C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
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C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
Hi everyone,
I have just purchased a C3 Malvern Chronograph and wonder if anyone can help.
When activating the Chronograph, the 1/10th dial does not move and does not quite sit at the 12 O' clock point (it sits just a fraction before the mark or just after). I have tried resetting the Chronograph function but has not made any difference.
Any one have any advice or is the watch faulty?
Regards
I have just purchased a C3 Malvern Chronograph and wonder if anyone can help.
When activating the Chronograph, the 1/10th dial does not move and does not quite sit at the 12 O' clock point (it sits just a fraction before the mark or just after). I have tried resetting the Chronograph function but has not made any difference.
Any one have any advice or is the watch faulty?
Regards
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Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
You need to contact CWL.
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Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
I'm also having the same problem. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks
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Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
The 1/10th dial does not move as described in the booklet.
If you keep the stopwatch on for half hour or so, the 1/10th dial moves forward one notch, but this is not what a 1/10th dial is for.
I am waiting for a call back from "Deb" at CW. Wera has promised me she will call... but that was last Wednesday. Wera said they are very busy due to the sale.
I am also waiting for a replacement "authenticity" certificate as the SN should have been 2564 but shows as 256.....
At this rate the watch will be returned under the 60-60 !
If you keep the stopwatch on for half hour or so, the 1/10th dial moves forward one notch, but this is not what a 1/10th dial is for.
I am waiting for a call back from "Deb" at CW. Wera has promised me she will call... but that was last Wednesday. Wera said they are very busy due to the sale.
I am also waiting for a replacement "authenticity" certificate as the SN should have been 2564 but shows as 256.....
At this rate the watch will be returned under the 60-60 !
Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
PaulMooresey wrote:The 1/10th dial does not move as described in the booklet.
If you keep the stopwatch on for half hour or so, the 1/10th dial moves forward one notch, but this is not what a 1/10th dial is for.
I am waiting for a call back from "Deb" at CW. Wera has promised me she will call... but that was last Wednesday. Wera said they are very busy due to the sale.
I am also waiting for a replacement "authenticity" certificate as the SN should have been 2564 but shows as 256.....
At this rate the watch will be returned under the 60-60 !
Hi Paul,
Sorry to hear you are having problems.
I have bought 4 CWs direct from the company and one on ebay.
I got the CW on ebay for my father-in-law. CW (Wera) were really lovely about transferring the guarantee for me. Most companies would be snotty about things from the Bay.
Within a few days it stopped. I didn't know if it was battery or something else.
I asked CW for advice and they had it back and had it looked at by a technician, replaced the battery free of charge and put a link in too, free of charge, and got it back to me within 5 days with a weekend in between (so in 3 working days)!
When a company cares about its customers and its products whether they are new or second hand you know they really mean it when they say that they take customer service seriously. It makes me feel pretty loyal to CW as a company. If CW are ever a little slower on things it's because so many people are impressed with their products and they want to give everyone the sort of service that can only be given by people taking a little time. I suppose that the sale has taken a lot of time and they might be behind a bit? Bear with them...it will definitely be sorted out! (you could give them another call?)
Dan
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Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
Cheers Dan,
Am sure you are right and I do have 60 days to send back or 5 yrs for a repair!
If its defective, then I would sooner know now so can get back and repaired.
Regards
Am sure you are right and I do have 60 days to send back or 5 yrs for a repair!
If its defective, then I would sooner know now so can get back and repaired.
Regards
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Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
Have now had email from CW,
Answer is to send it back for repair.
Hope it gets back quick!
Answer is to send it back for repair.
Hope it gets back quick!
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Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
Well I got the C3 back.
Chris has fitted a new movement. The 1/10th dial now works, but the sweeping 2nd hand does not line up properly and when ticking round lands between the numbers.
I have tried to reset it as suggested in the manual, but this makes no difference. As this is covered by the 60-60 warranty, I will see what happens over the next few weeks.
Hopefully I wont have to try to time Usain Bolt in the meantime!
Chris has fitted a new movement. The 1/10th dial now works, but the sweeping 2nd hand does not line up properly and when ticking round lands between the numbers.
I have tried to reset it as suggested in the manual, but this makes no difference. As this is covered by the 60-60 warranty, I will see what happens over the next few weeks.
Hopefully I wont have to try to time Usain Bolt in the meantime!
Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
The C3 was my first CW watch. It did exactly the same thing (i.e the chrono dial got stuck), and as a consequence my pizza cooked for slightly longer than it should have. Wasn't best pleased
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Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
That is shocking!
U simply cannot eat a burnt pizza!
There seems to be a few issues with the "Sticky" C3. Love the look some other of the CW watches, but been bit put off with my first CW experience.
Customer service started off superb, but last 4 emails all not replied to.
Has CW become too popular and they are now struggling to cope?
I am being made redundant soon and have background in customer service!
U simply cannot eat a burnt pizza!
There seems to be a few issues with the "Sticky" C3. Love the look some other of the CW watches, but been bit put off with my first CW experience.
Customer service started off superb, but last 4 emails all not replied to.
Has CW become too popular and they are now struggling to cope?
I am being made redundant soon and have background in customer service!
Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
I suspect it's the wrong time of year, what with a lot of folk on holidays. They are still a small company but obviously that's not really a concern of the consumer!PaulMooresey wrote: Customer service started off superb, but last 4 emails all not replied to.
Has CW become too popular and they are now struggling to cope?
I am being made redundant soon and have background in customer service!
Send 'em your CV! You never know
For what it's worth, I usually get speedy replies from Deborah (Deb). Having just got my C8 IPK back from repair!
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Re: C3 Malvern Chronograph problems?
CWL are very busy people with Chris and Wera having a young family as well, does not help. I had a problem with my C3 and sent it back to be rectified. Nothing could have been simpler. I have always had great customer service from all parts of CWL and I know that virtually all others do as well.
This is a young company in throws of growing and if they do make a mistake, well, give them a little leeway. Be proud that you are in at the beginning.
This is a young company in throws of growing and if they do make a mistake, well, give them a little leeway. Be proud that you are in at the beginning.
Indigo fugit
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