Tradition Retrograde (Raymond Weil Watches)

Member Name: nuri58

Product:	Raymond Weil Watches
Date:	29/01/09 (452 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: A nice watch with a nice finish

Disadvantages: It had it's own time, now it's "mainstreamed"

I bought a Tradition Retrograde 8 days ago. My eyes were caught by this all stainless steel watch the moment I saw it in my dealers display. Enough to bring my wife along for her opinnion and despite I did not need a new watch. I bought it for its design and Weil's reputation not the least being one of the few still familly owned Swiss watch makers left. Yes, I am aware it is a quatz movement, but that normally guaranties the precission. After 4 days it stopped moving so I went to the dealer for a battery replacement, but no; it wasn't needed. The battery checked out OK and was refitted the watch again cooperating - at least for three days, before last night loosing three quarters of an hour, so now it's back with the dealer for further service, a bit early I should say. Well I also noticed that the day shifts only at 1:30 am although it is "jumping shift". I wonder if this is normal or if there is something "Monday whatch" about this. So thumbs down for now, although I still live in the hope that it shall be a happy time living with my new watch.

UPDATE
My dealer took prompt action yeasterday and a new movement was fitted so I had my watch in may hand already today with the new movement. Am I sure it's new? Yes, because the alignment of the seconds is perfect and the date shifts 5 min. later than before (just after midnight). The day shift remains relatively unchanged thoug, some few minutes earlier.

This is the service only a good dealer and whatch maker protecting their reputation will do. So thumbs up! Why not give it 5 stars? Well, I had the problem. Then again, why not - it shows a professionel after sales service, so maximum score!

Summary: What nice action! Thumbs up for Weil and my dealer