MichaelC[AP Moderator]
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Thank you, Blomman. Your support, and the others here, it goes along way.
Oct 24, 2017,15:19 PM
"So much more than just a watch"... yes, we love this saying. But sometimes... it is just a watch. I prefer my friendships
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Wow
By: Seamaster2254 : October 24th, 2017-09:56
.. would you please enlighten us what went wrong? What was your disappointment
Fredo! Damn him!
By: TheMadDruid : October 24th, 2017-09:59
No question you're doing the right thing. You would never again enjoy that watch. I wish the new owner the best.
Are they not owned by Richemont?
By: MichaelC : October 27th, 2017-06:28
I'm happy to roll with you when it comes to watches my Friend. Nobody knows the brand better. They seem to make a high quality product. As I have stated through the entire experience, I truly take no exception to the watch having a failure. This can happe...
100% agree
By: manilx : October 24th, 2017-10:09
Same bad experience with this brand! Took them to court. In the end the issue was 3 missing screws from initial assembly and not the opening authorized by me by a 3rd part. They are a disgraceful watch company.
From my experience Richemont service is a disgrace
By: manilx : October 24th, 2017-23:49
All of it! Otable exception being Lange but they have the biggest autonomy in the group. IWC send various watches for service and problem fixing and got them back the same or worse Panerai sent in watches for reflate and came back worse the last with 2 cm...
Lousy ending....
By: InHavenPro : October 24th, 2017-10:14
but the right way to go about it. Better luck going forward! Cheers, Filip
I totally understand.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : October 24th, 2017-10:56
It really is a great watch, but your experience with it is a sign.
Your experience was truly unfortunate...
By: KMII : October 24th, 2017-13:06
And I hope changes have been implemented as a result. I am also keeping my fingers crossed that the new owner will find a more lasting joy with it - it is a great watch after all! Also looking forward to finding out where your horological journey takes yo...
may be it was not meant to be....
By: christianch : October 24th, 2017-13:32
I too had some bad experiences (even with Patek) but would I get rid of the watch ? No! I did wait too much to get one and I still like it. No watch company is perfect so perhaps the love for the watch was too clouded..but glad you have the desired outcom...
Michael do understand on a certain level
By: ambel : October 24th, 2017-14:17
On my point of view service and after sales from benelux has always been perfect! Very fast replies, never had a problem with a MB timepiece and maintenance of Minerva pieces quiet fast (minus 4months). However all the ME of the 1858 really killed it, and...
Sorry to see this
By: mj23 : October 24th, 2017-15:11
But happy to see it goes to a new home.
Sad story
By: Gelato Monster : October 24th, 2017-19:39
It is a beautiful watch but some value should never be crossed. Wish you greater experience with many more gorgeous watch from another brand/model. thank you for sharing your story. I am rethinking about 1858.
I know that feeling Michael...
By: andrewluff : October 25th, 2017-12:46
best to let it go than keep a watch with a bad feeling and bad memory. I had a piece a few years back and after a big disagreement with the watchmaker, it was never the same wearing it, however it was a great piece. Now it sits on someone else's wrist who...
totally feel you bro
By: beerstyle : October 26th, 2017-17:34
as I have been in the same shoes with a Lange 1 purchase about 2 years back. Poor service and broken promises made me peeved with the watch in general, even when I got it back after 5 months (the second hand did not reset to zero, this is the new movement...