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ChickoftheSea · 15 January 2010, 04:08 AM

First, thank you in advance for any input.

Secondly, has anyone had any experience in doing business with General War aka Sant Blanc on eBay? They have several watches at what appear to be compellingly great prices, and I am trying to do some due diligence prior to leaping.

http://stores.ebay.com/SANT-BLANC-Fine-Swiss-Watches

Once again, thanks!

Mosco · 15 January 2010, 04:19 AM

GeneralWar is Jon Todd's company, he is a good guy. Not the quickest to call back sometimes, but reasonable and honest.

train-time · 15 January 2010, 08:56 AM

He is partnered up with Chris Wiley from Watch Chest on eBay also. They run a retail operation and are OK. Some of their listings are "stock" pics, so you need to be real specific about the watch you are buying. Also they tend not to disclose the series letter in the listings and if the watch you are bidding on is not the one pictured then you could be surprised, so again be very specific about the piece.

Safetrends · 15 January 2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

GeneralWar is Jon Todd's company, he is a good guy. Not the quickest to call back sometimes, but reasonable and honest.

Greg (Mosco) also sells Rolex on TRF talk to him. He has good feedback from others!

HL65 · 15 January 2010, 01:19 PM

I have both bought and sold to Jon Todd. He is a straight forward guy--sometimes tough on follow thru--but has nice watches for sure. Make sure you get him to work with you on price as often what he lists for and what his best price is quite different. Also--as stated above --a lot of stock photos or old watches.

Alcan · 15 January 2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by train-time

He is partnered up with Chris Wiley from Watch Chest on eBay also.

I can't speak re Jon, but I've bought Rolex from Chris before. Smooth transaction and goods as described.

TimeToGo · 15 January 2010, 11:10 PM

Purchased a watch years back! SOLID!

ChickoftheSea · 16 January 2010, 01:31 AM

Thanks to all for valuable input!

drmike54 · 20 August 2010, 11:51 AM

I have bought 2 Rolex from Jon Todd. Outstanding in every way.

snowbird · 10 September 2010, 03:43 AM

Thanks all - that's good info.

For those who have purchased from generalwar / watchchest on ebay - were you able to get more specific info from them? The ebay listings are pretty vague, e.g. "condition - pre-owned", no info on year/serial range, stock photos, etc. I'm guessing you were able to get more specifics from them?

Texican · 27 September 2010, 09:07 PM

I got my GMTII-C from Jon, no problems whatsoever. He'll answer any questions you may have, his number is in his listings. I recieved probably the most courteous and professional assistance I could have ever hoped for. I would recommend him 100%!!

cd1485 · 5 October 2010, 05:08 AM

I've been eyeing a watch from generalwar. Do you think they would accept an offer off ebay so I could get a better deal?

Baki · 15 November 2010, 05:07 AM

I bought a 18k Daytona from Jon 2 weeks weeks ago. No problems, very happy with my purchase.

TyCoon53 · 27 November 2010, 01:49 PM

I purchaed a new Submariner 116613 from Jon at the end of October. He spent fifteen minutes each in two separate phone calls to answer all my due diligence questions. He even told me to pay with paypal e-check as that would better protect me - the buyer. The price was very fair.

gbcecil · 29 July 2011, 12:57 AM

Everything from Santblanc.com aka General War on eBay.com is pristine perfect. I would do business with Jon Todd any day.

gbcecil · 31 August 2011, 02:37 AM

If you would like to find out more information about Sant Blanc aka Jon Todd, he has a website now. He sells [Link to commercial site removed] on this site at [Link to commercial site removed] and has some information about his history, company, etc. There is also a link to his eBay store there as well. On his eBay Sant Blanc has 100% positive feedback score of 840+ with nothing but great comments. It also shows that he has been with eBay since January of 2000.
As for me, this is enough positive information to make Sant Blanc a positive company in my book. I do know that you can save some money by shopping on his website verses eBay and even more by using the bank wire to pay. I saved about 5% when using this method and got my watch the very next day, better than described.

gorodonce · 22 February 2012, 05:37 AM

Beware of any purchases with Sant Blanc. They are very unprofessional and do not stick to their word. Also, Jon asked me for my Social Security number, which for me was a HUGE RED FLAG.....
Buyer Beware

dbelle7 · 22 February 2012, 10:04 AM

Jon is great. Expecting my second watch from him tomorrow. So helpful and patient with my many questions :-)
I'll post pics soon!

facorsig · 4 March 2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gorodonce

Beware of any purchases with Sant Blanc. They are very unprofessional and do not stick to their word. Also, Jon asked me for my Social Security number, which for me was a HUGE RED FLAG.....
Buyer Beware

Could you elaborate on your very unprofessional experience? Did you take delivery of a watch or did you end the transaction at the social security number request?

Andad · 4 March 2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gorodonce

Beware of any purchases with Sant Blanc. They are very unprofessional and do not stick to their word. Also, Jon asked me for my Social Security number, which for me was a HUGE RED FLAG.....
Buyer Beware

Do YOU have a name???

golfprolk · 7 March 2012, 12:24 PM

I bought my first Rolex from Chris about 3 years ago. The watch came the next day and was in perfect condition. I brought the watch to Rolex in New York the next day and it checked out to be Authentic. The experience was great and I'm thinking about buying another one very soon.

