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Is Trusty Time Legit? Buyer Reports from 2025 and 2026

TrustyTimetrustytime168.io
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Trusty Time operates at trustytime168.io. The dealer is a trusted dealer on RWI, RepGeek, and RWG. The reptime.help trusted dealer list notes the dealer has been active since about 2002. Contact is by email at [email protected]. The contact name is Andrew.

The basics

Websitetrustytime168.io
Email[email protected]
Trusted dealer onRWI, RepGeek, RWG
Active sinceAbout 2002 (per trusted dealer list)
Domain Rating28
Referring domains457
Backlinks359,114
Organic traffic (monthly)719
Organic keywords10

Sources: the reptime.help trusted dealer list (February 2026 copy); Ahrefs estimates for trustytime168.io, October 14, 2026.

What buyers report on Reddit

October 2026: EUR bank transfer, positive delivery reports

On October 13, 2026, a buyer asks about the payment method. u/Educational-Shake497 replies: "used them last month, had to send to european account. no usd option at all when i checked the exchange rate made it little more expensive than i expected but not terrible. just factor that in before you order" (r/RepTime, October 13, 2026).

On October 10, 2026, u/Hot-Hearing-4320 received a VSF Explorer I 36mm from Andrew. The buyer writes: "I definitely like it and I feel to recommend Trusty Time." u/Aggressive_Dot_9342, who ordered the same model, adds: "His communication has been excellent" (r/RepTime, October 10, 2026).

April 2026: confirmed legit, one long-wait report

On April 19, 2026, a buyer asked whether Trusty Time was a scam before placing a first order. u/rickabe writes: "Andrew is legit. Just follow payment instructions." A second commenter, u/bigbluewcrew, confirms two successful orders. One buyer, u/FormEmpty6036, reports: "Have been waiting 5 months for my watch. Keep being told the factory is the problem." One buyer notes contact emails of trustytimewatch88 and trustytimewatch101 (r/RepTime, April 19, 2026).

On April 18, 2026, u/wookieekush received a Noob Factory GMT Master II Batman. The buyer reports: "Extremely satisfied with the purchase...The movement is wonderful, and very accurate." A minor issue was also noted: "Bezel is a bit hard to rotate, gets a bit stuck and harder to rotate in certain spots." Delivery from order to wrist was about 30 days (r/RepTime, April 18, 2026).

January 2026: Noob V12 Panerai, positive

u/Rockrider63 received a Noob V12 PAM111 from Trustytime in January 2026. The buyer writes: "I purchased it from Trustytime and I'm wearing since last week...the watch is very accurate" (r/RepTime, January 26, 2026).

October 2025: praised for price and speed

In a multi-dealer comparison, u/heyarkay writes: "I found Trusty Time to be cheap, responsive, and fast. Will buy from again." u/stanimal42 confirms: "yes Andrew is fantastic!" (r/RepTime, October 13, 2025.)

Before you order

  • Confirm the payment method before you start the order. As of October 2026, payment is by EUR bank transfer. No USD option was available per a buyer report.
  • Confirm the exact email you receive matches a known Trusty Time address. One buyer in 2026 received invoices from two different emails for the same dealer.
  • Request QC photos of the specific watch before it ships.
  • Ask for the fault process in writing before you send funds.
  • Allow up to 30 days for delivery. One buyer in April 2026 reports a 5-month wait due to factory delays.

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