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Why Invicta sucks?
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cuevobat
路Aren't Invicta and Accutron associated these days, somehow? I had an Accutron back in the day. It was "decent" and certainly looked/felt nicer than any Invicta. Unfortunately, it seems Accutron has gone the way of the fashion watches, last I saw. I admit, my sampling has been sparse.
In my opinion, Accutron is far classier. They are updating and remaking the classic Bulova watches of the 60's and 70's, an era I love. Invicta makes crazy 55 mm monstrosities for Joey Douchbag replete with faux shiny gold to match Joey's big gold chains and gold plated brass knuckles. Also, Accutron II is an accurate, 256 MHz, smooth sweeping movement, its beautiful to look at. Invicta uses decent but pedestrian quartz movement. I see no correlation between these two watch brands?
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Fritz
路Accutron decent in its day?
Decent enough to be the clock in the Apollo command module.
Decent enough to be the clock in the Apollo command module.
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Wryfox
路The older Invicta Reserve used ETA 7750. Not bad for a 'cheap' watch, and back then(~10yrs ago)they were normal size and only a little garish. Pretty good deal used, actually.
Over the years I've bought three misc used invictas as beater watches, meaning they see use far worse than the elite watches...they all still work, and the most expensive was $10. I can't complain one bit.
Over the years I've bought three misc used invictas as beater watches, meaning they see use far worse than the elite watches...they all still work, and the most expensive was $10. I can't complain one bit.
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BreitLight
路I thought accutron had bought Invicta, or vice versa. My apologies. Jeeze. Though crowd.
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Tony C.
路路惟f Jury memberIf you collect based on sweeping generalizations, you may be missing out...
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Linesiders
路路Stripers, not snook.
Something about a Blind Squirrel and a nut. Or a broken Invicta is still right 2x per day.
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base615
路I bought one of the Invicta 8926 Submariner knock offs for about $100 as a total beater I could wear when I knew it was going to get smashed around. I would get compliments on it almost every time I ever wore it whereas my Omegas never get any. It wasn't the worst watch in the world but I gave it away to someone at work.
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Tony C.
路路惟f Jury memberSomething about a Blind Squirrel and a nut. Or a broken Invicta is still right 2x per day.
I'm glad that you look at it that way, as it is that type of superficial, dismissive perspective that helps to provide plenty of good opportunities for discerning collectors who aren't reflexively put off by stereotypes. 馃槈
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Linesiders
路路Stripers, not snook.I'm glad that you look at it that way, as it is that type of superficial, dismissive perspective that helps to provide plenty of good opportunities for discerning collectors who aren't reflexively put off by stereotypes. 馃槈
No offense intended and I was not clear, and on re-reading could easily be construed as rude in that response. I try not to be rude, though I enjoy snark. Frankly your example is one of the rarer exceptions, when early Invicta was a decent Swiss brand and long before Invicta went full Michael Kors. Don't go Full Michael Kors. Yes they had some pieces that were good to pretty good (the ETA powered ) 9937 Diver for example - though still maybe one rung up from a Chinese Rep. Pro tip: If you want to try out "NEW" Invicta of the last ten years - go to a Pawn Shop where you can find them on 90% off retail instead of the 70% off retail they advertise on the home shopping club.
So for clarification, I like your watch and do not in any way associate it with current Invicta. Your piece is a classic late 60s/early 70s style diver/tool watch - may favorite type of watch. PRECISELY the type of Invicta I would buy and collect and hold on to. I do appreciate when they were once a watch brand that built cool, competent, and collectible pieces like yours - but I will dismiss modern Invicta as Superficial, Gaudy, Tacky, and a hype-engine marketing scheme of epic flame fusion proportions. If you want to go into detail and break down the modern Invicta from a technical aspect or the company practices from an ethical aspect we can do that.
I'll give you another example: Benrus, once a company that made all kinds of styles - including true tool watches designed for and issued by the military, eventually went under yet through some purchases and branding camping has been reborn as a cheap quartz (cheap) fashion brand. A label - though not as tacky and I don't believe deceitful (nor as successful) as what Invicta has become.
