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DrLindaPhD · 15 September 2012, 07:17 AM

Well, Happy Birthday to me - my birthday present Ladies Bubbleback 1950 Pink Gold Rolex Oyster had to get returned : - (

I'm fine. Better that I found out now while I could get the full refund that the darn thing didn't work. If it was 2 weeks later I would not get a full refund.

I thought it was my imagination that it was gaining time, but it wasn't. And, when I reset it to the right time it "jumped" ahead an hour. I set it to 1:10 pm and when I looked at it at 2:15 pm it said 3:15pm? So, I reset it thinking maybe I didn't do it right. So, I set it to 2:15pm and looked at it at 2:30pm and it said 3:30. I called them immediately and within the hour all the refund paperwork was completed, it was packed up and brought to the post office and shipped back. They felt bad and told me they would give me a full refund. I kind of think that they never serviced it like they said they did.

Also, I noticed under close examination that it looked like a blob of paint had been put on the dial at 9pm to fix something. I also noticed one of the links looked bent. I was worried about that as well.

The good news is that they will give me a full refund.

:c rying:

superdog · 15 September 2012, 07:22 AM

Are they giving u a full refund?

DrLindaPhD · 15 September 2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Are they giving u a full refund?

YES. Full refund.

darkside7 · 15 September 2012, 07:28 AM

Sorry to hear that. At least you did not lose any money

superdog · 15 September 2012, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

YES. Full refund.

Lol, good. Think of it this way: the chase continues. You got to enjoy the thrill of the catch, and now you get to do it all over again!!!

A happy bday indeed!!!

warren G. · 15 September 2012, 07:34 AM

First off, Happy Birthday Linda! I'm sorry the bubbleback didn't work out for you. I'm pretty sure another opportunity will come by. On the bright side, at least you got your money back and it's your birthday

Pup · 15 September 2012, 07:34 AM

Who "they"?

Psmith · 15 September 2012, 07:37 AM

Sorry to hear, but at least you received a refund and are ready to resume the search

Lisa · 15 September 2012, 07:45 AM

Sorry to hear this, Linda. Sadly, unexpected problems can be a reality of buying vintage. Last summer I fell in love with a vintage Omega moonphase, only to find after purchase that it had been re-dialed, though I had been promised the dial was original. Luckily, as well, the seller gave a full refund.

If the watch can be satisfactorily repaired, would you consider buying it back again?

Art 1 · 15 September 2012, 07:50 AM

That's too bad that happened.

kyle L · 15 September 2012, 07:53 AM

It's possible that the watch was serviced, just not a quality job. Sometimes dealers only do the minimum amount of work needed to sell the watch. I would move on, once you find out the flaws like the blob of paint they can really bug you, I've experienced that before.

At least you got your money back though!

scarlet knight · 15 September 2012, 07:53 AM

I like the idea of vintage, but I think that new watches are much more reliable.

alanc · 15 September 2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Sorry to hear this, Linda. Sadly, unexpected problems can be a reality of buying vintage. Last summer I fell in love with a vintage Omega moonphase, only to find after purchase that it had been re-dialed, though I had been promised the dial was original. Luckily, as well, the seller gave a full refund.

If the watch can be satisfactorily repaired, would you consider buying it back again?

Agree - the longer a watch has been around, the more likely bad things have happened (or have been done) to it.

Well, now you get to chase your grail again...

travisb · 15 September 2012, 08:09 AM

Sorry to hear Linda.
I know how excited you were about finding that one.
At least you get your money back and can continue your hunt...
Happy Birthday!!

capote · 15 September 2012, 08:12 AM

Well, a full refund is cool at least

exchange83 · 15 September 2012, 08:13 AM

Sorry you had to go through that

DCgator · 15 September 2012, 08:18 AM

Happy birthday and I hope to find another watch you like.

