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If you are a fashion-savvy watch shopper, or simply looking for a great gift, you may be interested in a much larger watch selection than most retail outfits can provide.
Online watch stores can provide endless choices of brands and styles and often at better prices. How do you know which watch stores are going to be worth your time? TopConsumerReviews.com reviews and ranks the best online watch stores available today.
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Oprah publishes the name of her favorite watch each year and everyone wants to know what timepiece the stars are wearing. Outside of meeting all of our busy deadlines and appointments, fashion and the latest trends are the leading force in what most of us are wearing around our wrists.
But, if you take the time to walk around the mall or go to expensive jewelry stores you'll find that most offer a very limited selection
of watch brands and styles. Also, prices seem to be fixed across all the stores and sales are limited to clearance items and damaged goods. For those price-sensitive shoppers, and those looking for something unique, finding a good deal and a new look are more of a challenge.
Instead of buying at traditional stores, many savvy shoppers are turning to online watch stores to meet their selection and price needs. When looking at online watch stores, there are a number of features to consider before spending
your time and money making a purchase. Some of these include:
• Selection. Some stores offer thousands of watches, while others keep few in stock. You'll want to shop at a store where the selection is large enough to find what you're looking for.
• Price. Prices can vary greatly between online stores. Some offer more incentives to purchase than others.
• Return Policy. After making your selection and receiving the watch, are you going to be able to get your money back if you're not satisfied?
TopConsumerReviews.com has reviewed and ranked the best watch stores available online today. We hope you find this information helpful in making your next watch purchase.
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When it comes to selection, World of Watches has an impressive selection to choose from. The site has created an easy way to quickly find what you are looking for. Searches can be made by price range, gender, brand, and the latest trend in watches. The selection and prices are so numerous that shoppers can easily find the right watch at the right price for
everyone
on their list.
World of Watches offers approximately 1,400 watches for men ranging in price from $39.99 for a stainless steel Fossil watch to $14,059.99 for an 18K gold with a brown alligator band Cartier. In the women's section there are approximately 1,000 watches, with a price range even wider. The high end is an 18K pink gold Cartier for $19,199.99. We liked a cute red leather
Fossil watch
for $49.99.
Outside of the huge selection and great prices, this watch retailer provides shopper incentives for purchasing at World of Watches. For example, the company offers free same day shipping on all orders - a fantastic deal for today's consumer.
They also offer a one-day only "Daily Deal" which is typically a watch listed way below suggested retail price.
Outside of the awesome selection and prices, World of Watches offers both a 30 day money back guarantee and lowest price guarantee. Overall, World of Watches earns our highest ranking for this start to finish leader in online watch stores.
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Cost:
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Price Range of $50 - $800
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Overstock is a well-known, popular online store with a large following of frequent shoppers searching for the best deal. Overstock is probably best known for their low cost shipping on most all their merchandise. They charge a flat $2.95 shipping on all watches.
As with most of their products the savings on watches can be significant. They advertise many watches at up to 80% off the retail price. They also have the Overstock Best Price Guarantee, which basically states they guarantee the best prices on the net. Overstock offers approximately 2100 different women's watches and 2700 men's watches.
It is a well laid out site and easy to shop. The watches can be organized by price, brand, top sellers and new arrivals. Each watch has a product description and an overall rating along with customer reviews, which is a nice feature whenever you are buying something sight unseen. Overstock also offers a protection plan with its watches. For example you can purchase a two year Platinum
Protection Plan for $29.99. They do offer a 30-day-money back guarantee for unopened and unused items.
The selection was numerous, and doing business with a known online retailer has it's perks in the form of guarantees, warranties, payment plans and protection plans. If you are watch shopping, don't overlook Overstock.
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Cost:
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Under $100 to over $2000
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Nothing stodgy about this website. It feels like your entering one of those funky stores in the mall, the kind that reaches all the senses. This site screams, with color, music and fun. It is aiming at the hipper side of watch wearers, more specifically the "Millenials". Kenmar seems to know their market and caters to them.
This website is extremely well laid out and easy to understand. They answer most all questions on the site, but are available if you want to speak to someone live.
Kenmar is good at what they do, and they have been doing it for quite a while. They have been selling watches via the internet since 1997. The selection is significant and the site offers several ways to shop. Watches can be sorted by price, styles, and brand. Like the site, the selection is very hip, while still maintaining a high level of professionalism. They also offer a
"Nobody Beats Us" policy. They will beat any legitimate price that is lower than theirs.
If you are not 100% satisfied with the watch then it can be sent back within 14 days and a refund, less a $10 administrative fee and shipping, will be granted. Refunds are for unused merchandise only. They are very clear about only accepting returns that have not been worn.
The only area Kenmar watches don't compete well in is shipping prices. Their rates are high comparatively. They do promise timely service, so it might be a case of getting what you pay for, especially if you want to... "Wear the watch in 24 hours or less!" We recommend at least perusing this site. It is fun, and there are thousands of watches to choose from.
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Cost:
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Under $100 to $2500
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Watch Zone features a vibrant online watch shopping experience with good search functionality and a deep selection of name-brand watches. Watch Zone has more than 10,000 watches to choose from and covers many of the top name brands, such as Accutron, Armani, Bulova, Calvin Klein, Fendi, Guess, Invicta, Movado, Nautica, Oaklely, Seiko, Timex, Tissot, and Tag Heuer. But, we ask you
to
read the return policy.
