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Has Jim Skelton Lost It?

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Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 12:08 pm

shawn
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I know that some of you do not hold him in highest esteem. He is a salesman and is judged by his employers by revenues. But I have enjoyed watching him and have bought a half dozen of his Invicta’s.

Some watches he has no control over, but I just got a view of his host choice. Now I like divers watches, I like skeleton watches and I like open heart watches. But this thing???

I might be a newbie and I am slowing down my Invicta purchases in favor of more unique brands, but I do not get this watch. Is it me or am I out growing my TV buddy?

How do you spell WSS?

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Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 12:37 pm

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shawn wrote:
I Don't Think He Has Anything To Lose...Truth is He has Less Knowledge about Watches than Most Members on Most Watch Forums....just another Salesman like the ones in the Mall...as far as the Watch...doesn't seem like Much Thought was put into it..a 8926a w/a Open Heart

jmho I know that some of you do not hold him in highest esteem. He is a salesman and is judged by his employers by revenues. But I have enjoyed watching him and have bought a half dozen of his Invicta’s.

Some watches he has no control over, but I just got a view of his host choice. Now I like divers watches, I like skeleton watches and I like open heart watches. But this thing???

I might be a newbie and I am slowing down my Invicta purchases in favor of more unique brands, but I do not get this watch. Is it me or am I out growing my TV buddy?

How do you spell WSS?

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 01:16 pm

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Talk about beating a dead horse.......wooo boy, its like scrabble...lets see how many different watches we can make from the same mold:shock:

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 01:31 pm

CHEEPS
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He never saw a watch he didn't find "unbelievable".

Which is exactly why so many have discovered his true worth in helping a potential WIS purchase a new watch.

Just an occasional bit of realistic truth thrown in with all the hyperbole would go a long way in quieting his detractors.

But that is NOT what he gets paid for.................is it?:?

A great majority of us "old timers" started with Invicta as a great watch when we discovered the venerable 8926. It is/was simply a great value and a staple in a large majority of WIS's collections. You can't find a better "beater". Unfortunately as we moved up the food chain, and acquired more insight and knowledge, we all realized what a sham this outfit really is. Just a re-brander pushing the majority of their wares via late night home shopping along with bulk knife purchases and linens.

As long as they have an audience of new watch enthusiasts, they will continue to mass merchandise to the lowest common denominator with the lowest common watch they can bulk purchase for resale.

THIS latest incarnation is just abysmal! :shock:

:dude:CHEEPS

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Last edited on Fri May 5th, 2006 01:32 pm by CHEEPS

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 01:34 pm

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They added a Sapphire Crystal , New Skelotonized Miyota...and 42mm as stated in the paragraph description...but 43mm in the other Description:?...I would like to see the Back...but at $299...I would wait for the semi Bi-monthly Invicta Clearance..which may be This Weekend....Again :P

http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J170898&storeid=1&track=260&taxid=260&propid=230,483

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 01:38 pm

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Now why wouldn't anyone who's looking for something like that just buy a Sandoz and be done with it?

The one from Singapore, of course.

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 03:29 pm

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I agree with the original post: I have many open heart watches, a number of divers and a couple skeletons. This one, however, is also lost on me. A clash of styles or cross-purposes or something, but the open heart on a diver is just too busy and kind of defeats the purpose of the watch...difficult to get a quick read without the cut- away getting in the way. An abomination.

Jim

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 03:55 pm

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Regardless of what anyone thinks of Jim, the watch is just plain ugly! I'll stick with my 8926 coin edge!!!

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 04:21 pm

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Ya Randy I agree! The 8926 coin edge with the ALPHA insert on the bezel! :D WTG buddy!!!!

natgas wrote: Regardless of what anyone thinks of Jim, the watch is just plain ugly! I'll stick with my 8926 coin edge!!!

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 05:53 pm

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Jacky, where you been hiding??????:D

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 06:23 pm

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Ken...where are you?

Must be out on the golf course or somewhere. He's certainly not online or he would've weighed in on this topic long before this.

My opinion? The watch is an abomination and an ill-conceived mess!

As for Jim Skelton, I happen think he is a genuine WIS and has taught himself a lot about watches (like most of us). He’s a sales guy on TV and is given a script to use as a guide for his comments. It’s his job to make every watch look good. Tell you what, if I had to comment about a huge range of watches for hours on end, week after week, I’d make ten times the numbers of goofs that he makes. I think the guy needs to be cut some slack. I know I’m in the minority on this issue, but that’s my opinion nonetheless.

Posted: Fri May 5th, 2006 06:28 pm

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pacifichrono wrote: Ken...where are you?

Must be out on the golf course or somewhere. He's certainly not online or he would've weighed in on this topic long before this.

My opinion? The watch is an abomination and an ill-conceived mess!

As for Jim s******, I happen think he is a genuine WIS and has taught himself a lot about watches (like most of us). He’s a sales guy on TV and is given a script to use as a guide for his comments. It’s his job to make every watch look good. Tell you what, if I had to comment about a huge range of watches for hours on end, week after week, I’d make ten times the numbers of goofs that he makes. I think the guy needs to be cut some slack. I know I’m in the minority on this issue, but that’s my opinion nonetheless.

Couldn't have said it better myself (and I didn't)!!!!

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