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Overall Report Card Grade For The Spring Forward Event

I don't want anybody to bash, just give your honest overall opinion on the entire week of

Invicta's "Spring Forward Event." Overall grade to me was a B-. I did pick up one watch, but

not due to just a spring forward event (it was a sea hunter on clearance). I thought about

the "once only" rosetone venom and that was about it. I did watch all the shows pretty

much the first 4 to 5 days, but the last 2 days not very much at all. The grade I gave is

overall, prices, selection, once only's, new models (can be different colors, movements,

casing, limited editions, dial variations etc...). I was kinda sad no real arsenals showed up

very much. I'm kind of in the arsenal and sea hunter mood right now and can't wait for the

meteorite dial in it.

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At least I got this

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C-, a few deals, mostly same old same old -over and over again.

But ended on a bad note with the Scuba/Sw500 way out of line high priceing, left a bad

"Gouging" taste in my mouth for the event.

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Today, 06:15 PM

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C-, prices were high...some people will regret later when they are paying all he VP's AND

later see it go way down. An example, Gearhead rosetone automatic originally about $475

today I got it fro under $250...savings over $200, patience pays off, impulses costs

money...thanks!

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Today, 06:15 PM

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B- +1.. did pick up the mid size combat sanIV auto and the funky GMT venom but more for

curiosity. there definitely were some gems. Disappointed in the 'new' stuff. the scuby is nice

but out of my NBZ price range. other than that....

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I watched 10+ hours of it and looked at all the program guides and looked at all the watches

and prices.Minus a few surprise watches and prices.I was only tempted on a couple of the

watches (CF auto and the purple dial excursion,scuba is too spendy if it was 600 w/6vps I

would have broken my NBZ and got one.

I give it a C-.

I have bought a Invicta at each event the last year and this year up to this event.This event

ZERO watches.Nothing other then the 3 above that I would even consider.

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Today, 06:19 PM

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The Scuba SW 500 and Titanium Coalition Forces Auto seem like great additions to any

collection. I've just learned the hard way with ShopNBC and Invicta in the past by paying

when the watches first aire only to see the watches come way down in price. I wait a year of

so after the watches aire and then purchase if available. I would like to pick up the Scuba

SW 500 but will take my chances and wait. Maybe I'll never get one, but I think its a good

possiblity the prices will come down. That's how I roll.

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Today, 06:23 PM

09tsar Senior Member Veteran Geek

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Solid B.

Was kinda hoping they'd bring back some from the days of yore

Wishful thinking though.

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Today, 06:32 PM

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I'll give it a b+. Two big introductions Coallition Auto and Scuba, both very nice and in my

opinion reasonably priced. Just out of my range this time around wish I had a little more

disposable income to get these two. I think this event had something for everybody and to

me that is what is all about. I actually could not resist and made only one purchase:

my first meteorite dial, $299 was a no brainer for me.

overall great event just wish had a little extra cash.

Congrats to all that pick up the Coallition and the Scuba, the highlights of this event, may be

I'll pick up the next execution.

regards

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I was happy with the event only got the MOP Leviathan. Tempted on the Scuba just dont

know if I like it that much or not.

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Today, 06:33 PM

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A b grade

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LatkaTime

C-, a few deals, mostly same old same old -over and over again.

But ended on a bad note with the Scuba/Sw500 way out of line high priceing, left a bad

"Gouging" taste in my mouth for the event.

I don't understand this "gouging" idea. Why is that price so out of line? And Shop is

obviously in this to make money, nothing else. So if you don't like the price, then simply

don't buy. Do you have that same "gouging taste" when you walk into a store, and look at

stuff that is way out of your price range? Just hold onto that cash, and either use it

elsewhere, or be patient, and wait for the Scuba to move into what you deem a reasonable

pricepoint...

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Solid C. Wound up getting the new Leviathon for $189 and Subaqua# 0736 for $174 at

COSTCO.

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The way today's final is going...its going to BOOST my rating. Congrats to those who picked

up the Scubba & the CF !!!

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At least I got this

I give them a B+...I tryed 2 get this Watch...Man that is Sweet...

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While there was some pretty good deals on watches already seen before, I think the

Automatic Coalition Forces and Reserve Scuba single-handedly saved the event from being

just average...I'd give it a B+.

If Invicta hadn't released the SW500 Scuba and Automatic Coalition Forces early, I would've

maybe said B-

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C+

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I'm going with a solid B- also. It really seemed as if it was the same stuff over and over.

That being said, it cannot be all new pieces every show. I think the ratio could have been a

little better. I got the CF auto and while I may wind up seeing it drop in 31 days, I may not

either.

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"C". I didn't think the pricing was that great.

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If you are a WG, then it probably was a so/so event. However, WGs--as most of us know--

represent a tiny portion of those looking/buying from Shop NBC watch shows--didn't Michael

say 2-3% I think. If you only buy one or two watches a year, then the prices are/were not

that bad. I really don't think the Shop prices everything with WGs in mind. I don't think "top

men" at Invicta or Shop NBC stay up nights worrying about how their prices will "play" with

WGs or any particular "special" group--they set prices that they think/hope the general

watch buying public will accept. Sometimes they are right and sometimes they are wrong--

as in any retail business.

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Today, 08:18 PM

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I can't rate it but I really did not see anything that sang out to me, so I did not purchase.

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Got my green viper Imperious for $ 266 and cannot take it off. A total gem to my collection.

I would give this event a "B+" and a job well done. Come on a Vemon for $149 and auto

rosetone Imperious for $244. Many new watches with tons of "once only", Todays Top Valves

and Extra Top values. What more could they have done?

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well the guy were entertaining thru out the week...and I got the new bead blasted levi with

the free black hardcase...and promply turned around and scratched the crap out the bead

blasted finish on my brand new watch on a seatbelt in my car.....because no one told me

how soft the blasted finish was...see my huge thread about

it...(http://watchgeeks.net/showthread.php?t=160354)but over all I would give this run of

shows a B in grading it...last yrs was better in my opinion...........

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D+ Same Old Same Old

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i would give it a c+ because they brought out a lot of stuff and good deals, but in the back of

my mind i was mad because i know that they are holding a lot of stuff back because of basel

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"B" IMO...Couldn't swing the CF Auto. Hard to stay away and ends up with that Field His and

Hers for the holidays stock up. Did snagged the Scobby, wait and see for person if it sings to

me. Didn't know that bracelet use friction pins instead of the screws like were in the RPD.

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left a bad "Gouging" taste in my mouth for the event.

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I have to give it a B+

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C-. It was nothing special. No real jaw dropping deals, just 6 VPs for those who need them.

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A very strong B for me, overall I enjoyed the event. Picked up the new Shot Blasted Levi,

and the Baby Lupah Love Edition Set.

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C+ or B-...

Only two watches got my attention...

Coalition Forces ETA 2824 and the new Scuba SW-500...

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I think there where some good deals, and some no brainer deal like the Luminary. I didnt

pull the trigger on anything though, first time in many years. The CF Auto is a smokin watch

and the Scuba reserve is amazingly well done and what a bargain just to damn small for my

liking!

B

Congrats to all that scored and got the CF or the Scuba outstanding watches!

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I give it a B for being entertaining television, plus I picked up a couple things the first few

days.

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