[Revolution]

Second guessing a recent order I placed for an Invicta Reserve Speedway with 37 jewel automatic. Bought it for a great deal... about $725 shipped, but I'm beginning to wonder if I should pass this one by. For any of you that do not know, this is a top level movement (ETA 2894) within the Invicta Reserve collection and the Speedway design is one of Invicta's most popular. The movement alone sells for about $450 retail, so this would be a great deal on the watch. However, I'm not a big chrono guy. Had one, sold it and haven't gone back that direction.

There's no doubt, the watch would be a very nice addition to my small Invicta collection. But I've had my mouse pointer over the cancel order button several times. Also, it is scheduled to ship in a day or two and I would be charged $15 shipping, plus another $5 or 6 to return it if I decided to return it.

What do you guys think, is this too good a deal to pass up or should I sit this one out?

 

[Rusty]

This is always a tough call, revo. I bought a Speedway Reserve and just didn't like it. The bracelet seemed out of proportion to the size of the case. My own rule of thumb, from the Invicta School of Hard Knocks, if there is ANY doubt, cancel and walk away.

 

[James13]

I think that is a great deal, but a great deal is not what is all about. If you are hesitant now, the watch is probably not for you. From experinece I have learned not to buy something just because it is a "good deal".

 

[Revolution]

Two well-respected opinions. Thanks guys!

 

[AutoMovt]

If it do sing to you, let it pass you by.

Buy a strap or two for you current collection and feel like you have a few new watches without the heft price tag.

 

[two21b]

If you don't like chronographs, you don't like chronographs. Another deal will come along with a top quality movement you actually do like.

 

[markdl]

Too much money to pay for something and you don't like chronographs. Cancel it or give it to me!

 

[Anthony]

I would cancel it. If you are having doubts pull hit the cancel button.

 

[nickdolin]

One thing I've figured out over the years. Don't buy a watch only for the movement. If you bought because of a good deal but are trying to convince your self into liking it, Cancel. If I have doubt after ordering, I go ahead and cancel to save my self money by avoiding a quick resale. If I buy and after a day or two still cannot wait to get it, then I really wanted it. It's a nice watch but, it'll be even heavier than the quartz due to the auto movement. It is very nice looking but a dark MOP dial with dark hands... with features you aren't that fond of.... cancel, save yourself the time and money!

 

[boscoe]

Yup, it ain't a great deal if you don't like it.
I'm not a chrono fan either, but I have a few just to be horologically well rounded.

 

[Anon]

I'm a big chrono fan but when it comes to choosing a new watch, I also believe at "love at first sight". If I'm not drooling about it in the first 10 seconds, then I hit "Cancel" immmmediately :wink:

 

[nickdolin]

Yep, if your doubting instead of drooling, cancel!

 

[falcon4311]

That would be a tough call for me. You got a smokin' hot deal on the watch but like everyone is saying, if there is doubt in your mind cancel it. But man it's one cool watch!!

 

[ecm3]

Look at it on the bright side.... If you cancel the order the price will probably drop some more in the next few months... It would be less expensive to pick up in the future if you do decide you really want one

 

[Revolution]

Thanks for all the replies. The consensus is cancel and look for something else down the road. I'll agree; this watch was not on my must haves from Invicta and I think I'd rather wait for something I really want. I'm clicking the "cancel order" button right now. Thanks for the advice. Sometimes we need others to talk us down from the ledge.:thumbup1:

 

[nickdolin]

Good luck in future purchases!

 

[pfranke]

If you're having these thoughts before you even have the watch, think about how you'll be feeling after you've spent the money, and the watch never get's worn.

 

[timebender]

I think you are doing the right thing. Even though it is a super good deal, it is still a good chunk of change. For that much $$ you should be looking out the window for big brown every time you hears something coming down the street. I just purchased a watch I wanted so bad I paid the extra for overnight shipping. I also have a few impulse buys (because they were good deals) gathering dust. On those, I wish I had cancelled when I had the chance. Something else will come along that you will just have to have and because you did not take this one you will have the coins for it. You will be real glad then.

Great and good luck on that future piece that you will not be able to live without!:thumbup:

 

[Time2watch]

Just curious, since you cancled this one, what would your future watch be?

 

[mgiraz]

Push the button....you are buying the deal, not the watch.