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Personally: never happened to me before
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 even they did not have a hand detached.
There was a "sticking" seconds hand that rubbed against the underside of the sapphire glass but that was an easy fix, as is your problem.
In practice, this is Watchmaking 101 so any competent watchmaker can do it but I like to send back to Chopard because they have the tools and parts. They also have the motivation...it's their baby.
Repair times for simple jobs like this on modern Chopard watches are now very short.
If you are within range of "civilisation", the turnaround is 14 working days. It may as well be serviced.
I like black dial chronographs...
Chopard Mille Miglia Chrono GT XL 2008 regular model
Regards,
MTF
Has this happened to anyone else?
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...
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!
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
Personally: never happened to me before
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...
"95% of my FPJ and Roger Dubuis watches developed faults"
We need to know sample size for that statistics If big enough it again shows "the value" of statistics Cordially D
Not saying that MTF is lying...
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
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!
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
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!
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
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?
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 ...
Thanks for the advice Jimmy!
I'll pop in and mention it to them on Monday. Much appreciated! Julian
Praying 4 MTFs luck.
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...
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
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!
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