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MikeyTX · 13 February 2010, 12:55 PM

All good things come to an end it seems. Awhile back Casey Fuqua aka The Time Keeper, sold his gray market store preownedrolex.com to someone that evidently didn't understand the market. As of today it is no more it seems. The web site is dead. Kind of sad to see as there are a number of us that bought watches from Case over the years.

sakuraba · 13 February 2010, 02:26 PM

Sad to hear.

TimeKeeper had a knowledgeable forum base too.

ParisDakarBmw · 13 February 2010, 02:29 PM

Did he retire? or did the market sink his business? I wish him the best either way!

MikeyTX · 13 February 2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Did he retire? or did the market sink his business? I wish him the best either way!

He sold the business a little over a year ago. It's the new owners that have gone down hill it seems.

MikeyTX · 13 February 2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

Sad to hear.

TimeKeeper had a knowledgeable forum base too.

Uh huh ! That will be missed for sure.

Art 1 · 13 February 2010, 02:53 PM

If it's the same Case I'm thinking about he was quite rude and often listed the MSRP on the watches when new, too high to make his price look better.

MikeyTX · 13 February 2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

If it's the same Case I'm thinking about he was quite rude and often listed the MSRP on the watches when new, too high to make his price look better.

Wonder if you dealt with some of the hangers on that would assist when he got over loaded with calls. I never had a problem with him.

Art 1 · 13 February 2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyTX

Wonder if you dealt with some of the hangers on that would assist when he got over loaded with calls. I never had a problem with him.

No. Could be a different person. I think he was out of Tenn. and spelled his name Cayce.

MikeyTX · 13 February 2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

No. Could be a different person. I think he was out of Tenn. and spelled his name Cayce.

That's the correct one. Nashville area.

Idle Swede · 13 February 2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

No. Could be a different person. I think he was out of Tenn. and spelled his name Cayce.

You have it right Art, it's Cayce Fuega.

I've done a few deals with him during the years and I've always considered him to be a gentleman.

MikeyTX · 13 February 2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

You have it right Art, it's Cayce Fuega.

I've done a few deals with him during the years and I've always considered him to be a gentleman.

Uh huh. Heck, I just couldn't remember how he spelled his first name. We're sitting the grand kids this weekend ............... my excuse.

Art 1 · 13 February 2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

You have it right Art, it's Cayce Fuega.

I've done a few deals with him during the years and I've always considered him to be a gentleman.

I didn't think that is was right of him to list MSRP's higher than they were to make his deals look better. When I called him on it he got very upset and rude.

MikeyTX · 13 February 2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I didn't think that is was right of him to list MSRP's higher than they were to make his deals look better. When I called him on it he got very upset and rude.

That I won't dispute.

Widows Son · 14 February 2010, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeyTX

Uh huh. Heck, I just couldn't remember how he spelled his first name. We're sitting the grand kids this weekend ............... my excuse.

I had a good dealing with him. Bought the wife a nice DJ. Didn't give it to her for about a year (wedding present). Prior to giving it to her a screw in the bracelet came loose. He repaired it for free even though I had it for quite awhile.

MikeyTX · 14 February 2010, 02:08 AM

Yeah, I think for the most part, most of us that delt with him had a great experience. Everyone has an off day in his kind of business. It's just so sad to see what was once a really great place to buy a Rolex go down the tubes if in fact that is what has happened. I don't think the web site being down this long is weather related.

CPTL · 14 February 2010, 02:16 AM

I bought a watch from him...it was my first, and he was well recommended.

After that, I became more active in this forum, and started looking at picking up more watches. In those contexts, I had multiple direct and private communications with Cayce in which he was

Trite
Rude
Disrespectful
Deceptive
Profane

He was subsequently banned from this forum for exhibiting some of those qualities publicly.

All I had the nerve to do was ask him for clarification on some of the pieces he had listed for sale where the textual description CLEARLY did not match the watch pictured for sale. He also used the same pictures for multiple listings on at least two different references, and he responded very unprofessionally when I pointed out that fact.

I know of no instances where people were ripped off. I don't think he intentionally engaged in deceptive trade practices--I just think he got lazy towards the end with his website and was an old man with a bad attitude.

All in all, Cayce did a great service to many, many forum members in facilitating watch purchases at very reasonable prices. I myself chose a Rolex Submariner for my first purchase of a fine timepiece at least in part because I was able to make a comfortable purchase at a great price from a reputable dealer. But for his website, I might be an Omega or Breitling guy today.

Maybe he just retired a year too late.

MikeyTX · 14 February 2010, 02:21 AM

I think you hit the nail on the head.

CoopJr · 14 February 2010, 04:52 AM

Well said Kevin.

13 February 2010, 12:55 PM	#1
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	Turn out the lights the party's over ............. All good things come to an end it seems. Awhile back Casey Fuqua aka The Time Keeper, sold his gray market store preownedrolex.com to someone that evidently didn't understand the market. As of today it is no more it seems. The web site is dead. Kind of sad to see as there are a number of us that bought watches from Case over the years. __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

14 February 2010, 02:08 AM	#15
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	Yeah, I think for the most part, most of us that delt with him had a great experience. Everyone has an off day in his kind of business. It's just so sad to see what was once a really great place to buy a Rolex go down the tubes if in fact that is what has happened. I don't think the web site being down this long is weather related. __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

14 February 2010, 02:16 AM	#16
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I bought a watch from him...it was my first, and he was well recommended. After that, I became more active in this forum, and started looking at picking up more watches. In those contexts, I had multiple direct and private communications with Cayce in which he was Trite Rude Disrespectful Deceptive Profane He was subsequently banned from this forum for exhibiting some of those qualities publicly. All I had the nerve to do was ask him for clarification on some of the pieces he had listed for sale where the textual description CLEARLY did not match the watch pictured for sale. He also used the same pictures for multiple listings on at least two different references, and he responded very unprofessionally when I pointed out that fact. I know of no instances where people were ripped off. I don't think he intentionally engaged in deceptive trade practices--I just think he got lazy towards the end with his website and was an old man with a bad attitude. All in all, Cayce did a great service to many, many forum members in facilitating watch purchases at very reasonable prices. I myself chose a Rolex Submariner for my first purchase of a fine timepiece at least in part because I was able to make a comfortable purchase at a great price from a reputable dealer. But for his website, I might be an Omega or Breitling guy today. Maybe he just retired a year too late. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

14 February 2010, 02:21 AM	#17
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	I think you hit the nail on the head. __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

13 February 2010, 02:26 PM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Sad to hear. TimeKeeper had a knowledgeable forum base too.

13 February 2010, 02:29 PM	#3
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Did he retire? or did the market sink his business? I wish him the best either way!

13 February 2010, 02:53 PM	#6
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	If it's the same Case I'm thinking about he was quite rude and often listed the MSRP on the watches when new, too high to make his price look better.

14 February 2010, 04:52 AM	#18
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Well said Kevin.

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