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Same thing happened to me with a GO I called the dealer, sent it right back in and they sent me another. However, I noticed a ding on the crown on the new version however they weren’t very receptive to get another one. There’s nothing like seeing them
In person
Before you buy
Asking for help on my purchase of Hodinkee limited edition Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
Dear Fellow Purists, I have received my Hodinkee limited edition Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe on last Saturday morning via FedEx. To my very surprise and disappointment, I found a scratch on the watch base between the lower lugs after removing the protective...
I think this is not acceptable...
for me, you should wait another 2-3 days and if no answer, I would contact directly Blancpain with an official complain over this attitude. In this respect, Hodinkee I think acts as an AD and they should perform accordingly.
Disappointing
That’s a big gash, and one that wouldn’t pass the naked eye, let alone a quality control process. Where was the watch shipped from? Hodinkee or Blancpain?
The watch was shipped from Hodinkee.
Just contacted by Hodinkee Team and will arrange shipment back to them. Thanks all for your advice.
Glad to hear that
I wonder how they’ll rectify the issue. Will Blancpain replace the case? As a new watch from a limited edition, they shouldn’t just polish the case. Wish you the best
Disapointed
A scretch on a watch is hard. When i bought watches, i get them without failures. I like it, when my new watch is unworn. Watches are detail instruments, things where milimeters and tiny details are important. If a pre owner made scratches, because the pe...
Just an update, have received refund soon after Hodinkee received the watch.
They actually offered to send me another one. But I preferred to have refund instead. No luck with this beauty, now thinking of another limited edition, the Barakuda.
