A $60 Invicta stainless submariner design that has worked for years and still looks great. It's a watch. If I lost it I'd buy another one..... seriously.
A watch basic function is to tell the time and every watch has their cons, even Rolex, winding, automatic, solar quartz. Winding watches only con is the winding and they be around forever. Watches are for value and application needs.
Bang up my Invicta, some crocodile tears (or probably not), order a new one, no biggie. Bang up my Rolex, river of real tears ensue, start saving for years to buy a new one. Bottom line, Invicta is the perfect brand when you don't want to constantly worry about damaging your watch.
I own a lot of watches but I never had an Invicta. I decided to buy a pro-diver about 6 months ago. The one with the higher-beat movement (I forget the exact name of the movement). For under $100 it has been an incredible watch! It looks great and does everything I need it to do. I wear it doing light construction almost every day and it’s held up perfectly. It runs about 3 seconds per day slow. So I usually reset it about every 20 days after it loses one minute. I take it off when I put on other watches to go out but have been finding myself just keeping it on almost 24 hours per day. The only thing wrong with this watch is that it look’s almost exactly like a Rolex Submariner..I’m not sure that’s a problem lol..I’m definitely going to get another pro-diver in a different color. I can’t afford to wear a Rolex everywhere but I can afford to wear a pro-diver. What else can I say? It’s a great watch. Whether or not “nobody takes Invicta seriously” lol.
my very same thought im pullin the trigger as we speak for my first pro diver im no watch buff i had a gold casio for years and im goin into this pro diver to see how it feels...
@@MEGVTRONthey are good watches. Had one for almost 20 years and it looks like it did when I bought it. I just recently broke the bracelet and bought another one. Love it
I hear you dude. You're not wrong on several points. Still, I freaking love Invicta watches and have for quite a while.They're beautiful, they're stylish, they're inexpensive and there's so many models and model variants to choose from its head spinning. And they keep great time for a long time. I've had my Invicta 0393 the longest at 11 years and it still looks great, still gets compliments on a regular and still works beautifully. I recently looked at every 43mm Speedway variant currently available, and it came down to two I liked so much I couldn't decide. So I bought them both, along with a separate $8 Invicta two watch box to keep them in. Total price for two drop dead beautiful Invicta Speedway variants side by side in a custom mint green two watch Invicta box, $155. Dude. Anyone on any budget can do that with Invicta's affordability. I'll probably do the exact same thing with the Pro Diver Scuba, loving that watch in a couple different variants too. My collecting passion is folding pocket knives, and some of the knives in my collection would definitely make someone else say, " you paid HOW much for that knife?" I'm that person when it comes to watches lol. I'd rather carry a premium folding pocket knife than wear a premium watch, to each their own. Really enjoyed your video, thank you!
When I was first getting into watches, I went down the Invicta Pro-Diver route. First, I got a quartz, then an auto. I don't regret it, as I was just learning about watches. As a pool (billiards) player, I think of Invicta in the same terms as pulling a house cue off the wall. It'll do the job until you know what you really like and spend some real money on a custom or high-end production pool cue. Invicta is a like a "tester" watch company, IMO.
@Matthew Daniels. A well stated rational thought. You have to credit Invicta for creating advertising that got often first time buyers to buy Invicta against numerous options. Phil.
And I quote, _"It'll do the job..."_ I don't know what you mean, but... *1* Does the watch keep time? *2* Does the watch have the look & feel you're after? *3* Will the watch provide years of use & enjoyment? If so, it's a no-brainer...great watch...won't break the bank...etc...
Honestly, I might just buy a pro diver because there’s no way I can afford a sub or anything similar. It’ll be a good Value watch u til I can purchase something I can be proud of. Haha
What's sad, is those that *HAVE* to have a Rolex, designer jeans, fancy home, name brand this...name brand that, are self centered, egotistical, prideful & all the rest. Life is not all about *STATUS* and wanting people to drool over what they don't or can't have. God help us all. Cheers~~~:)
@@Kman. I mean Invicta is trying to imitate the "self centered" and "egotistical" rolex watches for a much more affordable price. People who find it appealing, most definitely find rolex and other high end stuff just as desirable, hence why they look at it as a bargain.
Word in fact I got a bunch of dead batteries. For fun I’m changing them on my channel. Just got my heritage pro diver out and all the scope scum scrubbed off. Next I’m going to do my Subaqua Nomas.
@@JuanCEOs725 well for one it isn't made out of plastic, it's steel, the other thing that people don't realize is that invicta isn't the only watch company copying that design, Seiko, Citizen, Oris, Omega and many others copy the exact same design too but I don't see anyone harping on those companies.
