thewatchfox Member Member Geek Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East, New England Posts: 53 SWI Fazing Out? Seems as time has passed by so has SWI, and really all of the other rivals who are all behind Invicta, which has become the Tiger Woods of watches, or maybe my analogy is not too hot, at least right now. I think the only people who need going to therapy should be repeat serial buyers like my self. SWI seems the least aired watch show and when they are on it's for very limited time and days. I have to say it's is frustrating buying from them because they do things in their own time (pardon the pun), especially when it comes to filling orders. Personally I like the option of SuperExpress, pay more but don't prefer the wait. They as the vendor decide they don't want to make the feature available to SNBC's loyal customers so my watch is coming by carrier horseback all of the way from sunny Florida to Connecticut. I guess Mr. Ben Shmuel and company may have found some greener grass, or is it that they don't have much to offer at this time? It was nice to see Leor the other night, it's been a while, he to me seemed kind of distant, but did bring along some nice toys like the "Once Only" Ceramica watches. I got the black with gold tone accents which will add to my collection of ceramics. It's nice material. Looking forward to some new things to come! 3 Lastest Threads by thewatchfox Thread Forum Last Poster Replies Views Last Post Alas, there are geeks amoungst us!!! General Watch Topics jlovesseconds 4 100 07-19-2010 02:31 PM To be Reverve or not to be, that is my question?? All other ShopNBC Brands thewatchfox 0 52 07-19-2010 02:18 PM SWI Fazing Out? ShopNBC General Topics MATTNATTI 31 681 03-30-2010 02:02 PM thewatchfox View Public Profile Send a private message to thewatchfox Find all posts by thewatchfox Add thewatchfox to Your Contacts #2 03-30-2010, 02:06 PM CLEANS-HIGH Senior Member Veteran Geek Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aliquippa Pa Posts: 904
Looking forward to some new things to come! Personally I like the option of SuperExpress, pay more but don't prefer the wait. They as the vendor decide they don't want to make the feature available to SNBC's loyal customers so my watch is coming by carrier horseback all of the way from sunny Florida to Connecticut. To be Reverve or not to be, that is my question?? All other ShopNBC Brands thewatchfox 0 52 07-19-2010 02:18 PM Thread Forum Last Poster Replies Views Last Post Member Member Geek
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SWI Fazing Out?
Seems as time has passed by so has SWI, and really all of the other rivals who are all
behind Invicta, which has become the Tiger Woods of watches, or maybe my analogy is not
too hot, at least right now. I think the only people who need going to therapy should be repeat serial buyers like my self.
SWI seems the least aired watch show and when they are on it's for very limited time and
days. I have to say it's is frustrating buying from them because they do things in their own time (pardon the pun), especially when it comes to filling orders.
Personally I like the option of SuperExpress, pay more but don't prefer the wait. They as the
vendor decide they don't want to make the feature available to SNBC's loyal customers so my watch is coming by carrier horseback all of the way from sunny Florida to Connecticut.
I guess Mr. Ben Shmuel and company may have found some greener grass, or is it that
they don't have much to offer at this time?
It was nice to see Leor the other night, it's been a while, he to me seemed kind of distant,
but did bring along some nice toys like the "Once Only" Ceramica watches. I got the black
with gold tone accents which will add to my collection of ceramics. It's nice material.
Looking forward to some new things to come!
3 Lastest Threads by thewatchfox
Thread Forum Last Poster Replies Views Last Post
Alas, there are geeks amoungst us!!! General Watch Topics jlovesseconds 4 100 07-19-2010 02:31 PM
To be Reverve or not to be, that is my question?? All other ShopNBC Brands thewatchfox 0 52 07-19-2010 02:18 PM
from WOW and E-Watches in the last 6 months.They are my favorite brand as you can see
by my sig.
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03-30-2010, 02:53 PM
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I have been enjoying buying my SWI collection from WOW, no tax and free shipping big
plus. I am sure Lior has something in the works for us but it may not be just for the Shop NBC site customers. Wow has been showing their pricing can be very competitive...
On the contrary... SWI will be expanding quite a bit on ShopNBC.
We will soon be running Swiss Legend shows as a separate entity from SWI. So soon you'll see SWI shows, then also Swiss Legend shows. There are a few things in the works that will
further solidify SWI as one of our top "brands" at Shop.
Your candor in the explanation reveals the nature of the relationship you have formed with your viewers.
