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Title: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: cyang1 on July 18, 2014, 10:34:43 AM

Hi,

Newbie here. Recently, i bought the watch in an AD (IWC Protofino Automatic - I like it). The deal is good (I did survey & ask around). The only thing is the sales rep said due to vast discount given, they can't issue an official receipt to me. Is this normal ? Will this affect my warranty ?

Seems like an AD in different or same location, different sale rep can give diff discount... Interesting...

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: ck77 on July 18, 2014, 10:37:41 AM

Common for AD to do that as discount is control by manufacturer. They do not want reveal to the principal that they are breaching the max discount ceiling.
As long as the warranty card is dated with AD stamp, no problem on warranty issue.

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: contender on July 18, 2014, 12:08:06 PM

Show us the wrist shots and warranty card stamped by AD ? Normally they would give you the official discounted price in the receipt back then when I bought my Omega Speedmaster at an AD put actual price paid is on the credit card slip.

Yup, IWC discount varies from AD to AD and sales person .....

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: D'Andy on July 18, 2014, 01:25:26 PM

Quote from: cyang1 on July 18, 2014, 10:34:43 AM

The only thing is the sales rep said due to vast discount given, they can't issue an official receipt to me. Is this normal ? Will this affect my warranty ?

Has had such experiences before with other Swiss brands' ADs. No worries with warranty as the official warranty card will be stamped and dated. Also, if you are paying by credit card, you would have the credit card slip for your safe-keeping.

Worries aside, remember the obligatory wrist shot ya. Good luck with the deal!  :Cheers:

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: cyang1 on July 18, 2014, 06:27:40 PM

Thanks for the input... I tried to attached photos but don't know how? :-[ FYI..am using iPad.

Can guide me?

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: Gigi on July 18, 2014, 10:02:51 PM

U be fine when u bought i dealer  :)

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: tonykpk on July 19, 2014, 09:23:42 AM

Valid, sleep well..

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: sidestreaker on July 19, 2014, 11:31:53 AM

I did a similar transaction with an AD, no receipt due to big discount, and faced  no issues when sent for warranty  repairs.

Enjoy it with peace of mind.

Congratulations and looks great!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: chenht on July 19, 2014, 02:19:57 PM

Yes, this is perfectly ok.

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: cyang1 on July 19, 2014, 11:02:31 PM

Sorry...was accidentally deleted the photos earlier...

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/angcy_my/imagejpg1_zps74852cf6.jpg)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/angcy_my/imagejpg2_zps57163e6b.jpg)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/angcy_my/imagejpg3_zps8111d233.jpg)

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: MDF on July 20, 2014, 07:27:36 AM

Congratulations ! Very pretty.

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: siokae0422 on July 21, 2014, 04:11:55 PM

mind to tell how much u bought for this watch?

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: cyang1 on July 25, 2014, 09:20:49 AM

You can PM me so that I can share the details... :)

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: siokae0422 on July 25, 2014, 12:16:28 PM

Quote from: cyang1 on July 25, 2014, 09:20:49 AM

You can PM me so that I can share the details... :)

ugpm

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: Skydrag on July 27, 2014, 10:18:52 PM

Very clean , mind tell me how much u buy this?

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: cyang1 on July 28, 2014, 12:08:10 AM

U can pm me for details...

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: Timeless on July 29, 2014, 10:04:48 PM

I had similar experience too, I believe they're not able to furnish the receipt due to offer below ad standard pricing

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: cyang1 on July 30, 2014, 09:04:33 AM

Ya,

As long as it is genuine & warranty is valid I'm ok. Checked with folks here. Guess mine is ok.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Yours shd be the same case. ;)

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: Boomerang on August 05, 2014, 07:33:30 PM

cyang, I am looking to buy exactly like yours. Can you PM me how much u got it. thanks

Title: Re: IWC Protofino Automatic - Genuine?
Post by: cyang1 on August 05, 2014, 08:52:05 PM

Boomerang, replied u in PM.