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Old 3 January 2015, 09:11 AM   #1
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Icon6 Anyone heard of chronext.co.uk?

Hi guys

Anyone used the company/website before?

Any feedback would be much appreciated

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Old 3 January 2015, 09:19 AM   #2
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Sorry. Tapatalk hid the company name
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Old 3 January 2015, 09:20 AM   #3
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They are called chronext.co.uk
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Old 3 January 2015, 11:57 AM   #4
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Old 3 January 2015, 12:07 PM   #5
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Old 3 January 2015, 12:08 PM   #6
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Old 3 January 2015, 08:24 PM   #7
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Don't know if this helps... or not?!

http://www.responsiblejewellery.com/member/chronext-ag/ ???
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Old 3 January 2015, 08:47 PM   #8
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If they are legit they need to up their game before I buy anything from them

I'm looking for a bi-metal gmt ceramic

If any of you know a good and reliable source, please let me know
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Old 3 January 2015, 08:59 PM   #9
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If they are legit they need to up their game before I buy anything from them

I'm looking for a bi-metal gmt ceramic

If any of you know a good and reliable source, please let me know

Why would you even consider them if they need to up their game?
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Old 4 January 2015, 06:06 AM   #10
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Why would you even consider them if they need to up their game?

If they had a good reputation on the forums I would have bought it....
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Old 6 January 2015, 01:11 AM   #11
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Hi! My name is Thomas Freund and I work for CHRONEXT.

We are a venture capital backed online market place for luxury watches. 2 UK investors you may know that have invested with us are: https://www.quintessentially.com/ and http://jamjarinvestments.com/.

Further funds are the german NRW Bank as well as capnamic.com

Please check our trustpilotreviews, trustedshops reviews as well as the opportunity to pay with PayPal. Each watch sold through us is certified by our watchmakers and guaranteed to be authentic. You will find more information here: http://www.chronext.co.uk/aboutus



If you have any questions or queries feel free to contact me directly any time to thomas.freund@chronext.com

I hope I was of help!
Hello

Do you have the watches shown on your website in stock? I'm interested in seeing pictures of the actual watch I am looking to purchase. Namely the Rolex gmt bi-metal 116713 with box and paperwork

Thanks!
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Old 6 January 2015, 06:00 AM   #12
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Hello

Do you have the watches shown on your website in stock? I'm interested in seeing pictures of the actual watch I am looking to purchase. Namely the Rolex gmt bi-metal 116713 with box and paperwork

Thanks!
Did you by ant chance miss the part where he said "feel free to contact me directly any time to thomas.freund@chronext.com"?
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Old 6 January 2015, 08:02 PM   #13
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Did you by ant chance miss the part where he said "feel free to contact me directly any time to thomas.freund@chronext.com"?
Why would you keep jumping down my throat?

If he replies here, others can see what he has to say .....

Anyway
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Old 6 January 2015, 08:07 PM   #14
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Why would you keep jumping down my throat?

If he replies here, others can see what he has to say .....

Anyway

Not jumping down your throat at all but neither you or him are allowed to buy and sell on the forum, specially not in public.

I suggest you read the forum rules for clarification!
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Old 17 March 2015, 06:05 AM   #15
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I've recently purchased a watch from the for my husband as a birthday gift and they were brilliant and very professional! I can't recommend them highly enough!
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Old 19 March 2015, 03:22 AM   #16
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I've recently purchased a watch from the for my husband as a birthday gift and they were brilliant and very professional! I can't recommend them highly enough!

Why is it every time someone asks about a seller's reputation a one day old member appears out of nowhere?



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Old 19 March 2015, 03:35 AM   #17
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I was just thinking the same thing.
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Old 11 November 2015, 10:04 PM   #18
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[QUOTE=watchabout;5697496]Why is it every time someone asks about a seller's reputation a one day old member appears out of nowhere?

I joined the forum today after reading this thread. I did a lot of research on Chronext as I was buying a SD4000 and felt I wanted to share my experiences.

I saw a SD4000 listed online brand new for £5,600, Watchfinder had 18 month old models for £5,995 and seemed reluctant to budge. I filled in the online form to value my Omega Titanium PO then called the phone number - It gets diverted to Germany and I spoke to Thomas Freund (as named above). We agreed a price for my PO (better than WF&Co offered) and I said I would be in to the London store Tuesday 10th Nov to collect.

I was slightly dubious as I had no email confirmation form Thomas and called on the Tuesday morning to check, yes yes everything will be fine he said!

The London store is only 3 days old, not fully staffed or stocked yet so I was still slightly suspicious about the transaction as it didn't yet look like a luxury watch boutique.

The guy working in there was only employed 1 week ago but was very helpful. I viewed the SD and was satisfied of it's authenticity - The chap in the shop then took it to the local jewelers to have a link removed as their full team wasn't yet employed!

I gave him my PO, he then asked how much difference I had to pay! I am an honest guy so paid what was agreed, deal done. I was given a bottle of champagne on departure.

The company has just had a £3.5M cash injection from a VC and staff / customer service is top of their list of priorities (I read online). Yes the service wasn't as polished as if I'd gone to Rolex on Bond Street but I now own a brand new (Oct 2015 serial) and paid £1,300 less than UK list price.