Where other competitors offer free shipping, Watch Zone charges with standard shipping being 2nd day FedEx. The Watch Zone shopping experience draws you in we recommend using the using the available search tools to narrow your search by brand, style and price range.
Watch Zone features specials, hot deals, and even has a free member sign-up to further enhance the shopping experience. Watch Zone offers live customer service, easy order tracking and we liked the member/account functionality.
The company offers an upfront return policy with a 30-day, money-back guarantee. However, please note the consumer covers all shipping and is subject to a restocking fee. Only watches that have never been worn are accepted. That said, if you buy it, you may not be able to try it if you want your money back.
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Cost:
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Most between $199- $299
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99 Brands is an online store that sells replicas of high-end name brand watches. They are very forthright about their product, which is appreciated since they are "knock offs". Most people understand that what they are ordering is not the real thing, but for those who are unsure this website is clear that they are offering quality look-alikes. They are meant to be fun and
flashy, they do not claim the durability of the real thing.
If you are not satisfied with your watch then it can be returned, but 99 Brands does charge 15% of the total amount of the returned item as a service fee. Plus you pay the shipping. When you know there is a $30 fee on a $200 purchase,that is enough to make you think twice about what you are buying.
99 Brands is an easy site to get around. They don't have a lot of merchandise or choices, so everything is pretty cut and dry. Shopping here is like going to a specialty restaurant where the menu is short and you know what you're going to get. The choices here are more than ample but not overwhelming. They offer 14 different designer brands for both men and women.
If you need help or have questions they do have a toll free customer service line from 8am-5pm Monday thru Friday or you can ask questions live online too. The site itself is professional and legitimate. It is what it is - if you want the bling and don't have the green, this site might be for you.
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Cost:
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Under $100 to $1000
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eWatches is a no-nonsense site offering a wide-range of styles, name brands and prices. The presentation is very straightforward and simple, but effective. Pictures descriptions and product detail are very crisp. eWatches is an authorized dealer for many different brands including Accutron, Bulova, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Bahama, Seiko, Swiss Army Watches and many others. Browsing
for a watch is a snap.
The simple layout makes it quick to navigate and shop. You can sort by best selling watches, by price, name brand, special features, gender, band style, movement types, and dial color. eWatches also touts their "low-price" guarantee, which says they will beat or match the total purchase price if a customer finds one of the watches they sell at any other authorized dealer
advertised at a better price. Along with a low-price guarantee, eWatches proudly shouts out about offering free sizing and free shipping.
Interestingly enough, in addition to selling online, eWatches has a brick & mortar retail location in Utah. eWatches has easy-to-access customer service help including order tracking, email sales support and live customer service support. eWatches stands behind their products and as an authorized dealer they provide the full, original manufacturer's warranty on all watches sold.
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Self-proclaimed as one of the largest and oldest watch retailers on the web, with many thousands of satisfied customers, Princeton Watches is an authorized dealer of brand-name new watches. From a shopping experience, the Princeton site is hard to maneuver, out dated and frustrating to get around, especially if you are watch shopping without a specific brand in mind.
Too much drill down and non-intuitive searching bogs down the shopping functionality. Searching by style or price proved to be slow, difficult and not the fluid experience that online shoppers have come to expect from quality sites.
On the positive side, Princeton Watches offers free shipping, live, professional customer service and a very clear, up-front return policy. We liked the fact Princeton Watches doesn't have a "restocking fee" on returns. They also boast of having a big, in-stock inventory with fast shipping.
While the actual shopping experience of this site is not anything to get excited about, if you have a specific brand in mind you can feel confident about purchasing through Princeton based on their track record, reasonable pricing and buyer-friendly return policy.
Overall, due to site functionality and lack of professionalism this regard we put this watch store on the bottom of our list.
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Watches in the News
Dallas man watches live on iPhone as home is robbed - TG Daily
For Dallas resident Vince Hunter, the $4.99 he paid for his iCam iPhone app proved to be more than worth it when he was notified about motion sensors going off in his house and then watched in real-time as burglars broke ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:53:00 GMT
Emmy subject Temple Grandin watches win from audience (10:15 a.m.) - Carlsbad Current-Argus
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Publ.Date : Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:04:00 GMT
Big Crowd Watches Tight Cats Loss - OurSports Central
New Britain, CT - Bowie's Ryan Adams had three hits and scored three runs - including the go-ahead run - to lead the Baysox to a 4-3 victory over the Rock Cats before a lively sellout crowd of 7,118 at New Britain ...
Publ.Date : Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:37:00 GMT
Carrie Preston Watches as True Blood Co-Stars Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin Say I Do - Gather.com
Everyone's favorite Merlotte's waitress is making headlines. Carrie Preston, who portrays Arlene on HBO's hit vampire series "True Blood" watched as her co-stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer married in Malibu ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:13:00 GMT
Delmar, NY Weather Advisories, Watches & Warnings - AccuWeather.com
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION HAS ISSUED AN AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES... DUTCHESS...ULSTER ...
Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:35:00 GMT
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