Sticker Shock

Oct 23, 2009,04:21 AM
 

I will ask the dealer. They told me they took off their profit to satisfy my outrage. All I want is for the watch to keep time. It doesn't need refinishing, a new band or crystals. I will let you know.

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Richard Mille Repair Sticker Shock!!!!

 
 By: Avimd : October 22nd, 2009-16:36
I have an RM 005 Ti - which I bought from the east coast rep - which is out of warranty. Initially i wore it a lot, and had timekeeping issues which resulted in the Company changing out the movement. As I am an avid collector and have many watches - I bar... 

Tell the people who sold it to you that they are going to regret it.

 
 By: Josephlemma : October 22nd, 2009-22:19
That is highway robbery alright Tell them that there is nothing worse for a company's reputation than a client who has been treated like lcrap. Those clients will no longer buy from the same people and their opinion will affect prospective buyers with who... 

Does the cost involve a new movment?

 
 By: nwk00 : October 23rd, 2009-02:25
From your post it sounds like your watch is running slow. Shouldn't be since you mentioned the movement has been replaced before. Actually $2600 is not really that high if you breakdown what the service entails. 1) Replacing crystals and strap is going to... 

Sticker Shock

 
 By: Avimd : October 23rd, 2009-04:21
I will ask the dealer. They told me they took off their profit to satisfy my outrage. All I want is for the watch to keep time. It doesn't need refinishing, a new band or crystals. I will let you know.

Hello Avimd

 
 By: Theodore : October 23rd, 2009-13:24
Please contact me via private mail so that we can get to the bottom of the situation with your watch. I am here to help. Kind regards, Theodore

Cost breakdown?

 
 By: Theodore : October 24th, 2009-01:15
Hello Avimd, Am really sorry to hear about your watch; these things are extremely aggravating indeed and (as a fellow collector) I understand your feelings completely! I have sent you a private message to contact me so I can get a better idea about what i... 

Thanks Theodore for helping out here. I have been out of

 
 By: 219 : October 24th, 2009-05:57
'radar' range for the past couple of days. Avimd - I am truly sorry to hear of the sticker shock for the repair on the RM005. I find it hard to believe given what you have described here. I also feel that Theodore is in the best position to deal with this...