buying Nienaber watches on line

Hi, first posting and its a tricky one.

I want to buy a watch from the Rainer Nienaber web site but when I called my bank about setting up a bank transfer they suggested that I think again about buying a watch as they though the site was not secure. I know this is an independant watch maker and so I do not expect it to be like amazon but does anyone have an recent buying experience?

I really want one of his watches and if I dont get it now I will end up blowing the money on somthing else. I am considering making a visit to his shop in Germany just to be sure. Am I being a worrymunger??

Thanks

unawareman

I fail to see...

By: centrax : January 16th, 2011-10:13

...the issue your bank has with this transaction. You are not, nor can you, ordering anything through the website and any contact you would have had with them as best I can see went via email or phone. If your bank really did check out the site, I'd hazza...

thank you

By: unawareman : January 16th, 2011-10:40

your comments have been really helpful. I think I was just shocked by this response, I did notice that the english version of the website is not quiet as up to date as the german one and this ties in with your comments. What makes it worse is that there i...

...good luck: we look forward to reading more from you, and 'welcome'. Cheers, pplater.

Your purchase cannot

By: cfdfire : January 18th, 2011-01:44

Be compared to Amazon fyi. You simply email Mr Nienaber and ask for the financial details you need to wire the amount to his account for a purchase. He will provide you with the necessary banking numbers your bank needs to make the transfer. After the tra...

Got my watch today!!!

By: unawareman : January 21st, 2011-16:31

Thanks, its good to get some advice from the seasoned buyers. And yes as you all probably knew my watch arrived safe and sound and in tip top condition. This being my first toe dip I went for a night watch, I was looking for a good everyday watch that was...

Congrats on your

By: cfdfire : January 22nd, 2011-03:11

New watch and I am glad my advise was of assistance to you.I have bought from a few independents and this is usually the procedure to follow to make a purchase. Best of luck and I hope you enjoy your new watch for many years to come,Cheers

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