To close the loop on this request...

Jan 08, 2020,18:59 PM
 

I never did find a way to get Eterna to supply a crystal to their own authorized service provider.

But he was able to source a case and crystal from a customer who balked at the repair cost of a similar model and sold the carcass to the shop.

And so now my Madison is back in hand, with a mint case and crystal and a fresh movement service.

As originally bought:





And 23 hours later:





And then nearly 14 months after that:









It was a far longer wait that it should have been,and my bargain ended up costing well above market, but I still have that new watch feeling.

—Rick

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Does anybody have connections with Eterna?

 
 By: rdenney : August 12th, 2019-09:40
I broke the crystal on my Madison, and last November sent it to CWJ Brands’ service center, which is Time Innovations in New York. Robin and I have a mutual friend, and he comes highly recommended. To be clear—Time Innovations has been responsive and comm... 

IF Eterna drives you crazy, you can have a crystal cut to fit by Jules Borel or many other watch suppliers

 
 By: cazalea : August 12th, 2019-10:07
Best to inquire if they have a replacement one, and if not, send them the watch - in most cases they can cut, polish and insert the crystal with no overseas nonsense. You can have a local jeweler do this (send it in) for you. LINK to BOREL and LINK TO ESS...  

To close the loop on this request...

 
 By: rdenney : January 8th, 2020-18:59
I never did find a way to get Eterna to supply a crystal to their own authorized service provider. But he was able to source a case and crystal from a customer who balked at the repair cost of a similar model and sold the carcass to the shop. And so now m...  

Long but happy end! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 8th, 2020-22:09

Positively . . .

 
 By: Dr No : January 9th, 2020-00:11
. . . Shakespearean ;-) . . .

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow...

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 9th, 2020-15:10
and tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow and on and on with watch companies. But all's well that ends well. That's a nice looking piece-the one in pictures 1 and 3.