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Posted: Thu Nov 3rd, 2005 09:44 pm

RandyG
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http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J170033&storeid=1&track=78&taxid=78

Read the bottom paragraph. I think they should remove all of them from their site.LOL

Posted: Thu Nov 3rd, 2005 10:17 pm

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WTF!! Where did they come up that one??

Posted: Fri Nov 4th, 2005 09:34 am

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As seen on the ShopNBC URL posted above:

"Mechanical watches help to protect the environment: The batteries used in quartz watches are classified as hazardous waste and on average, every US citizen owns two “button battery” watches. Hundreds of millions of these batteries are used yearly all over the world, and only a fraction of these find their way into organized hazardous waste deposits."

This has got to be the most rediculous thing they have done (other than the selection of a"watch host" of dubious reputation).

I, for one, certainly thank my lucky stars that one of the hurricanes this year did not hit a quartz watch battery factory and unleash a devasting torrent of toxic waste on mankind. I believe this is a typical example of what some refer to as "extremism"! :D :D :D

Last edited on Fri Nov 4th, 2005 09:35 am by KenC

Posted: Fri Nov 4th, 2005 12:04 pm

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RandyG wrote:
What Will This Do To Their Quartz Watch Business??.....DOHHHHHH

http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J170033&storeid=1&track=78&taxid=78

Read the bottom paragraph. I think they should remove all of them from their site.LOL

Posted: Fri Nov 4th, 2005 01:20 pm

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LMAO!!!!

I know a quote for the Quartz watches as marketing gimmicks:

" Quartz watches help to people to save time cos it does not need winding or oiling. Only need to change battery every 2-10 years, depends on respective models. The parts(metals) used in automatic and mechanical watches are classified as hazardous waste and on average, every 2 US citizens own one automatic or mechanical watche. Hundreds of millions of these machanical watches are sent yearly all over the world to service and change parts(metals), and only a fraction of these find their way into organized hazardous waste deposits, the rest were thown into bins and dumps where those places were meant for plastic and papers. "

Well????

Posted: Fri Nov 4th, 2005 02:08 pm

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These ValueVision training experts will say anything and do anything to sell whatever POS is sitting in front of them.

watchboy wrote:
LMAO!!!!

I know a quote for the Quartz watches as marketing gimmicks:

" Quartz watches help to people to save time cos it does not need winding or oiling. Only need to change battery every 2-10 years, depends on respective models. The parts(metals) used in automatic and mechanical watches are classified as hazardous waste and on average, every 2 US citizens own one automatic or mechanical watche. Hundreds of millions of these machanical watches are sent yearly all over the world to service and change parts(metals), and only a fraction of these find their way into organized hazardous waste deposits, the rest were thown into bins and dumps where those places were meant for plastic and papers. "

Well????

Posted: Fri Nov 4th, 2005 02:33 pm

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Does anyone even know what could happen? What would be the affect of being bombarded with lithium ions? Each one of you out there should demand reperation from anyone would sold you such a toxic device. First we need to find out, exactly, what type of toxic substance we are caring around. Second, we should get Material Data Sheets from the person(s) who sold them. Third, take it to a lawyer.

KenC wrote:
As seen on the ShopNBC URL posted above:

"Mechanical watches help to protect the environment: The batteries used in quartz watches are classified as hazardous waste and on average, every US citizen owns two “button battery” watches. Hundreds of millions of these batteries are used yearly all over the world, and only a fraction of these find their way into organized hazardous waste deposits."

This has got to be the most rediculous thing they have done (other than the selection of a"watch host" of dubious reputation).

I, for one, certainly thank my lucky stars that one of the hurricanes this year did not hit a quartz watch battery factory and unleash a devasting torrent of toxic waste on mankind. I believe this is a typical example of what some refer to as "extremism"! :D :D :D

Posted: Sat Nov 5th, 2005 11:47 pm

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i would be careful. I remember what happened to clark kent. he was bombarded with ions and he started wearing leotards and changing his clothes in phone booths.

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