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Bsw_sc -Welcome to the WTF!


Bsw_sc , FORGIVE THE CUT AND PAST.I'll add on after the intro below, Tim.

Invicta has 4633 Model’s, currently.
And that number changes daily.

Photos, we need them, If you ask “ Can you help me with my Pro/Grand Diver, Model-10640?”
Please, there are over 830 models of Pro/Grand Diver’s any given day.
Take the time, and post a photo, you’ll get quicker replies, and more of them.


From an earlier post by Edison, it has some great info in it.

Yes, the negativity is a little hard to take at times, but Invicta helped bring some of that on themselves with questionable practices in the past. No, I'm not going to go into it, the topic has been hashed out many times in the past.

At certain price points Invicta is hard to beat, whereas some of the higher end watches have been problematic in the past. I'm not knocking the brand since I own a few.

I've learned a few harsh lessons along the way.
Often the watches start off at a high price and then are discounted soon after.

A case in point: I fell in love with the SubAqua Speciality line, but decided 52mm was just too big for my 7.25 inch wrist. When the midsized SAS line came out I just had to have one.
Originally they were over $700 and were always in short supply. Finally caught a sale on Amazon and the watch was mine. Imagine my chagrin when Invicta came out with a second generation model some $300 cheaper. Initially I was disappointed, but this meant I could add to my Mid-SAS collection.

Since then I've learned to glean the Deal of the Day sites and the Invicta Sunday Run for prospective purchases, and I've learned patience. I still purchase from the SHOP, but I'm back in the NBZ as I have more watches than I can reasonably wear. I don't claim to be a WIS, just an interested dilettante with a love of watches, especially automatics.

Although I have other brands now, I will always be greatful for my Invicta 8926 which was my gateway into the hobby. edison
edison, said the most, in the fewest words.

Every person who gets bit by the bug, should read that!



BUYING YOUR WATCH
on eBay from original watch works, who claim to be an authorized Invicta dealer. He seems legit, been there since 2001, but how do I find out if they're legit so that I know any warranty service I may need (which I doubt I'd need) in the future would be honored?
It does not matter who you buy the watch from, all warranty work is performed by Invicta, themselves.

What is important, is their Refund-Return-Exchange Policy.
Like any purchase, what are you options with the seller, before you buy, if your new watch is defective out of the box.

NAMES OF NON- FORUM SPONSERS ARE CHANGED, NO FREE ENDORSMENTS ARE MEANT BY THIS POST.

Even SlopXXX, one of Invicta's biggest authorized distributor, If I receive a defective item, my options are:
I can exchange it, if there is stock.
I get a refund, if there is no stock.
Or send it to Invicta for warranty service.

Amazing, is a network of smaller independents under 1 umbrella, Amazing, If I receive a defective item, my options are:
I can exchange it, if there is stock.
I get a refund, if there is no stock.
Or send it to Invicta for warranty service.

Fleabay, is a network of Independent Merchants, who abide buy governing rules, in their conduct of doing buisseness.
There, it is upon the consumer to abide the posted policies of each merchant, before conducting a transaction.
Some merchants, like The Inxxxta Oxtlet Stxre, clearly state:
New With Defects.
No Returns or Exchanges
So as soon as you receive the item, figure out why it was returned, you send it to Invicta, for Warranty Repair or Replacement.
You saved 30 to 40% for a 3-4 month wait.

Invicta stands behind his New Items that he sells, that is why Fleabay Buyer Protection, is offered.



I've bought 4 watches from him, all of them were good out of the box.
I have never bought at his BUY price.
I've always Contacted the Seller, and made him a fair but lower offer, and he has always accepted.

I could not find the why, they were returned.
3 of them, the bracelets were unarpped, but still had the plastic on the top and bottom of the dial.
1 never made it out of the plastic, new with tags.

You can also have an issue, check the link below.
LINK: Invicta Outlet Issue.

Private Individuals are just that, Private.
Worn Once for Sizing: Means nothing to me.
In Box, New with Tags: Means nothing to me.

On an Individual Sale, I always contact the seller and ask.
NIB, Has the watch been registered for Warranty?
Yes: non transferable.
No: Can I have a copy of the Receipt?
No Receipt: No Warranty.
I use those points for price adjustment.

And lastly, enjoy your purchase!!!!!
Even if you happen to be in the Arcade at Adventureland, and win the BOOBY PRIZE!!!!




Now on the Racks at Walmart, $66.95.



I hope I didn’t offend you, respectfully, I posted my opinion, drawn on my personal experiences. I am not trying to scare you away from Invicta at all, a large portion of my growing collection is Invicta, you can read some of my other post’s to feel that out on your own.

Do your home work, ask questions, and most of all, enjoy you decisions to the fullest.

I am open to any questions or comments you have.

Respectfully

Tim

I am looking to add an Automatic movement watch to my collection. Can anyone suggest a low cost model that has at least a 50mm case diameter? I'm not terribly concerned with complications on this one, just a low price. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Hello Bsw_sc!

50mm, auto, cheap.

Any brands your partial too?
New, Used, Both? Used can be a Catch & Release, worn once or twice.
Style, Casual, Diver, Tool, Extreme Gear?
Base Color, Plain STST, Black, Yellow/Rose-Gold Plated?
Band or Bracelet?
Dial Color?

Crystal, Sapphire or Mineral Glass.
Movement, Miyota 8125, TMI-N25A, TMI N35A.?
Price Range, Cheap to you, might be my monthly Alimony Payment.
$100-200, $200-300, etc.

Can you narrow it down some?

Model # alone don't do much for us, unless you were looking for like a Cheap Rolex Daytona Homage.
Then we would say check Alpha.

Invicta offers over 4600 models.
1800 are 50mm plus, 900 of those are Autos.

If you have looked at some watches, and have an idea of the style your looking for.....
GOOGLE IMAGES.
Right Click, COPY IMG URL.
Past the URL with
on the ends.

Then we can help you with suggestions.

Respectfully.
Tim


Movement, Miyota 8125, TMI-N25A, TMI N35A.?

Miyota 8215 is a non-hacking twenty-one (21) jewel movement with a unidirectional winding system (left rotation) with an accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day, can not be hand wound.
A power reserve of over 40 hours. The diameter of the movement is 26 mm and the thickness is 5.67 mm. It beats at 21,600 BPH or 6 Hz.

Miyota 8215 Cannot Hand Wind, Shake to get going, also Check the Rotor Arrow.


Seiko NH25A Cannot Hand Wind, Shake to get going, also Check the Rotor Arrows.


The NH35A is a hand-windable version of the older NH25A movement. The movement also hacks to the second when the crown is pulled out to the last stop. It's a handy complication to have.

Seiko NH35A Can be Fully Wound by Hand, Check the Rotor Arrows.
 
Bsw_sc , you mentioned
My main source for searching for hem has been ShopNBC.
Please look through that post above, there really is some good info on hunting and buying.

ShopNBC, does offer 6-value pay.
But you can save on your purchase looking at others.

Check the link below, they have a great selection, take CC & Paypal, Free Shipping, and give members of the Forum a Discount.
LINK: Discount Watch Store

Grand Divers, are 47mm. without the crown.
$250 gives you enough, to get what you want.

The watch you pictured, is skeletonized, are you looking for something like that?


Tim

I'll recommend 2- to start with.
Both can be had for around $150 or less, with the NH35A Movement.
3044 black and 3045 blue.




 
Congratulations!!!! :thumbup:

When you get it, can we trouble you for a quick review & some photos????

Please.

tim
 
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