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AGENT4734 · 15 June 2008, 12:42 PM

I just picked up a Invicta Men's Diver watch for my dad for Father's Day.
S/S
Black Dial w/ date
Black bezel
Swiss Quartz movement
200m/660ft

Costco is selling them for only $49.99 with a coupon that they mailed me in the Summer 2008 "Member Passport to Saving" coupon booklet. (you can ask for one at the customer service desk if you do not have one) The retail Costco price was $99.99 but they are have them for $49.99 only until June 15th!! Sorry don't wait!

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Vaild from June 9-15 2008.

Letsgodiving · 15 June 2008, 02:05 PM

Let me ask you this. Is it < 1% the quality of a Submariner because it is < 1% of the price. You don't need to answer that because I already know the answer but it is an interesting question that may prompt some lively debate.

Thanks for the heads up.

AGENT4734 · 15 June 2008, 02:31 PM

I am not saying that this Invicta is a great quality watch, but several of my friends that do own Rolex Subs have purchased this Invicta and gave them as gifts. I for one, do not like the Quartz movement, but this is a nice gift for my father who has never owned a watch that cost more than a $50. He is just not in to watches at all. And hey for $50, you can throw it away when the battery runs out!

Happy Father's Day to all.

Letsgodiving · 15 June 2008, 03:29 PM

Please don't get me wrong. I'm certainly not implying anything negative about the Invicta. I just find it interesting that some watchmakers can make a quality watch similar to a Rolex and I wonder sometimes about quality vs. price when it comes to Rolex or any higher end watch. Obviously, there are significant differences between the watches but is a Rolex Sub worth well over 100 times the Invicta and is the quality 100x? I would say it is obviously not. Is the Invicta under priced or is a Rolex overpriced?

I love my Rolex but it is just something that I debate at times. Anyway I didn't mean to get this thread off track. Invicta's are great watches and I'm sure your dad will be very pleased with a very nice watch.

fear · 15 June 2008, 04:45 PM

I saw stacks and stacks of those Invictas at Costco..

Regarding non-Rolex watch quality, the interweb's a great place to do research. There are a lot of people on various forums who have good, bad, indifferent experiences with all brands.

I realized that there are WIS who are are very passionate about non-Rolex. I don't mean Omega either. Eddie Platt's Precista, Bill Yao's MKII, O&W, Damasko, Sinn, Marathon. These tend to be cult brands with loyal followings who swear by these brands.

watchlady · 16 June 2008, 01:23 AM

It might look like a Rolex from 100 yards but that is where the similarity ends.

15 June 2008, 02:05 PM	#2
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,310	Let me ask you this. Is it < 1% the quality of a Submariner because it is < 1% of the price. You don't need to answer that because I already know the answer but it is an interesting question that may prompt some lively debate. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

15 June 2008, 02:31 PM	#3
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	I am not saying that this Invicta is a great quality watch, but several of my friends that do own Rolex Subs have purchased this Invicta and gave them as gifts. I for one, do not like the Quartz movement, but this is a nice gift for my father who has never owned a watch that cost more than a $50. He is just not in to watches at all. And hey for $50, you can throw it away when the battery runs out! Happy Father's Day to all. __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

15 June 2008, 03:29 PM	#4
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,310	Please don't get me wrong. I'm certainly not implying anything negative about the Invicta. I just find it interesting that some watchmakers can make a quality watch similar to a Rolex and I wonder sometimes about quality vs. price when it comes to Rolex or any higher end watch. Obviously, there are significant differences between the watches but is a Rolex Sub worth well over 100 times the Invicta and is the quality 100x? I would say it is obviously not. Is the Invicta under priced or is a Rolex overpriced? I love my Rolex but it is just something that I debate at times. Anyway I didn't mean to get this thread off track. Invicta's are great watches and I'm sure your dad will be very pleased with a very nice watch. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

16 June 2008, 01:23 AM	#6
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	It might look like a Rolex from 100 yards but that is where the similarity ends. __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

15 June 2008, 04:45 PM	#5
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	I saw stacks and stacks of those Invictas at Costco.. Regarding non-Rolex watch quality, the interweb's a great place to do research. There are a lot of people on various forums who have good, bad, indifferent experiences with all brands. I realized that there are WIS who are are very passionate about non-Rolex. I don't mean Omega either. Eddie Platt's Precista, Bill Yao's MKII, O&W, Damasko, Sinn, Marathon. These tend to be cult brands with loyal followings who swear by these brands.

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