NickO
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How does this happen?
Jun 01, 2017,13:48 PM
Dear Forum,
I came across the enclosed picture while doing an internet search for the Roberto Mancini RM-011. Notice the missing bezel screw at 5 o'clock. How does something like this happen? The watch certainly doesn't look abused in any way. Is this a quality control issue? Did the screw somehow get stripped or was never correctly inserted into the bezel? I understand that we cannot expect perfection from these wonderful mechanical creations, but when you are paying $150K+ for a timepiece your tolerance for these types of issues diminishes significantly. Or as my wife put it, "I'd expect this to happen on an Invicta I bought at Costco". Ouch.
I have great admiration for RM and I'm even considering adding my first to the collection. However, I have to admit I find this a little disconcerting. Anyone have a reasonable explanation that will put my mind back at ease?
Best regards,
NickO
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How does this happen?
By: NickO : June 1st, 2017-13:48
Dear Forum, I came across the enclosed picture while doing an internet search for the Roberto Mancini RM-011. Notice the missing bezel screw at 5 o'clock. How does something like this happen? The watch certainly doesn't look abused in any way. Is this a q...
Even Ferraris break down...oh wait, nevermind.
By: vitalsigns : June 1st, 2017-14:41
Without knowing the backstory, and in the absence of more widely expressed quality concerns, this wouldn't deter me. Yes, it could have been a defective screw or poor assembly. Maybe some Loctite wasn't applied in error (do they use Loctite?). Maybe this ...
Have no clue as don't know about the watch history...
By: texex91 : June 1st, 2017-14:46
Seen plenty of expensive brands abused by owners that have issues, or maybe went in for service and was not tightened. Who knows. Not a big deal. RM put in a screw and off you go.
Screwed!!!
By: dqsu : June 7th, 2017-20:11
For a watch that expensive, would the screw cost $1,000 each???