Kudos to Chopard Service! (re:Chrono One)

Jul 30, 2009,12:26 PM
 

As you will see from my post below, I became a Chrono One (stainless steel) owner on July 15th. A week later I ran into an issue with the date wheel. It would not advance past midnight nor would it advance using the crown. I called Chopard and sent it in. However disappointed I realized that these things happened and prepared myself for the necessary repair. The only issue was how much time but I said to myself "don't panic, wait and see"

A few days later Chopard called and confirmed that the date wheel was indeed defective and that it would have to be sent to Switzerland for repair. However, before I could say anything (although my brain was formulating a response) the Chopard rep said that they would replace the watch with a brand new one (in the mail to me as I write this!) because the watch was only a week old and it wouldn't be right to wait for a repair. Now this is customer service!

I have been through this with other manufacturer's and I have never had a "new"  watch replaced, only repaired. The fact that I didn't even have to ask (and I would have made my case for a new one) speaks volumes about Chopard and their customer-centric practices. I just thought I'd share this positive experience with the forum.

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Chopard Chrono One Steel Case Pricing

 
 By: june6rain : July 30th, 2009-18:59
Doese anyone know the list price of the steel case watch? Can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks,

Please check your PM. [nt]

 
 By: Kong : July 30th, 2009-22:17
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Chopard is getting better and better, what they need

 
 By: happyguy1688 : July 30th, 2009-23:21
is perhaps another Gerald genta

wonderful customer service!

 
 By: nacelle : July 31st, 2009-07:02
Having recently experienced Chopard customer service as well I too can add that it is exceptional!!

That is indeed a very good gesture from Chopard

 
 By: ling5hk : July 31st, 2009-13:33
I remember A Lange & Sohne used to do that but no more. Hopefully, Chopard will keep that kind policy perpetually. Regards Ling

Luxury brand service and expectations....

 
 By: MSB : July 31st, 2009-13:56
Glad to hear Chopard stepped up to the plate with a free replacement. I believe ALL luxury brands should replace a defective watch in the first few weeks of a major failure, not just Chopard. IMHO Chopard ranks amongst the best After Sales customer servic... 

Good to know Chopard has got great customer service

 
 By: ianny : August 1st, 2009-08:19
Just collected mine today. I'll be keeping a close watch on the date changing. Thanks for sharing. Regards, iAn

No prob on the first jump

 
 By: ianny : August 1st, 2009-21:06
Except that it jumped at 12:03 am. Am I expecting too much? Haha. Warm regards, iAn

That's pretty good! [nt]

 
 By: Kong : August 1st, 2009-21:21
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Excellent service....

 
 By: MiniCooper : August 2nd, 2009-06:35
All top brands should do likewise.... Or at least prioritize the service so the wait would be minimal.... Cheers

outstanding service

 
 By: p.boxster : August 17th, 2009-08:46
It´s sad enough that the problem appeared, but this service is the best Chopard can do. This is the way to keep clients´ credit. Problems can happen anywhere, the question is how you handle them. And with this, Chopard offer an outstanding servi... 

I bought my First LUC

 
 By: tosca : October 4th, 2009-03:12
and was disappointed that in less than 7 days there was a problem. The local AD was not very honest with their answers and I decided to go direct to the main service center in Asia...where are you located and where did you send your watch to?....Thanks an...