loose bezel
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loose bezel
So some of the assembled watches had a little play in the bezels.
I had luckily only shipped a few, as I have been away, and did not pursue the list of people to tell them and hard as I could have.
Not really how they should be, and it is only an adjustment to fix, but on their way back to Germany they go.
I have contacted everyone who has received one, and those who have them in the post, to give their opinion on theirs (not all have play) and if so, I will arrange shipping to and from Germany, and make sure they are returned quickly.
I was so keen to get them out, I can only blame myself for letting them go, or missing this very important point.
It is only a few, but a few too many.
Issue resolved
I had luckily only shipped a few, as I have been away, and did not pursue the list of people to tell them and hard as I could have.
Not really how they should be, and it is only an adjustment to fix, but on their way back to Germany they go.
I have contacted everyone who has received one, and those who have them in the post, to give their opinion on theirs (not all have play) and if so, I will arrange shipping to and from Germany, and make sure they are returned quickly.
I was so keen to get them out, I can only blame myself for letting them go, or missing this very important point.
It is only a few, but a few too many.
Issue resolved
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Man, Todd....that is service and transparency.
Well done
Well done
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Awwesome customer service Todd...
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Nice Todd. The level of service and your dedication to your customers is more than admirable.
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demer03 wrote:Man, Todd....that is service and transparency.
Well done
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demer03 wrote:Man, Todd....that is service and transparency.
Well done
Seriously... almost too transparent
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demer03 wrote:Man, Todd....that is service and transparency.
Well done
These things do happen, so no problems explaining why no one can buy one while this minor issue gets sorted.
I have no secrets, and I find it the best approach to keep it that way.
Overall, the watch is brilliant, so no complaints, just get it sorted and get on with it.
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You are doing it all wrong Todd. You should have denied the problem, blamed the customer, made them pay shipping, then taken months to return the watches.
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Don't forget ask if they want to be a wolf, or a sheep....
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Received an email from Todd this morning asking if I had any issues with the bezel. I had been thinking about sending him an email about the bezel as there is a bit of play which I wasn't sure was normal. I compared it to my UTS 1000m and it was about the same so decided to let it go and never told Todd about the issue. I haven't dealt with all the other small watch companies but I doubt there are too many that would have taken the same action Todd has taken here. Not only has he contacted the purchasers but has been transparent about the issue by starting this thread. You cannot ask for much more. My dealings with Todd have been a pleasure from day one.
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lilhoody wrote:You are doing it all wrong Todd. You should have denied the problem, blamed the customer, made them pay shipping, then taken months to return the watches.
And while we're on the subject of bezels... how many clicks on the CD-2 Todd?
58, 59, ...
But seriously, you continue to be head and shoulders above most of the other 'boutique' players out there in the way you conduct business Todd. Eagerly anticipating the birth of the CD-1.
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Great service Todd.
could the simple adjustments be made by the user or local watchmaker?
could the simple adjustments be made by the user or local watchmaker?
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I am sure it could, but as it is a fault of sorts, it needs to go back to the case maker.sharkfin wrote:Great service Todd.
could the simple adjustments be made by the user or local watchmaker?
I am waiting for their reply, on how much play they expect their bezel ( their bezel internal design ) should have.
I would expect none, and when Thomas Prescher made the same design, in the beginning he could not even turn the bezel, but he figured it out, and it would be reasonable to assume that it would be adjustable.
The prototype has some play as well, but is a firmer action, and as Thomas had not made a dive watch before, I think he went for something easier to turn rather than harder.
Personally, I would rather is was just that little harder to turn.
Too transparent, maybe.
But hey, if the customer waits this long on a list, then he/she deserves to know, and have it sorted if it can.
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AEgir is all around first class!t20569cald wrote:I am sure it could, but as it is a fault of sorts, it needs to go back to the case maker.sharkfin wrote:Great service Todd.
could the simple adjustments be made by the user or local watchmaker?
