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NotDeD
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Apr 17, 2018
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Unfortunately, the watch just stopped working today 17 Apr 2018. I only got it since 22 Jan 2018.
NotDeD
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May 8, 2018
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neil.rI had it sent to the authorised repair centre here in AUS and just got it back yesterday. The report said; "Adjust reset hands, check battery (OK). Please avoid contact with electro-magnetic field, eg. smart phones/tablets, smart watches, magnetic handbag locks, security scanner, etc."
I paid $110 to Massdrop + $90 for repair = the watch costs me $200. All in AUS dollar and including shipping, at my expense, mind you. Took almost 3 weeks (including shipping) to get it repaired. I am not a happy camper to say the least.
The broader question is, how can we avoid electro-magnetic field in todays environment? I suspected the watch is not shielded. For a brand like "Mondaine", it's completely GARBAGE!
I paid $110 to Massdrop + $90 for repair = the watch costs me $200. All in AUS dollar and including shipping, at my expense, mind you. Took almost 3 weeks (including shipping) to get it repaired. I am not a happy camper to say the least.
The broader question is, how can we avoid electro-magnetic field in todays environment? I suspected the watch is not shielded. For a brand like "Mondaine", it's completely GARBAGE!
SpiritOne
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Jul 29, 2018
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neil.rA cheap trick to demagnetizing is the little thing a cashier uses to take the electric thing off items of high value.
I bet it got magnetized prior to OP purchasing it or near dead battery.... not to mention the batteries in these cost <$5..... If you open it up, just put a new one in.
I bet it got magnetized prior to OP purchasing it or near dead battery.... not to mention the batteries in these cost <$5..... If you open it up, just put a new one in.
NotDeD
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Jul 30, 2018
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SpiritOneThanks mate. Points taken. I wasn't to know that the battery might've been the cause as it was a new watch purchased from MD, one would've expected that the battery would not just die after 8 weeks or so.
And I'm no watch expert and no tools to do it with and would've expected there were some warranty that came with purchasing a Mondaine.
And I'm no watch expert and no tools to do it with and would've expected there were some warranty that came with purchasing a Mondaine.
SpiritOne
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Jul 30, 2018
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NotDeDNo worries pal, a lot of these bargain watches with no warranties are through the grey market.
In other words say Brand X sold a watch to JCpenny and it sat there for 2 years.... well they're obligated to buy so many watches over a set time frame to remain as an Authorized Dealer. Thus, since they bought the watch at a much cheaper price than you they turn around and sell it to a Jomashop, Creation Watches, or sell in mass through a Massdrop, Touch of Modern.
Anyhow the point is, it's new as in no one wore it..... but it still spent some time in disuse.
These Evo Petite watches here have since been replaced by a new version with a sapphire glass, so these older Evo Petites need to be sold off to make way for the newer ones.
Therefore, who knows where the watch has been or how old it is. The grey market is always risk.....
Also, the people at the repair facilities make mistakes all the time and a little white lie to slack off or cover something up isn't uncommon.
In other words say Brand X sold a watch to JCpenny and it sat there for 2 years.... well they're obligated to buy so many watches over a set time frame to remain as an Authorized Dealer. Thus, since they bought the watch at a much cheaper price than you they turn around and sell it to a Jomashop, Creation Watches, or sell in mass through a Massdrop, Touch of Modern.
Anyhow the point is, it's new as in no one wore it..... but it still spent some time in disuse.
These Evo Petite watches here have since been replaced by a new version with a sapphire glass, so these older Evo Petites need to be sold off to make way for the newer ones.
Therefore, who knows where the watch has been or how old it is. The grey market is always risk.....
Also, the people at the repair facilities make mistakes all the time and a little white lie to slack off or cover something up isn't uncommon.
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