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Flaxmoore · 19 January 2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Velasco

I've read that the customer's department at Invicta is very bad.

Anyone knows if the MSRP is pumped up??

I have heard the same as to Invicta's service center. Very slow, poor communication. Emails I have sent asking questions have gone unanswered- of course, I'm 6 weeks after emails to Rolex and Omega, so my track record overall is weak.

limbo · 20 January 2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Congrats limbo! Hope you like it!

Received the 9212 today. Mrs limbo was so impressed she has been wearing it all day. Some photos.

Flaxmoore · 21 January 2010, 07:23 AM

That is one handsome piece. Wonder if they make an automatic version?

goduke1 · 21 January 2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Velasco

I've read that the customer's department at Invicta is very bad.

Anyone knows if the MSRP is pumped up??

Their MSRP is a made up number. I don't know where they come up with it, but they don't sell for MSRP, or even close to it. I think it's more marketing than anything.

Their customer service is getting better but still has work that needs to be done. I have never had to use it.

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Originally Posted by Flaxmoore

That is one handsome piece. Wonder if they make an automatic version?

They did make that in an auto, but no longer offered. It's hard to find one, but it was a "Reserve" piece. I caan't remember which movement it came with.

DSJ · 21 January 2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by limbo

Received the 9212 today. Mrs limbo was so impressed she has been wearing it all day. Some photos.

Nice Limbo! Don't you just love the relief on the dial, esp the "sunburst?"

limbo · 21 January 2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Nice Limbo! Don't you just love the relief on the dial, esp the "sunburst?"

The dial is almost too good for a reasonably (low) priced watch. Thinking of getting a 9224 - black dial version in TT, but the relief and sunburst on the black dial does not appear to be as good as the white.

Flaxmoore · 22 January 2010, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Nice Limbo! Don't you just love the relief on the dial, esp the "sunburst?"

I have one coming as well- a reward for passing my board exam.

obmto · 4 March 2010, 08:44 AM

Invicta used to make some decent affordable watches. But have you seen their latest offerings?
http://www.shopnbc.com/Invicta_Men_s...temsperpage=96

$2000 and no COSC and no sapphire crystal. ROFL

icnbne · 20 March 2010, 12:52 AM

hahaha retail value $4800

rolexguynfl · 21 March 2010, 04:35 AM

Purchased invicta 9937 and 9938 about a year and a half ago. Had problems with the TT 9938 from the start. The crown wouldn't screw in more than a quarter turn. Sent it back for service and got it 2 months later. It wouldn't even run then. Had to returned it immediately and got it back 2 months later. This before it had any wrist time at all. The stem problem never really was corrected. It had poor reserve time and winding it was really bad - like major friction and grinding - not smooth. Then "ping" the spring went. The 9938 was fairly accurate though when it ran. I seldom wore this one also. The 9937 SS version was not so accurate and also had poor reserve and about a year into wearing it, the same winding friction issue cropped in until it finally stopped winding. I wore this one almost daily. I sent them both back with a letter on my dissatisfaction. They are in service center now (going on a month). They are fixing them as a warranty issue but I don't hold my breath they will work correctly. Bottom line for me... no more invictas as the service is less than satisfactory and the product was really not what I hoped. They looked great but that was about it. ;-(
2 bad out of 2 is not good for me. That's why I'm here looking at the Subs 16613 and the GMT2s. ;-) I'm sure I'll have better luck with them.

mpkRolex · 21 March 2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jmk1

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

The are good watches. I like the ones that have Swiss movements though..Very much like the Orient by Seiko. Well made and best bang for your buck

mpkRolex · 21 March 2010, 06:07 AM

[QUOTE=limbo;1586396]Received the 9212 today. Mrs limbo was so impressed she has been wearing it all day. Some photos.
QUOTE]

Nice

Damn I shouldnt have spent 10K on my Daytona

AstroBoy · 22 March 2010, 11:54 AM

Invitas sure look good, but I have no love for them. for better value of the $$ I'd prefered Orients or Seiko5s. I owned several of them and they look great , work great!

Kapture1 · 28 March 2010, 01:22 PM

I bought the sub look-a-like today for grins. Like it... Picks to come.

Kapture1 · 30 March 2010, 02:17 AM

G.A.R.Y · 19 April 2010, 07:55 PM

Latest news on Invicta is they are being sued for stealing an already look alike pelican box, and shipping the box with moldy watches in them. Quite a mess.

