Several OnePlus Watch 3 buyers are receiving an unexpectedly delightful surprise today in their mailboxes. Not only are they finding their shiny new OnePlus Watch 3 in there, but have also noticed that these were affected by the hilarious blunder the company made while manufacturing the device. To make things even stranger, enclosed with their watches is an apology letter from the company, detailing that manufacturing error is indeed present on their brand-new device and the choices available to remedy the situation.
In case you missed it, some OnePlus Watch 3 units that were initially shipped out were found to include a typographical error: the inscription "Meda in China" appeared on the watch's underside, instead of the correctly spelled "Made in China." Once this finding got out there, OnePlus addressed the situation on social media by acknowledging the mistake and offering customers a choice: retain the watch as a unique, albeit flawed, item or return it for a refund.
Oops, we’ve meda mistake!
A typo slipped through and made its way onto your shiny new OnePlus Watch 3. Don't worry, it was totally unintentional.
But hey, if you've already got your watch, you’ve got two options!
However, with the watches that are arriving to customers today including a written apology letter, a new tangible element has been added to the situation. For those choosing to keep their watches, this letter is becoming a kind of souvenir, a documented record of the company's oversight.
Letter sent to OnePlus Watch 3 buyers who received a unit with the infamous typo. | Image credit — r/FlapjackUK
The error has sparked a discussion about the potential future value of these watches. Some speculate that the combination of the typographical error and the official apology letter could transform the device into a collector's item. The idea is that the rarity of the mistake, coupled with the company's acknowledgment, might increase the watch's appeal to collectors in the long term.
This situation provides an interesting case study in how a company can handle a production mishap. Instead of attempting to conceal the error, OnePlus has chosen to address it openly and offer customers a choice. By presenting the situation with a lighthearted tone, they have managed to turn a potentially negative event into a talking point.
From a personal perspective, this situation shows how even large companies can make simple mistakes. For those who enjoy owning unique items, this error might be a welcome surprise. For others, it might be an annoyance. Regardless, it highlights the importance of quality control in manufacturing, and it also demonstrates how a company's response to errors can shape public perception. This type of mistake can easily happen to anyone, and how you handle it can make a big difference.
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