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A few weeks back I decided to upgrade my trusty V2 Noob Submariner LN. I am wearing it since a year and have lots of nice memories linked to it - it was my very first high end rep after I joined the forums. After all the franken Sub threads popping up lately I just had this bug in my head so I went for some changes that would highly improve my beloved piece.
I purchased a J12 bracelet and a genuine ceramic bezel insert from an Italian forum member. You can not imagine how excited I was to get my very first gen watch part!
In the mean time I made my Sub ready to dress a genuine bezel. I gave it a gen refurbishment with Bergeon 5514 refinishing blocks, cleaned the bezel, polished the sides, etc. After that, the head waited in the box for the upcoming parts.
On Monday the bracelet arrived - same job here, refinishing with the Bergeon block, softened the edges and putting on my shaved Noob clasp wich is superior in fit and feeling.
Now the most important part would complete the build! Tuesday was the day! The bell rang, the post women handed over an envelope from Italy! I'm running into the kitchen, open up carefully the sealing
- and the envelope is empty.
The member from who I purchased is claiming that he really sent me the insert and I am willing to believe him as he is a longtime member with good feedback. The shipping was without insurance - wich I didn't know as I thought a tracked item is also one within insurance as here in Germany. I also didn't know because he gave me the shipping for free.
Now the insert is gone. And so is the money (at least 50% as he offered me a partly refund).
I just wanted to share this tragedy to show how important insured shipping is. Always go for courier or insurance! If is more expensive but worth every penny!
All the best
HauteHorloge
I purchased a J12 bracelet and a genuine ceramic bezel insert from an Italian forum member. You can not imagine how excited I was to get my very first gen watch part!
In the mean time I made my Sub ready to dress a genuine bezel. I gave it a gen refurbishment with Bergeon 5514 refinishing blocks, cleaned the bezel, polished the sides, etc. After that, the head waited in the box for the upcoming parts.
On Monday the bracelet arrived - same job here, refinishing with the Bergeon block, softened the edges and putting on my shaved Noob clasp wich is superior in fit and feeling.
Now the most important part would complete the build! Tuesday was the day! The bell rang, the post women handed over an envelope from Italy! I'm running into the kitchen, open up carefully the sealing
- and the envelope is empty.
The member from who I purchased is claiming that he really sent me the insert and I am willing to believe him as he is a longtime member with good feedback. The shipping was without insurance - wich I didn't know as I thought a tracked item is also one within insurance as here in Germany. I also didn't know because he gave me the shipping for free.
Now the insert is gone. And so is the money (at least 50% as he offered me a partly refund).
I just wanted to share this tragedy to show how important insured shipping is. Always go for courier or insurance! If is more expensive but worth every penny!
All the best
HauteHorloge
