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Got my sandstone ocean reef sized, scratched and got insulted, all in one trip

I took my new ocean reef goldtone sandstone in to get sized. I took it to where I always to

my watches sized even I don't like the place. They carry tags and rolex's, so they have an

attitude, but they have a good watch man or at least I thought they did. They sized it, I paid them and left, when I got to my car I checked it to make sure they didn't sctatch it ( a

habit I have ) sure enough one link had a scratch and the clasp had a gauge in it. I took it

back in and the guy told me that happens sometimes and I would probably be getting

scratches on it myself. He then told me invicta pins are hard to get out and I should just send it in to invicta to get it sized. I told him I would not be back, would tell everyone I

know about what happened and I might see them in small claims court. I will say this about

invicta's gold plating, it is everything they say it is. Even with the scratches and gauge all I

see is gold. As far as their tags and rolex's, if I want an overpriced watch that has that 1970's look I might consider one!

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That's why I bought the Invicta toolkit! Can size it yourself without dealing with snotty

businessmen. Toolkit pays for itself after you size like 2 watches so it's worth the

investment.

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Always sorry to hear stories like this. There are some good jewelers out there, doesn't sound

like you found one. You might be able to replace the link that's scratched with one that was

taken out. I'm afraid your pretty much stuck with the clasp damage.

Let me second that idea of picking up your own watch tool kit. It's really a simple process, and all the information you need can be found here on the forum. Good luck, and if you have

issues PM me and I'll walk you through the sizing process.

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I meant to mention I was going to get my own tool kit. I got so wound up with my post I

forgot to add that. That is the solution.

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You should ask the sales person to look at one of their nice time pieces and then "accidentally" drop it on the floor and say" Oops sometimes that happens".And then walk

out.

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that sucks, it is a nice watch though __________________

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Sorry to hear about that. I guess that is why some around hear won't size them anymore since don't want to be responsible for a watch that they did not sell

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I'm surprised they didn't offer to buff it out. Jewelers clean and buff jewelry and watches all the time.

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So... they didn't even say sorry? They just blamed their poor service on Invicta?!?!

Are you kidding me?!?!

I can size the Ocean Reefs and not put any scratches in it. And, I'm not a trained pro,

nor do I have expensive tools!!

They owe you something!! If you have the time, I'd follow through with the small claims

court. If nothing else, it "puts them out"!

Sorry this happened to you. Definately get the kit. YOU care about YOUR watches and won't

let that crud happen!!

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that sux dude, my jeweler sizes for free if you live in town !!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

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I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. I am fortunate to have an outstanding jeweler

just 5 minutes from my house, and he buffs my watches for free and sizes them for $8.00.

So far, no dings or scratches.

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Yes they are hard to get pins out,but its not so hard as to scratch it! Omega punch pins help alot.they are longer.

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Find a new Jeweler. I have a great one that is also a client. I have had Invicta's, zodiacs and

Swiss Legends sized by him and he has had nothing but positive things to say. He sells really

nice preowned IWC, Patek, Tiffany, Paneria and Rolexes. I bought my wife's rolex datejust

from him and have both my Rolexes serviced by him. I guess he could be a snob about watches, but he is not. Any good businessman would treat all customers respectfully. By the

way he charges 5 dollars to size a watch.

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Sized, scratched and insuled sounds like a hat trick from a bad jeweler. Am I wrong or

doesn't this Reserve Pro Diver have screws in the bracelet instead of "pins" as the jeweler

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You might also want to file a complaint with your local BBB, as well as file with your states department of consumer affairs office.

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Sorry to hear, but I would recommend in the future getting a tool kit, it may seem intimidating at first... but the Ocean Reef isn't that difficult to size. Only takes a few minutes,

hope you give it a try yourself next time. Time to bond with all your future watches. Most of

your new watches can be on your wrist within minutes of opening. Best of luck.

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Sorry to hear that 1956, I wish you would've open up a can of whup a** on that sucker.

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Sorry to hear about your bad experience...

I have always sized my own watches, and even replace all my own batteries when

needed...it's not that tough...

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This is an absolute horrid story to hear about! IMO, this is unacceptable!! I would have

demanded my money back if he charged me and then some!

You should invest in a toolkit and learn to size them yourself. This will at least save you time

and money. Especially from businesses that practice customer service like you received.

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If you get the Invicta tool kit,

Couldn"t you size and scratch your own watch at home and insult yourself too?

HMMMM!!!

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What a bunch of RICHARD CRANIUMS!

