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While I can understand your dissappointment...
I partly see this from a different perspective.
Sure, a crown is a 'standard' part for any watch. Certainly, it can fall off (and this happened also to one of my watches). Rightfully, one is particularly embarrassed if this happens with such a highly acclaimed piece as your Journe.
That said, I personally find it to be acceptable (and common practice) in such a case that the manufacturer offers to have the watch repaired. I do not see a reason to have the watch exchanged because a minor part (minor in the sense that failure of this part does not imply that the entire watch is defective or does not meet standards) fails.
I do not know the pre-history of this case nor do I have insights into the standard service practice at Montres Journe so I abstain from commenting on the financial arrangements. Also, I do not know to what extent Mr Journe himself was involved.
Did you discuss the matter with Brad Schwartz (bs22fly), moderator of the Journe forum, first?
Thanks a lot. I'd be happy to help and to learn more about this matter.
Thanks,
Magnus
Please welcome our newest moderator - Dr. Magnus Bosse !
Formerly a moderator on Blancpainforum which recently closed it doors, Magnus is a well respected member of the watch community with tons of knowledge and excellent photography skills. The PuristSPro team is delighted to have him onboard as a Moderator-At...
Welcome aboard, Magnus!
I've known you since...well, since... The internet world sure has changed in the meantime, hasn't it? Glad to have you on the team. Cheers, TM
Congrats and Welcome!!
I enjoyed a lot of your posts in the Blancpain forum Dr Bosse!
That is EXCELLENT.
First of all, Welcome in the Moderation Team, Magnus. I'm very happy to see you among us! See you soon, here and there! Best, Nicolas
More than watches to talk about
Magnus, Welcome back! Now, I have someone to talk about non-watch topics like endocrine signalling! Regards, Melvyn
Welcome, Magnus . . .
. . . and hope to see you often on the Montblanc forum when the topic of Minerva is under discussion . . . cordially, Art
Thank you very much for the warm welcome here!
which is heart-warming and flattering for me. Being 'elected' to be part of the Purists team is a great honour for me, and for some time I hesitate to make this step. But thanks to the impressive support I sensed from the forumners and also thanks to the ...
I know that you'll do great...
and find yourself comfortably back in the driver's seat (driving MANY of the PuristPro's vehicles, I might add) quickly. Upward and onward! -Dean
Congratulations!
Thanks for all your contributions, those in the past, and those yet to come! I look forward to learning much from you. Cheers, Daos
Welcome Magnus....
I look forward to seeing you around here more (and as the VC Forum Moderator I would be remiss if I didn't ask for another set of pictures of your vintage Geneva Seal watch on the VC Forum) Bill
Bill, I'd happily oblige BUT
my VC does not have a Geneva Seal... May I still post? Cheers, Magnus
Please do...
obviously I need to see your watch again as I have misremembered some details about it! It does have 18 jewelers, right? Bill
Congratulations Magnus, looking forward to your unique watch
insights. Best of luck, Tim
Magnus is a Lord
My personal experience with Dr. Magnus: When Magnus was at the Blancpain forum: I lost the screw of a X71 bracelet (something as easy to get as a 3 dollar bill, here where I live), I posted a question on the forum. In absolutely no time, by mail I got a B...
Feels like you have always been here ...
Congratulations from me too, Magnus. It feels like you have always been a part of the Purist family, so this is icing on the cake. Always enjoyed your work and looking forward to your ongoing contribution. Andrew
Congratulations Dr. Mangus
You are a good moderator. Thanks for offering your time and wisdom. Best Wishes, Helen
Welcome Magnus!
The moderator team here at purists is really doing a magnificent job. So we can alle happy that you are still with us. Best, Martin
What a disappointment with F.P.Journe
Dear Dr Bosse, In 2005 I acquired a Chronometre a Resonance from Montres Journe sincerely believing I would become the proud owner of a master piece. What a disappointment! Three years later the winding crown fell off and after encountering many difficult...
While I can understand your dissappointment...
I partly see this from a different perspective. Sure, a crown is a 'standard' part for any watch. Certainly, it can fall off (and this happened also to one of my watches). Rightfully, one is particularly embarrassed if this happens with such a highly accl...
Mr Journe is responsible
Dear Sir, Thank you for your prompt answer. I own myself more than one wristwatch and this for the last thirty years. None of them had their winding crown falling off. Mr Journe should not hide behind his team, but take his responsibility and take a look ...
While I understand your frustration, your conclusions are wrong ...
Even if Mr. Journe is leading a small enterprise, compared with the big players of the watch industry, he is nevertheless not a one-person-company, making every single watch from scratch. Otherwise, it would be exceptionally difficult to get any of his wa...