The watches are interesting and large.

rolexguynfl · 21 April 2010, 10:11 AM

I got my 9938 back the other day from invicta repair - 3rd time back to them. It's working but it still came back with a crown issue. It only turns 1/4 turn on the threads to screw it down. I don't know how else to convey to them this issue. It's at least running right now. They still have my 9937 model. Very unhappy with these 2 watches. They look great but that's all the good I can say at this point. ;-( I'd rather have the sub 16613...I'll save my money next time.

rolexguynfl · 21 April 2010, 12:00 PM

Wouldn't you know just 30 mins after posting the above and having worn the watch all day after winding it yesterday.... it stops .. the reserve time on this 9938 sucks. LOL.

figbo · 3 June 2010, 05:23 AM

I just ordered this one and hopefully I'll get it in a week or so.

figbo · 9 June 2010, 11:31 AM

Here it is!

vaq129e4 · 11 June 2010, 11:04 PM

If you'd get the older version of this model with ETA movement youd have no issues. I have one of those and it keeps perfect time after 10 years.

Kapture1 · 15 July 2010, 05:49 AM

Just ordered the 9211 Speedway through Amizon. I'll have it here tomorrow.

Note... I got 70% off, and they are having a sale on Invictas now, so check em out

Little weird that even the Swiss modle has a quartz movement in the Speedways, but it still looks good

Bdel · 16 July 2010, 03:58 AM

For the price point, they are a great buy. Very durable and run very well. I have an ocean ghost and a russian diver at the moment and wear them just like any other of my watches. There are a few invicta bashers out there, but they are fools.

Kapture1 · 16 July 2010, 04:17 AM

I just received my Speedway in the mail today, and I have to say I expected a bit less quality. I expected an 85.00 watch... kind of cheap. Surprised tho, this thing is sweet. I didnt know the watch retails a 355, and picking it up for 85.00 was a steel. So far I'm very happy with it, has a bit more of a heft than I'm use to, but it looks and feels great. Im happy.

MJCox · 16 July 2010, 12:44 PM

I don't get it. Everything they make is a knock off of something else. I would never purchase an Invicta and I would regift if one was given to me. JMHO

Bdel · 17 July 2010, 02:52 AM

Some are knockoff looking (ala submariner), but there are many original designs as well.

Kapture1 · 17 July 2010, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MJCox

I don't get it. Everything they make is a knock off of something else. I would never purchase an Invicta and I would regift if one was given to me. JMHO

Not everything. Although some of their designs are just odd to me.

mikesan420 · 30 July 2010, 02:03 PM

Good watch to have as a beater. I've got the Pro Diver Swiss quartz and have had no problems with it. To be honest though, I feel a little embarrassed wearing it sometimes. One time as an experiment I even wore it to the Rolex AD just to see what they would say. Let's just say it wasn't a very positive response

Segovia · 31 July 2010, 02:21 PM

They have the look down, I ordered this one today.

Be sure to note the EVERYTHING is the same...

Mantooth · 10 August 2010, 02:50 PM

I'd rather buy a Seiko or Citizen, etc. Invicta is a disgrace to the timepiece business, IMO.

20 March 2010, 12:52 AM	#69
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	hahaha retail value $4800 __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

21 March 2010, 06:07 AM	#72
mpkRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston USA Watch: BLRO Jubilee Posts: 1,776	[QUOTE=limbo;1586396]Received the 9212 today. Mrs limbo was so impressed she has been wearing it all day. Some photos. QUOTE] Nice Damn I shouldnt have spent 10K on my Daytona __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

22 March 2010, 11:54 AM	#73
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	Invitas sure look good, but I have no love for them. for better value of the $$ I'd prefered Orients or Seiko5s. I owned several of them and they look great , work great! __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

28 March 2010, 01:22 PM	#74
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	I bought the sub look-a-like today for grins. Like it... Picks to come. __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

30 March 2010, 02:17 AM	#75
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	__________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

21 January 2010, 07:23 AM	#63
Flaxmoore Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Casey Location: Toledo, Ohio Watch: Alpha Milsub Posts: 704	That is one handsome piece. Wonder if they make an automatic version?

4 March 2010, 08:44 AM	#68
obmto Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 31	Invicta used to make some decent affordable watches. But have you seen their latest offerings? http://www.shopnbc.com/Invicta_Men_s...temsperpage=96 $2000 and no COSC and no sapphire crystal. ROFL

21 March 2010, 04:35 AM	#70
rolexguynfl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: FL Keys Watch: my avatar move... Posts: 2,047	Purchased invicta 9937 and 9938 about a year and a half ago. Had problems with the TT 9938 from the start. The crown wouldn't screw in more than a quarter turn. Sent it back for service and got it 2 months later. It wouldn't even run then. Had to returned it immediately and got it back 2 months later. This before it had any wrist time at all. The stem problem never really was corrected. It had poor reserve time and winding it was really bad - like major friction and grinding - not smooth. Then "ping" the spring went. The 9938 was fairly accurate though when it ran. I seldom wore this one also. The 9937 SS version was not so accurate and also had poor reserve and about a year into wearing it, the same winding friction issue cropped in until it finally stopped winding. I wore this one almost daily. I sent them both back with a letter on my dissatisfaction. They are in service center now (going on a month). They are fixing them as a warranty issue but I don't hold my breath they will work correctly. Bottom line for me... no more invictas as the service is less than satisfactory and the product was really not what I hoped. They looked great but that was about it. ;-( 2 bad out of 2 is not good for me. That's why I'm here looking at the Subs 16613 and the GMT2s. ;-) I'm sure I'll have better luck with them.