Those of us on this particular flora and fauna tend to focus on the more quality, originality, and reputable manufactures - not once good manufactures that have become branded chinese rep mills.
To sum up - no disrespect intended and yes, your example is a fine example of truly collectible Invicta. I just chose to separate the classics from the cheapglitterati
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Tony C.
路路惟f Jury memberNo apologies necessary, as I took no offense at all. But you're apparently missing my point.
First, I would never defend the current Invicta models, but I have no interest in any contemporary watches, and only collect vintage. In that context, while a high percentage of Invicta made during the '50s-70s are surely forgettable, and yes, the one(s) I have shown are anomalies, almost all manufacturers produced at least a few really nice, collectible models. So, for vintage collectors, some of the best opportunities can be found by ignoring stereotypes and digging into catalogues of otherwise less well regarded companies!
Cheers,
Tony C.
First, I would never defend the current Invicta models, but I have no interest in any contemporary watches, and only collect vintage. In that context, while a high percentage of Invicta made during the '50s-70s are surely forgettable, and yes, the one(s) I have shown are anomalies, almost all manufacturers produced at least a few really nice, collectible models. So, for vintage collectors, some of the best opportunities can be found by ignoring stereotypes and digging into catalogues of otherwise less well regarded companies!
Cheers,
Tony C.
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Fritz
路Lets face it, Invicta has a place in this world.
Many people regard watches as a pure fashion accessory, nothing more. It doesn't need to be accurate because they've got a phone for that. It doesn't have to be durable because they are going to replace it frequently.
However, It does need to be relatively inexpensive so they can afford to replace it as style dictates and it does need to look stylish and blingy because that is what they are purchasing. Nothing more, nothing less. We laugh at them but companies like Micheal Kors and Invicta sell a ton of watches and make a ton of money, so we do owe them some respect. I'd be more likely to invest in a company that makes cheap fashion items that sell by the ton regardless of the economic climate than expensive luxury items that sit on the shelves unloved every time the auto industry go for a crapper.
Besides, it give those of us who collect "quality watches" something to make fun of... which in itself is an honourable thing.
So... as a blingy piece of affordable fashion jewelry, can you beat it?
not that I would ever buy one of the f***ing ugly things.
(now I think I'll go polish my Timex collection)
Many people regard watches as a pure fashion accessory, nothing more. It doesn't need to be accurate because they've got a phone for that. It doesn't have to be durable because they are going to replace it frequently.
However, It does need to be relatively inexpensive so they can afford to replace it as style dictates and it does need to look stylish and blingy because that is what they are purchasing. Nothing more, nothing less. We laugh at them but companies like Micheal Kors and Invicta sell a ton of watches and make a ton of money, so we do owe them some respect. I'd be more likely to invest in a company that makes cheap fashion items that sell by the ton regardless of the economic climate than expensive luxury items that sit on the shelves unloved every time the auto industry go for a crapper.
Besides, it give those of us who collect "quality watches" something to make fun of... which in itself is an honourable thing.
So... as a blingy piece of affordable fashion jewelry, can you beat it?
not that I would ever buy one of the f***ing ugly things.
(now I think I'll go polish my Timex collection)
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Linesiders
路路Stripers, not snook.No apologies necessary, as I took no offense at all. But you're apparently missing my point.
First, I would never defend the current Invicta models, but I have no interest in any contemporary watches, and only collect vintage. In that context, while a high percentage of Invicta made during the '50s-70s are surely forgettable, and yes, the one(s) I have shown are anomalies, almost all manufacturers produced at least a few really nice, collectible models. So, for vintage collectors, some of the best opportunities can be found by ignoring stereotypes and digging into catalogues of otherwise less well regarded companies!
Cheers,
Tony C.
Apparently I am still missing your point. I collect vintage (mostly Tudor) and don't skip over the older classy versions that share names of modern glitterati
Here was my Benrus I was too foolish and sold.
