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Comment on 14k Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl 6.5-7mm Necklace and Stud Earring Set by ddeemo

ddeemo — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:55:01 +0000

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful

Very nice set, February 14, 2008

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This review is from: 14k Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl 6.5-7mm Necklace and Stud Earring Set (Jewelry)

No scratches, rough spots or other noticable defects. Good clasp, good earings and nice color match. They look to be very good quality and are a great deal for the price.

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Comment on 14k Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl 6.5-7mm Necklace and Stud Earring Set by M. Page

M. Page — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:21:44 +0000

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

Beautiful!, May 5, 2008

M. Page (Grand Island, NE) -

This review is from: 14k Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl 6.5-7mm Necklace and Stud Earring Set (Jewelry)

I got this set for $89.99 as a Gold Box deal. I love pearls and this set is really nice and delicate. The length of the necklace is just right, as well as the size of the studs. The product description states that the pearls are lightly blemished, but I didn't find anything faulty in my own. They look so elegant when worn... I recommend it!

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Comment on 14k Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl 6.5-7mm Necklace and Stud Earring Set by L. Jones "Amazon Shopper"

L. Jones "Amazon Shopper" — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:05:56 +0000

51 of 55 people found the following review helpful

Absolutely Gorgeous Pearls, November 30, 2007

L. Jones "Amazon Shopper" (Oklahoma City, OK United States) -

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This review is from: 14k Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl 6.5-7mm Necklace and Stud Earring Set (Jewelry)

After ordering my necklace and earrings I was suddenly afraid that I would receive pearls that had blemishes, bad uniformity, or didn't have the nice round shape I saw in the picture. I was thrilled when I received the necklace and matching earrings. They were absolutely beautiful.

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Comment on Seiko Men’s SNP017 Coutura Kinetic Perpetual Watch by M. Olson "bone jammer"

M. Olson "bone jammer" — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:38:28 +0000

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

Simply the best, but not 100% perfect..., October 15, 2008

M. Olson "bone jammer" (Olympia, WA United States) -

This review is from: Seiko Men's SNP017 Coutura Kinetic Perpetual Watch (Watch)

If it were possible, my actual rating would be somewehre between a 4.5 and 4.9. All other reviewers have hit the nail on the head! This watch does exactly what it says, and look beautiful.

While some gripe about a seemingly superfluous "Leap Year Dial", they fail to realize that it's this little dial that makes this watch such a marvel. In addition to the kinetic energy charge with power saving feature to ensure you'll never need a battery change, you will also never have to set the date again. How many watches actually have these two features?!

I only have a few minor reservations, so I'll list them first.

CONS:
- Weight: the watch is sometimes listed as "titanium" but is actually rather heavy (but not unbearable)
- Calendar features: no day of the week
- Finish: requires constant cleaning, as it's very prone to smudges. Also easy to scratch. This is not a good watch for outdoor activities :)

PROS:
- Impeccable timekeeping: in addition to excellent calendar, this watch doesn't miss a beat, and will go to "sleep" after 24 hours of inactivity to ensure it.
- Finish: looks gorgeous. Depending on the light, it's a nice black, or light shiny gunmetal.
- Size: I have quite a small wrist, and although this is a rather large watch, it still fits snugly around with a band adjustment.
- Bezel: virtually scratch free, clear, easy to clean, and shiny
- Price: while the list is $775, most places will sell around $450. I'd expect a watch like this to sell for thousands.

In conclusion, any watch aficionado will appreciate this watch for it's sheer beauty and features for it is a well crafted piece of jewelry. You'll just have to get used to cleaning & wearing a watch that's slightly heavier than most.

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Comment on Seiko Men’s SNP017 Coutura Kinetic Perpetual Watch by Jason Rodgers

Jason Rodgers — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:45:12 +0000

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful

IMO the most beautiful watch money can buy, December 9, 2007

Jason Rodgers (Las Vegas, NV USA) -

I'm a man who does his research before purchasing, and I also like to think that I have good style. This watch was compared to watches ranging from $100 to $3000, and none had the styling that this one possessed. Talk about an every-day any-occasion watch! This will look just as stylish with a suit as it will with casual clothes. The price IS quite expensive for ANY watch, but here's my pro's and con's:

Pro's:
1) Beauty
2) Saphire crystal lens which can not be scratched unless done so by saphires, diamonds, or perhaps other gems(?).
3) Kinetic drive = never worry about a battery again.
4) Holds date and time if it goes into power-saving mode (up to 4 years if it were fully charged prior to power-saving mode) - just shake it and it will readjust itself automatically! Power-saving mode is only activated if the watch has not moved for 24 hours.
5) Perpetual calendar - Never have to adjust the date to account for leap years or 28-31 days in a month.
6) It's a Seiko!

Con's:
1) No timer, alarm, chronograph.
2) Cost (subjective)

The lack of anything but time and calendar was a huge disappointment to me as I often use a timer or alarm on my watches. However, I have a cell-phone that can easily double for such tasks, or I can use other items to fill this void. The watch was a graduation present from my parents (yes, I helped them pick it out for me ;) ), and I know I will cherish it every time I look at it - for many many years!

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Comment on Seiko Men’s SNP017 Coutura Kinetic Perpetual Watch by Mark E

Mark E — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:32:53 +0000

60 of 61 people found the following review helpful

Nice looking watch, but one serious flaw..., May 25, 2009

Mark E (Las Vegas, NV USA) -

This review is from: Seiko Men's SNP017 Coutura Kinetic Perpetual Watch (Watch)

This is a very nice watch, but in my opinion it has some flaws; one serious. I returned the watch because of this.

