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jmk1 · 17 June 2008, 11:59 PM

what does everyone think of Invicta, they started me off on collecting watches and i have about 20 of them!

tutone · 24 June 2008, 04:19 AM

Since I previously only wore G-Shocks and mall watches, I bought and wore and Invicta that looked like a TTSub to see if I could wear one, or totally destroy one in daily life. I was impressed by how well made it was for the price. The automatic movement was smooth and quiet, and (sad to say) it turned out to be more accurate than my GMTIIc. Anyway, I didn't destroy it so eventually got my first Rollie.

DSJ · 24 June 2008, 06:42 AM

I like them.

paypalbid · 24 June 2008, 07:33 AM

Yeah I agree. They are very good watches for the price.

They have some high end stuff like the Speedway COSC, Speedway Rerverse and Subaqua. They also have under $100 watches that can be found at Big 5 Sporting Goods stores or Costco.

cmr · 24 June 2008, 09:42 AM

i have had 2 of them, can't be beat for the money!

highroller · 24 June 2008, 09:58 AM

That's funny I was thinking about getting one for work(construction)

dba · 30 June 2008, 09:35 AM

I own two and given two as gifts. I wear them at work and are able to take a lot of beating.

jtrader · 1 July 2008, 05:32 AM

I actually own two Invicta's

Pro Diver SS TT
Pro Diver Titanium

Both automatics.

I'll be honest their work horses. I haven't had as much activity with my titanium as I have with my SS. I've basically beat the crap out of my SS and it still keeps going and looks good in a suit and tie.

I've actually had people mistake my SS for a Rolex Sub before.

So for the money, I think their a great value!

RW16610 · 1 July 2008, 06:50 AM

Cool

n9zez · 7 July 2008, 03:10 PM

Sams Club usually has a decent selecion of Invicta's as well.

Personally, I have never owned one.

gtbike72 · 7 July 2008, 03:44 PM

Costco has them too $99.99 for the SS Sub looking

Brushpup · 8 July 2008, 12:18 PM

They used to put ETA movements in the higher end ones like the 9937. If you buy one with an Auto movement I suggest spending a little more and get a swiss movement model. The ones with Miyota movements have plastic retainer rings that can break if knocked hard enough or dropped. I love Invicta for the money and variety, but they have horrible customer/repair service if you need it.

If you like the sub copy, finding the 9937 with the coin edge bezel would be my suggestion. I have three different Invictas, have destroyed one, but NO watch would have survived that situation. One is in the shop with a broken retainer ring, or movement holder if you prefer.

Value for the dollar however, I must suggest one of the better Seiko 5 watches. I think they are about the most watch for the dollar and they are very respectable watches in the 100-300 price range.

Alcan · 8 July 2008, 12:52 PM

I bought this 9937 a few years ago. It doesn't look as pretty now but it still runs fine. Bulletproof Swiss ETA movement, sapphire crystal, ego caseback, solid SS case and bracelet finishing. I haven't found anything yet that can top it for $300.00

Btw, we also have 6 Rolex wrist and pocket watches on the go.

explodingtaco · 8 July 2008, 11:12 PM

The only Invicta I ever bought failed in 2 weeks. maybe I should give it another go but I usually do not after I have been burnt once.

RW16610 · 9 July 2008, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

The only Invicta I ever bought failed in 2 weeks. maybe I should give it another go but I usually do not after I have been burnt once.

Might be worth the second chance, these things sadly happen sometimes.

bglz42 · 20 August 2008, 09:09 PM

I just bought an Invicta from Sam's Club for a daily wearer. (My 7016/0 is now retired, and I only wear it on special occasions...) I love 'em! Tough, good-looking and still and automatic...

k4vks · 8 September 2008, 04:35 AM

i have 2 of them; one that looks like the SS Sub and one that looks like a TT Sub. They are both very nice and hard working watches that are easily able to take a beating. I think they are a great value for the $

sweepster · 27 September 2008, 02:56 PM

I have two of them and they look and work nicely, the one pictured below is a monster and I think looks very stylish. The only problem is that the clasp doesn't want to stay closed. I got this one from SHOPNBC.COM and believe it or not, they have great prices and service.

chicagowatchman · 28 September 2008, 11:24 AM

I have 2 for the price they are awesome!!!

GradyPhilpott · 29 September 2008, 06:53 AM

I have two 8926 Invictas, also.

I'm no watch snob, so it doesn't always take a heck of a lot for a watch to impress me, but the Invicta Pro Divers are indisputably rugged, good-looking watches that deserve a lot of respect.

I have been told that the 8926 was the best reviewed watch on Amazon in 2007. If true, there are a lot of folks who are happy with their purchase.

