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Old 29 August 2014, 10:55 AM   #1
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Will I be banished from TRF for wearing this

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Old 29 August 2014, 10:56 AM   #2
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Definately should be?
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Old 29 August 2014, 10:56 AM   #3
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Yes. Especially for posting it in the wrong sub-forum!
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Old 29 August 2014, 10:58 AM   #4
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My bAd didn't realize was just kidding around
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Old 29 August 2014, 10:58 AM   #5
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If I had never bought my Invicta 8926, I probably would have never bought my first Rolex, so there is a place for Invictas in this world. That place is just not on my wrist.

Quick, put a Rolex in that post.
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Old 29 August 2014, 10:59 AM   #6
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Here's the real deal

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Old 29 August 2014, 11:01 AM   #7
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I do like wearing it as a true beater
But my sub gets most of my wrist time
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Old 29 August 2014, 02:01 PM   #8
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Will I be banished from TRF for wearing this

I bought one of those to beat up when wrenching on engines. It actually held up pretty well. Got it for 60$, myota mvt, just fells cheap on the wrist, even for a cheap watch. The newer 8926OB have Seiko movements that hack and hand wind.
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Old 30 August 2014, 04:50 AM   #9
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Not bad for a beater
But certainly not a rolex
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Old 30 August 2014, 04:58 AM   #10
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I see many people out in the wild wearing what looks like Invictas. Since they are advertised on American cable TV pretty much 24/7, it is not surprising. Especially since you can divide up the $100 cost or whatever into "value payments" of $20 a month. At an interest rate of 300% or so. Just kidding on the last part, I don't know what the outrageous rate actually is.
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Old 31 August 2014, 09:16 AM   #11
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I bought mine for like 75
It is ok for what it is
A sub it's not
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Old 31 August 2014, 09:18 AM   #12
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Old 31 August 2014, 10:24 AM   #13
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Is that a copy of an Invicta ?
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Old 31 August 2014, 10:42 AM   #14
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No it's an invicta replica


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Old 31 August 2014, 01:37 PM   #15
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I always have to do a double take with some of their models. My wife's uncle has one that looks like a "pepsi". To each their own, wear what makes you happy. As for me I like watches that are unique and not trying to look like another. I'm just as happy wearing a $100 G-Shock as I am wearing my Sub.
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Old 31 August 2014, 03:06 PM   #16
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I agree with James1787, my casual watches are as enjoyable as my heirlooms or close. But I was disappointed with the craftmanship of the Invictas that I've owned. They seemed ready to fall apart. I own comparably priced Casios and slightly more expensive Seikos that will hold up forever.
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Old 31 August 2014, 03:08 PM   #17
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Folk singer Alan Sherman had a memorable lyric: " It's a genuine copy of a fake Dior."
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Old 31 August 2014, 03:11 PM   #18
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I have a number of Invicta autos and they aren't even close to anything from Rolex. No worries on them being mistaken. No more purchase either. I haven't worn one in a long time. Maybe when I get sailing again.



These two aren't autos but rugged.



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If I had never bought my Invicta 8926, I probably would have never bought my first Rolex, so there is a place for Invictas in this world. That place is just not on my wrist.

Quick, put a Rolex in that post.
Id agree 100%. I bought a two tone gold and blue to see if the 16613 I want when I graduate is the watch for me. After my $80.00 test drive, I can say it is. Now I continue to work on school and save for my dream 16613.
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Old 1 September 2014, 01:56 PM   #22
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Id agree 100%. I bought a two tone gold and blue to see if the 16613 I want when I graduate is the watch for me. After my $80.00 test drive, I can say it is. Now I continue to work on school and save for my dream 16613.
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Old 1 September 2014, 08:15 PM   #23
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Id agree 100%. I bought a two tone gold and blue to see if the 16613 I want when I graduate is the watch for me. After my $80.00 test drive, I can say it is. Now I continue to work on school and save for my dream 16613.


We all have to start some where.
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Old 2 September 2014, 09:53 AM   #24
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Im glad we have a little conversation about this
also like Casio, Seiko,
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Old 3 September 2014, 06:35 AM   #25
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Im glad we have a little conversation about this
also like Casio, Seiko,
Actually in the past this brand discussion hasn't gone to well especially after discussion of how Invicta manages to closely copy others designs. I personally don't mind the brand but must admit that they don't appear all to ethical in what they do. Actually wore one yesterday on the beach and in the ocean not wanting to risk Rolex lost while playing in the surf. To say the least the 46 mm watch felt inordinately large on my wrist.
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Old 3 September 2014, 07:26 AM   #26
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For me I like the automatic diver look
40 mm and would perfer not to trash my sub


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