more egalitarian than the AD system of the big brands, far more exciting, and what a sense of achievement if successful.

Good luck to everyone! ??


Tempus non expectat virum et aestus.

I love my TF watches for non of the above reasons.

I love my TF watches because they’re excellent watches at amazingly good prices.

[AlphaOmega]

I approve this message -- Me, as economist

I disapprove this message -- Me, as customer

Now i just need to hope my order "gets through" the inventory snafu :-\

Goedenmiddag. Ik ga akkoord. Er is meer in het leven dan geld.

[wileeeeeey]

Did anyone in the UK miss out on a 40mm?

[JIG67]

Alas I did miss out on my 40mm - I got my Dear John note on Monday. I also ordered an Everest 36 and a baby Dreadnought but so far (fingers crossed) not heard that I haven’t got those. As far as I recall my 36 went through at 14.04 and the Dread later. I added the 40 to the pile after 14.20 so not surprising none left although the purchase was accepted and I got both the Sage and Roman Cart emails. I could not get the site to load at all until 14.02 which made me say bad words about all Apple devices.

[kneadking]

I love my TF watches for non of the above reasons.

I love my TF watches because they’re excellent watches at amazingly good prices.

I second that one Dave, well said.

[williemays]

Apologies if this has already been shared here:

Timefactors Smiths PRS25 v3 "Explorer" Unboxing by WT MS
https://youtu.be/Of70XmrSBg0

[sk2k]

Apologies if this has already been shared here:

Timefactors Smiths PRS25 v3 "Explorer" Unboxing by WT MS
https://youtu.be/Of70XmrSBg0

looked great in pictures, looks even better in motion. Wow

[TheGent]

Apologies if this has already been shared here:

Timefactors Smiths PRS25 v3 "Explorer" Unboxing by WT MS
https://youtu.be/Of70XmrSBg0

Another great video - love the slower movement of the watch in shots so the viewer can really appreciate the case shape - not something all reviewers achieve.


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[OlazRed]

Apologies if this has already been shared here:

Timefactors Smiths PRS25 v3 "Explorer" Unboxing by WT MS
https://youtu.be/Of70XmrSBg0

Thank you for all the close ups. It's indeed the best version so far. I wonder if there's still any room for improvement.

[sk2k]

Thank you for all the close ups. It's indeed the best version so far. I wonder if there's still any room for improvement.

only thing that comes to mind is new dial colors, which appears to be in the works according to the PRS-25 Silver Jubilee thread

[magirus]

Thank you for all the close ups. It's indeed the best version so far. I wonder if there's still any room for improvement.

The only real improvement has already been made ie the slimmed down bracelet. All else is aesthetics and subjective.

[davidzet]

Goedenmiddag. Ik ga akkoord. Er is meer in het leven dan geld.

Jazeker... maar zeg 't tegen de belastingdienst niet! ;)

[LeoR]

Another great video - love the slower movement of the watch in shots so the viewer can really appreciate the case shape - not something all reviewers achieve.


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Another one of mine, and thanks for the kind comments - will sort out a proper review in a couple of weeks, but I was particularly keen to get this vid up to share the new dial. I love it!

[kamyk]

Thank you for all the close ups. It's indeed the best version so far. I wonder if there's still any room for improvement.

A thinner minute hand or a bigger hour hand + a truly vintage clasp like in a prototype version for me.

[Dannacet]

Another one of mine, and thanks for the kind comments - will sort out a proper review in a couple of weeks, but I was particularly keen to get this vid up to share the new dial. I love it!

Great video of your initial thoughts and giving another showstopper from Timefactors its due attention.

I am looking forward to receiving mine even more since seeing this.


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[Planet Ocean]

Mine arrived today, it's now sized up and perfect on the wrist, minimal rotor noise for a miyota so that's a bonus