AIG skewered by Amazon.com reviewers
March 3, 2009 12:58 PM Subscribe
This post was deleted for the following reason: This is pretty dang thing. -- cortex
That has got to be the ugliest goddamn thing I've ever seen.
posted by Afroblanco at 1:04 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by Afroblanco at 1:04 PM on March 3, 2009
Is that the Bengals edition Superbowl watch? It'd explain their record if it was.
posted by Keith Talent at 1:06 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by Keith Talent at 1:06 PM on March 3, 2009
Interestingly, the watch and this post have equal cost/quality ratios.
posted by SpiffyRob at 1:06 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by SpiffyRob at 1:06 PM on March 3, 2009
It's a piss take link to a $53k watch. People are using the product to dog on bankers in the reviews. It's a one click joke, but funny in my opinion. But then I just got done ordering the watch from the "2 new from $45,960.00" link, so just saved $3k!
posted by cjorgensen at 1:07 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by cjorgensen at 1:07 PM on March 3, 2009
The leopard print band is a nice touch- makes the watch truly classy
posted by vuron at 1:07 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by vuron at 1:07 PM on March 3, 2009
Only 1 left in stock--order soon!
posted by Brodiggitty at 1:08 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by Brodiggitty at 1:08 PM on March 3, 2009
Ugly.
I prefer this wristwatch/status symbol.
posted by Dr-Baa at 1:11 PM on March 3, 2009 [1 favorite]
I prefer this wristwatch/status symbol.
posted by Dr-Baa at 1:11 PM on March 3, 2009 [1 favorite]
> That has got to be the ugliest goddamn thing I've ever seen.
Yeah. And the watch doesn't look good either.
posted by ardgedee at 1:15 PM on March 3, 2009
Yeah. And the watch doesn't look good either.
posted by ardgedee at 1:15 PM on March 3, 2009
What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?
33% buy The Dark Knight
20% buy Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
18% buy Iron Man
15% buy Levi's Men's 501 Shrink To Fit Jeans
posted by Milkman Dan at 1:16 PM on March 3, 2009
33% buy The Dark Knight
20% buy Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
18% buy Iron Man
15% buy Levi's Men's 501 Shrink To Fit Jeans
posted by Milkman Dan at 1:16 PM on March 3, 2009
Yeah, let's face it, this post needs padding. Fortunately, if you click around for a few short minutes through the "Customers Who Bought Related Items Also Bought" lists and such, the gems are almost as thick on the webpage as they are on that monstrosity of a timepiece.
For example, this from a customer review of Wristwatch Annual 2009: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications:
This is my first Wristwatch Annual guide, and I am very impressed. I do not know much about wristwatches, except that I find them exceptionally gorgeous, and would love to have an entire collection.
The book is thick and heavy. The cover is glossy, and all the pages are nice and crisp. The quality of the paper feels like what you would find in a typical magazine. There are ads in the book for multiple watch brands, which is an added bonus since most of us really are buying this book just to see the pictures of the watches.
Each page displays about 6 watches, and details the specs of the watch, and MSRP. Each brand has a short history, and description followed by pictures of the watches. It doesn't display all the models available for each brand, but does show more of the recent ones. The pictures show only the face, and partially the band.
I don't know of any factual errors in the book as I do not know watches too well, but from what I see, I am satisfied. It's a great book for watch lovers, and you will be amazed at all the brands that are available. I highly recommend this book. Check out some of my pictures to get an idea of what the inside looks like.
Thanks, D. Hong of Philla, Pa! And really, "marvelous book"? Four stars out of five? Even with the "added bonus" ads in addition to the pictures of the watches? It was the whole "partially the band" thing, wasn't it? I mean, if you're paying $23.10 for a watch catalog, by god it better show the whole goddamn band, am I right? Still, you said we would be amazed. Promised it, practically. And then a stodgy four stars out of five? I mean, come on! If you're only going to buy one catalog of producers, prices, models and specifications this year, is there another catalog you're going to buy? You are indeed one tough watch fan to please, D. Hong of Philla, Pa, but we thank you nonetheless for your insights.
posted by gompa at 1:17 PM on March 3, 2009 [1 favorite]
For example, this from a customer review of Wristwatch Annual 2009: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications:
This is my first Wristwatch Annual guide, and I am very impressed. I do not know much about wristwatches, except that I find them exceptionally gorgeous, and would love to have an entire collection.
