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TimeTechTalk.com > Time Tech Talk > New Arrivals > CROTON=Anemic...made in CHINA...etc etc..returned to SLOP within minutes... |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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KenC Admin 
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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. Excellent point, James..............after all, I even have some good Invictas! |
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mcwright Admin 
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I guess I just don't understand the need to continue to buy from shopnbc. Or to watch their shows. These stories never seem to end. coyote2.gif |
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srh_pres 3T WIS
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I enjoy watching slop for the sheer joy of seeing what witicisms JS will come out with next... :cool: mcwright wrote: I guess I just don't understand the need to continue to buy from shopnbc. Or to watch their shows. These stories never seem to end. coyote2.gif |
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mcwright Admin
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I just don't have the stomach for it anymore. I simply can't watch. I haven't tuned in, in months. It just got to the point where it started to creep me out. cat28.gif |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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That man does truly frighten my children... I did watch about 5 minutes of a Croton show and it was brutal. I must admit most of the watch shows bore me to tears with the exception of the most hated man in Watch Show-dom, The Watch Commander... his grating delivery and spastic comments keep me more interested than any other... And he is guaranteed to deliver one laugh out load moment per show!! |
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EricAldovino Guest
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I watch for the predictable dialogue...and how Jim exxagerates things like "316l SOLID stainless STEEEEL!" They try and promote their offerings as some insane bargain! JS cliche pitch: "You go anywhere...and you say to your jeweler: I want 316L SS, solid endlinks, sapphire glass, swiss ETA!!!! 2824 and I want it all for just $299!" They always leave out the stripped crowns, off centered nomenclature... He sure does love those solid endlinks. Diggin the retro George Micheals beard with the leather coat in a heated Television studio. Very cool. Fashion over function. smile8.gif Last edited on Sun Apr 8th, 2007 07:25 pm by |
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canadajo 3T WIS
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I gotta agree with you .... I wonder who dresses those clowns ?!? It must be somebodies blind grandmother |
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EricAldovino Guest
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Haha! You never know which host your gunna get. Will it be, smooth leather guy jim, or the studious guy in glasses Jim. Women across America must be swooning for the dashing lad. :P |
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