One of the qualities I liked about this watch was its attractive black finish. It's made from anodized stainless steel, which should increase wear resistance (but not prevent it). In fact, one Seiko salesperson explained to me that scratches would hardly show because of this, as the metal was black throughout. This of course is not true, to my understanding anodizing does a lot of things, but in this case it's used to increase wear resistance and provides better adhesion of the top coat (If anybody knows more about anodizing, please feel free to comment).

Nevertheless, I expected the black finish would eventually wear off, but not so easily, or in the first week. Moreover, I only wore it in the office, and even kept it under my sleeve. Where the finish came off was on the band -- obviously caused from using a keypad and resting my arm on the desk. The links all the way from the latch up to the crown (on one side) wore down creating a silver streak down the middle.

The finish should not have worn off this easily, but as a warning to those interested in this color, I would not wear it while using a keypad if your arm rests on the desk, and definitely not for sports or outdoor activities.

The other issue, while not a big deal is the Kinetic function and the size of the watch, though I understand this is preference. Apparently, the Seiko Kinetic movement does not fit in small packages (that's why it's not offered in woman's watches). But another disadvantage is functionality of the sleep mode. Take in mind this is not an automatic watch, but a quartz (they call it an "automatic quartz"). It uses the automatic movement only to store energy in a rechargeable battery (or some type of capacitor) which then powers the quartz movement. After 24-hours of inactivity, it goes into sleep mode but continues to keep time. In sleep mode time is maintained not by the quartz movement, but by a microchip. In my opinion, this defeats the advantage of quartz accuracy over automatic movement watches because the accuracy may be lost each time the watch emerges from sleep, and just like an automatic may still need to be adjusted when woken up (as Seiko advises in the manual). However, the IC is rated at plus/minus 15 seconds per month, so it's not that big a deal but worth noting. I think a better design would be to kick into sleep mode only when the battery is running low. Better yet, they should just use a regular battery and be done with it (the rechargeable battery will eventually have to be replaced anyway - at a much higher cost). This would also reduce the size and weight. After all, it is a quartz. There's nothing wrong with a quartz (I prefer quartz), but if you want an automatic, get a real one. Seiko makes great auto watches for dirt cheap, and for about the same price as this watch, you can get a beautiful Swiss made Tissot, such as the PRS 516.

As far as the pros:

1. The perpetual calendar is a great feature, I wish more watches had this feature (why I bought it).

2. Seiko quartz movements keep great time, though this ran a tad fast (about +2 seconds per week; though that's still good)

3. Great looking watch

4. Very well built and rugged (except for the finish on the band)

I would still recommend this watch if you like the style, but would suggest the silver, and only for those who don't mind a larger, and slightly heavy timepiece.

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UPDATE: See my photos added in customer images

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Comment on Coaster Jewelry Armoire, Ivory Finish Wood with Hand Painted Roses Floral by Jacqueline Guzman

Jacqueline Guzman — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:42:12 +0000

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Floral jewelry armoir, January 16, 2007

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This review is from: Coaster Jewelry Armoire, Ivory Finish Wood with Hand Painted Roses Floral (Kitchen)

AMAZING!!!!

This jewelry box was even better than I ever imagined. I would buy from this company again. Actually, I need one more for my other daughter. Don't hestitate, it is perfect.

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Comment on Coaster Jewelry Armoire, Ivory Finish Wood with Hand Painted Roses Floral by Cheryl L. Coppola "Cheryl"

Cheryl L. Coppola "Cheryl" — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:00:41 +0000

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Very nice for the price!, December 19, 2009

Cheryl L. Coppola "Cheryl" (Connecticut) -

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This review is from: Coaster Jewelry Armoire, Ivory Finish Wood with Hand Painted Roses Floral (Kitchen)

The armoire is solid and very pretty. It definitely is not white but cream colored. I say to the previous reviewer that said it was cheap, it's $125! Not exactly high end furniture prices. The drawers will pull right out, there are no stops on them. I really like the piece and am very happy with it. I gave it 4 stars only because you have to attach the top and it takes two people to get it right. If not careful you can attach it crooked and it won't shut right. Overall I'm happy with my purchase.

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Comment on Coaster Jewelry Armoire, Ivory Finish Wood with Hand Painted Roses Floral by Jackie Shaw "Jackie Shaw"

Jackie Shaw "Jackie Shaw" — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:11:06 +0000

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

Very cheap quality - Don't buy it, July 3, 2009

Jackie Shaw "Jackie Shaw" (Seattle) -

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This review is from: Coaster Jewelry Armoire, Ivory Finish Wood with Hand Painted Roses Floral (Kitchen)

I purchased this armoire based on the positive comments from other buyers. I was very disappointed at the very cheap quality of the drawers. When you pull them out far enough to have a glimse of the items in the back compartments, the drawer just falls out. If you ever want to see items stored towards the back of the drawers you will have to pull the drawer out entirely. Very cheap workmanship. Not worth it. If you are a prospective buyer, I'd go for one of the more expensive and durable models.

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Comment on Michael Kors Watches Gold Chronograph Runway by ziggy

ziggy — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:36:32 +0000

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

beautiful, functional watch, May 20, 2010

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This review is from: Michael Kors Watches Gold Chronograph Runway (Gold) (Watch)

this watch may be big...but it's so in season! my wrist is pretty small (but not thin), but it still looks good on my arm! the gold tone is beautiful...and the watch hands are glow in the dark! (which is not very useful bc the numbers aren't).
also, this watch (according to the manual guide)does not run on battery power...it runs on the movement of your arm (therefore it is important to get this resized to your wrist size). So this watch will last for a LONG time.
it's a bit heavy, but i like the weight.
overall, this is a beautiful, functional watch. i love, LOVE it :)

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