Hi Mary,
I bought a Viking Designer Diamond when they first came out and it plays up so much I hate having to use it as I know I'm going to end up in tears of frustration. It has been in the repair shop four times and still comes back not working satisfactorily.
I know it isn't the Topaz but, if the Diamond is the top of the Viking range, then I wouldn't expect the rest of the range to be any better.
Good luck with whatever you decide to buy.
I'm sorry but I have to agree with michemb.. The Viking Topaz is NOT made in Switzerland, it's made in China. Viking Designer 1 and Designer SE were made in Switzerland .. I have read horrible reviews about the Topaz machines..
P.S... I have used a Designer 1 and recently received a Designer SE and BOTH stitched GREAT !! BUT they were not made in China ..
I have 3 of these babies and love them all They are a work horse for me hugs from Canada
I had not had good expériences with viking and recently I spoke with a company representative and they told me that it is harder and harder to get parts for the machines. I have had 4 viking machines and would never buy another but that it just my experience. Since the company moved it manufacturing to china the quality has suffered. hope this helps, good luck
I have a Viking SE and Diamond. But know nothing about the Topaz. Just be sure it will do want you want it to do! Buy from a dealer as all machines have some that need TLC sometimes!
Mary I am so sorry, but I have no clue. I own Brother and Baby Lock. If you do not get any feed back from Viking Owners I would suggest to google reviews for Vikings Topaz 50. Here is one. Good luck