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mikowai
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May 3, 2016
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viperchou
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May 14, 2016
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mikowaiWhat was the reason for returning the alpinist through warranty? Is it something I should be looking out for when I receive mine from this last drop?
Haff
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May 14, 2016
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viperchouJust inspect for physical damage first. If everything looks good then you need to determine accuracy. I have the app "Twixt" on my iPhone. It measures time gained/lost during the day. Easy to use, but costs $5.
If you don't wanna use the app, then here is what you can do, and what I did before the app. Stop the seconds on the watch at the 12 o'clock, then set the time according to www.time.is. This is the atomic clock time. After a day, check to see how many seconds you've gained/lost. The Alpinist I believe is within tolerance +25/-15spd. If you are within tolerance then you are good to go.
If you don't wanna use the app, then here is what you can do, and what I did before the app. Stop the seconds on the watch at the 12 o'clock, then set the time according to www.time.is. This is the atomic clock time. After a day, check to see how many seconds you've gained/lost. The Alpinist I believe is within tolerance +25/-15spd. If you are within tolerance then you are good to go.
mikowai
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May 14, 2016
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viperchouThere was a small scratch on the dial, definitely not Massdrop's fault there. It was just that they have me a refund when I specifically requested a replacement, not something I've heard of happening a lot so I assume it's not a regular occurrence.
Like the other respondant suggested get WatchCheck, watch Accuracy, wild spectra, tickpoint, etc to check the accuracy
Like the other respondant suggested get WatchCheck, watch Accuracy, wild spectra, tickpoint, etc to check the accuracy
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I returned my alpinist from the last drop under the Massdrop warrantee and requested another unit. After not hearing from anyone for a week after the unit was received I again contacted support and was refunded.
I'm kinda irked that since I asked for a replacement, and since the money was transferred immediately it's not even like I can decline the money and point out that I wanted a replacement. Given that all the units are already accounted for I can't even jump onto this drop now.