I am waiting for their reply, on how much play they expect their bezel ( their bezel internal design ) should have.
I would expect none, and when Thomas Prescher made the same design, in the beginning he could not even turn the bezel, but he figured it out, and it would be reasonable to assume that it would be adjustable.
The prototype has some play as well, but is a firmer action, and as Thomas had not made a dive watch before, I think he went for something easier to turn rather than harder.
Personally, I would rather is was just that little harder to turn.
Too transparent, maybe.
But hey, if the customer waits this long on a list, then he/she deserves to know, and have it sorted if it can.
Kudos Todd!
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damn Todd you are just all around good dude!!!!!
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What's the lead time on them now, Todd?
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totally agree with mike. i compared mine to a uts 3000m gmt which has a totally different bezel layout and it was about the same. around 0.5 - 1mm.a problem? not really.i never saw this as an issue so hats off to todd for notifying everyone.with customer service like this would i buy a cd-1 or a 44mm? you bet your boots i would!mbakes wrote:Received an email from Todd this morning asking if I had any issues with the bezel. I had been thinking about sending him an email about the bezel as there is a bit of play which I wasn't sure was normal. I compared it to my UTS 1000m and it was about the same so decided to let it go and never told Todd about the issue. I haven't dealt with all the other small watch companies but I doubt there are too many that would have taken the same action Todd has taken here. Not only has he contacted the purchasers but has been transparent about the issue by starting this thread. You cannot ask for much more. My dealings with Todd have been a pleasure from day one.
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Yeah, well,,,,,,, waiting for Fricker to answer me now, and calling them in an hour anyway.matt.wu wrote:What's the lead time on them now, Todd?
I sorted my own watch out today, the click is now strong, but still a little play in the bezel, maybe 1/4 mm.
I think it might be as good as it gets, but they will know for sure.
I have my opinions why, but then they have the people who really know what is going on, so best I wait for their reply before speculating too much.
But I see a quick fix to this, as basically I fixed my own this morning and they play that is left would be acceptable to me is I was a buyer. My aim of course is to have zero play.
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Good job and being honest about it and backing any warranty problems There are some watch companies that would not give the service you just did.
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Todd's really gunning for that coveted DWC Microbrand of the Year Award. Oh the perks that come with that and... I've already said too much.
Outstanding service, Todd.
Outstanding service, Todd.
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Re: loose bezel
Issue sorted.
It is a 10 sec fix, just a small adjustment to the click spring, but they tell me that with their bezels, there will always be a tiny bit of play
due to the tolerances made, for dirt/dust etc.
I have adjusted my own watch, and it is perfectly acceptable to me, and given how many Fricker bezels are out there, must be ok for others as well.
While this is all ok, I still plan to work on this in the future, to have perhaps my own heavier gauge click springs to eliminate that tiny bit of play.
So not a fault then, just the way they designed it, and the adjustment was not really done as it should have been.
It is a 10 sec fix, just a small adjustment to the click spring, but they tell me that with their bezels, there will always be a tiny bit of play
due to the tolerances made, for dirt/dust etc.
I have adjusted my own watch, and it is perfectly acceptable to me, and given how many Fricker bezels are out there, must be ok for others as well.
While this is all ok, I still plan to work on this in the future, to have perhaps my own heavier gauge click springs to eliminate that tiny bit of play.
So not a fault then, just the way they designed it, and the adjustment was not really done as it should have been.
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This.lilhoody wrote:You are doing it all wrong Todd. You should have denied the problem, blamed the customer, made them pay shipping, then taken months to return the watches.
Jeeze, what kind of two-bit operation are you running here, Todd?
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I'll learncraniotes wrote:This.lilhoody wrote:You are doing it all wrong Todd. You should have denied the problem, blamed the customer, made them pay shipping, then taken months to return the watches.
Jeeze, what kind of two-bit operation are you running here, Todd?
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