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4 April 2009, 04:49 AM | #1 |
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I am in SHOCK!!! Panerai Service Center report on my 233
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As many of you know I got a 233, it was a trade and it was running fast so I sent it in expecting them to just fix that and suggest a total overhaul at my expense as the warranty ends this month. I was a little worried when I had not heard from them yet as I sent the watch about 2 weeks ago. I asked them to call,Email or fax me. Today in the mail I got a letter from them First page says the suggest a complete service (oh oh I see the $ signs!!) Next page more detail dial "spotted/stained debris) OH OH MORE $$$ WAIT!! At the bottom of the page in all caps ALSO NOTE: THIS REPAIR WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE. THIS IS ONLY FOR YOUR REVIEW. WOW!! I just thought they would calibrate the time and then suggest I purchase an overhaul, I didn't even see any debris on the face Big thumbs up for Piaget Service!!!!! (Panerai handles their service through the Piaget center in TX now)
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4 April 2009, 04:53 AM | #2 |
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Good news Jeremy, but how long. I've heard horror stories about waits.
Good luck.
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that's great news!
you will receive a almost bnib watch. it makes me more happy with panerai.
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4 April 2009, 05:32 AM | #4 |
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Yes I am shocked
Do you think Rolex would ever replace a dial under warranty when a customer didn't even notice a problem (not likely!) nor do I think they would do a complete service free of charge (nor would I expect it) I was told I will have the watch back as early as 2 weeks BUT could take up to 6 weeks... I am not complaining! Its funny, I have a 090 coming right now BUT don't think I am gonna keep it.... I am debating trading up into the Flyback Chrono or an 8 day chrono BUT it frustrates me as I swore Id never buy a Chrono as I have NO use for them whatsoever!
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Don't get caught in the trap, people buy chronos and think they'll use them or like the look, but 99 times out of 100 they'll never use it and feel that the dial is too cluttered, i tend to think that any chrono i buy lasts a couple of months before i get buyers remorse and start looking at something else! The 90 is a nice enough watch as well, but with a 233 in your watchbox i can't see it being of any use, unless of course you're wanting a day to day watch and keeping the 233 for special occasions, i'm thinking about that as well, although i'm looking at the 177, but then again i'm not 100% happy at the prices these days and might move away from Panerai and Rolex
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Good to hear! I was worried because I've heard stories about Panerai service. I know where I'll be sending my 190 when it eventually needs it!!
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Wow, great service. I am happy for you Jeremy.
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Great news brotha!!! You'll have a practically brand new watch coming home to ya...
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4 April 2009, 09:11 AM | #9 |
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I'm glad to hear you're getting a great job done, at least it's better than the UK service centre, knowing my luck they'd do a crapper job than usual and as an apology send me a complimentary watchwinder for my 233
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Very good service on their part.
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Congrats Jeremy and big for the Panerai service center.
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I have nothing but good things to say about the local Vendome service centre.Excellent and fast service.
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That's a great news!!! You never ever get free in RSC.
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fantastic news! i hope my service center in malaysia will be just as kind when i sent my 233 in next time.
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5 April 2009, 02:23 PM | #16 |
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that's great news....good for you....bet you can't wait to have it back. Congrats on a beautiful piece.
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Jeremy, would you get another 12 months warranty after the service?
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29 April 2009, 06:30 AM | #18 |
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Louie, I have NO clue
I guess we will see when I get it back?? Im sure if anything they fixed goes wrong in a year they will stand behind it.
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address to panerai service center
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7 January 2010, 06:06 PM | #20 |
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Actually the service center in TX is not Piaget but a new, wholly PASC center. Clad they took care of it!
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Too shocked to believe this. Good luck anyway
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nice work!!
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Great news. It's good to hear of exemplary customer service.
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