While I agree with what was said regarding similarities between Invicta and other brands, dollar for dollar, Invicta makes a good product without the hefty price tag. I would never spend the money for a Rolex, not saying a Rolex is not a great piece... It is.. I just don't want to spend that much money on a timepiece!
I got an invicta as a gift and the time on the 24 hour subdial doesn’t even match the time and there is no way to set independently. So, yeah, not a good product.
@@EsotericOccultist somebody said invicta made a good product and I shared my experience. Take from it what you will or ignore it, makes no difference to me. And, really, most reviews are based on a single individual’s anecdotal experiences with a product.
This reminds me of the story of Lee Iacocca telling his designers to put a Rolls Royce grill on a Thunderbird. That car was the 1969 Continental Mark III. That grill became a trademark for Lincoln. Some said that Lincoln copied Rolls Royce with the grill. There were differences. The design idea was an homage to Rolls Royce and it worked well for Lincoln. The upright grill was used widely on all cars from the 1910's through the 1930's. So, in effect, Invicta is doing what Lincoln did. And, it works. People like good looking stylush things. The Pro Diver gives homage to the Submariner. But, all classic dive watches share a common design element.
my sister and brother-in-law are in college and tight on money but they got me an invicta watch as a gift for being a groomsman in their wedding - even though invicta watches are sus it’s my favorite watch in my collection because of the meaning behind it
I'm sorry, this is hardly even worth my time here but seriously, Citizen and Bulova and Tissot ALSO MAKE WATCHES that look like Rolex. And there are Hondas that look like Toyotas and Miatas that mimic BMWs and let's not even get into trucks. Are you gonna go on about that, too? Did you just crawl out of a hole, or what? WHO CARES. My husband has a gorgeous watch collection across a multitude of brands. But NOT ONCE has anyone stopped him and said, Oh. that's a Rolex or oh that's an Invicta or that's a Tissot. As another gentleman said on here, basically, watches are fashion. Otherwise, there'd be one model, and everyone would have it. Period. Kinda like assholes, ahem. Watches, wear them right and they'll look good. On the side of Invicta, of all the brands they have the most innovative and creative watches I've ever seen and keep great time, so I don't know what you're smoking. My husband is a COLLECTOR of beautiful, fun, unusual and different watches. If they were all Rolex we'd be mighty bored. There's really nothing more boring than a Rolex watch. Same case. Different face and maybe stones. Nothing truly amazing going on there except the price tag. One day, hopefully, you'll realize there's more to happiness and value than how much something costs.
To begin with, Invicta actually produces over 4,000 different models of watches each year. Some of which featuring Sellita movements, Seagull tourbillon movements, ect. Homage time piece reproductions are a standard practice throughout the watch making industry, practiced by most all reputable name brands. I guess most Invicta enthusiasts problem would lie with the fact that you only ever critique Invicta's entry level time pieces simply because you don't like the dimensions, or the style of other Invicta models. Every single example you just gave was an entry level invicta time piece that can be purchased for under $100. Comparing a $90 Invicta pro-diver with a $10,000 Rolex sub-mariner is absurd. I would hope for the significant price difference there would be a difference in quality. Realistically is it an even $5000 difference....????? Not even close!!!! You're paying for the name period.
Most of the invicta watch’s I own are Swiss made. The equivalent watch in most other brands would be thousands more to purchase a watch as good. I think my invicta is actually better than your Rolex , for many reasons. It certainly looks better. All of them look better than a Rolex , the one with the Sellita movement is better than a Rolex ,
@@max420thc😂😂 what else can a person that can’t afford a Rolex say lol. If Rolex wasn’t that expensive all you invicta lovers would be wearing Rolex. It’s like saying Kia has a better lineup then Mercedes. Come on guys get your head out your a#% and recognize quality and invicta will never be at Rolex level.
Wow that’s a nice looking invicta! It was actually an invicta diver that first got me interested in collecting automatic dive watches about fifteen years ago. I am probably going to have to add this one to my collection because it looks great and without knowing the price I’m sure it will be easily affordable. I’m truly lucky in that I have never given a damn about anybody who judges my watch, guitar, or speaker collections. Get what you enjoy and have fun with it. In fact I know I’m in the minority hear but, it’s actually rolex that I don’t take seriously. I have 5000 dollar guitars that aren’t 4500 dollars better than the 500 ones. And a ten or fifteen thousand guitar even less so. Thanks for the video about the new model looking forward to picking one of these up👍
@@WoundedSpiritHealing It's a bit different when it comes to shoes, in my opinion. The 2 things I say are always worth spend the most money on for comfort are shoes and mattresses, because we spend so much time on them. The comfort and even health benefits make it worth spending more. Not a watch, it's just a freakin' watch, my self-esteem does fine without spending thousands. Watch snobs are funny to me.