Peppers90 · 15 September 2012, 08:20 AM

Sorry to hear that, Linda- but at least you got the refund. Now you can start
the hunt again- you never know, you may find one in better shape that will bring many years of enjoyment ;)

nauticajoe · 15 September 2012, 08:32 AM

Sorry to hear. Thanks goodness they're giving you the full refund.

Kobayashi · 15 September 2012, 08:42 AM

Sorry to hear that. Glad you're getting a refund.

Any other options for a gift?

vintagewaferthin · 15 September 2012, 08:47 AM

Oh man linda, that sucks. Very glad that you could get a full refund on it though. Keep looking, and you'll defiantly find a better example.

nick c · 15 September 2012, 08:50 AM

sorry to hear

vintagewaferthin · 15 September 2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I like the idea of vintage, but I think that new watches are much more reliable.

That is totally not true. Vintage watches can be just as reliable if to more than their modern counterparts if they are properly serviced and kept in good condition. My two vintage watches a tissot 14k gf bumper from the late 40s and my solid 14k lord Elgin from the early 50s run great.

kcmo · 15 September 2012, 08:57 AM

Gosh, sorry to hear this Linda. But, I have a feeling something better is around the corner for you. Best wishes for a happy birthday regardless!

scarlet knight · 15 September 2012, 09:01 AM

Unless it was owned by someone you knew or you have it inspected by a repairman.

I have a Tissot Visodate. Looks like 1957. Made in 2010. Just sayin'.

I admire vintage watches and I'm sure many of you have reliable ones.

TheVTCGuy · 15 September 2012, 09:02 AM

Sorry Linda, but you will find another watch in better condition. Besides, you're young, beautiful, smart; you've got a lot enjoy on your birthday!

Awesome Jim · 15 September 2012, 09:03 AM

Happy birthday! Be happy that its onoy your watch not working right - it seem that with any of my recent birthdays, it's another part of me that should be replaced!
I hope you have a nice day and can enjoy your family today if they are in town.

doubleinfive · 15 September 2012, 09:04 AM

I guess time flies, even when you're not having fun. It just wasn't meant to be. Good luck on your ongoing search...

Frosty · 15 September 2012, 09:18 AM

Happy Birthday

Glad you found out before it was too late.

77T · 15 September 2012, 09:25 AM

Well, maybe a silver lining - you can now start another quest!

15 September 2012, 07:17 AM	#1
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	Sad Birthday - Had to return my watch : - ( Well, Happy Birthday to me - my birthday present Ladies Bubbleback 1950 Pink Gold Rolex Oyster had to get returned : - ( I'm fine. Better that I found out now while I could get the full refund that the darn thing didn't work. If it was 2 weeks later I would not get a full refund. I thought it was my imagination that it was gaining time, but it wasn't. And, when I reset it to the right time it "jumped" ahead an hour. I set it to 1:10 pm and when I looked at it at 2:15 pm it said 3:15pm? So, I reset it thinking maybe I didn't do it right. So, I set it to 2:15pm and looked at it at 2:30pm and it said 3:30. I called them immediately and within the hour all the refund paperwork was completed, it was packed up and brought to the post office and shipped back. They felt bad and told me they would give me a full refund. I kind of think that they never serviced it like they said they did. Also, I noticed under close examination that it looked like a blob of paint had been put on the dial at 9pm to fix something. I also noticed one of the links looked bent. I was worried about that as well. The good news is that they will give me a full refund. :c rying:

15 September 2012, 07:22 AM	#2
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Are they giving u a full refund? __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

15 September 2012, 07:34 AM	#6
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	First off, Happy Birthday Linda! I'm sorry the bubbleback didn't work out for you. I'm pretty sure another opportunity will come by. On the bright side, at least you got your money back and it's your birthday __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

15 September 2012, 07:34 AM	#7
Pup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Keith Location: Oklahoma Watch: in' The Detectives Posts: 678	Who "they"? __________________ “If you look for the bad in people expecting to find it, you surely will.” --Abraham Lincoln

