Ektelon

Thanks Flashman. I opened the case and noticed a small blue screw that wasn't tightened correctly. It wasn't the rotor screw but one underneath that was stopping the weight from travelling all the way around. That was the clunking sound. A little time consuming but an easy fix. Thanks again for all the advice.

Great point. What have you all discovered was an average cost of a service?

Thanks guys, I will give both of those a shot starting with Flashman's idea. I appreciate the help.

Thanks for the replies guys. I have not been able to find someone to work on these replicas. Any ideas?

Hi all, I purchased an Ebel from one of our dealers. The first one sent was the wrong watch. I sent it back and received another (correct) watch. This took about 2 1/2 months. I received it the middle of November. I have not worn the watch often but am now having issues with it. The rotor seems to be "banging" back and forth and the watch does not stay wound. You can literally hear the rotor from across the room. I have done a search on the forums and have not found a definitive repair. Is this something that should be sent back or do I just "eat" the cost of this one? I know it has been 5 months but I would think it would last a bit longer than that. Am I being naive? I just purchased two more watches from the dealer last week. Thanks for any input,

jj69, I haven't had an issue with my bracelet. It feels solid with a great clasp.

Thanks deja. I will definitely check them out.

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it.

Thanks guys. By-Tor, I actually purchased this on the thoroughness of your review. I am now interested in the Rolex DSSD or a TAG. Suggestions?

Just received it today. It is beautiful. What to buy next..............

Hi all, I have seen links here for other products such as handbags, wallets, and suits to name but a few. Does anyone have a line on replica football jerseys? I need to purchase 4-5 jerseys of different teams for family members for the holidays. Any ideas? Mods, if this request is out of line please feel free to delete and give me a slap on the wrist.

Hi all, I purchased an Ebel watch from Josh that came with a broken (stripped) crown. It wont screw back down. I had returned the watch originally because it was sent with the wrong face and it took 3 months to get it back with the correct one. I contacted Josh and he suggested that I contact someone to see if it can be repaired here before sending it back to him. I am pretty frustrated at this point but don't want to wait another three months and be out another 40 bucks to get the watch back from China. My question is: Does anyone know a good place to get a watch repaired in the Phoenix area? I am not even sure if Josh would cover the cost but this particular watch is becoming more trouble than it is worth. Thanks,

Welcome to poverty is right. I am actually considering a PAM. How often do people typically buy these watches? I am on about a one a month pace.

Thanks for the advice. I think I will check out the Datejust.

Thanks to both of you. I am sure that was a very "noob" question but I appreciate the responses. You learn something new everyday. Thanks again.

redwatch, pardon my ignorance but I have one of these on order and am not familiar with the date changing issue. What happens if you change it during that time?

Thanks for the advice guys. crystalcranium, the watch that I sent back was received by the dealer over three weeks ago. It took about 8 days from the purchase of the original watch to hit my doorstep. When I sent it back it took over a month to get back to the dealer. I am just wondering why, if he has had the original piece in his possession for three weeks, he hasn't sent the proper watch back? I would think that it would be like the original purchase but I could be wrong. "Hey Johnny! We just got the watch that we mistakenly shipped back from Ektelon. Could you send him the correct one?" "Sure boss, mind if I get that handled in a month or two?" I guess I just need to find the humor in the situation. Who knows, it may just show up on my doorstep one day and all will be forgiven.

Thanks for the advice Mike but although I have been a member here for a few years, I have just recently taken the 'dive' into collecting so I feel that I am still relatively new to the community. I don't want to cause any trouble for anyone or be the guy that no one wants to sell to. This is why I haven't mentioned the dealer in my posts.

I am sure that I am just whining but it is frustrating. I have read on these forums time and time again that patience is key but this is getting ridiculous. I had to pay to send it back for something that wasn't even my fault (wrong watch sent). Shouldn't there be some concession from the dealer? Instead I get very little communication and I have to initiate each conversation. They have had the watch back for over three weeks (did I mention that I had to send it back on my nickel?) and still haven't sent my replacement. I think I will give Mary a try next time.

Just an update: It is now August 11 and still no watch. I think I am out 300+ dollars. I know people have had fantastic service from this dealer but I think I am going to be using another from here on out.

Wow. I think I am screwed. I just saw two watches in this post that I want. Do I need to sell a kidney now or does the addiction fade? The Breitling BCE and another IWC are next. What would you recommend for a good Rolex?

Sorry, "Breitling"

FxrAndy: I have purchased those watches over the last two months. It wasn't that I had tremendous willpower, I was just researching. This forum has incredible information and is fun to read. It seems like I am not the only one that has this problem. jmb's, hackRs, and OSRep's comments had me laughing out loud at my desk here in my office. I am looking into the Brietlings and I love the IWCs. Not a big fan of the PAMs. Is the Brietling BCE a good rep?

Hi all, Since joining this forum, researching, and then buying, I have caught the bug. I have purchased an IWC St. Exupery, a TAG, and have an Ebel on order. What suggestions for future watches do you have? What purchases have you been happiest with? I am just curious as I am now like a kid in a candy store.

Thanks for the replies. I guess I will just wait. Frustrating.........