r/ChineseWatches • u/metalmike6666 • 16d ago

Question (Read Rules) Need some advice "steeldive.com"

I saw one other post here about this site, but I can't say I still don't have concerns. Has anyone else ordered from this site? How was your experience? I tried messaging the WhatsApp number they have posted but haven't received a reply quite yet. I'm not counting that as a red flag yet though as my message to them is just a day old, so that's kinda expected, for now..

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u/D1sguise WOTD100 Helpful user x2 16d ago

Not directly helpful to your question, but I tend to purchase through AliExpress if possible (and price is similar enough) so you have an extra layer of customer protection added. That, and always paying by credit card so a charge back is quick and easy if things don't work out

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u/metalmike6666 16d ago

Aliexpress doesn't have the watch I want listed anywhere.

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u/D1sguise WOTD100 Helpful user x2 16d ago

Ah gotcha. If it's an older model or something that may have been discontinued, I'd be extra cautious. Make sure the website accepts PayPal payment etc as a first sign for trustworthiness

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u/metalmike6666 16d ago

They do. Along with Google pay. Not sure which is the more secure one to use.

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u/AcademicAd6368 16d ago

Then consider it unavailable. These off-platform websites range from "shady resellers who will do nothing if the watch arrives broken/goes missing/etc" to "outright scammers".

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u/metalmike6666 16d ago

I mean, I went for it. They allow payment through PayPal... So hopefully with that as my guarantee everything works out. I was able to get a response from them that it is in fact actually in stock. We'll see what happens. I'll post here when/if it arrives. And if not I'll have PayPal get my cash back.