I just want to take a sounding from the wise heads on this forum about the Trident C60 GMT I have just bought...
I am extremely pleased with the watch in all but one respect. The red GMT hand does not align precisely on-the-hour with whichever numeral (on the dial or bezel) it should be at when the hour hand is also on a particular hour. (Does that make sense?!)
By my reckoning the GMT hand is always about two minute notches out. There is also a little bit of play in it when I set the crown to point 2 and try adjust it.
I appreciate the workings inside an automatic watch with this extra function are a bit more complex, but is this to be expected? Or should I send the watch back on the 60/60 guarantee to have it realigned..?
Any thoughts would be very welcome.
All the best
Nick
Trident C60 GMT Question
Re: Trident C60 GMT Question
All hands should align at 12 midnight. If not, send back until 60/60. Misalignment is a recognised quality issue with this movement- you can't fix it but CW will be able to.
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Re: Trident C60 GMT Question
This is a problem found with the 2893-2 movement in watches from a variety of manufacturers. From the reports I've read, it seems the movement is aligned when it is produced/quality inspected but seems to sometimes suffer in transit.
Christopher Ward will be able to realign the movement such that the GMT hand aligns perfectly. See the (crappy blackberry) picture below..
Christopher Ward will be able to realign the movement such that the GMT hand aligns perfectly. See the (crappy blackberry) picture below..
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Re: Trident C60 GMT Question
I have one...it came with the same problem. I spoke to Wera and she suggested a return so it can be repaired. After the repair, the hands align perfectly. And they also adjusted the bezel since that did not align perfectly. I recommend sending it in for service. You will be happy with the results.
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Re: Trident C60 GMT Question
Thanks all - I am reassured it's not just me being picky. It is a big purchase after all...
all the best
nick
all the best
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Re: Trident C60 GMT Question
Doesn't matter if it's £500, £5000 or £50 (cost is relative). It's about you being happy as a customer and happy with what you've bought. More so as it's internet so that's where the 60/60 comes in. Can't say fairer than that.nscottplummer wrote:... It is a big purchase after all...
FWIW I like CWL customer service. They sort of make it personal and looked after (rather than treating you as just another waste of their time, like some companies).
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