cvp3 2,103 Posted September 11, 2011 Received another shipment from Mary. 7th of 9 watches on order. Luminor Panerai Slytech received with a glitch. I wound the watch and the movement appeared seized. When I turned the watch over to inspect the movement through the glassback, the balancer wasn't moving. A quick shake and it appeared to start up. Roughly a hour later it died again and won't restart. Is this just a 1 in 10 watch is DOA or nearly so kind of thing? Is the protocol to just ship back? If it was the $90 version no biggie, but this one was $270. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Received another shipment from Mary. 7th of 9 watches on order. Luminor Panerai Slytech received with a glitch. I wound the watch and the movement appeared seized. When I turned the watch over to inspect the movement through the glassback, the balancer wasn't moving. A quick shake and it appeared to start up. Roughly a hour later it died again and won't restart. Is this just a 1 in 10 watch is DOA or nearly so kind of thing? Is the protocol to just ship back? If it was the $90 version no biggie, but this one was $270. 1 in 10? Pretty good ratio, mine has been worse so far... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Im must of been blessed...in all the watches ive had, none have broken in any way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted September 11, 2011 Have you contacted Mary to ascertain her thoughts on this? If not, then that may be the best way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted September 11, 2011 Have you contacted Mary to ascertain her thoughts on this? If not, then that may be the best way. Yes, not overly concerned yet. I say yet, because communication was flowing pretty well. She still has my money for 2 more reps (Omega and Breitling) and QC pictures were promised on Friday. I sent an email on Friday explaining the dead movement to which she responded "anything blocking the balancer". I responded no and have heard nothing since. Everyone deserves a day off so no drama there, just curious as to the protocol, as in, ship it back, get it fixed here and she pays, etc.? Just curious really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted September 11, 2011 Sound's like you've got it in hand then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted September 11, 2011 Are they making the slytech chronos again? They havent been made in awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 11, 2011 Are these the 7750 versions? Not sure I'd handwind a 7750 myself lol But then I only ever handwind 6497/8s! :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted September 11, 2011 Are these the 7750 versions? Not sure I'd handwind a 7750 myself lol But then I only ever handwind 6497/8s! PAM 253. Awaiting Mary's response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 82 Posted September 11, 2011 Yup - ship it back for repair/replacement is the expected protocol. Bad luck, that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted September 11, 2011 Yup - ship it back for repair/replacement is the expected protocol. Bad luck, that... Thanks, that's what I was looking for and expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goon 0 Posted September 12, 2011 Hmmm, I had the same problem a while back with my Panerai 183. It had the same syptoms you described. I took off the caseback and gave it a quick blowout as some other members suggested that something was caught in the hairspring. I don't know what the problem was but it fixed it. It was from Mary as well. She wasn't all that helpful either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 12, 2011 A quick shake and it appeared to start up. Roughly a hour later it died again and won't restart. I doubt a quick shake will charge your watch for more than an hour. I usually wind my A7750s with 50 turns of the crown, despite on all recommendations not t do it. Such a charge will give the life to your watch for about 46 hours, if you don't wear it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted September 12, 2011 A quick shake and it appeared to start up. Roughly a hour later it died again and won't restart. I doubt a quick shake will charge your watch for more than an hour. I usually wind my A7750s with 50 turns of the crown, despite on all recommendations not t do it. Such a charge will give the life to your watch for about 46 hours, if you don't wear it. Luth---Please mate. It is obvious there is another issue here, and this could...COULD make it worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted September 12, 2011 Still awaiting Mary's response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted September 13, 2011 Mary responded. I explained that the watch was on the way to Mike McNair. She's committed to working something out, so we're in a good place right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 13, 2011 Cool, good stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
