valandemmy Posted November 8, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2013 On my last cruise...I almost purchased a watch...I was narrowed it down to 3 different ones...but just didn't pull the trigger and get one... I am planning on getting one this time, but would like to do a little more research to be better educated before going onboard. Can anyone tell me what brands are onboard... I know Invicta and Lamborgini...but thats about all I can remember... Mens watches..Btw.. Thanks, Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmedic Posted November 8, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I remember seeing Fossil Tag Hauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolaur Posted November 8, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I bought a Citizen Eco Drive two cruises ago and love it. It was about 40% cheaper then at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
422Melissa Posted November 8, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Also bought a Citizen Eco Drive and love mine as well. The price was lower than any I could find online. Be careful about the Invicta prices. I won the Invicta watch raffle on the Pride, and the retail value was marked somewhere in the $800 - $900 range. I found the same model for sale for under $90 online when I returned home. Edited November 8, 2013 by 422Melissa Adding more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamrose228 Posted November 8, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Citiizens Eco Drive. DH bought two on different cruises. Lase one in 2008, hasn't stopped wearing it. Checked the online prices the were around 50% ore. BTW, the watch runs on solar power and only needs a battery change once every 5 years, if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted November 8, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 8, 2013 You might want to hold off on that purchase until the end of the cruise. You may be stopping somewhere that you will get fantastic deals. Such as on St Thomas. I think it's the un-official jewelry capital of the world. I have always gotten great prices there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandemmy Posted November 8, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Ahhh... Now I am excited...:D This is going to be my graduation present to myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dane225 Posted November 8, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) My husband also bought a Citizens Eco Drive last year on one our cruises and loves it!!! He did a lot of research before the cruise and got a great deal!! Edited November 8, 2013 by dane225 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted November 9, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 9, 2013 DH has gotten 2 Citizen Eco Drive watches on board. Loves them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsblonde Posted November 9, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 9, 2013 DH bought me a beautiful Citizen Eco-Drive on our recent cruise. Wait til the final couple of days though. Mine was marked down considerably from the beginning of the cruise. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleyoop122377 Posted November 9, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Before you buy on the ship look on the islands. My husband bought me a Citizen Eco Drive watch on our last cruise. However we got the watch for $80 cheaper in St. Thomas than what they were charging on the ship. The watch was 50% cheaper than what it cost at home. I wear the watch constantly and it is still in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamgirl1908 Posted November 9, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My husband bought a fossil watch, and we have yet to find it at a better price. And I brought a Michael Kors watch for 25%. It was a watch I have wanted for some time, and I haven't found it at a better (it's three months later). I bought my watch the second night on a 7 day cruise. It's a great opportunity. Send from device_name using Cruise Critic your_app_name App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted November 9, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 9, 2013 On my last cruise...I almost purchased a watch...I was narrowed it down to 3 different ones...but just didn't pull the trigger and get one... I am planning on getting one this time, but would like to do a little more research to be better educated before going onboard. Can anyone tell me what brands are onboard... I know Invicta and Lamborgini...but thats about all I can remember... Mens watches..Btw.. Thanks, Charles Citizen Eco Drive without a doubt !!!! Awesome watches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swscruiser Posted November 9, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Also, Tissot, and Movado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted November 9, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Before you buy on the ship look on the islands. My husband bought me a Citizen Eco Drive watch on our last cruise. However we got the watch for $80 cheaper in St. Thomas than what they were charging on the ship. The watch was 50% cheaper than what it cost at home. I wear the watch constantly and it is still in great shape. Different models or last years models you can find cheaper but I don't think anyone can beat the cruise ship prices on current/new models .Dont know this for a fact but I like watches and research and never made a bad purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl00686 Posted November 9, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I've got 3 Citizen Eco drives I've bought on cruises, great watches even better deals I love mine! Sent from my HTCONE using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted November 9, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Also, Tissot, and Movado. I have a few Movados and couldn't sell them for 20% of what I paid I bought a Tissot in St Thomas years ago and still have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmanr Posted November 9, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Watches are awesome things to buy on a cruise. Yes, you can probably do as good at home - price wise - but you have to really shop around and hope for a big sale. I went for years with no watch, but now I am wearing one daily. I credit this to my cruises on the Carnival Dream, Liberty and Breeze. It's hard not to admire the shiny timepieces in the display cases. And when there is a promotion and watches are 50% off or more, it's really intriguing. I bought 2 watches on the last 2 cruises. Both are Citizen Signature. That is their top of the line watch (hand made, finest metals, super polished, sapphire crystals). These are hard to find in the US short of specialty shops or online. I can't purchase a watch online. I have to see it up close and try it on. At 35% off the deal on Citizens (Signature or Eco Drive) is pretty hard to beat. But, it can be beat if you wait for the sales. Kohls has stackable discounts once or twice a year and you could get the watch for almost 50% off. But, you have limited selection and....you have to wait and be ready to pounce (and have a Kohl's charge). The cruiseline shops are run by a 3rd party. The company is Starboard