Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Discuss Christopher Ward watches
User avatar
Viognier
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 4611
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 8:16 pm
CW-watches: 5
Location: Canada

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by Viognier »

hughesyn wrote:The only 50% sale will be retired lines, like we saw with the blue C9s.
I really doubt any C60s will be discounted that low, even NN.
+1
Small collection of timepieces that I enjoy
User avatar
james80
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 3544
Joined: Fri Mar 23, 2012 2:31 am
CW-watches: 3

Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by james80 »

Not good business but I guess it happens.

From the CWL terms and conditions that everyone agreed to when they created an account to buy a watch but probably never read.

"If an error is discovered in the price of goods or services that you have ordered, we will inform you as soon as possible. We will be under no obligation to fulfil and order for a product or service that was advertised at the incorrect price. In the event that you order an item and the price published either website is incorrect for any reason, we will e-mail you to inform you that we have not accepted the order and that your order has been cancelled. You may re-order it if you wish. In the unlikely event that you have paid for the goods or services, in the circumstances described in this clause, we will refund you as soon as practicable. Should you choose to re-order at the correct price, a separate transaction will be posted to your credit card."

From a Telegraph article last year re screwfix

"Online:

The situation is not as clear-cut online.

The legally binding contract is complete when a retailer accepts an order. However, acceptance does not necessarily happen at the point of order. Even the confirmation email may not be an acceptance. Some retailers reserve the right to cancel an order up to the point of delivery. It is therefore important to carefully check the retailer’s terms and conditions (which must be available on their website) and emails – if a retailer simply acknowledges an order, there may be no contract at that point.

According to Screwfix’s terms and conditions on its website this week, it only accepts orders once it has delivered the goods. It says the processing of a payment and acknowledgement of an order does not constitute a legally binding contract.

As with in-store purchases, once a customer has received their order a retailer generally has no right to claw back any money."

I have not verified the information that they supposedly verified, I just found it interesting so don't shoot the messenger.

And yes if there is a 50% off sale I want an orange C60 Quartz or a slimline.

Edited.

I am in no way defending CWL, I think they should be past things like this by now but they aren't alone in online glitches as any Google search will show you. I just think everyone should understand the terms they agreed to.
User avatar
Bahnstormer_vRS
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 35163
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:06 pm
CW-watches: 34
LE-three: 1
LE-foura: 1
LE-fourb: 1
LE-six: 1
Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by Bahnstormer_vRS »

#james80 - a very pertinent and enlightening post. Many thanks.

Moral of the story is: if it looks too good to be true, it usually is! :silent:

Guy

Sent from my Xperia Z5 Premium
In small proportions, we just beautie see:
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)

Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
User avatar
kevin_b1
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 2651
Joined: Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:08 am
CW-watches: 2
Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by kevin_b1 »

Sale tomorrow maybe, saved a few pennies for this one so I may well take part this time.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
IWC Mark XVII
Rolex Oyster Datejust Perpetual (1971)
Rolex Precision 9ct gold (1962)
Rotary Les Originales
Rotary Tank
C9 5 day Chromometer
C1 Russell
User avatar
MiniMpi
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 37684
Joined: Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:56 am
CW-watches: 17
Location: Cork, Ireland

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by MiniMpi »

I'd love to buy something in the preview sale when/if it arrives but I'm not paid till late on the 30th and I have to use the most of it on a loan to my 'future' mother-in-law !
User avatar
Kip
The Administrator
The Administrator
Posts: 35173
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:45 pm
CW-watches: 150
LE-one: yes
LE-two: yes
LE-three: yes
LE-foura: yes
LE-fourb: yes
LE-five: yes
LE-six: yes
LESeven: yes
Location: New Hampshire, USA

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by Kip »

MiniMpi wrote:..... to use the most of it on a loan to my 'future' mother-in-law !
And so it begins. :silent: :lol:
Kip

