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."