I would go on Yelp, Angies list, BBB and every other site I could and let them have it!

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Well you are right about the gold plating on invictas it's tuff just like real gold!

I own a gold rolex and when put side by side with my ocean ghost it's the exact same color!

Invicta is on the right track.......

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Originally Posted by Avery

You should ask the sales person to look at one of their nice time pieces and then "accidentally" drop it on the floor and say" Oops sometimes that happens".And then walk

out.

Yep That's what I would have done and told them what are you gonna do.

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Originally Posted by 1956 chevrolet

I meant to mention I was going to get my own tool kit. I got so wound up with my post I

forgot to add that. That is the solution.

This is the best way to go. Just take your time on the first one you do. If you get stuck in

some way there are plenty of people here that can help you. Also I'd ask for some input on a

tool kit from some of the guys here. The Invicta kit is a good place to start. Later on you might want to get better tools, but that is later on. Sorry to hear of your bad experience.

Now you can do it yourself and save the money for a new watch.

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Today, 04:00 AM

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Sorry to hear about your problem,you would be better off learning to do this yourself, invest in a decent tool kit and practice on an old watch.Take your time and even if you should put a

few scratches in your watch at least your not paying a so called professional to do it.In the

end once you get the hang of it you will save yourself a lot of time and aggravation and the

tools will pay for themselves.

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That is a bad day. With service and repair work like that it makes you think just how good

busines must be for them. Keep the fight, you deserved better.

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Any good jeweler knows how to size a pin and collar link>except the guys you went to.

Shame on them for not apologizing completely. Shame on the watch guy for being so

clueless while selling top-end watches.

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Sorry to hear about how in today's economy business people treat customers. I recently

moved so I used a new repair guy in the mall who only charged $10 for sizing, I took my

Invicta Diver 7750 and there's a new lady behind the counter. She stated it would be $20 because my band was "a pain in the ass to size". I told my watch back, went one level down

and was charged only $8. Some people are penny wise and dollar stupid. Love your quote

about the overpriced 1970s look....LOL

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I feel for you! I've had that happen with my original Invicta Scooby 3076 which I had

foolishly paid full price for when Shop debuted them ($495.00 - I was a greenhorn). I had it sized and when I found a loose pin I turned around and went back to the jeweler. His 16

year old assistant "corrected it" by tapping it with a steel hammer and thus scratching the

link severely! I told the kid that it wasn't acceptable and I asked for the owner expecting

professionalism. The jeweler tells me "Who cares about that! It's an Invicta! Invictas are just plated brass Chinese junk!"

Bad move! I have an Irish temperment and I wasted no time telling him off and I basically

left him fearing dark parking garages!

(scumbag!)

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They call themselves jewelers!

I had similar problem with my first Ocean Reef (have 5).

TWO "Jewelers" high end both could not size it... banged up the links. Just don't know how

to do the pin and collar.... Finally, a geek steeped up and I sent it to him to size and he walked me thought what he

did... 5 min. job.

Get some good tools and do it yourself. They can stick their $20 fee and pompus attitude.

AND the comment -- you would scratch it anyway... they should just say no. So try on a

Rolex and mark it up... see if they have the same attitude (don't do that). I wanted to go back to both jewelers and show them how to do it for the future... URRRRRR.

ENJOY THE WATCH.... OCEAN REEF's are my favorites....

Part of the Geek learning curve is learn how to do the easy yourself... buy more watches

with the $$ you save on sizing.

Here is a good post on how to size... same for Ocean Reef or any pin and collar.... Good

Luck.

http://watchgeeks.net/showthread.php...let+pin+collar

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1956 chevrolet They carry tags and rolex's, so they have an attitude ...

So, you are saying that they have an attitude because they carry

"tags and rolex's", or could it be that they have an attitude because

they simply don't value their customers and have no true merchant's

ethics and values? I'd bet is not the "tags and rolex's".

Like someone else already recommended, get a nice watch bracelet

change kit. You probably collect watches, so it'd be a good

investment. I have to admit, though, some Invictas have some

difficult friction pins. But, hey, at least the watch is secure.

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Congrats on the cool watch but sorry about the scratch. Same thing happened to me with a

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Sorry to hear that! That jeweler is a douche.. Get your own kit. costs less and you don't

have to deal with guys like that.

