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| Posted: Wed Aug 19th, 2009 10:24 pm |
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ral 3T WIS
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The good news: two watches arrived today. The bad news: one of them is not working... I got an Invicta 6016, that is REALLY nice. Much nicer looking than the 8926 I got a couple of weeks ago (and that I was not sure it was a keeper. Now I am sure it is not). The bezel is stunning and works flawlessly, the movement is beautifully decorated. IMHO, the Miyota in the 8926 might be a workhorse, but it is ugly as sin. Better have it on a non-exhibition caseback. The date magnifier actually works. And probably the flame fusion crystal will last unscratched longer. It has more personality, as it is does look as a cross between a YachtMaster a SeaMaster (dialwise) instead of just a copy of one watch. I believe that it migh be difficult to get a nicer watch for what I paid (a bit north of U$ 50...). One think I do not understand is the design choice of a non-screwed crown. Another thing I do not understand is how it gets the same 200m rating without it. I am currently timing the movement accuracy (8926's Miyota was + 20, compared to +3 to +4 for my Gevril's 2824-2). The other one is a Golana Aqua 200. Really nice looking. But it does not work and the crown-quick date change feature does not work either (anyone had the same problem with an ETA quartz movement?). If I adjust the time and go past midnight, the date changes, though. So, mixed feelings :(... The problem also is that I am in Santiago, Chile, and the watch was purchased from the USA and shipped to a PO box system I use, so pretty far away and complex. Although I am not 100% in the mood, I guess that getting new watches and not sharing would show bad manners. So here we go...       
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19th, 2009 10:34 pm |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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Congrats on your watches. Sorry to hear about your DOA. Hopefully you can get it taken care of. What is the movement in the Invicta?
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19th, 2009 10:49 pm |
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ral 3T WIS
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I think it is a Seiko movement with an Invicta-designed rotor.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20th, 2009 07:48 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I would think the Invicta has the Miyota movement at 21 jewels per the rotor. Sorry to hear you received a DOA. Enjoy your new watches.:D
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20th, 2009 11:46 am |
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ral 3T WIS
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As per what I read somewhere, looks like it is a Seiko NH25A movement. It is non-hacking, non manual winding. Also, one of the reasons why it looks much nicer than the 8026 is because of a 43mm case v/s a 40mm. Bracelet is 20mm, but links are thicker and longer. Got in touch with the dealer that provided the Golana, I do not think I could get a nicer answer and better willingness to solve the issue: " I am really sorry to hear that there seems to be a problem with your watch. It is very difficult to diagnose a problem, without actually seeing the watch. As per your email, I would suggest that you take it into a local watch shop and have them take a look at this. If it turns out that this watch is in fact defective, we will cover all costs of having the watch returned to us, and either issue a refund, or replace the watch for you."
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20th, 2009 12:29 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Bummer on the DOA hope you can get a fast refund or replacement. :( Enjoy the others. ;)
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20th, 2009 09:02 pm |
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saxplayer 3T WIS
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I think you'll enjoy the 6016, I recently purchased a 6019 and I like it! The only nit-picky complaint I have is that the crown doesn't screw down.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20th, 2009 09:24 pm |
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ral 3T WIS
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I used the 6016 it today for the afternoon after sizing the bracelet. Really comfortable and neat looking. Besides the screw-down crown, I would change the clasp. The bracelet ends are crappy, but just when looked from the back. As a plus, the first 24 hours were +8 seconds, which is far better than what I expected. The Miyota on the 8926 is @ +20. Will see how it goes. A question on that, are automatic watches supposed to run faster or slower after "settling in"? Took the Golana to the local shop, and it is dead indeed. So I am waiting for instructions to send it back to the North... Hope I get the replacement soon.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 22nd, 2009 07:49 am |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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Sorry to hear about the faulty Golana:X The Invicta should however serve you well
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