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oagaspar Site Founder 
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You generally won't find me pushing an Invicta on Slopnbc but at $68. with 2 value pays and free shipping for a 48mm diver in 3 colors with a 21j SI NH25A auto engine that is new on the market I couldn't resist! :D http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J177241&CIID=-11279&cm_re=HS1-_-OTV-_-PopImage Attachment: invicta 48.jpg (Downloaded 228 times) |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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face4.gif........................:D I saw that too...looks pretty sweethand6.gif |
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joecb 3T WIS 
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don't consider this a true diver.....it is only listed as 100m wr, and does not have a screw down crown... other than that it is a nice price for a nice looking automatic....... They look better on the integrated rubber than on the bracelet. |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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It says USA design on the rotor, but I'll assume it's not a USA made movement. Is it Asian made? |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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i ordered one! Yikes! two first for me,first 48mm watch and my first Invicta i will let you know what it's like. Yellow was sold out but i wanted black as i thought it will be the easiest color to flip if it is too big for me! |
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mcwright Admin 
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You will be assimilated cat28.gif  Attachment: 18_03.gif (Downloaded 183 times) Last edited on Wed Sep 2nd, 2009 08:25 pm by mcwright |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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mcwright wrote: You will be assimilated cat28.gif  |
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mcwright Admin
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Yes, Pax. They suck you in and you become assimilated - a shopnbc Borg (a.k.a. drone) In Star Trek, attempts to resist the Borg (a.k.a shopnbc) become one of the central themes. This is achieved through forced assimilation, a process which transforms individuals and technology into Borg, enhancing, and simultaneously controlling, individuals by implanting or appending synthetic components (such as Invicta watches). Buy an Invicta from shopnbc and YOU WILL be assimilated!  Last edited on Wed Sep 2nd, 2009 09:25 pm by mcwright |
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Devin 3T WIS
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OK OK I get it! Never had one Never will! "Per your request, we have cancelled your order # 621xxxx" |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Oh Trent I think I might've given that a whirl for shits and giggles. Invicta makes a fine inexpensive watch... To your theory Mike, i would almost argue that it is broader than just Invicta and comes from all the TV retailers. You can get a watch on your wrist for next to nothing in a matter of days... how very intoxicating! Invicta is just the biggest fish in that ocean. |
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mcwright Admin
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Totally agree Pax. And, I never said I wasn't assimilated 4 years ago.  Last edited on Wed Sep 2nd, 2009 09:32 pm by mcwright |
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Devin 3T WIS
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ya but... i really was going to hate their name on the 9 o'clock side of the case for everyone to see! |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Devin wrote: ya but... No doubt! |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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I was just on Slop this afternoon looking through the Seiko powered Invicta's trying to pick the least ugly one I could find.... for 108.00 there is a limitless supply of seiko dials from Noah and Yobokies that could make these really fun! I got distracted before I could buy one |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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Have to agree. I m in dis-assimilation mode myself. Havent bought any since march. I am happy though with all my Invicta purchases. I just finally decided I wanted to start collecting other brands. |
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mcwright Admin
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Recognize this Borg? Attachment: borgelton.jpg (Downloaded 100 times) |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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murphy j wrote: It says USA design on the rotor, but I'll assume it's not a USA made movement. Is it Asian made? only the rotor is made in USA....that's USA China! ...and it's a Seuko mov't not Seiko!...you need to learn Invicta talk which takes years to learn :D |
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mcwright Admin
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I do have to agree that it is a good looking watch. Especially for under $70. |
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murphy j 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: murphy j wrote:It says USA design on the rotor, but I'll assume it's not a USA made movement. Is it Asian made? I'll pass on the Invicta talk since I'm trying to get 15 month old talk down . |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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murphy j wrote: oagaspar wrote:murphy j wrote:It says USA design on the rotor, but I'll assume it's not a USA made movement. Is it Asian made? They are not so dissimilar...;) |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Fortunately slop only sells to USA addresses. I was ready to spread the disease.................... |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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When I saw them the other night it was close, very very close. If the black dial had a yellow second hand to match the chapter ring then it would have been a done deal. Whew...I hate explaining new packages to my wife, and then I gotta go and sell something :shock: Cheers, Griff |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Here is a version with bracelet........... http://invicta.chronoshark.com/default.aspx |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Reat looking watch AND an automatic too for such a low price!!! who care ifs rated "only" to 100m, most of our watches dont go deepe than te kitchen sink or the tub:) |