15 January 2010, 04:08 AM	#1
ChickoftheSea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Texas Watch: YM 168623 Posts: 241	eBay seller GeneralWar/Sant Blanc? First, thank you in advance for any input. Secondly, has anyone had any experience in doing business with General War aka Sant Blanc on eBay? They have several watches at what appear to be compellingly great prices, and I am trying to do some due diligence prior to leaping. http://stores.ebay.com/SANT-BLANC-Fine-Swiss-Watches Once again, thanks!

15 January 2010, 04:19 AM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	GeneralWar is Jon Todd's company, he is a good guy. Not the quickest to call back sometimes, but reasonable and honest. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

20 August 2010, 11:51 AM	#9
drmike54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: TN Posts: 1	GeneralWar/Jon Todd I have bought 2 Rolex from Jon Todd. Outstanding in every way.

27 September 2010, 09:07 PM	#11
Texican "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Scotty Location: Texas Watch: 1680 Red, 5512 Posts: 230	I got my GMTII-C from Jon, no problems whatsoever. He'll answer any questions you may have, his number is in his listings. I recieved probably the most courteous and professional assistance I could have ever hoped for. I would recommend him 100%!! __________________

31 August 2011, 02:37 AM	#16
gbcecil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brad Location: Branson Watch: Rolex 118238 Posts: 103	If you would like to find out more information about Sant Blanc aka Jon Todd, he has a website now. He sells [Link to commercial site removed] on this site at [Link to commercial site removed] and has some information about his history, company, etc. There is also a link to his eBay store there as well. On his eBay Sant Blanc has 100% positive feedback score of 840+ with nothing but great comments. It also shows that he has been with eBay since January of 2000. As for me, this is enough positive information to make Sant Blanc a positive company in my book. I do know that you can save some money by shopping on his website verses eBay and even more by using the bank wire to pay. I saved about 5% when using this method and got my watch the very next day, better than described. Last edited by Rockrolex; 9 September 2011 at 02:37 AM..

15 January 2010, 08:56 AM	#3
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,000	He is partnered up with Chris Wiley from Watch Chest on eBay also. They run a retail operation and are OK. Some of their listings are "stock" pics, so you need to be real specific about the watch you are buying. Also they tend not to disclose the series letter in the listings and if the watch you are bidding on is not the one pictured then you could be surprised, so again be very specific about the piece.

15 January 2010, 01:19 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,385	I have both bought and sold to Jon Todd. He is a straight forward guy--sometimes tough on follow thru--but has nice watches for sure. Make sure you get him to work with you on price as often what he lists for and what his best price is quite different. Also--as stated above --a lot of stock photos or old watches.

15 January 2010, 11:10 PM	#7
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,586	Purchased a watch years back! SOLID!

16 January 2010, 01:31 AM	#8
ChickoftheSea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Texas Watch: YM 168623 Posts: 241	Thanks to all for valuable input!

10 September 2010, 03:43 AM	#10
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Thanks all - that's good info. For those who have purchased from generalwar / watchchest on ebay - were you able to get more specific info from them? The ebay listings are pretty vague, e.g. "condition - pre-owned", no info on year/serial range, stock photos, etc. I'm guessing you were able to get more specifics from them?

5 October 2010, 05:08 AM	#12
cd1485 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: coast Posts: 58	I've been eyeing a watch from generalwar. Do you think they would accept an offer off ebay so I could get a better deal?

15 November 2010, 05:07 AM	#13
Baki "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bob Location: CA Watch: Daytona Posts: 12	I bought a 18k Daytona from Jon 2 weeks weeks ago. No problems, very happy with my purchase.

27 November 2010, 01:49 PM	#14
TyCoon53 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: North Carolina Watch: Blue Sub TT 116613 Posts: 50	I purchaed a new Submariner 116613 from Jon at the end of October. He spent fifteen minutes each in two separate phone calls to answer all my due diligence questions. He even told me to pay with paypal e-check as that would better protect me - the buyer. The price was very fair.

29 July 2011, 12:57 AM	#15
gbcecil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brad Location: Branson Watch: Rolex 118238 Posts: 103	Everything from Santblanc.com aka General War on eBay.com is pristine perfect. I would do business with Jon Todd any day.

22 February 2012, 05:37 AM	#17
gorodonce "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: nyc Posts: 1	Sant Blanc Beware of any purchases with Sant Blanc. They are very unprofessional and do not stick to their word. Also, Jon asked me for my Social Security number, which for me was a HUGE RED FLAG..... Buyer Beware

22 February 2012, 10:04 AM	#18
dbelle7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: wilderness Watch: Everose DD Posts: 1,400	Jon is great. Expecting my second watch from him tomorrow. So helpful and patient with my many questions :-) I'll post pics soon!

7 March 2012, 12:24 PM	#21
golfprolk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: NYC Watch: 11613 Posts: 21	I bought my first Rolex from Chris about 3 years ago. The watch came the next day and was in perfect condition. I brought the watch to Rolex in New York the next day and it checked out to be Authentic. The experience was great and I'm thinking about buying another one very soon.

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