19 April 2010, 07:55 PM	#76
G.A.R.Y Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln NE Watch: Grand Bell Diver Posts: 36	Latest news on Invicta is they are being sued for stealing an already look alike pelican box, and shipping the box with moldy watches in them. Quite a mess. The watches are interesting and large.

21 April 2010, 10:11 AM	#77
rolexguynfl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: FL Keys Watch: my avatar move... Posts: 2,047	I got my 9938 back the other day from invicta repair - 3rd time back to them. It's working but it still came back with a crown issue. It only turns 1/4 turn on the threads to screw it down. I don't know how else to convey to them this issue. It's at least running right now. They still have my 9937 model. Very unhappy with these 2 watches. They look great but that's all the good I can say at this point. ;-( I'd rather have the sub 16613...I'll save my money next time.

21 April 2010, 12:00 PM	#78
rolexguynfl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: FL Keys Watch: my avatar move... Posts: 2,047	Wouldn't you know just 30 mins after posting the above and having worn the watch all day after winding it yesterday.... it stops .. the reserve time on this 9938 sucks. LOL.

11 June 2010, 11:04 PM	#81
vaq129e4 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Arizona Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 69	If you'd get the older version of this model with ETA movement youd have no issues. I have one of those and it keeps perfect time after 10 years.

15 July 2010, 05:49 AM	#82
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Just ordered the 9211 Speedway through Amizon. I'll have it here tomorrow. Note... I got 70% off, and they are having a sale on Invictas now, so check em out Little weird that even the Swiss modle has a quartz movement in the Speedways, but it still looks good __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

16 July 2010, 03:58 AM	#83
Bdel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Bruce Location: New Hampshire Posts: 271	For the price point, they are a great buy. Very durable and run very well. I have an ocean ghost and a russian diver at the moment and wear them just like any other of my watches. There are a few invicta bashers out there, but they are fools. __________________ Collection: Yachtmaster TT, Milgauss, Explorer II, SeaDweller, Air King, Lange #1, BR03-92, Panerai PAM 112, Omega Planet Ocean, Corum Admirals Cup, Ball Engineer, U-boat Flight Deck, Longines Silver Arrow, Hamilton Ventura,etc...

16 July 2010, 04:17 AM	#84
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	I just received my Speedway in the mail today, and I have to say I expected a bit less quality. I expected an 85.00 watch... kind of cheap. Surprised tho, this thing is sweet. I didnt know the watch retails a 355, and picking it up for 85.00 was a steel. So far I'm very happy with it, has a bit more of a heft than I'm use to, but it looks and feels great. Im happy. __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

16 July 2010, 12:44 PM	#85
MJCox Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: SATX Watch: Air-King Posts: 57	I don't get it. Everything they make is a knock off of something else. I would never purchase an Invicta and I would regift if one was given to me. JMHO

17 July 2010, 02:52 AM	#86
Bdel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Bruce Location: New Hampshire Posts: 271	Some are knockoff looking (ala submariner), but there are many original designs as well. __________________ Collection: Yachtmaster TT, Milgauss, Explorer II, SeaDweller, Air King, Lange #1, BR03-92, Panerai PAM 112, Omega Planet Ocean, Corum Admirals Cup, Ball Engineer, U-boat Flight Deck, Longines Silver Arrow, Hamilton Ventura,etc...

30 July 2010, 02:03 PM	#88
mikesan420 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 38	Good watch to have as a beater. I've got the Pro Diver Swiss quartz and have had no problems with it. To be honest though, I feel a little embarrassed wearing it sometimes. One time as an experiment I even wore it to the Rolex AD just to see what they would say. Let's just say it wasn't a very positive response

31 July 2010, 02:21 PM	#89
Segovia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: America Posts: 7	They have the look down, I ordered this one today. Be sure to note the EVERYTHING is the same...

10 August 2010, 02:50 PM	#90
Mantooth Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wes Location: Brevard, NC/??? Watch: you talkin' 'bout? Posts: 270	I'd rather buy a Seiko or Citizen, etc. Invicta is a disgrace to the timepiece business, IMO.

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