I know I am.

cmr · 29 September 2008, 10:20 AM

i am invictaless at the moment. a friend of mine at work saw my diver and had to have it so i sold it to him for the same money i paid for it, (it was only the second time i had worn the watch) and my nephew talked me out of my silver dial ocean ghost chrono. i know they make allot of different watches with different movements but both of mine had swiss movements and they worked perfectly.

i am always looking at them so the next time one catches my eye i am quite sure i will own another one.

356 speedster · 23 October 2008, 06:05 AM

I got 3 of them and I am very happy with them. Very DURABLE watches.

Drumr · 23 October 2008, 02:19 PM

i had a TT invicta sub rep.
the gold wore off the bracelet where i would rest my hand on a table or a desk. the cyclops scratched. the screw down crown stopped screwing down, and before i knew better, i put a magnet near the movement and that threw off the accuracy for a while.

other than that i was happy, got complements on it.

GradyPhilpott · 24 October 2008, 12:02 PM

Redundant post.

Sorry.

cody p · 5 November 2008, 04:42 PM

i'd rather spend the equivalant amount of money on a seiko or a citizen or an orient or a casio... well you get the idea.

B.B.B. · 15 February 2009, 05:43 PM

i love the price but no love for invicta.

Dayve · 29 April 2009, 09:32 AM

I have one of the limited edition diamond meteorite watches, a few Lupahs with several nice straps, a Race edition with a skeleton back that is really sweet...

I like them, nothing has failed yet, and my oldest one is over 5 years old.

Dave

Rags · 17 October 2009, 09:28 AM

I have an 8926 with the coin edge bezel that people always mistake for a Rolex Sub. I didn't like the polished center links so I rubbed them out with a 320 grit sandpaper sponge available at any hardware store. It took awhile to blend in everything but the watch looks great. It gets alot of wrist time. I must admit I've heard horror stories about Invictas Cust Service but so far I can't complain. I must have got a good one, no problems since I bought it in 7/07. But to be honest I won't buy another Invicta

1000ftSub · 17 October 2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.B.B.

i love the price but no love for invicta.

Why? I am just asking because other people say the same thing

Evergreen · 18 October 2009, 06:56 AM

Nothing says swiss " cheese " like INVICTA.

I owned a Sub noma III for a short time. Sold it for about 1/3 of what I paid. Never again.

17 June 2008, 11:59 PM	#1
jmk1 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: joel1520016710 Location: conn USA Watch: 2007 gmt11 Rolex Posts: 58	invicta watches what does everyone think of Invicta, they started me off on collecting watches and i have about 20 of them!

24 June 2008, 04:19 AM	#2
tutone Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 60	Invictas are great! Since I previously only wore G-Shocks and mall watches, I bought and wore and Invicta that looked like a TTSub to see if I could wear one, or totally destroy one in daily life. I was impressed by how well made it was for the price. The automatic movement was smooth and quiet, and (sad to say) it turned out to be more accurate than my GMTIIc. Anyway, I didn't destroy it so eventually got my first Rollie.

24 June 2008, 06:42 AM	#3
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I like them. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

24 June 2008, 09:42 AM	#5
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i have had 2 of them, can't be beat for the money! __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

7 July 2008, 03:10 PM	#10
n9zez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Jordan Location: Indiana Watch: GMT Master II C Posts: 418	Sams Club usually has a decent selecion of Invicta's as well. Personally, I have never owned one. __________________ 116710 GMT Master II Ceramic Black Bezel M Serial (HAVE) 16710 GMT Master II Coke (HAD) 16622 Yacht-Master Platinum / SS (WANT) 116509 Daytona WG Meteorite (GRAIL)

24 June 2008, 07:33 AM	#4
paypalbid Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 107	Yeah I agree. They are very good watches for the price. They have some high end stuff like the Speedway COSC, Speedway Rerverse and Subaqua. They also have under $100 watches that can be found at Big 5 Sporting Goods stores or Costco.

24 June 2008, 09:58 AM	#6
highroller Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bobby Location: Manassas Virginia Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 305	That's funny I was thinking about getting one for work(construction)

30 June 2008, 09:35 AM	#7
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,596	I own two and given two as gifts. I wear them at work and are able to take a lot of beating.

1 July 2008, 06:50 AM	#9
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	Cool

7 July 2008, 03:44 PM	#11
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	Costco has them too $99.99 for the SS Sub looking __________________

8 July 2008, 12:18 PM	#12
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	They used to put ETA movements in the higher end ones like the 9937. If you buy one with an Auto movement I suggest spending a little more and get a swiss movement model. The ones with Miyota movements have plastic retainer rings that can break if knocked hard enough or dropped. I love Invicta for the money and variety, but they have horrible customer/repair service if you need it. If you like the sub copy, finding the 9937 with the coin edge bezel would be my suggestion. I have three different Invictas, have destroyed one, but NO watch would have survived that situation. One is in the shop with a broken retainer ring, or movement holder if you prefer. Value for the dollar however, I must suggest one of the better Seiko 5 watches. I think they are about the most watch for the dollar and they are very respectable watches in the 100-300 price range. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

8 July 2008, 11:12 PM	#14
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	The only Invicta I ever bought failed in 2 weeks. maybe I should give it another go but I usually do not after I have been burnt once.

