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Waeeda S

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2012

03 Jun 2025, 14:41

Very poor service and *************

To whom it may concern I bought my Fossil watch in March 2024 and a year later my dials started coming loose and it affected the movement of the hands and I took it in on the 5th of April 2025. I was told that if it needs new parts the repair time is longer but normal repairs takes 3weeks which sounds reasonable.I'm so disappointed in their service..... there's simply no communication/feedback or updates from them of the status of the repair. I had to phone and ask how far it is and this was on the 20th of May and was told that they still waiting on parts to arrive and promised that they will keep me updated. Two weeks later still didn't hear anything and I phoned again to check-up. Only for them to explain to me why they had to order the parts for the watch...... Why is it taking them so long to fix it because we moving into the 9th week now or did something else happen to the watch????? Or is it a case of it can't be fixed. Clearly someone didn't do their job properly and the staff don't do proper follow-ups. I think that they are lying about the whole situation and can't be trusted. Wondering if their products is even original but anyways I'm feeling very very helpless , I just have to take their word and play the waiting game now.

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Replies (3)
Watch Republic
Watch Republic's reply03 Jun 2025, 14:50
Official
Hi Waeeda, 

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process. I regret the inconvenience caused by the current situation.

If any parts are needed, we would need to place an order with our Spares department in Germany. Typically, shipping and logistics can take around 2-3 weeks to reach South Africa, depending on how our logistics team manages the shipment.

To assist you further, could you please provide the details of who you have spoken with during your initial enquiry? From your email, it seems like a mechanism might need replacing. If you'd prefer, I’d be happy to call you tomorrow at a time that is most convenient for you to discuss this in more detail.

Looking forward to your reply.

Regards, 
Watch Republic Team.
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Waeeda S's update03 Jun 2025, 21:04
Reviewer Update
I spoke to a Chloe..... Like I explained previously I understand the 2-3 weeks for parts to arrive but we are in our 9th week now!! So what happened to the other, lets make it 5 weeks?Why didn't the store keep me updated on the status of the repair when they discovered(that's if they actually did any inspection) that its going to be a lengthy process like normal practice should do.What is the policy on the repairs if it takes longer than the expected time frame?I'm now 2 months without my Fossil watch and I just have to hang in there and believe whatever they say.😡
Watch Republic
Watch Republic's reply04 Jun 2025, 07:24
Official
Morning Waeeda, 

Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by the delay and lack of communication.

Our Customer Service Manager will contact you after 9:00 AM to work toward a resolution regarding the issue. Kindly confirm if this is a suitable time for you, or let us know a more convenient time for the call. I will too forward your complaint to the regional manager.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to resolving this promptly.

Warm regards,
 Watch Republic