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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 11:43 am |
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EricAldovino Guest
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So...I went with the Croton, 200m retro 70s looking, silver dialed case ala seiko 6105ish look. Box was flimsy leather...said "Quartz" when the watch is in fact automatic... hour hand off by 5 minutes... e.g. not spot on the hour til minute hand is on the 5 min. mark. Overall case looks weak unlike Invicta who at least gives off that 20,000 dollar "look." Watch looked like an $80 variety. Sapphire glass lacked that "sapphire" appearance. I won't do Croton again... The made in China sticker on the box was telling. I can still here the smooth tele-seller-guy "J172464" The "gents" Croton!!!!! ShopNBC...You've got mail! Order date: 4/13/2007 Order #: [url=javascript:openPopWin('/myaccount/orderreview.aspx?cm_re=OrderHistory-_-Order-_-N&ordernumber=9937644', 800, 800, 'menubar=no,toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes', 0, 0);]9937644[/url] Amount: $299.97 Status: [url=javascript:OrderStatusPopUp_window=window.open('OrderStatusPopUp.aspx?cm_re=OrderHistory-_-Status-_-N','OrderStatusPopUp_window','width=480,height=168,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes');OrderStatusPopUp_window.focus();]RETURN[/url] Order placed via the phone. Items in order: Track Packages 1 - [url=javascript:openPopWin('http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?cm_re=OrderHistory-_-Product-_-N&familyid=J172464&track=-80400', 800, 700, 'menubar=no,toolbar=no,location=no,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,status=yes', 1, 1);]J172464 - Croton Men's Stainless...[/url]N/A [url=javascript:openPopWin('/myaccount/orderreview.aspx?cm_re=OrderHistory-_-View-_-N&ordernumber=9937644', 800, 800, 'menubar=no,toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes', 0, 0);]  [/url].:(:Xface4.gif Last edited on Fri Apr 13th, 2007 11:14 am by |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 11:54 am |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU CLOONEY ... ERRR, I MEAN ALDOVINO .... THIS IS NOT SUPRISING .....
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 12:31 pm |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Sorry to hear of your tribulations Eric... but am also not surprised... the pics should be interesting.. :shock:
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 12:38 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Sorry to hear of your bad Croton experience, Eric. I was almost tempted by the orange model. I do have a Croton that actually was a great deal and a real nice watch but don't doubt you got a loser... I'm not sure where the watches are made and I wouldn't doubt it is China, but I am guessing the sticker on the box was referring to the box itself. You did the right thing by sending it back.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 03:55 pm |
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EricAldovino Guest
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Hey Fellas! This was my speediest return ever...the box was still cool upon my arrival to the post office. I had this watch in my posession for less than 11 minutes. It just lacked that substantial feel one expects from such a big watch. Too thin as well, I like a bit of height on the case as well. I am sure some of their watches are awesome..this one was not for me. Someone else may rave about it. Who knows. ;-) Attachment: crotonOFF.jpg (Downloaded 90 times) Last edited on Sat Apr 7th, 2007 03:56 pm by |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 03:58 pm |
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EricAldovino Guest
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I am...drooling over the new Seiko 6r15 200m diver. $400 bucks...I must own it!!!!!! http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-SBDC001 Attachment: s_sbdc001a.jpg (Downloaded 90 times) Last edited on Sat Apr 7th, 2007 03:59 pm by |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 04:00 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Eric...I'm surprised you didn't "Satinize" that sucker before you sent it back!!yourock.gif The Seiko would be the route to go Bud!hand6.gif
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 04:26 pm |
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EricAldovino Guest
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Hey Gaspar! I thought about it...it would have looked nicer less blingini, but...I was already turned off. I kept seeing Skelton...laughing whilst giggling in that manly way " J172464!!" So I had to run to the Post Office. This seiko is 45mm and huge from what I see...it dwarfs the Marine Master, which is one of my dream watches. I will let you guys know when I receive the Seiko.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 07:32 pm |
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canadajo 3T WIS
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Ya... get that sucker so we can see it up close and from angles .... all Ive seen is that face shot and I am interested to see how the watch plays
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 07:40 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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EricAldovino wrote: "Just giggling in that manly way j172464" .... I just spit out a perfectly good Martini laughing on that one Eric !!!:D:D Can't wait to see that bada$$ Seiko Aldo!hand6.gif Hey Gaspar! I thought about it...it would have looked nicer less blingini, but...I was already turned off. I kept seeing jim.s...laughing whilst giggling in that manly way " J172464!!" So I had to run to the Post Office. This seiko is 45mm and huge from what I see...it dwarfs the Marine Master, which is one of my dream watches. I will let you guys know when I receive the Seiko.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 8th, 2007 11:20 am |
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James Haury 3T WIS
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I have 2 croton watches and i love them. I wouldn't indict the brand .you just got a hold of a bad example.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 8th, 2007 11:39 am |
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EricAldovino Guest
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I agree James, I have seen better from them. I guess I was underwhelmed to say the least. It looked really great on my TV at 1am. The dial looked like it sat deeper in the case. It was too shallow looking up close and for this size, not thick enough.. Waiting on my Seiko 6r15. Will def. post pix upon arrival. smile8.giftime2.gif James Haury wrote: I have 2 croton watches and i love them. I wouldn't indict the brand .you just got a hold of a bad example.
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