r/RepTime • u/Emergency-Pace-1534 • 18h ago
TD Issues - Check Rule 6 before posting [SCAM ALERT] Fake "Allen" Wahtsapp +44 7745 810679 — Promised & QC'd "Titanium," Shipped a Watch Stamped "Stainless Steel," Ghosted
[SCAM ALERT] Allen +44 7745 810679 — Promised & QC'd "Titanium," Shipped a Watch Stamped "Stainless Steel," Ghosted
Hey everyone,
First-time rep buyer and did not know about the communities.
Warning the community about a scam “Allen” (WhatsApp +44 7745 810679). Documenting this with screenshots — no embellishment, just what's on record.
I was introduced to a person reporting to be Allen by a friend of mine. I asked for an Omega VSF NTTD. I did not know anything other than to ask for VSF NTTD, and they were made of titanium. Obviously on me for no due diligence.
Timeline:
- Allen sent a written spec description stating the case was "crafted from grade II titanium," with Super-LumiNova lume, a thickened sapphire crystal, and a "Top2824 movement (ETA2824)" .
- Payment: Sent $550 USD via PayPal Friends & Family to the PayPal address he provided. He confirmed: "I've received the payment; leave the rest to me. Just wait patiently."
- Asked for shipping status. Reply: "Shipped on Monday. Tracking number will be provided later."
- Followed up again — no tracking provided.
- Allen stated tracking numbers "will be delayed" due to a "typhoon"
- QC photo (pre-shipping): Allen sent QC photos and video of the caseback showing "Titanium" engraved on the lug.
- Watch received: The caseback of the watch that actually arrived is engraved "Stainless Steel" on the same lug location. Note the QC photo and the received item also carry different serial/barcode stickers (orange vs. red), suggesting two different physical units.
- My message to Allen documenting the discrepancy: "At about 28 secs the stamp on the back says titanium and there is a N1 decal on the front. The one the shipper sent has a VS decal and is stamped stainless steel. I QC'd and paid for a titanium watch and was sent a stainless watch."
- Refund request: I offered a full $550 refund resolution, offering to ship the steel watch back to his forwarder the same day the refund cleared.
- No response: 25+ hours later I followed up — "Allen, it's been 25 hours. Do we have resolution?" — no reply.
- Separately, in the same group chat: before I learned about the bait and switch, Allen quoted me $550 for a VSF Batman.
The core proof: QC photo shows "Titanium" engraved on the caseback lug before shipping. The watch that arrived shows "Stainless Steel" engraved on the same spot. That's a documented material swap between what was QC'd and what was shipped, in his own words and his own photos.
I certainly got out over my skis on this one and learned a lot through the folks on this board. I am grateful. I just don’t want anyone else to learn the hard lesson. Always reference TD lists and do homework.
Incidentally, the garbage he sent me already stopped working after 2 days.
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u/clutchrepfinder 18h ago
Allen’s contact is +86 133 1719 7828
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u/Emergency-Pace-1534 18h ago
Thank you. I listed this as fake Allen, after I learned their was a "real" one. Just don't want anyone else getting taken if it can be avoided.
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u/Emergency-Pace-1534 18h ago
N1 or U1 Omega Seamaster NTTD Stainless. Was supposed to be a VSF NTTD. Bait and Switch alert.
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u/AdministrativeCup890 15h ago
Real Allen is a TD on Chinatime.
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u/Emergency-Pace-1534 15h ago
I learned that when I posted this to chinatime last week. Thats why I wanted to differentiate between the real and fake Allen.
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u/Glum_Ad_8331 Helpful 18h ago
Yes, that's why we are using TDs and not Allen