The book is thick and heavy. The cover is glossy, and all the pages are nice and crisp. The quality of the paper feels like what you would find in a typical magazine. There are ads in the book for multiple watch brands, which is an added bonus since most of us really are buying this book just to see the pictures of the watches.
Each page displays about 6 watches, and details the specs of the watch, and MSRP. Each brand has a short history, and description followed by pictures of the watches. It doesn't display all the models available for each brand, but does show more of the recent ones. The pictures show only the face, and partially the band.
I don't know of any factual errors in the book as I do not know watches too well, but from what I see, I am satisfied. It's a great book for watch lovers, and you will be amazed at all the brands that are available. I highly recommend this book. Check out some of my pictures to get an idea of what the inside looks like.
Thanks, D. Hong of Philla, Pa! And really, "marvelous book"? Four stars out of five? Even with the "added bonus" ads in addition to the pictures of the watches? It was the whole "partially the band" thing, wasn't it? I mean, if you're paying $23.10 for a watch catalog, by god it better show the whole goddamn band, am I right? Still, you said we would be amazed. Promised it, practically. And then a stodgy four stars out of five? I mean, come on! If you're only going to buy one catalog of producers, prices, models and specifications this year, is there another catalog you're going to buy? You are indeed one tough watch fan to please, D. Hong of Philla, Pa, but we thank you nonetheless for your insights.
posted by gompa at 1:17 PM on March 3, 2009 [1 favorite]
agree with the snark Krrrlson. this shouldn't be posted without more context and substantiation.
posted by eatdonuts at 1:19 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by eatdonuts at 1:19 PM on March 3, 2009
Rolexes are the most overrated watch ever. Quality's not really anything to write home about -- by luxury watch standards, they're pretty common, really. If I had five to ten grand to drop on a watch, I could come up with a dozen watches better than a Rolex to waste it on, without breaking a sweat.
posted by middleclasstool at 1:19 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by middleclasstool at 1:19 PM on March 3, 2009
Well with one of these watches I could count the seconds of my elevator trip up to my apartment and finally know just how long it takes me to reach that delicious, delicious milk.
Yeah, some of you got that.
posted by Science! at 1:20 PM on March 3, 2009
Yeah, some of you got that.
posted by Science! at 1:20 PM on March 3, 2009
Gah, how can such a fugly thing cost around 50k? You'd think for that money they can get a decent designer to help with the looks, shesh.
posted by Iosephus at 1:22 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by Iosephus at 1:22 PM on March 3, 2009
The free shipping is really what makes it a great deal.
posted by dersins at 1:22 PM on March 3, 2009 [2 favorites]
posted by dersins at 1:22 PM on March 3, 2009 [2 favorites]
That would look shit hot with a matching grill piece on Paul Wall.
posted by The Straightener at 1:27 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by The Straightener at 1:27 PM on March 3, 2009
Past a certain price level, the more expensive something is, the uglier it is.
posted by telstar at 1:29 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by telstar at 1:29 PM on March 3, 2009
HAI GUISE, if we send this to the right source, we can make them a bigger laughingstock than they already are. :D
posted by kldickson at 1:35 PM on March 3, 2009
posted by kldickson at 1:35 PM on March 3, 2009
Past a certain price level, the more expensive something is, the uglier it is.
posted by telstar at 4:29 PM on March 3
That's so not true for babies.
posted by Pastabagel at 1:36 PM on March 3, 2009
Important information, with lots of context, from a trustworthy source. I give this FPP my seal of approval.
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posted by ALongDecember at 1:38 PM on March 3, 2009 [1 favorite]
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