Cruise Services is the company that runs the shops on Carnival. They have a one year return policy. You need to have the receipt and all the papers that came with the item. Also, you need a copy of your sail and sign account. Not sure why the double proof of purchase, but that's what the website says. I would feel confident that I was getting a fair deal buying from the Carnival shops (for watches...have never bought anything else). They also have a price match guarantee which is for 30 days, if I recall. Watch brands are a topic for debate. I like Citizen for it's detail and quality. I also don't want a battery or to ever wind a watch. I have a drawer with several old watches that have dead batteries and they always fail at the worst time. So no more. Eco Drive is nice. Powered by light. No battery changing. Citizen Signature has an automatic that is winds by movement of your arm/wrist. But it will stop if you don't wear it for a few days. I have this watch and love it. Other brands have pros and cons. But if you like it, then that is all that matters. Invicta's look nice, but watch gurus don't like them as they play games with pricing. No one ever pays $800 for an Invicta. At 80% off it is still $160. Look at Amazon and compare. You can do as well, if not better, than the cruise shops on Amazon (with Invicta anyway). One advantage is no sales tax on the cruise shops. But if you drop more than $800 you may have to pay duty. $1600 for US Virgin Islands. See this link: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/kbyg/types_of_exemptions.xml I say go ahead and buy it on the cruise. You'll always remember the cruise when you wear it and that is a good thing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted November 9, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Watches are awesome things to buy on a cruise. Yes, you can probably do as good at home - price wise - but you have to really shop around and hope for a big sale. I went for years with no watch, but now I am wearing one daily. I credit this to my cruises on the Carnival Dream, Liberty and Breeze. It's hard not to admire the shiny timepieces in the display cases. And when there is a promotion and watches are 50% off or more, it's really intriguing. I bought 2 watches on the last 2 cruises. Both are Citizen Signature. That is their top of the line watch (hand made, finest metals, super polished, sapphire crystals). These are hard to find in the US short of specialty shops or online. I can't purchase a watch online. I have to see it up close and try it on. At 35% off the deal on Citizens (Signature or Eco Drive) is pretty hard to beat. But, it can be beat if you wait for the sales. Kohls has stackable discounts once or twice a year and you could get the watch for almost 50% off. But, you have limited selection and....you have to wait and be ready to pounce (and have a Kohl's charge). The cruiseline shops are run by a 3rd party. The company is Starboard Cruise Services is the company that runs the shops on Carnival. They have a one year return policy. You need to have the receipt and all the papers that came with the item. Also, you need a copy of your sail and sign account. Not sure why the double proof of purchase, but that's what the website says. I would feel confident that I was getting a fair deal buying from the Carnival shops (for watches...have never bought anything else). They also have a price match guarantee which is for 30 days, if I recall. Watch brands are a topic for debate. I like Citizen for it's detail and quality. I also don't want a battery or to ever wind a watch. I have a drawer with several old watches that have dead batteries and they always fail at the worst time. So no more. Eco Drive is nice. Powered by light. No battery changing. Citizen Signature has an automatic that is winds by movement of your arm/wrist. But it will stop if you don't wear it for a few days. I have this watch and love it. Other brands have pros and cons. But if you like it, then that is all that matters. Invicta's look nice, but watch gurus don't like them as they play games with pricing. No one ever pays $800 for an Invicta. At 80% off it is still $160. Look at Amazon and compare. You can do as well, if not better, than the cruise shops on Amazon (with Invicta anyway). One advantage is no sales tax on the cruise shops. But if you drop more than $800 you may have to pay duty. $1600 for US Virgin Islands. See this link: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/kbyg/types_of_exemptions.xml I say go ahead and buy it on the cruise. You'll always remember the cruise when you wear it and that is a good thing!! I agree Citizen signature watches are awesome ,We almost pulled the trigger and bought one in September for my wife.Which watch will stop in a few days if you don't wear it .The one I bought a few years ago (not signature) can hold a long charge and has a meter that tells you right on the watch when it needs a charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanDMB99@aol.com Posted November 9, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I too got a citizen eco drive, great watch especially for the money. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misguidedangel Posted November 9, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 9, 2013 January 6, 2009 I bought a Citizen Eco Drive Skyhawk watch and that poor watch has been so loved. It is a dual time--digital and analog watch. I have had to have the clasp fixed twice (both times they broke cuz of some of my tasks I need to do at work). I decided to semi-retire that silver band Skyhawk and found a Black Eagle Skyhawk (black coated stainless steel wrist band) on my last cruise (bought Sept 16th). I get mens watches because they have all the bells and whistles and the ladies watches don't fit my larger wrist. I only need one buckle taken out for the watch to fit nicely. You can't go wrong with the Citizen eco drive watches. I can't afford a Tag watch, but this Skyhawk/Black Eagle Skyhawk are affordable and allow me to read the time digital or analog.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl00686 Posted November 9, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Here's one of mine Sent from my HTCONE using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@homeinok Posted November 10, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 10, 2013 My favorite thing is to buy a watch on board. Dont forget about the 30 price guarantee!!!! If you find it cheaper they will mail you a check. I bought 2 Tags last trip and have bought a few Citizens. Cant wait for our christmas cruise to see the new styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splintz Posted November 10, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 10, 2013 i bought a bulova on my last carnival cruise(miracle). i also have bought a tag heur in st thomas on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish12345 Posted November 10, 2013 #25 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I found a Citizens Eco Drive Signature Quattro that I liked on the Fantasy last month but thought I would find a better deal at home. That watch was $150 cheaper on the ship than I have found anywhere local. :(:(:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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