What are the statistical odds that you will actually need to use the warranty? I would imagine that the odds of a high end watch breaking down spontaneously in the first 3-5 years after production is less than 1% ? I am assuming that the warranty period is not more than 5 years and the warranty only covers manufacturing defects and not normal service which the watch would not need in the warranty period anyway. What am I not understanding?
this post was submitted on 27 Nov 2023
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I agree with you! I think the rep was saying like oh you better watch out in case something goes wrong, we won’t cover you bc no warranty
The Zeitwerk servicing is something like 2,500 euros. If you can save much more than that, then it makes sense to go gray.
The only reason to buy from an AD is if you want the more desirable pieces down the road. Regardless of what they tell you, Lange has a list. You're just not on the list, and the Zeitwerk isn't that hot, that's all.
Could you please elaborate on the following:
Regardless of what they tell you, Lange has a list. You're just not on the list, and the Zeitwerk isn't that hot, that's all.
We know that for Odysseus, they definitely have a list because if limited production numbers and lots of demand. But I want to know if you were referring to some other kind of list? Thanks!
It’s somewhat true what the als rep said. But what he didn’t mention was some other interesting parts that come with a purchase from a boutique or AD.
You’ll get invited to events, get presents and you’ll be one of the first to get some high demand or new release watches. You’ll be integrated in a circle full of people who share the same passion with the same taste for some things.
I personally enjoy and value those things a lot. Ap events are awesome and VC is probably the best I’ve ever been to.
Up to you. If you just want one watch from the brand go gray or if you want more then one go ad
Is there no way to be a part of that circle without buying the whole timepiece from the AD? For example, I was thinking of buying a piece at a discount, and going to ALS and having them do a overhaul of the piece, thereby making it new for me at a fraction of the cost of the actually new piece, and also registering me into the ALS system. Does that make sense? What am I missing here?