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23 February 2017, 08:29 PM | #1 |
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"New" watch from JLC online boutique
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I have taken a fancy to a watch that has been discontinued by JLC a few years ago, but recently while talking to a customer representative from the JLC online boutique, they mentioned that the discontinued watch is available and that they are able to source it from an AD. The representative has said that it will take a few months to arrive as they will need to ship the discontinued watch to get it serviced and made "new" again before they will ship it over to me. Just wanted to hear your thoughts on what this mean, what kind of service they perform. Thanks |
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24 February 2017, 01:43 AM | #3 |
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Well it sounds like they are reconditioning a used watch. Hope they do not intend to charge the price of a new watch. Also, it would be good to see the watch first.
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24 February 2017, 02:34 AM | #4 |
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So basically you will be getting a refurb.... better get some discount I'd say
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24 February 2017, 08:42 PM | #5 |
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Are they allowed to do that? Even if they have assured me its a new watch?
I'm getting this through their online store, so won't be able to see this in person. Its the ultra thin tribute black. |
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I was looking for the US edition ultra 1931. Is this the one? I was hoping to get one. Did you just order it through the boutique.?
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16 March 2017, 05:45 PM | #7 |
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Hang on I'll get the ouija board out.
Hmmm...I see a circle, with a .....nope...lost it.
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What I think, is they have the model at a dealer somewhere. It has probably been handled a bunch and has been sitting for a bit.
They'll most likely clean it up and throw a new strap on. They might even perform a service. If you really want it, I wouldn't let it deter me. |
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It's likely NOS/NIB sitting at the dealer for a number of years. I have no doubt JLC will do a fantastic job of making sure it's as fresh as a brand new one out of the factory. The real question is which model???
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17 March 2017, 03:26 AM | #11 |
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They probably do a complete polish, service and all. I also hope they are not charging you retail price for this, depending on model you should get it for 35-50% discount, pkease pist pucs if you can. I would be ok to get a watch in these conditions if the price reflects the fact it is reconditioned
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great piece..pretty rare out in the wild..good luck
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17 March 2017, 10:37 AM | #14 |
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FPJ offer this service on their website for discontinued models which they can source used and then refurbish and supply with new warranty etc.. You will see more and more of this in my view. If the price is right no issue for me.
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20 March 2017, 09:40 PM | #16 |
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Hi all
Thanks for the responses all. I'm not being offered any discounts, and it is for the standard version that was recently discontinued. I wouldn't mind it if they were manufacturing a new watch, but from what they have told me, it is taken from a boutique and "made new" again. My only qualm is that they won't tell me done to make it new again, and the only thing I don't want is for the case to have been polished really... |
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