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Re: Update: WARNING:my dealings with Simone Laterza

Hi Ernest,

I've dealt with Simone before and my experience was positive. He sold me an Enicar Sherpa Super-Divette in very nice condition 1,5 years ago. The price was fair and I still wear it. It's been to the watchmaker only for a standard cleaning.

I hope you can sort things out with him. He seemed very reasonable to me.

Best,
Martijn

: Gents,

: I realize that when purchasing a vintage watch there are risks
: associated, however please let this message serve as my
: experience working with Simone Laterza.

: In October 2017 I purchased a Zenith El Primero a787 claiming that
: "Serviced 2 months ago so in perfectly working."
:
: http://chronocentric.com/forums/chronotrader/index.cgi?md=read;id=78414

: The transaction and delivery was as planned, however when the piece
: arrived the chono features did not reset as described.

: To date the watch has been reviewed by two independent watchmakers
: with similar comments that multiple parts need replacing and
: full service is required. I explained this to Simone asking for
: compensation to support these needs. To date his responses have
: been quite elusive and none existent.

: I hope others can report better experiences.

: The lesson learned here.... "know your source and pay a
: premium for that service !"

: All the best... Ernest

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