Julian C
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Has this happened to anyone else?
Sep 02, 2016,02:20 AM
I was typing away yesterday, looked at my watch and the second hand had fallen off! You can see it lying upside down... White side of the arrow up.
As far as I remember this isn't really a big deal right? And that a watchmaker can fix this pretty easily?
Anyway... Good excuse to take out the old classic - nice to give it some air!
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Has this happened to anyone else?
By: Julian C : September 2nd, 2016-02:20
I was typing away yesterday, looked at my watch and the second hand had fallen off! You can see it lying upside down... White side of the arrow up. As far as I remember this isn't really a big deal right? And that a watchmaker can fix this pretty easily? ...
Seems straightfoward...
By: Pete B : September 2nd, 2016-02:36
I think a decent independent should be able to sort this out easily enough. Bit of a shame though. On the other hand (excuse the pun), the Omega is nice.
Good to know and thank you!
By: Julian C : September 2nd, 2016-02:43
Yes, the old Omega doesn\'t get much air these days... But I like the sword hands... Their size and shape is appealing and suits the design. Thank you again for your reply! Julian
Thanks Alkiro...
By: Julian C : September 2nd, 2016-02:41
Never happened before so I thought I\'d ask the experts. ;-)
Personally: never happened to me before
By: MTF : September 2nd, 2016-03:57
Julian, I must be a lucky guy. (But not lucky enough to win the mega lottery, apparently! ) After hundreds of watches, I've never had a seconds' hand fall off. 95% of my FP Journe and Roger Dubuis watches developed faults that needed returns to Geneva but...
LMAO
By: Julian C : September 2nd, 2016-08:03
"Lies, damn lies, and then statistics!"
Not saying that MTF is lying...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 2nd, 2016-08:40
but 95% percent of fault watches from same manufacturers omit not only statistics but logic as well You can't have that much of bad luck Sincerely D
19 of 20 watches were sick
By: MTF : September 2nd, 2016-11:34
Ares501, I am a medical researcher and statistics is my biggest enemy but also my friend. How else can we continue to sell dodgy drugs with the approval of the FDA, EMEA, MHLW and other health authorities, if it were not for the "power" of statistics? The...
Love that post!
By: Julian C : September 2nd, 2016-11:57
Also would love to hear that school story Lolol! I\'ve been lucky... Owned only double digit number of watches, and have never, until now, had anything happen. No... That\'s not true... My old UN Sonata had a problem straight from the AD... Brought it hom...
Dear Melyvin
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 2nd, 2016-12:00
I like your view about modern pharmaceutical industry a.k.a drug pushers I would call buying noticed faulty watch passion This web site is all about education That story of Catholic school and lies already not knowing puts shivers down my spine Cordially ...
Nice watch MTF!
By: Julian C : September 2nd, 2016-08:03
Yeah... just dropped it into the AD in Budapest... asked for a full service as well. Thanks for the advice and I love the brown strap on your Mille Miglia... am seriously considering getting one too. Julian
Photos of sick FP Journe watches
By: MTF : September 6th, 2016-14:04
One of these is mine and the other is my friend's... Check out the date displays. Mine was the chronograph. It was also the one with a manufacture fault: chronograph seconds hand not returning to zero before I bought it. Still paid full price in Japan Bou...
Center chronograph seconds hand, correct?
By: jayeyedoubleemmwhy : September 2nd, 2016-08:20
Those usually fit quite securely when installed for the first time. Any competent watchmaker should be able to put it back, just they need to be careful to support the movement correctly (maybe 1-2 day turnaround just to be safe). The hand may need to be ...
Praying 4 MTFs luck.
By: kolosstt : September 6th, 2016-00:17
I hope it never happens to me. But good luck with your service and keep us posted. I hope that the loose hand did not scratch the dial. Cheers Kolosstt
Thanks for the kind words...
By: Julian C : September 6th, 2016-11:42
All fixed with absolutely no scratches anywhere. The AD told me that no service was needed as the watch is keeping good time. He just fixed the second hand - didnt take long. Thanks again for asking. Great to have it back! Julian
Customer Service Chopard
By: Chopard Customer Service : September 13th, 2016-01:57
Dear Julian, It seems that you have already had an assistance regarding your issue. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us ! Greetings from Switzerland
Thank you so much for reaching out!
By: Julian C : September 13th, 2016-03:23
I took it to the AD in Budapest in the Kempinski and they were very helpful. So very kind of you to get in touch. I\'m extremely impressed l!!! Julian