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by Pete_vxl
Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeweler damaged my C70
Replies: 26
Views: 3215

Re: Jeweler damaged my C70

Going to be too complex to fix and CW do not have any spare case backs. How hum. Took it home today and to be honest it isn't as bad as I remember.

Jeweler gave me some compensation and was very sincere with his apologies.
by Pete_vxl
Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeweler damaged my C70
Replies: 26
Views: 3215

Re: Jeweler damaged my C70

So I phoned the place today (having not heard a peep in the last three weeks). I am going back to the shop on Wednesday to "discuss options". I understand that the jewler has been liaising with CW but I have no idea/update as to what the outcome is as of yet. I will be sure to update this ...
by Pete_vxl
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeweler damaged my C70
Replies: 26
Views: 3215

Re: Jeweler damaged my C70

He also put the band on the wrong way after changing the battery.
by Pete_vxl
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeweler damaged my C70
Replies: 26
Views: 3215

Jeweler damaged my C70

So I put my watch in for a battery change yesterday. The man was nice enough and questioned me about the brand as he had never heard of it. Long story short, he changed the battery within 5 mins and before leaving the shop I made sure to check the case and was greeted with... http://i1066.photobucke...
by Pete_vxl
Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9 weeks for repair, Wrong Watch returned today!
Replies: 99
Views: 6911

Re: 9 weeks for repair, Wrong Watch returned today!

This thread has literally stopped me from buying a Trident this evening. I am also now going to send my C70 Monte Carlo to a local jewellers for its battery replacement and look more closely at an Oris Aquis date. Sad times.
by Pete_vxl
Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Sneak Previews
Topic: C9 D-Type
Replies: 35
Views: 16887

Re: C9 D-Type

99.9% of all Le Mans related merchant has me by the gonads but this is sadly the 0.1% for me.
by Pete_vxl
Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:33 pm
Forum: Sneak Previews
Topic: C9 Zagato
Replies: 42
Views: 19864

Re: C9 Zagato

Love it (minus logo and price!)
by Pete_vxl
Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C9 5 day, Returns with a strange new trick.
Replies: 31
Views: 2918

Re: C9 5 day, Returns with a strange new trick.

Never good to hear but at least it's on it way to being back to 100%.
by Pete_vxl
Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What Car do you drive??
Replies: 2154
Views: 192504

Re: What Car do you drive??

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A photo of the "cute" mean machine.
by Pete_vxl
Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What Car do you drive??
Replies: 2154
Views: 192504

Re: What Car do you drive??

Abarth 500. Best car I have owned! Nippy little car and draws a bit of attention from all ages.
by Pete_vxl
Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:31 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Thinking of trading
Replies: 18
Views: 1405

Re: Thinking of trading

B&R for me. I prefer a clean dial albeit I'm not a huge fan of white faces.
by Pete_vxl
Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:28 pm
Forum: SOTC Gallery
Topic: My Name is Pete - July 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 5883

Re: My Name is Pete - July 2016

I need a moonwatch in my life! Lovely collection.
by Pete_vxl
Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:23 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75320
Views: 3865296

Re: Non CW of the Day

welshlad wrote:Image
Beautiful.
by Pete_vxl
Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: C70 Monte Carlo Chrono #001
Replies: 3
Views: 1955

Re: C70 Monte Carlo Chrono #001

A bit late to the party on this one! Lovely watch. Reminds me i really need to get a battery put in my monte.
by Pete_vxl
Wed Sep 04, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Estimation help
Replies: 9
Views: 758

Re: Estimation help

Cirrus wrote:How can you lose the box on a watch that has never been worn!?
Who said he had lost it!? It was sold in a rolex box but not the original.

I think i've got the info i need. Thanks for the responses.