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03-30-2010, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by CLEANS-HIGH
I purchace from SWI quite often when I can As they are my favorite watch program
because of the variety of watches but they also have their websites Ewatches, WOW,
Fractionprice of which I am a frequent customer and will continue to be,
Isn't TheTimeZone.com one of the SWI-related sites, too? I got a good deal from there not
too long ago, but they sent me the wrong watch and I'm still waiting for the replacement.
The mistake was understandable: I ordered IN5998 (Invicta II Mechanical Black Ion Plated Watch) and they sent IN5898 (Midsize Adrenaline Skull Motif Black Corian). The stock number was only off by one digit and I guess the picker didn't check as closely as he/she should have. But they sent me a UPS pre-paid label for the return.
LOL at the Tiger Woods/Invicta comparison. Say what??!!!!
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03-30-2010, 03:30 PM
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The SWI Company has benefited Me. Able to get multiple vendors that I never would have had access to at unheard of prices. Look forward to Lior's & Juan's return.
I think they have a lot of life left in them. You can be sure we will be seeing a whole lot more of the Neptune watches. Just got my first one today and I can say I will be in for many
more. This watch for size, confert and price is just a super deal.
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03-30-2010, 06:14 PM
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I buy many watches from Lior at his websites. He has a lot to offer and I get the
Lior and Swiss Legend must be having some production issues. SWI did a great deal of full page advertising in Nov & Dec in IW Mag. None of those watches has appeared at the Shop
or at any of his sites. Usually, companies don't give a 6 month lead time on a product,
something is amiss. Maybe it will all work out now that Basel is over.
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What I was drawing the analogy to was that Tiger is a front runner when it comes to
watches, watch company on SNBC, Tiger professionally is the leader on the golf tour. Was number one in the world, don't know if he still is?
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03-31-2010, 05:43 AM
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I'll check out the WOW site, World of Wathes correct? Been on there and have seen a lot of
Swiss Legend. So you say they have good prices?
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Misunderstood! I did not imply or mean to imply that Eyal is out running around, nothing at
all like that. My intention was to equal Invicta as being number one in the watch world as Tiger is to golf, that was all! I made reference on the posting that perhaps in light of his
problems this may not be the time to use him in a positve sense. Sorry you got my message
wrong.
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03-31-2010, 05:51 AM
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You didn't mention anything about Croton who too has been a bit scarce. Guess you have to
be able to keep up with the guy who's running the fastest!
Personally, I don't mind it too much but notice Invicta, seems to be creating a scale or a
seperation of grades when it comes to what they offer now too. Diversity amoungst
diversity. The Invicta II, regular Invictas with high prices like the wooden watch which I bought. It had the Reserve price without the Reserve.
Then the other tier, Reserve, which is just a phrase denoting what I don't know? In this
collection there are some watches which don't look like they belong there.
Anyway, I have to say I like that brand a lot along with Renato, who now seemed to break
down and sell under $200.00 watches like this past weekend's OTV T-Rex, and the
Sporgenza GMT which I picked up on. A bit heavier than the original with a little lower grade movement than the original chronograph.
After I fiugre out how much money I owe SNBC today, it's time to see if anything else needs
a home. Just the never ending cycle!
SWI NEVERMORE!
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I'm not so sure about SL/SWI .... but as far as everyone else falling behind Invicta, I wouldn't agree with that. Lately I find Invicta becoming less and less interesting, both from a
perspective of the company itself, and from a perspective of watches that are not grabing
my interest like they used to. While, on the other hand, I see Android and Renato and SO
coming out with lots of great new designs that are appealing to me, and my intests lately are moving more in their directions.
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I look forward and hope we can see the old SWI and the major brands they bring to table.
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On the contrary... SWI will be expanding quite a bit on ShopNBC.
We will soon be running Swiss Legend shows as a separate entity from SWI. So soon you'll
see SWI shows, then also Swiss Legend shows. There are a few things in the works that
will further solidify SWI as one of our top "brands" at Shop.
Quote:
Originally Posted by WatchYaThink
I'm not so sure about SL/SWI .... but as far as everyone else falling behind Invicta, I
wouldn't agree with that. Lately I find Invicta becoming less and less interesting, both from a perspective of the company itself, and from a perspective of watches that are not grabing
my interest like they used to. While, on the other hand, I see Android and Renato and SO
coming out with lots of great new designs that are appealing to me, and my intests lately
are moving more in their directions.
jim im not sure but we are 4mos. on and i cant recall seeing a swiss legend show just swi.
please correct me if i am mistaken as i cant watch all of the watch shows.
and larry i am with you invicta just isnt fanning the flames as of late. with the exception of
the arsenal. i am trying to diversify my collection now and am enjoying looking at other shop