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hucky 3T WIS 
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Im asking cause Id like to know if this watch is any good, It seems like they could of put a better movement in it to ask for 5000.00 dollars retail? This guys asking 1100.00? Im not asking if Invicta is any good, Im asking if that watch is any good? Thanks and sorry to offend anybody that hates Invicta, and Im not asking to start trouble, Im asking cause I would like to know. Thanks in advance http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=3473683&rid=0 |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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It looks to be built well and has a nice bracelet. The Swiss Sellita 26 jewel automatic seems to have proven it's self for I see many high end watch makers even Gevril using it so to me that says allot. :) If your into dragons that is a plus. I was born the year of the dragon and have 3 dragon tattoos. :cool: Depending on the quality of the stones i have to wonder about a 5k list but $1100 sounds reasonable. |
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MikeR2 3T WIS 
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I agree with Skipdawg. I've seen some higher end Invictas in person and always thought they were really well made. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Hucky, I love you man but isn't this the Jimmy Sniffles special? That aside, I would have to say the watch isn't worth the asking price as I am not a lover of dragons and have no mystic tie in with them. I suppose if the inlay is made of precious stones you might justify the price and a hand lacquered dial is cool, but I have to remove the dial from the equation since it does nothing but repulse me. JMHO and nothing personal!! After that I am left with a fairly pedestrian SS case with Selitta movement... all Swiss as stated. With that left I would be hard pressed to pay half the asking price as there are a butt load of sweet Swiss watches you can pick up for a grand... especially on the secondary market. Again, just my opinion and nothing personal!! |
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Goofy 3T WIS 
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There are alot of nice used Omega's I can pick up for a grand, but watches are an individual thing and if it floats your boat...... As far as the Selitta movement, I think we will find that they will be one of the movement producers that will come to be well known after ETA stops selling to companies outside Swatch in the next couple of years. |
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deidler 3T WIS
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. All I have to say is........ I hate when after 30 days is up you look at your wrist and go.. |
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KenC Admin 
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As one of those Invicta "Haters" (who owns a few good ones)...here is my problem with purchasing any Invicta for more than a "throw-away" price; their QC and Customer Service. If you get one that is not DOA or flawed on arrival, you have a pretty good watch (keeping in mind that it still bears the much tainted Invicta branding), but if it come flawed, you will go through endless frustration in your attempts to get Invicta to make good on your purchase. Simply put, they have nothing but total disdain for thei customers. That said, while the design is a little "gimmicky" for me...it is beautiful! Go into it with both eyes open. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Huck...1st off you need to stop with this msrp/retail price thing cause it is all BS and all the experienced WIS know this!....2nd that watch is selling NIB on Slop for $1299. with 5 value pays and has a Selitta SW200 in it(and you all know how I feel about this cloned movement).....so imho I would say No it is far from a good deal :D |
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hucky 3T WIS
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Whoa, easy men Im just quoting the seller is all, I had no idea what it retailed for, I was just asking for somebodys knowledge on this model is all, It struck my fancy in a few ways, the Size number 1, the jewels or lack of 2nd. I had no intention of buying it, it was just the first time I have seen something like that and I wanted to get an honest price quote from the mass's so if I see something like that in the future I will have some back ground of knowledge on it. The Movement didnt seem right for the price. I asked cautiously cause I know the deal here with Invictas, some like, some do not. I have 5 invictas that are in need of service, but I dont dare waste the efforts. Thanks for the input. Huck |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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OK!! I'm an a-hole and can no longer restrain myself!! |
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DEMO Guest
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face4.gif face4.gif face4.gif ................ |
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KenC Admin
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hucky wrote: Whoa, easy men Hucky...we are NOT piling on you. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Hucky it all comes down to you. My sugestion is if you can get it from Slopnbc try that way first at least they have a return policy if you don't like it. ;) |
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jakisbck 3T WIS 
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You cant go wrong with 30 day return policy as, far as the watch goes well it seems to be a nice looking watch and if that is your style (meaning you wont regret buying something like that later then finding out you cant recover your money) then by all means jump on it. Im sure there are some watches in each of our collection that others of us dont care for and vice-verse. Ask yourself would this be something I would wear many times or just for an occassion? Then throw it in the box never to be seen again or something that I would/gotta have..................? Another thing is if you wait awhile longer im sure you will be able to get that watch alot cheaper in the end. JMHO. PS good luck either way you go remember 30dys is aways an option. |
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SHADY 3T WIS 
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I'd pass, and apply the money to a true dress watch...like a IWC Portofino. That watch will never hold it value, and if it does have an issue forgettaboutit....... Attachment: B138_IWC_portofino_ss_2.jpg (Downloaded 44 times) |
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deidler 3T WIS
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Hucky, what is it that interests you in that watch? I don't know what at all would justify that price. The tsavorite? hardly. The movement? No. The manufacturer? no. The pearl? no. The combination of it all..... Doubt it. As far as it being a good watch...... Perhaps it is. I think the better question would be.... Is this a reliable watch for the money, that will keep my interest and if not will I be able to sell it for a decent price? I don't have an answer for that. You are gonna have to determine that. Having said all that. I'd dig around for a Fossil. I imagine they have to have a model that looks similar for 1/12 th the price. |
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mcwright Admin 
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It is obvious that this watch is influenced by the many like models from Corum. My advice would be to look for a used Corum where you will get a truly beautiful movement and a well made watch. Of course some of the Corum models can cost way more than $1,100. But, if you don't mind a bubble, there a many of those around at good prices with everything you can imagine on the dials. :D:D:D:D:D Corum Flying Dragon @ $15,000 :shock: Attachment: cordrag.jpg (Downloaded 31 times) |
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hucky 3T WIS
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mcwright wrote: It is obvious that this watch is influenced by the many like models from Corum. My advice would be to look for a used Corum where you will get a truly beautiful movement and a well made watch. |
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hucky 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: OK!! I'm an a-hole and can no longer restrain myself!! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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And Jimmy Sniffles is telling everyone on the Slop Show it was his original design!  |
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hucky 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: Hucky, I love you man but isn't this the Jimmy Sniffles special? |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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hucky wrote: Okay, now I get it, Jimmy Sniffles, I wasnt getting it at first, I thought you were calling me a sniffler. Thats funny now that I get it. Huck Never, Hucky. You're the BOMB!!yourock.gif |
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