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My 5004 has needed work twice since purchased in 2006...
...The first time it stopped winding when on the wrist, but could be wound manually. That was fixed under warranty.
About one year ago it stopped winding completely. It cost $815 for a servicing and a change to the crown/stem (maybe that's what's new on the 5009??) I have a small chip in the edge of the crystal near 12 o'clock that they wanted about to replace for about $500, but since it's so small and barely noticeable, I'll wait.
I can't say I'm happy that the watch has needed to be fixed twice, but it's not a $10 quartz watch. It was also one of the first 5004s available. It is somewhat more annoying how it loses time more than any other watch I own, however--but it just looks and feels so damn good!
BP Service interval and costs?
Hello all, thought I inquire here to see if anyone had experience with IWC (and BP specifically) service experience and costs? Thanks!
blancpain service
my experience with blancpain service was positive. i went through my authorized dealer on the us east coast, and turn around time was something like 6-8 weeks, which was much better than i had expected.... chris
about 2 months
And $850 for the flyback chrono. Routine maintenance, no issues with the watch.
BP = big pilot?
...at least I assume because you refer to IWC? No Big Pilot experience, but I have had a vintage watch serviced at Schaffhausen, and they did a fantastic job - expertly servicing the movement and leaving all else as-is (as I asked). Cost was somewhat unde...
My 5004 has needed work twice since purchased in 2006...
...The first time it stopped winding when on the wrist, but could be wound manually. That was fixed under warranty. About one year ago it stopped winding completely. It cost $815 for a servicing and a change to the crown/stem (maybe that's what's new on t...
Thanks..very informative..
its just funny that the lack of accuracy is well accepted in the IWC group...