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Nighthawk 3T WIS
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Couldn't resist the bracelet version when they had it as an OTV for the same $68 price. No solid end links on the bracelet, but for that kind of money, what do you expect? Other than that, it's probably one of the nicer Invictas I own. Doesn't hand wind, but like every other Seiko automatic, it kicks over with a couple of shakes and runs reliably. No complaints... |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I should have the black dial/rubber strap version here on Mon. ....I'll post some pics whern it arrives and that will probably be the 1st and last time it gets worn but I had to check it out....I went with the rubber straps cause' for the most part Invicta bracelets are a poc imo :D |
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ral 3T WIS
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I got one of the new Pro Divers for a little less than that in a "daily deal" and, out of the watches I have, it is the one that gets more attraction and compliments. Last one by one Brieitling fan (has at least two). I do not know he would believe how much I paid... It is a really nice looking watch, miles ahead from the 8926 (which I have never used and will be gone soon, I think). |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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ral wrote:I got one of the new Pro Divers for a little less than that in a "daily deal" and, out of the watches I have, it is the one that gets more attraction and compliments. Last one by one Brieitling fan (has at least two). I do not know he would believe how much I paid... It is a really nice looking watch, miles ahead from the 8926 (which I have never used and will be gone soon, I think). wow that is a truly beautiful watch!!  . Ok blue is my favorite color so I am biased:) and this one would match my car perfectly.  perfect.gifdo they still sell it? |
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ral 3T WIS
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I have not seen it in any daily deal since I got it, but "full price" at Amazon is slightly north of US$ 100, and you get a free backpack as well... Matches my car color as well :D Last edited on Sun Sep 6th, 2009 11:34 am by ral |
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KenC Admin 
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Have not bought an Invicta since I purchased Tony's 2015 (oh, so many years ago)...and have no desire to do so! I still have a few of their great ones (plus I have my Lupah Classic to remind me that even the best of us can do very stupid things): I still have my 2015, Invicta Military Lume dial (2275) an original Executive (white dial) and a beater Date-Master that resembles a Rollie Explorer II. My problem is, even though I truly like the Exec, 2015 and Military, I am truly embarrassed to wear the name! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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well the OTV Invicta Prodiver landed and imho they hit a homerun...only 2 weak links in that the crown does not screw down and lacks that snap to it when pulling it into the desired postions of operation and the lume on the markers is pretty much non existant....lume on the hands is pretty good thoughhand6.gif ...keeping in mind this was a $68. watch I have to say I am completely satisfied as it measures up to many of my watches costing triple and more...big plus is there is no Invicta etched on the case which makes this a perfect candidate for a Yao MKII dial and hands which I would think will accept the Seiko parts since the movement is a Seiko based movement....this case is really Awesome and I will post up some more pics asap! yourock.gif Attachment: 009.JPG (Downloaded 70 times) |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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a little update on the Invicta "Master of the Oceans" Prodiver....the SII NH25a movement is running fine at about +- 25 sec per day which would be considered pretty good for a inexpensive watch using one of these new japanese movements which apparently are a sister company of Seiko. The second hand has the ability to be backed up or moved forward when the crown is out which to me enables the user to set the time to within seconds but those of us who have been around know this was also able to be done with our Seikos...at least being able to back the second hand up but with these new SII movements it is much easier and a welcomed operation imho. The SII movement is actually nicely finished and has a cutaway rotor which can be seen through the exhibition caseback...now if only Invicta could get the lume right this watch may have been a best buy at $68. ...the lack of a screw down crown is also a drawback as I would be leary wearing it in the water even though it is rated at 100m...but you never know and it can not be wound although it winds in both directions on a winder....all in all a pretty good watch at a very inviting price....btw here is a link to the SII/Time Module movement guide which Invicta is now using in several designs... http://www.timemodule.com/sii/eng/download.php#nh   |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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hand6.gif Awesome Oscar, thanks for the review! And LOOOOOOVE the watch!!! Let m wkno if you get tired of it... I'm IN! Thx |
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