[Rusty]

On the Invicta website is a countdown clock to the Daker rally. Here is a description of the race. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar_Rally

It appears as if the Lalo is a corporate sponsor. A bigger question is whether there will be a new watch to commemorate the event? Any theories?

 

[two21b]

Having actually competed in a couple of historic rallies (nothing like the Dakar, of course) I would love to see some sort of commemorative. It would be of more interest to me than a diver or flight navigator.

 

[145]

On the Invicta website is a countdown clock to the Daker rally. Here is a description of the race. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar_Rally

It appears as if the Lalo is a corporate sponsor. A bigger question is whether there will be a new watch to commemorate the event? Any theories?

Here is the list of Sponsors. No Invicta.

http://www.dakar.com/2008/DAK/presentation/us/r3_6-les-partenaires.html#



The only tie I have found with Invicta. About $200.00 Just another "affiliation" by hijacking IMO.

Photo is stock invicta.

Model: Chronozone Dakar
Case material: 316L surgical grade stainless steel
Case dimensions: 41mm in width, 56mm in height or length
Movement: Quartz movement
Crystal type: Scratch resistant mineral crystal
Crown and/or pushers: Push and pull crown, crown and pushers are located at the top and bottom of the case
Water resistant: 100 meters Chronograph: Chronograph function on the main subdial
Dial color: Black main subdial with MOP second and third subdials
Lug size: 27mm
Band type: Invicta rubber strap

One site described it as "Horror-logical - Multi-function Monsters

Invicta Chronozone Dakar



Ok, if R2D2 and a tropical parrot made love, you might get this horror-ogolical concoction called the Chronozone Dakar by Invicta."

 

[Datsun240Z71]

My suspicion is they are not an event sponsor, but that they are a partial sponsor of one of the participating teams. Not certain though.........

And that watch is an abomination IMO.

 

[lightman]

Supposedly they are sponsoring the Yamaha Europe Team

http://74.50.21.220/~watch18/forums/showthread.php?t=549

and yeah, that watch....could defiantly live without it

 

[145]

the dufus watch is one that should have been still born.

 

[Rusty]

Ah yes, lightman. Now I remember. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a commemorative something or other made available to us, the Lalo's adoring fans.

 

[falcon4311]

the dufus watch is one that should have been still born.

@Koi, ya gotta love a guy with a sense of humor. I fully agree with you!