I have had my 8099 capsule replaced 2 times and Brunton provided exceptional service both times.

However, the compass will NOT function with a large bubble and because it developed a huge bubble EVERY time I went to higher altitude I will never carry it again....no matter how nice the replacement policy is, a non-functioning compass is junk when you most need it.

Now if the magnet was indeed the problem, I may just carry it to altitude again and get it replaced a 3rd time....however it will never be my main compass again ever. Compass card type compasses are, in my view, unacceptable designs as a bubble puts them out of service, where a needle type compass can easily function with a bubble.