Antonio Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I bought my Seastar 660 for a trip to Hawaii, so I could wear a watch snorkeling. In 5 feet of water, first day, it leaked. I sent it to the repair place in NJ because the dealer can't just give me a new one (nice policy). Sent it in on June 6, they received it the 8th. I knew they'd have to assess the damage. Needs new seals and a lot of work to correct the movement that was water damaged (salt water). And the new crown is holding it up until August sometime. TWO TO THREE MONTHS WHEN I'VE ONLY HAD IT A WEEK?!?!?!?! For that they could send me a new one, but NOOOOOOO. I strongly urge everyone not to buy Tissot. It's not worth the headache if something goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I strongly urge everyone not to buy Tissot. It's not worth the headache if something goes wrong. This sounds like the experience would be the same, regardless of the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CY0811 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I've never had an issue with my sub reps....knock on wood...but its pretty ironic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetterdawg Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 This sounds like the experience would be the same, regardless of the brand. Amen to that. I had a gen panerai that had a whopping 2 weeks of wrist time and 4 months of service time. suck it panerai I wear reps now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 (edited) I had a similar experiance with my Tissot and now that I think about it I have always received better service from our rep dealers than from Genuine ADs. Edited June 28, 2006 by 700club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Posted July 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Wow, a happy ending to this after all. The Amercian headquarters was dragging their feet and didn't call when they said they would. After contacting Tissot in Switzerland last week, heard back from them once saying they'd investigate. A completely new watch, box and all, showed up at my door today. I am thrilled. Makes me completely rethink my thoughts about Tissot. Still don't like the American headquarters, but the real HQ came through and sent me a new watch. Had to come on here and say that. THAT is the kind of service I'd expect in this situation with a Gen. I already have high expectations for our rep dealers here. -Antonio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 thats great , i am glad it worked out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Still don't like the American headquarters, but the real HQ came through and sent me a new watch. Had to come on here and say that. So, you can keep your opinion about the stupid US branch, but Tissot (Swatch) came through as they should. Great ending. Enjoy your Gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_garp Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I had a similar experiance with my Tissot and now that I think about it I have always received better service from our rep dealers than from Genuine ADs. I'll second that. ONce an AD gets your $$ , for them the sale is done and anything else is the factors probem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmex Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Wow, a happy ending to this after all. The Amercian headquarters was dragging their feet and didn't call when they said they would. After contacting Tissot in Switzerland last week, heard back from them once saying they'd investigate. A completely new watch, box and all, showed up at my door today. I am thrilled. Makes me completely rethink my thoughts about Tissot. Still don't like the American headquarters, but the real HQ came through and sent me a new watch. Had to come on here and say that. THAT is the kind of service I'd expect in this situation with a Gen. I already have high expectations for our rep dealers here. -Antonio The Swatch group is awesome, in Switzerland. I have dealt with them about a half dozen times. One time I sent a Mido that had some manuf defects on the dial. I contacted them via e-mail. They gave me directions on how to ship, I inquired if they could change the color and hands of the dial (they said yes). They overnighted the watch back--serviced with a new dial and hands, along with a very solid heavy pen. I have heard many complaints of the US service center, although I sent my PR100 automatic to be serviced there (it stopped), and they sent it back looking like new. I purchased the watch in Mexico, yet they still honored the warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkdc Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 (edited) Tissot is a great watch. My guess is that for the price (which is VERY reasonable), each watch is not individually waterproof/pressure tested. No matter. I own two Tissots, and I've never had issues. I'm glad it worked out for you! Edited October 8, 2006 by bkdc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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