Princetonwatches.com

[kingleonidas]

Hello all:

I was just wondering, is princetonwatches.com a reliable site? Has anyone here heard of them before?

I picked out a nice victorinox swiss army watch, and they seem to have great prices, sometimes nearly 50 percent off. They also state they are authorized swiss army dealers. IS this true?

Thanks much.

BTW, I sold the watch in my avatar and am getting the new Two Tone Blue Sub by December, I cannot wait !

[kingleonidas]

Wow, noone knows? Thanks anyway ;)

[crowncollection]

i will reply as you have none but i am no help, I have never heard of them sorry

[kingleonidas]

Thanks alot. :)

[mjclark32]

I've never heard of them either, but they have mixed reviews.
http://www.trustpilot.com/review/www...tonwatches.com

[liuk3]

I used Princeton Watches to buy my Citizen dive watch as a backup for scuba diving. They were great. Years later I flooded the dive watch doing a dive to 300 ft. Hard to tell whether it was because of that specifc dive or because I'd done hundreds and hundreds of dives on it through rough aquatic environments and wrecks, but the watch was flooded after that dive. I needed the original receipt to try to get the watch repaired under warranty by Citizen which is local to me. They promptly both emailed and mailed to me a copy of my original receipt even though the transaction was done online a few years prior. I thought that their customer service to me was great. It's my only experience with them, but it was a positive one, and I would use them again if I ever wanted to buy another Citizen watch. The watch flooded a couple of times, but I also admit that I put it through some very rough conditions (rocky beaches, surf, wrecks, cold, depth, etc.). In any case, Princeton Watches seemed a legit internet retailer to me. Good luck!

[kingleonidas]

Thanks much !

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by kingleonidas

Hello all:

I was just wondering, is princetonwatches.com a reliable site? Has anyone here heard of them before?

I picked out a nice victorinox swiss army watch, and they seem to have great prices, sometimes nearly 50 percent off. They also state they are authorized swiss army dealers. IS this true?

Thanks much.

BTW, I sold the watch in my avatar and am getting the new Two Tone Blue Sub by December, I cannot wait !

This post sounds kind of trollish. OP purchased watch already, but wants to know if they are reputable? Then quotes they are 50% off on watches. Sounds like a rep. for the company trolling for info. IMHO

[kingleonidas]

Seriously knappo, have you ever read my threads and even noticed my join date? I have better things to do in my life than troll a watch board. I believe an apology from you is in order.

[kingleonidas]

And btw, read carefully, I said I picked out a watch, not bought it. I ordered it tonight after reading the positive post from liuk3.

[Pep04]

Let's play nice. The OP just asked a simple question.

[kingleonidas]

Thank you pep !

[Knappo 1307]

Sounded like it was purchased.... Anyway I hope you like it, and the transaction is smooth.

[Knappo 1307]

Also why is this in the watchout section, should be in general discussion... Right?

[kingleonidas]

Btw..are you a mod? My question on this section is to find out if I should watch out for this website as a bad site to do business with. You are grasping at straws here ! Let it end...

[mmmk604]

It's in the watchout because he wasn't sure if the site was legit or not.
Either way, hope you have a smooth transaction. Let us know how it turns out!

[blue92]

Originally Posted by liuk3

I used Princeton Watches to buy my Citizen dive watch as a backup for scuba diving. They were great. Years later I flooded the dive watch doing a dive to 300 ft. Hard to tell whether it was because of that specifc dive or because I'd done hundreds and hundreds of dives on it through rough aquatic environments and wrecks, but the watch was flooded after that dive. I needed the original receipt to try to get the watch repaired under warranty by Citizen which is local to me. They promptly both emailed and mailed to me a copy of my original receipt even though the transaction was done online a few years prior. I thought that their customer service to me was great. It's my only experience with them, but it was a positive one, and I would use them again if I ever wanted to buy another Citizen watch. The watch flooded a couple of times, but I also admit that I put it through some very rough conditions (rocky beaches, surf, wrecks, cold, depth, etc.). In any case, Princeton Watches seemed a legit internet retailer to me. Good luck!

You should have your seals checked on a dive watch at least every 2 years. Find a watchmaker that has a dry water tester, could be a good thing to have it water tested before every dive that is if you can find a good watchmasker with the right equipment

[kingleonidas]

Originally Posted by mmmk604

It's in the watchout because he wasn't sure if the site was legit or not.
Either way, hope you have a smooth transaction. Let us know how it turns out!

Yes
..Thank you.

[Knappo 1307]

Watchout section is for fraud or suspected fraud... Thanks

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by blue92

You should have your seals checked on a dive watch at least every 2 years. Find a watchmaker that has a dry water tester, could be a good thing to have it water tested before every dive that is if you can find a good watchmasker with the right equipment

Are saying that you know of a watchmaker who will do the testing for free as it would be cost prohibitive to test before every dive?

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by kingleonidas

And btw, read carefully, I said I picked out a watch, not bought it. I ordered it tonight after reading the positive post from liuk3.

Let me know how the transaction goes.

[kingleonidas]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Watchout section is for fraud or suspected fraud... Thanks

Seriously, get over it. Are you happy it is moved cause you cried to the mods. Now you can proceed with your life as usual !

I never had this problem before for asking a question !

[kingleonidas]

Originally Posted by liuk3

Let me know how the transaction goes.

Thank you very much. It is being shipped today and will arrive tomorrow ! Thank you for actually helping me with my questions instead of jumping all over me and calling me a troll.

[kingleonidas]

Originally Posted by mmmk604

It's in the watchout because he wasn't sure if the site was legit or not.
Either way, hope you have a smooth transaction. Let us know how it turns out!

Thank you much ! I actually had a revelation. I sent an email to Victorinox and asked them about Princetonwatches and Ashford's credentials. They sent me an email stating that they are both authorized sellers and watches will be covered under their three year warranty.

I look forward to tomorrow, will let you all know, thanks !

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by kingleonidas

Seriously, get over it. Are you happy it is moved cause you cried to the mods. Now you can proceed with your life as usual !

I never had this problem before for asking a question !

I'm not really sure why you keep responding. You posted in the wrong section and it was moved. I said nothing to no one. I see you got your answer, great. Hope your watch finds you in good health.

[kingleonidas]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I'm not really sure why you keep responding. You posted in the wrong section and it was moved. I said nothing to no one. I see you got your answer, great. Hope your watch finds you in good health.

And you as well.

[blue92]

Originally Posted by liuk3

Are saying that you know of a watchmaker who will do the testing for free as it would be cost prohibitive to test before every dive?

Probably not for free, but probably cheaper than replacing it or the cost to fix it after it comes in full of water. The things that need to be checked are the back gasket, the case tube gasket, if there is a crystal gasket check that as well.