PeterCDE,
In 2007, Swiss watch exports were at CHF16.0 billion. The GP Evo3 Moon (ref 80185-11-131-11A, case S/N A290) I bought contributed to this sale figure.
Unfortunately, after 2 repairs at GP’s La Chaux-de-Fonds factory, the watch is now ruined and has stopped operating.
Obviously, the quality of service is BAD!
1st repair: delivery certificate BLR-08-0084-GP, dated 12/2/08.
After repair, the moon phase disc failed to work.
2nd repair: delivery certificate BLR-08-2511-GP, dated 26/8/08.
After repair, water leaked through the bad back case O-ring seal.
Although the local FJB offered another repair, I declined it as the chlorinated water from the swimming pool would have corroded most of the internal parts.
I doubt I would ever buy another GP watch or recommend it to someone.
S.J. Lim
Penang, Malaysia.