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Wryfox
路Pawn shop find...$8. They warned me there was something wrong with it. If they shake it it only runs for a few minutes and stops.There's a penalty in life for stupid...
like a perfect running automatic watch for $8. Keeps 12secs/day so I didn't even bother opening to regulate.
like a perfect running automatic watch for $8. Keeps 12secs/day so I didn't even bother opening to regulate.
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jfmiii
路Hanging out in the non-pointy end of the donut factory with Speedy Gonzales...reading about Invicta in the Complete Price Guide To Watches...good times! 馃憤
i have this book from like 1997 that i bought as a kid. my eyes popped out when i started looking up Rolex prices in it a few months ago.
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yourhuckleberry
路As suggested above, there were some nice vintage models made, so, as is the case with a number of other manufacturers (e.g. Movado), it is important to distinguish the current company from the very different one that existed in the past.
Holy awesome watch bracelet Batman! Seriously though that's the best looking Invicta I've seen.
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Foo2rama
路路Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...Holy awesome watch bracelet Batman! Seriously though that's the best looking Invicta I've seen.
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Momoleskine
路And yet there was a time when Invicta made some cool watches...
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noelekal
路路Home For Wayward WatchesWith a Buy-it-Now of $8500, this one can be yours.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/INVICTA-554...522094&hash=item3607f1958d:g:ytcAAOSwUKxYlpkx
http://www.ebay.com/itm/INVICTA-554...522094&hash=item3607f1958d:g:ytcAAOSwUKxYlpkx
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superfly
路Reviving an old discussion. I'll take this bait. I understand Invicta for what it is. If a company can sell watches by the truckload on Amazon and at Costco, and if the guys running the company can make a decent living selling stuff that some people actually want, they're doing something right in their business. Maybe not all the things you want, but something. They're not watch manufacturers. They're watch assemblers. Clearly, they provide inexpensive watches that many people seem to like. I personally think about 90% of the watches they make are not attractive. But, to each his own. Who am I to judge? And I do like some of their watches.
Here are two examples of Invictas I own.
The first I purchased simply because it has an ETA Valjoux 7750 engine. I don't think it's a bad-looking watch at all.
The second one speaks for itself, but I'll elaborate a bit. I'm a Disney fan. My wife and kids and I like to go to Disneyland and Disneyworld. I happen to own each of the three colors of this watch model. Here's the red one.
Am I trying to impress anyone with an Invicta with Mickey Mouse on the dial? Nope. Just trying to have some fun when I go to Disneyland, which I believe is the only place I've ever worn this watch. 馃榾 (The blue one and the black one are still in the boxes, unworn. I figured I might as well get all three and have the complete set.)
So, yeah. I own Rolex, Omega, Seiko, Edox, Samsung, Garmin, Citizen, Casio. One of my Citizens retails for something like $1,300 and uses GPS signals to set itself. It's awesome. Titanium case without a scratch on it (which I think is impressive considering the on-wrist time).
What can I say. I like watches.
Here are two examples of Invictas I own.
The first I purchased simply because it has an ETA Valjoux 7750 engine. I don't think it's a bad-looking watch at all.
The second one speaks for itself, but I'll elaborate a bit. I'm a Disney fan. My wife and kids and I like to go to Disneyland and Disneyworld. I happen to own each of the three colors of this watch model. Here's the red one.
Am I trying to impress anyone with an Invicta with Mickey Mouse on the dial? Nope. Just trying to have some fun when I go to Disneyland, which I believe is the only place I've ever worn this watch. 馃榾 (The blue one and the black one are still in the boxes, unworn. I figured I might as well get all three and have the complete set.)
So, yeah. I own Rolex, Omega, Seiko, Edox, Samsung, Garmin, Citizen, Casio. One of my Citizens retails for something like $1,300 and uses GPS signals to set itself. It's awesome. Titanium case without a scratch on it (which I think is impressive considering the on-wrist time).
What can I say. I like watches.
