Watch delivered without a case
Discussion
Been looking for an unusual watch for the other half, and eventually settled on a Frederique Constant.
Watch arrived yesterday, wrapped in a bubble wrap bag in a plain card box, no proper case. They have offered, and already processed a partial refund, or Will take a return. They have no further stock.
It's going to be an everyday watch, and it is not of great value in the grand scheme of watches, so practically, no box isn't an issue, but it will slightly taint the anniversary gift experience...
So, would you be happy to accept this?
Watch arrived yesterday, wrapped in a bubble wrap bag in a plain card box, no proper case. They have offered, and already processed a partial refund, or Will take a return. They have no further stock.
It's going to be an everyday watch, and it is not of great value in the grand scheme of watches, so practically, no box isn't an issue, but it will slightly taint the anniversary gift experience...
So, would you be happy to accept this?
Model is FC-235M1S6, and was £335 before the 10% refund.
I'm thinking I'm just going to return it and get it elsewhere, will cost me another £150.
It is a lovely watch though.
Edited to add, the extra cost is in addition to now not having an anniversary present in time...
I'm thinking I'm just going to return it and get it elsewhere, will cost me another £150.
It is a lovely watch though.
Edited to add, the extra cost is in addition to now not having an anniversary present in time...
Edited by fatandwheezing on Saturday 11th April 10:39
https://www.chrono24.com/en/frederiqueconstant/sli... – you'll pay 2% if you use C24 checkout, which offers a certain level of protection if not happy with what you receive.
That said, you could haggle with the seller, see if they offer PP, etc, and just deal directly.
Allow £20 for delivery, and you're still saving money.
That said, you could haggle with the seller, see if they offer PP, etc, and just deal directly.
Allow £20 for delivery, and you're still saving money.
I wouldn't worry about it, it sounds very much like a 'grey market' watch.
It's gone from the manufacturer to an official dealer.
Official dealer has sold excess stock / gone bankrupt / sold off out of date stock to a grey dealer.
It's normal for boxes to be missing, warranty cards are never stamped though, your warranty is with the grey dealer you bought it from, not the manufacturer.
There's a truck load of Seiko watches coming over daily from the likes of Creation Watches and Sky Watches in Singapore exactly the same way.
It's gone from the manufacturer to an official dealer.
Official dealer has sold excess stock / gone bankrupt / sold off out of date stock to a grey dealer.
It's normal for boxes to be missing, warranty cards are never stamped though, your warranty is with the grey dealer you bought it from, not the manufacturer.
There's a truck load of Seiko watches coming over daily from the likes of Creation Watches and Sky Watches in Singapore exactly the same way.
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