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15 September 2012, 07:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Linda
Location: New York State
Watch: Boys Tudor Sub
Posts: 1,131
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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:
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15 September 2012, 07:22 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Seth
Location: nj
Watch: Omega
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Are they giving u a full refund?
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15 September 2012, 07:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Linda
Location: New York State
Watch: Boys Tudor Sub
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15 September 2012, 07:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: Eddie
Location: Austin Tx
Watch: Sub-C
Posts: 510
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Sorry to hear that. At least you did not lose any money
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15 September 2012, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Keith
Location: Oklahoma
Watch: in' The Detectives
Posts: 678
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Who "they"?
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15 September 2012, 01:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Linda
Location: New York State
Watch: Boys Tudor Sub
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They is .... interwatches.com |
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15 September 2012, 07:31 AM
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Real Name: Seth
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Watch: Omega
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A happy bday indeed!!!
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15 September 2012, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Duy
Location: New Orleans, LA
Watch: Speedmaster 3861
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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
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15 September 2012, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Sorry to hear, but at least you received a refund and are ready to resume the search
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15 September 2012, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: oklahoma city
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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? |
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15 September 2012, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Alan
Location: Connecticut
Watch: 114270 16710B
Posts: 1,062
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Well, now you get to chase your grail again... |
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15 September 2012, 01:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Linda
Location: New York State
Watch: Boys Tudor Sub
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I would not buy it back again. I lived with this for a few days and realized that the full rose gold watch is really very coppery and it kind of isn't pretty after a few days. It's not pink. It's copper. There's a difference. I didn't like it after a while. |
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15 September 2012, 07:50 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida, Canada
Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega
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That's too bad that happened.
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15 September 2012, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer I
Posts: 10,278
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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!
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15 September 2012, 07:53 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Good ones
Posts: 8,468
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I like the idea of vintage, but I think that new watches are much more reliable.
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15 September 2012, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Earth
Watch: Air-King 5500
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15 September 2012, 09:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Good ones
Posts: 8,468
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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. |
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15 September 2012, 08:09 AM
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Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
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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!! |
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15 September 2012, 08:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW
Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2
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Happy birthday and I hope to find another watch you like.
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15 September 2012, 08:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Daniel
Location: Sweden
Watch: 16570
Posts: 7,315
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Well, a full refund is cool at least
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15 September 2012, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: New York
Watch: Patek 5980r
Posts: 489
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Sorry you had to go through that
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15 September 2012, 08:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Shannon
Location: USA
Watch: AP & Rolex
Posts: 2,264
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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 ;) |
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15 September 2012, 08:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
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Sorry to hear. Thanks goodness they're giving you the full refund.
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15 September 2012, 08:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Michael
Location: SF Bay Area
Watch: Any Rolex!
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Sorry to hear that. Glad you're getting a refund.
Any other options for a gift? |
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15 September 2012, 08:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Earth
Watch: Air-King 5500
Posts: 2,620
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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.
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15 September 2012, 08:50 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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sorry to hear
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15 September 2012, 08:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
Posts: 19,377
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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!
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15 September 2012, 09:02 AM
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Banned
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Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
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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!
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15 September 2012, 09:03 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Jim
Location: Calgary
Watch: And wear
Posts: 113
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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. |
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15 September 2012, 09:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 655
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I guess time flies, even when you're not having fun. It just wasn't meant to be. Good luck on your ongoing search...
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