15 September 2012, 07:37 AM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Sorry to hear, but at least you received a refund and are ready to resume the search __________________

15 September 2012, 07:28 AM	#4
darkside7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Austin Tx Watch: Sub-C Posts: 510	Sorry to hear that. At least you did not lose any money

15 September 2012, 07:45 AM	#9
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Sorry to hear this, Linda. Sadly, unexpected problems can be a reality of buying vintage. Last summer I fell in love with a vintage Omega moonphase, only to find after purchase that it had been re-dialed, though I had been promised the dial was original. Luckily, as well, the seller gave a full refund. If the watch can be satisfactorily repaired, would you consider buying it back again?

15 September 2012, 07:50 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That's too bad that happened.

15 September 2012, 07:53 AM	#11
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	It's possible that the watch was serviced, just not a quality job. Sometimes dealers only do the minimum amount of work needed to sell the watch. I would move on, once you find out the flaws like the blob of paint they can really bug you, I've experienced that before. At least you got your money back though!

15 September 2012, 07:53 AM	#12
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I like the idea of vintage, but I think that new watches are much more reliable.

15 September 2012, 08:09 AM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Sorry to hear Linda. I know how excited you were about finding that one. At least you get your money back and can continue your hunt... Happy Birthday!!

15 September 2012, 08:12 AM	#15
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Well, a full refund is cool at least

15 September 2012, 08:13 AM	#16
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	Sorry you had to go through that __________________ Patek Philippe 5980R Audemars Piguet 41 ROC 26320OR Audemars Piguet Rubens Barrichello 2 Rose Gold Richard Mille RM011 Rose Gold / Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master II SS

15 September 2012, 08:18 AM	#17
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Happy birthday and I hope to find another watch you like.

15 September 2012, 08:20 AM	#18
Peppers90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Shannon Location: USA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 2,264	Sorry to hear that, Linda- but at least you got the refund. Now you can start the hunt again- you never know, you may find one in better shape that will bring many years of enjoyment ;)

15 September 2012, 08:32 AM	#19
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Sorry to hear. Thanks goodness they're giving you the full refund.

15 September 2012, 08:42 AM	#20
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	Sorry to hear that. Glad you're getting a refund. Any other options for a gift?

15 September 2012, 08:47 AM	#21
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	Oh man linda, that sucks. Very glad that you could get a full refund on it though. Keep looking, and you'll defiantly find a better example.

15 September 2012, 08:50 AM	#22
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	sorry to hear

15 September 2012, 08:57 AM	#24
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Gosh, sorry to hear this Linda. But, I have a feeling something better is around the corner for you. Best wishes for a happy birthday regardless!

15 September 2012, 09:01 AM	#25
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	How do you know if the owners took good care of it for the last 70 years? Unless it was owned by someone you knew or you have it inspected by a repairman. I have a Tissot Visodate. Looks like 1957. Made in 2010. Just sayin'. I admire vintage watches and I'm sure many of you have reliable ones.

15 September 2012, 09:02 AM	#26
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Sorry Linda, but you will find another watch in better condition. Besides, you're young, beautiful, smart; you've got a lot enjoy on your birthday!

15 September 2012, 09:03 AM	#27
Awesome Jim Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Calgary Watch: And wear Posts: 113	Happy birthday! Be happy that its onoy your watch not working right - it seem that with any of my recent birthdays, it's another part of me that should be replaced! I hope you have a nice day and can enjoy your family today if they are in town.

15 September 2012, 09:04 AM	#28
doubleinfive "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 655	I guess time flies, even when you're not having fun. It just wasn't meant to be. Good luck on your ongoing search...

15 September 2012, 09:18 AM	#29
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Happy Birthday Glad you found out before it was too late.

15 September 2012, 09:25 AM	#30
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Well, maybe a silver lining - you can now start another quest! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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