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Quote:

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I took my new ocean reef goldtone sandstone in to get sized. I took it to where I always to

my watches sized even I don't like the place. They carry tags and rolex's, so they have an attitude, but they have a good watch man or at least I thought they did. They sized it, I

paid them and left, when I got to my car I checked it to make sure they didn't sctatch it ( a

habit I have ) sure enough one link had a scratch and the clasp had a gauge in it. I took it

back in and the guy told me that happens sometimes and I would probably be getting

scratches on it myself. He then told me invicta pins are hard to get out and I should just send it in to invicta to get it sized. I told him I would not be back, would tell everyone I

know about what happened and I might see them in small claims court. I will say this

about invicta's gold plating, it is everything they say it is. Even with the scratches

and gauge all I see is gold. As far as their tags and rolex's, if I want an overpriced watch that has that 1970's look I might consider one!

LOVE IT!! __________________

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You should ask the sales person to look at one of their nice time pieces and then

"accidentally" drop it on the floor and say" Oops sometimes that happens".And then walk out.

LMBO!!

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I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. I am fortunate to have an outstanding

jeweler just 5 minutes from my house, and he buffs my watches for free and sizes them for $8.00. So far, no dings or scratches.

DAG!! In my neighborhood, they charge $5 per link removed!!! No buffing or anything else

of the sort!! Last watch costed me $35 plus tax!!

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I took my new ocean reef goldtone sandstone in to get sized. I took it to where I always to

my watches sized even I don't like the place. They carry tags and rolex's, so they have an attitude, but they have a good watch man or at least I thought they did. They sized it, I

paid them and left, when I got to my car I checked it to make sure they didn't sctatch it ( a

habit I have ) sure enough one link had a scratch and the clasp had a gauge in it. I took it

back in and the guy told me that happens sometimes and I would probably be getting scratches on it myself. He then told me invicta pins are hard to get out and I should just

send it in to invicta to get it sized. I told him I would not be back, would tell everyone I

know about what happened and I might see them in small claims court. I will say this

about invicta's gold plating, it is everything they say it is. Even with the scratches and

gauge all I see is gold. As far as their tags and rolex's, if I want an overpriced watch that has that 1970's look I might consider one!

Sorry to here of this bro..invicta's, and all there designed bracelets..and ive sized just about every style they have so far..are not hard at all..they are actualy user friendly..and

extremely well made..

get a kit as others recommended..and practice on a watch you dont realy care about.."yea, thats a tuff one"..and practice..

you'd be surpised how simple it actualy is..and dont hesitate to ask others here for

help..weather push pin,links,or screw's..

bronco....

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that suxs get a tool kit http://search.jomashop.com/search?as....x=0&IMAGE.y=0

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Quote:

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You should ask the sales person to look at one of their nice time pieces and then

"accidentally" drop it on the floor and say" Oops sometimes that happens".And then walk out.

this sounds about right.....

next time go in with one of your large Invictas on and lean rather hard and abruptly on the

glass counter and see if it breaks...then tell them, these damn Invitas, they're just too damn

heavy... __________________

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i must have had a rough life! life's trials, tribulations and tragedies have taught me to

choose my battles. while i wouldn't have exactly kissed the jeweler on the lips i certainly

wouldn't have reacted with the venom (pardon the pun) suggested by some of the posts. i would have asked for a remedy to correct the sloppy job and if no attempt was made to help

me i would simply have told the jeweler that he just lost a customer. i'm surprised no one

suggested lynching the jeweler at the town square! a scratched bracelet is simply not worth

this amount of negative energy.

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Ya, a good sizing kit can be had for as little as $10 shipped and you get the satisfaction of

being as careful with the watch as you want.

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gotta agree with big sister

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Originally Posted by Magster

So... they didn't even say sorry? They just blamed their poor service on Invicta?!?!

Are you kidding me?!?!

I can size the Ocean Reefs and not put any scratches in it. And, I'm not a trained pro,

nor do I have expensive tools!!

They owe you something!! If you have the time, I'd follow through with the small claims

court. If nothing else, it "puts them out"!

Sorry this happened to you. Definately get the kit. YOU care about YOUR watches and

won't let that crud happen!!

i do mind myself and im not a pro,,and no scratches,,,invicta tool kit is the way to go

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Today, 11:27 AM

BRUCER Senior Member Super Geek

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Yeah,I would go elsewhere for sure!...Claims court is iffy

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Today, 11:30 AM

spunky798 Senior Member Master WatchGeek

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GET A TOOL KIT !

