NickO
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How does this happen?
Dear Forum,
I came across the enclosed picture while doing an internet search for the Roberto Mancini RM-011. Notice the missing bezel screw at 5 o'clock. How does something like this happen? The watch certainly doesn't look abused in any way. Is this a quality control issue? Did the screw somehow get stripped or was never correctly inserted into the bezel? I understand that we cannot expect perfection from these wonderful mechanical creations, but when you are paying $150K+ for a timepiece your tolerance for these types of issues diminishes significantly. Or as my wife put it, "I'd expect this to happen on an Invicta I bought at Costco". Ouch.
I have great admiration for RM and I'm even considering adding my first to the collection. However, I have to admit I find this a little disconcerting. Anyone have a reasonable explanation that will put my mind back at ease?
Best regards,
NickO
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How does this happen?
Dear Forum, I came across the enclosed picture while doing an internet search for the Roberto Mancini RM-011. Notice the missing bezel screw at 5 o'clock. How does something like this happen? The watch certainly doesn't look abused in any way. Is this a q...
Even Ferraris break down...oh wait, nevermind.
Without knowing the backstory, and in the absence of more widely expressed quality concerns, this wouldn't deter me. Yes, it could have been a defective screw or poor assembly. Maybe some Loctite wasn't applied in error (do they use Loctite?). Maybe this ...
Have no clue as don't know about the watch history...
Seen plenty of expensive brands abused by owners that have issues, or maybe went in for service and was not tightened. Who knows. Not a big deal. RM put in a screw and off you go.
