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Thanks for the input...
...and the link. I have previously read Marcus's review, but the rest of the thread has further reinforced my decision to proceed with the transaction. I am sending the watch to the service center for an estimate on repair costs. The seller and I have agreed to split the cost once the final amount has been determined and approved by both of us. I really love the watch, and consider this a good compromise. Personally, I do not see them listed for sale very often and know I would be kicking myself if I missed out on the opportunity. I feel I should at least try to resolve the issue, especially considering that the watch seems to be functioning quite well and is in wonderful condition otherwise.
Christopher
Blemished dial
By: brumma : April 7th, 2012-18:06
I am currently looking at purchasing a PanoGraph. The particular example I am considering has a tiny blemish on the dial--really only visible on very close visual inspection at the correct angle or with a loupe. If one looks at the dial straight on it has...
Sending it in for repair...
By: brumma : April 8th, 2012-11:32
...is definitely an option. I suppose then the question is whether or not the deal I am getting outweighs the potential cost of repair (and the hassle of sending it to Germany). I really love the watch otherwise and it is a great opportunity. I feel that ...
Cost of repair?
By: brumma : April 10th, 2012-13:58
Thanks for the input, gents. Interestingly, I found another chip on the dial located between the date window and the "START - STOP" text. I took the watch to the local AD who estimated that it would could around $1800 to replace the dial. Unfortunately, t...
Thanks for the input...
By: brumma : April 13th, 2012-09:19
...and the link. I have previously read Marcus's review, but the rest of the thread has further reinforced my decision to proceed with the transaction. I am sending the watch to the service center for an estimate on repair costs. The seller and I have agr...