BEWARE!! Premium Time Review – A Disappointing and Frustrating Experience
I had high hopes for Premium Time (PTT) when I purchased a Seiko Daytona-style watch from them. Having previously had a fantastic experience with Moddys Custom Watches, I thought I'd try PTT since their pricing was slightly lower. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a mistake.
The watch arrived quickly and included some tools for adjustment, but immediately, I ran into issues—the strap was too big, even after maximum adjustments. When I reached out for support, PTT suggested that I cut the rubber strap to size, even providing a video tutorial. I found this odd, to suggest cutting a strap of a new watch but followed their instructions carefully. At no point did I alter the strap where it meets the watch face.
Then the real problems started. Within two weeks, the strap attachment at the bottom of the watch face came loose and fell off, despite no impact or rough handling. I was able to reattach it, but this was a major concern, especially as part of the strap had come undone and was lost.
When I contacted PTT for assistance, their customer service turned out to be a nightmare. Initially, they said they would arrange a replacement or repair—but after that, it was just endless delays and silence. They promised a replacement strap, then disappeared. Despite repeated follow-ups over an entire month, I received nothing. Ironically, the watch itself arrived quicker than their supposed replacement strap.
Frustrated by their lack of response, I left a comment on one of their Instagram ads highlighting their poor service. Only then did they email me back—blaming me for "weakening" the strap, even though I only followed their own advice. Their response was dishonest and insulting, especially after taking nearly £200 for this watch and failing to deliver any real after-sales support.
Final Verdict: DO NOT BUY FROM PREMIUM TIME. You're gambling with both product quality and customer service. If something goes wrong, expect delays, excuses, and zero real support. If you want a trustworthy seller, I strongly recommend Moddys Custom Watches or another reputable vendor instead.
I’m more than happy to provide all email correspondences and timelines to verify my experience. BUYERS BEWARE!!
Addendum -
In reply to the company reply - I invite everyone to look at all my reviews. I never leave anyone a bad review. Its the utter gaslighting from this company that has inspired me to right this review.
I stand with what I've said - customers BEWARE of these charlatans. They have 6 reviews, of which two are rated 1 star. Not worth the risk at all. Warn your family and friends.
5 February 2025
Unprompted review