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Today, 11:37 AM

TM Maker Senior Member Super Geek

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Originally Posted by 1956 chevrolet

I took my new ocean reef goldtone sandstone in to get sized. I took it to where I always to

my watches sized even I don't like the place. They carry tags and rolex's, so they have an attitude, but they have a good watch man or at least I thought they did. They sized it, I

paid them and left, when I got to my car I checked it to make sure they didn't sctatch it ( a

habit I have ) sure enough one link had a scratch and the clasp had a gauge in it. I took it

back in and the guy told me that happens sometimes and I would probably be getting scratches on it myself. He then told me invicta pins are hard to get out and I should just

send it in to invicta to get it sized. I told him I would not be back, would tell everyone I

know about what happened and I might see them in small claims court. I will say this

about invicta's gold plating, it is everything they say it is. Even with the scratches and

gauge all I see is gold. As far as their tags and rolex's, if I want an overpriced watch that has that 1970's look I might consider one!

That's disgraceful behavior from a store. Does your receipt state that they are not

responsible for scratches?

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#46

Today, 11:38 AM

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Uhh yea that sucks __________________

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Today, 12:14 PM

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That's ridiculous. The reason why you took it there was so it wouldn't get scratched by

yourself or other non-professionals. I had a situation like in the past as well. I size my own stuff since that time, and I've gotten very good at it. You should have gotten your $ back.

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Today, 12:21 PM

reddog1 Senior Member Veteran Geek

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WOW sorry to HEAR that...I can FEEL the blood rushing to your head with that one...a sickening story for sure...like the other people said you might be better of with a nice sizing

tool ..deal with non of that ever AGAIN...now maybe Invicta has a link to sell....best to you

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#49

Today, 12:37 PM

larrycumba Senior Member Veteran Geek

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Get a kit. You will be glad you did and you won't have to put up with the one stop shopping

next time.

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#50

Today, 12:39 PM

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You Should Told The Creep Next Time I Will Take My Watch To The Horse'es Head!! You Rear End!!!!

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The folks at the Dakota watch kiosk have sized over a dozen Invictas for me. Only certain

employees are allowed to work on Invictas because they're categorized as "fine watches".

They do a good job for me and do not act like RICHARD CRANIUMS!

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#52

Today, 07:33 PM

redcad Senior Member Super Geek

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Sorry for your troubles.

Before I got a toolkit, I would have them sized at a local Flea Market right in

front of me for $5. He replaced batteries and bands all day so he was good. I

would not walk into a fancy jeweler, just my humble opinion. __________________

So many watches to wear, so little time.

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#53

Today, 08:50 PM

georgegrasser Senior Member Senior Geek

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[quote=Magster;1841190]So... they didn't even say sorry? They just blamed their poor

service on Invicta?!?!

I'm sure this has happened to us all on a few of our watches.

I took my Perrelet in to be sized and when I heard BANG BANG BANG! I knew things were

not going to go well. Instantly in my mind I blamed Perrelet for not simply using screws.

This is probbly one of the reasons why this 4,700 retail watch sells for $650-$850 all day long on eBay. The scratches were not that bad and I switched to a strap. I will pray for the

mans death anyway just as a matter of courtesy, as an attack on my watch is an attack on

me.

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New Watch, Does Not Run

Ordered first Sunday Run (this week) and watch has already quit running, shook it and it

has run for 10 min.????? Do I just send back or what???

Semper Fi,

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what model#? that may help.....if the pd w/sw200 you can hand wind, if the scuba pd that has to be shook then worn for awhile.

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Yesterday, 02:26 PM

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What kind of watch is it? How much? what ever the case, send it back!!!

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Originally Posted by vets4justice

Ordered first Sunday Run (this week) and watch has already quit running, shook it and it has run for 10 min.????? Do I just send back or what???

Semper Fi,

Jerry

Call Invicta CS, (866) INVICTA and advise them of the situation and when you purchased watch. They may even provide a return stamp, ask for Maria Fonseca or Rebecca. They

will assign a case number to the watch. Again, depending on when you purchased, within 30

days, ask for replacement versus repair. Two months less wait period. Good luck and

welcome wo WatchGeeks. I've purcahsed from Sunday Run and had replaced with new watches. Depending on you, there should not be any problems.

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#5

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Put it on your wrist for a whole day.

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Yesterday, 02:44 PM

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Thanks for All Advice

Thanks to all. All the watches from Fellow Geekers have been great.

Jerry

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Today, 11:57 AM

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Now running Great

Thanks for advice, now is running great. Just some knowhow from fellow Geeks.

Semper Fi & I love this last Sunday Run.

Jerry