KRF Black Bay 36 - Crooked Markers and TD Refund?

[est4129]

I have been trying to buy a KRF Black Bay Blue 36mm from a TD. The QC pics of the 1st one had a crooked 9 o’clock marker, on the second the 3 o’clock was much closer to the edge of the dial than the 6 and 9 o’clock. Not trying to be a PITA to the dealer but this was stuff you could see a mile away. Now the TD wants to refund saying he cant get a good watch - I asked him if he can find a black dial that has straight/spaced markers. I have several other Black Bays and the dealers I bought from had no problem getting a watch with straight markers, have I just been lucky or does KRF factory have problems? The ones I have seen in the two threads on this model look great.

Also could these markers be moved by a watchsmith or would you destroy the dial doing so?

 

[Dizzy]

You usually can’t move the markers nor would it be worth paying to get it done. You might have to just wait a few months until the factory updates the dial. Or try another TD that might have access too older or newer stock.

 

[est4129]

This is the first time this has happened so I wanted to ask how many watches will TDs usually provide QC pictures of before they say to heck with it and refund you?

 

[KJ2020]

This is the first time this has happened so I wanted to ask how many watches will TDs usually provide QC pictures of before they say to heck with it and refund you?

It varies how many a TD will show you. If your TD has reached his limit, it's time to move on. A skilled watchmaker can adjust markers easily. Your cost would be less if you were able to remove and reinstall the dial yourself.

 

[est4129]

He showed me two and wants to refund.

 

[KJ2020]

He showed me two and wants to refund.

If it were me I would see about choosing a different watch. Failing that, take the refund and shop elsewhere. I once had a TD tell me the factory closed down and the watch I wanted was no longer available after showing me two and sending them back. I was shown two more different ones from another TD and took the 2nd one. It is a burden on them to have to reject. AFAIK they don't QC watches coming from the factory.