1. I get lots of positive comments on my Invicta. 2. For $58 its a super nice watch for the price.... 3. I don't expect it to be a rolex 4. If it breaks it costs less the A tank of gas to replace.. 5. Its a really fun watch to wear.
Invicta was my first introduction to mechanical/automatic watches, I got a diver with a seiko NH35A. It's been my daily driver for 4 years, going in 5. I worked demolitions with it, have done mechanics work as my hobby, now in trade for welder/ironworker. This watch is in good running order but the case is well worn, and if this watch kicks the bucket, I'd take it upon myself to fix it, it's been a very reliable daily driver
Maybe just enjoy your watches and don't worry about brands like Invicta so much? Many of us started their watch hobby with these watches and developed their own taste afterwards.
Say what you will about Invicta; I purchased an Automatic pro diver with the black/red bezel combination back in 2017 at the Invicta store in Times Square. I paid about $140 for it. I haven't EVER had the watch serviced and it still keeps very reasonable time all things considered. (-5 minutes over about 7 days). I also have a speedway that I purchased 10 years ago, and it still works with damn near zero time deviation. Yes the gold plating has faded away in some spots, but the watch itself still functions flawlessly. Mind you, over the years I have taken BOTH of these watches into countless swimming pools, and even HOTTUBS and showers (I didn't know you shouldn't do that back then) and they still work great. I guess beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder.
I have Panerai, Cartier, and many RL (President, Sub Blue, Date Just...) And i must say that I like my Invictas most. Especially the big watches. Their Designs are unique, no Brand in the world has that kind of design. Quality is really really good for that Price range. Wearing a RL President full gold give me the same Feeling as wearing an Invicta. I am Fan of Invicta.
The internal movements have become so durable, accurate and inexpensive, is why, in my opinion, Invicta would never think about an in house movement. So, with invicta I see some truly original case details such as the Invicta transatlantic reserve 29750 and 25928, these watches are made for eye appeal and have an original rotation of the dials to display 2 time zones and 2 types of watches. Chronograph and analog with a unique hand set that is not a copy of any other watch we have been talking about. Definitely made for the WW2 aviation buff, with rivets on the dial adds to the history of aircraft construction.
I totally agree with you, but I just like the diversity of style and design the Invicta brand has to offer. I have 6 watches and as long as they don't rust and work; I'm happy.
I got my Invicta Pro Diver for 10 dollars at a thrift store 4 years ago and still use it as my primary watch. The funny story about it though was about 2 months ago I was meeting up with a lawyer for my mom's estate and he was taken aback by my watch and asked me point blank how I could afford such as fancy watch, ie. a Rolex. LOL I told him it was a 10 dollar thrift store Invicta and he was genuinely surprised.
That's what Mr Old money "standards" here doesn't get. Coz he's a serious collector. The REST of us are guys with a few extra dollars to sling and want to get a nice looking, maybe even over the top looking, cool watch. I can honestly afford a Tag Heuer with the word LINK on the face and say I got it because my name is on it..... but I have better things to spend a few grand on.... I can however justify $300 because I earn like $500 after taxes working a Saturday night in my industrial job.
Oh well, you rant about Invicta but keeps talking about them... so I guess you’re just trying to make some profit out of it in your channel... so in a way, that’s because of invicta. Next topic, please.
I don't own an Invicta, but I do like the Invicta 1953. Yes it's another homage to a Rolex, but it looks really good and the build quality is very good for its price point. A Submariner is way, way, way out of most people's reach, both in affordability and accessibility for a new watch. So Invicta does bring some benefits - affordability, accessibility, decent build quality, especially for its price point. Plus, it looks good on the wrist. What's not to like? Unless you actually are a watch snob, in which case you won't like it. But then, that's not about the watch is it! There's a market for this, simply because the market for Rolex and other high-end pieces are out of reach for most. I'm slightly confused why you are comparing Invicta's with Rolex. It's not a particularly useful comparison because they're not comparable as pieces. In looks perhaps they are, but that's where it starts and ends. Is the purchaser of an Invicta at fault because they really like the look, but can't afford a Rolex? I don't think so.
I guess they don't care about being taken "seriously". OF COURSE they know they're not a luxury brand for $60. They seem to be doing decent homages with decent movements at 1/100th the price. And that's their business model. PS. I don't own any Invicta and don't like their designs in general. Not their "originals" (which I find HUGE), nor their homages. But for people who like Rolex's models, I understand their attraction.
