How very true :)

Feb 09, 2017,02:18 AM
 

Patience and calmness seem to be very useful characteristics for a collectior of mechanical watches wink



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Gone for service

 
 By: kolosstt : February 8th, 2017-09:54
A few weeks back, I found a Porsche 919 left at the Porsche garage for service. Today, I left my 919 in the hands of the trusted Chopard boutique. Just about two years in my possession and actually not used that often, the engine did no longer start. I wa...  

Here's to a speedy return!

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : February 8th, 2017-17:12
At least you know it is in good hands. Best, CaliforniaJed

Yikes. This model is still on their website.

 
 By: MichaelC : February 8th, 2017-17:15
I recall seeing one in Las Vegas a few months ago. So it is not nearly old enough to just stop working. I hope they take good care of you, and cover all of the related service expenses.

Roger Dubuis Much More and FP Journe Chronograph broke in the showroom

 
 By: MTF : February 8th, 2017-18:48
A Roger Dubuis Much More crown broke off during winding test in the showroom...first few turns...not even wound fully. I still bought the watch (limited edition, nice serial number, matching dial to the current Mrs MTF's Roger Dubuis Too Much). Sent back ... 

That's what one calls dedicated :)

 
 By: KMII : February 8th, 2017-23:12
I wonder how much those experiences drove you towards Chopard?

At the time I owned multiple watches from all three brands

 
 By: MTF : February 9th, 2017-01:13
But I have to admit that after further failures of more Roger Dubuis and especially FP Journe (90%) pieces, I did eventually sell off all of them (after factory repair) in a batch. Roger Dubuis under Richemont management is a different, improved brand for...  

How very true :)

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2017-02:18
Patience and calmness seem to be very useful characteristics for a collectior of mechanical watches

MTF, this can happen with any brand. Not just Chopard

 
 By: MichaelC : February 9th, 2017-08:19
RD or FPJ. I applaud your commitment to buy a new watch that is already in need of repair. I would not do that.

Hoping your service experience is as good as mine have been!

 
 By: KMII : February 8th, 2017-23:13
Given their usual turnaround times, we should know very soon