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Re: Has anyone used the Branded Watch Company?

: I agree 100%.

: AVOID THIS COMPANY - AVOID THIS COMPANY - AVOID THIS COMPANY -
: AVOID THIS COMPANY - AVOID THIS COMPANY - AVOID THIS COMPANY

: I have placed an order with this company for a Rolex on 24/12/09
: and was assured delivery in 6-8 weeks. After numerous calls and
: 2 assurances that the watch would be delivered in 2 weeks, Lee
: Niles has e-mailed me (22/3/10) to confirm that the company's
: bank account is frozen and that they cannot provide either a
: refund or a watch.

: I am being provided a refund from my credit card company and am
: corresponding with their fraud dept who undoubtedly will be
: investigating this matter very closely (and I will provide them
: with copies of all correspondence).

: I suspect the Branded Watch Company did not place the order with
: their supply in December 2009 when I ordered the watch, hence
: the delay and the raft of excuses.

: If you are still 'waiting' for your watch, I urge you to wait no
: longer and arrange legal proceedings or contact your credit card
: company.

Update - according to Companies House, the Branded Watch Company (06528463) has been dissolved. I urge anyone with outstanding business/orders to urgently contact their credit card supplier or seek legal advice if they have paid by other means.

From my e-mail correspondence with MD Lee Niles today, I can only conclude that this individual is a fraud; he claims to be awaiting delivery of my watch from the USA, despite the fact his company has been dissolved.

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Tissot received? Maybe there is a simple explanation
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No watch received!!! No refund!!! White colour fraud
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My post was a warning not to do biz w/such folks
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Where are you now, Mr. Lee Niles????????????
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