racj846 Posted July 14, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Numerous web searches have proved fruitless, hence the question here. Is there any way to determine the brands and models of watches typically available in the Facets stores on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 14, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Numerous web searches have proved fruitless, hence the question here. Is there any way to determine the brands and models of watches typically available in the Facets stores on board. Pretty much only from someone who has noted which ones when onboard. No other place that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted July 14, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 14, 2015 They are way overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 14, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Now that Effy is running the jewelry shops, any past information no longer applies. Only way I know of is to ask someone on the ship to find out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted July 14, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Ask on a roll call for someone to check for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvpends Posted July 14, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I can't say what is currently on-board, but my husband got a great price on a particular Citizen watch he had been wanting a couple of years ago. I don't think it is true that the products on-board are necessarily a poor deal. Just make sure you know what you would pay on land for the product you want, then go in with that information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketwatch Posted July 14, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Models I doubt. Brands I've seen include but not all: Seiko Citizen Tag Heuer Swiss Army Movado Casio Invicta Thats all I cam remember for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 14, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I can't say what is currently on-board, but my husband got a great price on a particular Citizen watch he had been wanting a couple of years ago. I don't think it is true that the products on-board are necessarily a poor deal. Just make sure you know what you would pay on land for the product you want, then go in with that information. Even have a look when you are in Port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brabriggsoan Posted July 14, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 14, 2015 It's still covered and overlooks the pool and, for some reason, nobody seems to want to use that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted July 14, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Now that Effy is running the jewelry shops, any past information no longer applies... For those comparing prices on watches, one important thing to find out is if the seller is an authorized dealer for the brand(s) you are considering. If not, you are likely buying "grey market" goods and may not get the benefit of a manufacturer's warranty. If they are not an AD, prices should be somewhat less than from sellers that are ADs. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted July 14, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Recently returned from Caribbean Princess and the watch brands onboard to memory are- Rolex Hublot Omega Tag Heuer Gucci Raymond Weil Citizen Movado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 14, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Recently returned from Caribbean Princess and the watch brands onboard to memory are- Rolex Hublot Omega Tag Heuer Gucci Raymond Weil Citizen Movado I hope they don't have that range when I'm on in Australia. Just not enough money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2belgiantervs Posted July 14, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Got a beautiful Philip Stein on the Golden last year. Price was decent, but when I took advantage of a 10% onboard discount plus an additional 10% special invite offer, it made that decent price even better! Marianne in Reading PA :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted July 14, 2015 #14 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I bought a Philip Stein onboard Coral two years ago. I had been looking at it for several months, and their price was quite a bit less than I had seen anywhere else. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezmo Posted July 14, 2015 #15 Share Posted July 14, 2015 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2205378 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted July 14, 2015 #16 Share Posted July 14, 2015 DH purchased a Citizen on the Pacific Princess last year at a price lower than we've seen anywhere else (after the 10% and additional 10% off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketwatch Posted July 14, 2015 #17 Share Posted July 14, 2015 DH purchased a Citizen on the Pacific Princess last year at a price lower than we've seen anywhere else (after the 10% and additional 10% off). Citizens are up to 50% off in St. Thomas or Aruba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphey Posted July 14, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I bought my Eco Drive while we were in the Caribbean. I priced them out in Thomas and St. Maartin. The prices were similar but, with the 10% up front discount plus the elite 10, it was a better deal on board. DH bought a Fossil on our last cruise and our jeweler couldn't believe the deal he got. So, I have full confidence with the value on board. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketwatch Posted July 15, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) I bought my Eco Drive while we were in the Caribbean. I priced them out in Thomas and St. Maartin. The prices were similar but, with the 10% up front discount plus the elite 10, it was a better deal on board. DH bought a Fossil on our last cruise and our jeweler couldn't believe the deal he got. So, I have full confidence with the value on board. JMHO Google blue dial watches and check out the prices. 10% off Citizen watches is peanuts., Edited July 15, 2015 by jacketwatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted July 15, 2015 #20 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I priced Philip Stein watches in St. Martin and St. Thomas and the price on the Regal Princess including discounts described by posters above was less, plus I got discount on an additional watch band. Love the watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted July 15, 2015 #21 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I priced Philip Stein watches in St. Martin and St. Thomas and the price on the Regal Princess including discounts described by posters above was less, plus I got discount on an additional watch band. Love the watch. I like the watch bands, but find they don't last. But I found a wonderful site to buy substitutes: clockworksynergy.com. Good prices and wonderful colors. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruisey Posted July 15, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 15, 2015 All been terrific bargains compared to onshore prices. My last watch Citizen Eco drive best watch I have ever owned:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennst8r Posted July 15, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I got a beautiful Michael Kors watch on Royal Princess in April. Or, was it on Regal in December?? Well, it was one of the two! :o. With the two discounts mentioned in earlier posts, it beat the ones in port! Happy Shopping!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted July 15, 2015 #24 Share Posted July 15, 2015 They are way overpriced. I got a Citizen watch that was priced lower than any store I have found on the islands (Caribbean). Plus the additional Elite discount... I think the prices are extremely fair. I have bought three watches on the Princess ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bob Posted July 15, 2015 #25 Share Posted July 15, 2015 6 years ago I wore my work watch, a Timex, on our cruise. My thinking was if something happened to it I would not cause my any undo concern. And, I just wanted a watch that would keep me from missing anything with a scheduled time. So, first day out the battery died. So, I head off to the ship shops to purchase a new battery. Find the shop with watches and request a battery. At that Point I am told they do not carry batteries for watches. As I am receiving this good news a lady walks up and hears the input. She stated she also needed a battery. At that point I go to plan B which was to purchase a watch. I rolled right on past the Rolex watches down to the cheap end of the counter. I found a nice Citizen Eco Drive that I liked and made the purchase. Back in the cabin the wife started to laugh when she asked how much did I save with my cruising watch plan? Now for the funny part of my story. If you are still reading, read on. 5 days later I was walking past the sale tables set up in the hallway, everyone knows about them right, and I see a bunch of $10.00 watches "On Sale". I see one that I like and purchase it. Then when I am back in the cabin I put the Citizen watch into the safe. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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