JLC Chronograph advice sought

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nkhandekar

·Apr 13, 2023

I have 2 JLC Chronographs that are approx 4 and 8 years old. The automatic rotor has stopped winding the mainspring on both watches (I have read accounts of this exact issue on other forums). I can wind the mainsprings with the crown and they operate well. I am out of warranty on both and ineligible for a warranty extension on the newer watch for whatever reason.

My question is if I should send them to be serviced by JLC or use an independent shop?

Thanks for your time and thoughts. I am all ears.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 13, 2023

My gut feeling is to do a factory repair, but I think you might have to do some research. Do you know if independent shops even have access to JLC parts?

 

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Eve

·Apr 14, 2023

I dont think that independents have access to parts. Did you purchase them at the AD? If so, then maybe they can help you out on the warranty issue, at least on the newer one.

 

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Larry S

·Apr 14, 2023·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

You really need to go factory service with these. You might have some luck pleading your case through an AD.

 

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nkhandekar

·Apr 14, 2023

Thanks for your advice, much appreciated. I will go the factory service route.

 

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Evitzee

·Apr 14, 2023

nkhandekar

Thanks for your advice, much appreciated. I will go the factory service route.

And be prepared for sticker shock, their prices are high-ish.

 

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nkhandekar

·Apr 15, 2023

Evitzee

And be prepared for sticker shock, their prices are high-ish.

The prices are on their website. I am braced.