20 August 2008, 09:09 PM	#16
bglz42 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dickinson, Texas Posts: 34	I just bought an Invicta from Sam's Club for a daily wearer. (My 7016/0 is now retired, and I only wear it on special occasions...) I love 'em! Tough, good-looking and still and automatic...

8 September 2008, 04:35 AM	#17
k4vks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vishnu Location: FL, USA Posts: 197	i have 2 of them; one that looks like the SS Sub and one that looks like a TT Sub. They are both very nice and hard working watches that are easily able to take a beating. I think they are a great value for the $ __________________ 73's AJ4VS (new callsign)

27 September 2008, 02:56 PM	#18
sweepster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Audy Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Watch: Breguet Marine II Posts: 81	I have two of them and they look and work nicely, the one pictured below is a monster and I think looks very stylish. The only problem is that the clasp doesn't want to stay closed. I got this one from SHOPNBC.COM and believe it or not, they have great prices and service. __________________ ---------------- Breguet Marine II, Breitling Chronomat Evolution TT 44, Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine 43, JLC Master Compressor Chronograph, Panerai 1950 Lumina Marina, Pierre Kuntz Moon phase Retrograde, Perrelet 1004C Power Reserve, Perrelet Chrono Diver, Versace V Master Chronograph, Rolex Datejust II

28 September 2008, 11:24 AM	#19
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	I have 2 for the price they are awesome!!! __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

29 September 2008, 06:53 AM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I have two 8926 Invictas, also. I'm no watch snob, so it doesn't always take a heck of a lot for a watch to impress me, but the Invicta Pro Divers are indisputably rugged, good-looking watches that deserve a lot of respect. I have been told that the 8926 was the best reviewed watch on Amazon in 2007. If true, there are a lot of folks who are happy with their purchase. I know I am.

29 September 2008, 10:20 AM	#21
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i am invictaless at the moment. a friend of mine at work saw my diver and had to have it so i sold it to him for the same money i paid for it, (it was only the second time i had worn the watch) and my nephew talked me out of my silver dial ocean ghost chrono. i know they make allot of different watches with different movements but both of mine had swiss movements and they worked perfectly. i am always looking at them so the next time one catches my eye i am quite sure i will own another one. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

23 October 2008, 06:05 AM	#22
356 speedster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas city,mo Posts: 283	I got 3 of them and I am very happy with them. Very DURABLE watches.

23 October 2008, 02:19 PM	#23
Drumr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY Posts: 109	i had a TT invicta sub rep. the gold wore off the bracelet where i would rest my hand on a table or a desk. the cyclops scratched. the screw down crown stopped screwing down, and before i knew better, i put a magnet near the movement and that threw off the accuracy for a while. other than that i was happy, got complements on it.

24 October 2008, 12:02 PM	#24
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	Redundant post. Sorry.

5 November 2008, 04:42 PM	#25
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i'd rather spend the equivalant amount of money on a seiko or a citizen or an orient or a casio... well you get the idea.

15 February 2009, 05:43 PM	#26
B.B.B. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emmanuel Location: California, USA Watch: submariner lv m Posts: 764	i love the price but no love for invicta.

29 April 2009, 09:32 AM	#27
Dayve "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal Watch: the road.... Posts: 148	I have one of the limited edition diamond meteorite watches, a few Lupahs with several nice straps, a Race edition with a skeleton back that is really sweet... I like them, nothing has failed yet, and my oldest one is over 5 years old. Dave

17 October 2009, 09:28 AM	#28
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	I have an 8926 with the coin edge bezel that people always mistake for a Rolex Sub. I didn't like the polished center links so I rubbed them out with a 320 grit sandpaper sponge available at any hardware store. It took awhile to blend in everything but the watch looks great. It gets alot of wrist time. I must admit I've heard horror stories about Invictas Cust Service but so far I can't complain. I must have got a good one, no problems since I bought it in 7/07. But to be honest I won't buy another Invicta __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

18 October 2009, 06:56 AM	#30
Evergreen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W. Washington Watch: Blancpain FF norad Posts: 203	Nothing says swiss " cheese " like INVICTA. I owned a Sub noma III for a short time. Sold it for about 1/3 of what I paid. Never again.

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