I'm happy to talk direct to anyone who wants more clarity on the this transaction being genuine. I note the recent comment about 1 day old accounts vouching for retailers!
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Old 11 November 2015, 11:36 PM   #19
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Here is my SD4000

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Why is it every time someone asks about a seller's reputation a one day old member appears out of nowhere?

I joined the forum today after reading this thread. I did a lot of research on Chronext as I was buying a SD4000 and felt I wanted to share my experiences.

I saw a SD4000 listed online brand new for £5,600, Watchfinder had 18 month old models for £5,995 and seemed reluctant to budge. I filled in the online form to value my Omega Titanium PO then called the phone number - It gets diverted to Germany and I spoke to Thomas Freund (as named above). We agreed a price for my PO (better than WF&Co offered) and I said I would be in to the London store Tuesday 10th Nov to collect.

I was slightly dubious as I had no email confirmation form Thomas and called on the Tuesday morning to check, yes yes everything will be fine he said!

The London store is only 3 days old, not fully staffed or stocked yet so I was still slightly suspicious about the transaction as it didn't yet look like a luxury watch boutique.

The guy working in there was only employed 1 week ago but was very helpful. I viewed the SD and was satisfied of it's authenticity - The chap in the shop then took it to the local jewelers to have a link removed as their full team wasn't yet employed!

I gave him my PO, he then asked how much difference I had to pay! I am an honest guy so paid what was agreed, deal done. I was given a bottle of champagne on departure.

The company has just had a £3.5M cash injection from a VC and staff / customer service is top of their list of priorities (I read online). Yes the service wasn't as polished as if I'd gone to Rolex on Bond Street but I now own a brand new (Oct 2015 serial) and paid £1,300 less than UK list price.

I'm happy to talk direct to anyone who wants more clarity on the this transaction being genuine. I note the recent comment about 1 day old accounts vouching for retailers!

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Old 11 November 2015, 11:52 PM   #20
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Why is it every time someone asks about a seller's reputation a one day old member appears out of nowhere?

I joined the forum today after reading this thread. I did a lot of research on Chronext as I was buying a SD4000 and felt I wanted to share my experiences.

I saw a SD4000 listed online brand new for £5,600, Watchfinder had 18 month old models for £5,995 and seemed reluctant to budge. I filled in the online form to value my Omega Titanium PO then called the phone number - It gets diverted to Germany and I spoke to Thomas Freund (as named above). We agreed a price for my PO (better than WF&Co offered) and I said I would be in to the London store Tuesday 10th Nov to collect.

I was slightly dubious as I had no email confirmation form Thomas and called on the Tuesday morning to check, yes yes everything will be fine he said!

The London store is only 3 days old, not fully staffed or stocked yet so I was still slightly suspicious about the transaction as it didn't yet look like a luxury watch boutique.

The guy working in there was only employed 1 week ago but was very helpful. I viewed the SD and was satisfied of it's authenticity - The chap in the shop then took it to the local jewelers to have a link removed as their full team wasn't yet employed!

I gave him my PO, he then asked how much difference I had to pay! I am an honest guy so paid what was agreed, deal done. I was given a bottle of champagne on departure.

The company has just had a £3.5M cash injection from a VC and staff / customer service is top of their list of priorities (I read online). Yes the service wasn't as polished as if I'd gone to Rolex on Bond Street but I now own a brand new (Oct 2015 serial) and paid £1,300 less than UK list price.

I'm happy to talk direct to anyone who wants more clarity on the this transaction being genuine. I note the recent comment about 1 day old accounts vouching for retailers!
So you just found this thread by coincidence, or did they ask you to post this?
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Old 11 November 2015, 11:57 PM   #21
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So you just found this thread by coincidence, or did they ask you to post this?
Found them by googling and researching. I also like to give positive feedback where it's due. I submitted my story, it's up to readers to make their own mind up.
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Old 23 November 2015, 11:15 PM   #22
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Good to know. I also recently pulled the trigger on a subc. Awaiting arrival. I'll let people know too.
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Old 24 November 2015, 06:55 AM   #23
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Old 24 November 2015, 06:57 AM   #24
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Anyone heard of chronext.co.uk?

Very good apparently, based on 87 reviews with the last review on 18/11/2015. Looks ok but who knows. I'll find out soon enough.
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Old 24 November 2015, 07:02 AM   #25
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Covered in FT Alphaville if that means anything.

http://ftalphaville.ft.com/tag/chronext/
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Old 24 November 2015, 07:06 AM   #26
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Old 25 November 2015, 04:16 AM   #27
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I also have ordered from them, But it's not looking good at the moment
Order placed on 16th no delivery information provided, no reply to emails, I called them and eventually got through on the 19th and was promised delivery today so I took the day of work but nothing arrived!!
I will keep you updated as to if and when it arrives
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Old 25 November 2015, 07:09 AM   #28
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Interesting. Almost exactly the same experience here. Very polite though.
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Old 25 November 2015, 07:20 AM   #29
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Still no reply to my emails !!
Very bad customer service


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Old 25 November 2015, 08:14 AM   #30
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Actually they are much better on the phone. They almost never reply to emails or when they do, they send misinformation.
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