"Asylum Administrator"


Visit the CWArchives for everything CW. Historical, specs, manuals and resale. It is all there.
User avatar
MiniMpi
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 37684
Joined: Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:56 am
CW-watches: 17
Location: Cork, Ireland

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by MiniMpi »

Kip wrote:
MiniMpi wrote:..... to use the most of it on a loan to my 'future' mother-in-law !
And so it begins. :silent: :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Hicksmat
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 1327
Joined: Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:02 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: Manchester UK

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by Hicksmat »

Hicksmat
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 1327
Joined: Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:02 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: Manchester UK

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by Hicksmat »

You're welcome.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
smegwina
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 11771
Joined: Sun May 26, 2013 10:04 am
CW-watches: 11

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by smegwina »

MiniMpi wrote:I'd love to buy something in the preview sale when/if it arrives but I'm not paid till late on the 30th and I have to use the most of it on a loan to my 'future' mother-in-law !
Ferg. Good god man. Normally they have their daughter drag you kicking and screaming down the aisle before they tap you for cash!

This does NOT bode well.

Sent from my IRON using Tapatalk
Scrogg
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 1975
Joined: Fri Dec 26, 2014 11:58 am

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by Scrogg »

I suppose the irony is not lost that when the sale did go live most of the 50% off models were Tridents? :lol:
User avatar
MadJam250
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 2111
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:10 am
CW-watches: 2
Location: England

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by MadJam250 »

Scrogg wrote:I suppose the irony is not lost that when the sale did go live most of the 50% off models were Tridents? :lol:
A lot of them being white dials ..maybe not selling so well?
MadJam

* CWL, x2 (C2, C3)
* Steinhart Titanium O1Ti500P
* Tissot Visodate heritage incoming
* Certina DS Podium chrono
* Seiko SARB033
* Smiths vintage mechanical WC4204/s
* Brathwait Classic Slim Steel
* Invicta 8924, 9094
User avatar
MiniMpi
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 37684
Joined: Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:56 am
CW-watches: 17
Location: Cork, Ireland

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by MiniMpi »

smegwina wrote:
MiniMpi wrote:I'd love to buy something in the preview sale when/if it arrives but I'm not paid till late on the 30th and I have to use the most of it on a loan to my 'future' mother-in-law !
Ferg. Good god man. Normally they have their daughter drag you kicking and screaming down the aisle before they tap you for cash!

This does NOT bode well.

Sent from my IRON using Tapatalk
Haha no it was the other way round.
She gave me a loan before Christmas when I burst a tyre in a pothole.
I have to repay her.
User avatar
smegwina
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 11771
Joined: Sun May 26, 2013 10:04 am
CW-watches: 11

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by smegwina »

MiniMpi wrote:
smegwina wrote:
MiniMpi wrote:I'd love to buy something in the preview sale when/if it arrives but I'm not paid till late on the 30th and I have to use the most of it on a loan to my 'future' mother-in-law !
Ferg. Good god man. Normally they have their daughter drag you kicking and screaming down the aisle before they tap you for cash!

This does NOT bode well.

Sent from my IRON using Tapatalk
Haha no it was the other way round.
She gave me a loan before Christmas when I burst a tyre in a pothole.
I have to repay her.
Bloody hell! That is even worse!!! You can't owe her money at this point. Ooh, the mind boggles.

Sent from my IRON using Tapatalk
panamavin
Senior
Senior
Posts: 151
Joined: Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:35 am
CW-watches: 4
Location: Birmingham AL

Re: Why are all Tridents 50% off?

Post by panamavin »

Late to the party but will post anyway...I saw the website error, thought about it, but decided to sleep on it before I pulled. The next day the glitch was fixed. I for one am glad I didn't pull because had I gotten an email saying our bad that probably would've hacked me off. I just made some online purchases, saw a few days later a cheaper price on the same website, and called the company for the difference which they gladly refunded.