Imagine thinking these big companies care about some schmuck not "taking them seriously" when they sell truckload of watches. And really, an anti Invicta rant in 2020? This channel seems to be years behind others.
Well , I have several Invicta’s . Bolt Zeus and some others . It’s seems to be of quality and I have no issues. The hydro max didn’t cost me 11k and I get compliments all the time. So what’s the deal? Some watches look cheap and agree but I don’t purchase those.
I have 4 Rolex's and 5 Invictas and yes Invicta is a knock off it is typically for people who don't want to spend thousands of dollars on a Rolex it is cheap so people only have to pay 700$ max on the watch instead of 9-15k 'that's the only price I have seen on the Rolex site' but it's affordable durable and looks pretty good in my opinion.
Invicta 1st Gen Pro Diver 2730, Movement: Swiss Movement ETA 2824-2 Automatic Movement Country of Origin: Switzerland Case Measurements: 40mm Case Thickness: 12mm Crystal: Sapphire Crown: Screw Down Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet Measurements: 20mm W Clasp: Deployant Water Resistance: 20 ATM - 200 Meters - 660 Feet ... The Submariner is equipped with calibre 3230, while the Submariner Date is fitted with calibre 3235, self-winding mechanical movements entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex.
So your point is... the Invicta is a copy of watches at a fraction of the cost??? So I get the same $8K - $10K Rolex for about $100 by a different brand??? And that's a bad thing? And Invicta is not JUST an homage company. They have dozens of unique and original designs that are just as impressive looking as they are performing. This video is as untrue and biased as any I have seen thus far. Shame on you
Let people buy what they want. Everybody is not in love with Rolex, Omega, etc. To me you're paying for a Name (Over priced watches). Back say 10 years ago Invicta had some nice watches (Black diamond Lupa, nice diamond watches). Swiss Made watches. They wasn't Rolex copies. Over the years Invicta has changed strategy to more big watches. Also made in China. I personally stopped buying Invicta watches. Moved to other Swiss companies (a lot besides Rolex). Don't knock a person if they cannot afford a Rolex. I can afford one. But doesn't like them.
I can safely say that after owning multiple invicta divers for years and recently purchasing a seamaster 300m - there isn't even a comparison. However I'm not saying expensive watches are worth every penny, they're for enthusiasts.
Great advertising for invicta dude, I think your rant is actually promoting the brand and making me want to add that seiko homage to my collection lol!!
If that’s what you take away from this episode, great! I’m just sharing info- what you take away from that info is your choice alone! Enjoy your garbage watch! 😂👌
The Time Teller oh I will enjoy it, not to beat up on you personally but keep bashing the economy watches, I need more videos to enjoy, stay safe my friend in these troubling times please. Cheers Ken
@@thetimeteller by calling invicta trash your calling seiko trash. Pull your finger out of yourass. Not everyone can afford a Rolex, and the nh35 movement is a good budget movement. Let’s see your scuba tanks and test that water resistance. Don’t even get me on other bands that make the same thing. Pull out your tampon and see it for what it is. It’s a good budget watch that’s gets people into the hobby...Seiko sells the movement so don’t act like they are stealing it.
Hey Calamity, 1) This was a super fair assessment of this Invicta 2) Rolex (or even being able to afford Rolex) has little to do with the Invicta itself 3) I actually wear my Seiko Tuna when I dive 4) Just because a watch uses a SII NH35 doesn’t mean it’s a good watch. That movement is one of the most common power plants in the watch world, and if you’ve spent any time at all around watches, you’d know a ton of terrible example use that very movement 5) it’s ok to enjoy a watch that another person doesn’t enjoy. Differing opinions are a good thing!! God bless! 👍
@@thetimeteller nice to see you change your reply. Glad it was to your interest. Instead of a chuckle maybe make a video diving comparing watches? That would be a huge hit
I dare you to tell me what watch is my Invicta 11708 copying? It has a swiss machine and battery and is a rock solid piece that I do use at the beach, shower and so on. Never took it off.
As someone who is just getting into watches, they seem pretty good for starter watches, staying typically under $200, but you cannot take their website seriously. Every watch has some "Crazy price!" or "Dazzling Deal!" on the listing that makes it seem like a cheap knockoff website, also every watch somehow has a 95 percent markdown, so you can buy a watch for $38 instead of the "original price" of $595 or something. What I also dislike about invicta is their collaborations with Disney/Marvel/Star Wars/etc. If they make "Homage" watches that are supposed to be an affordable almost replica of a $12,000 watch, why would they dishonor the original design by slapping on a disney character on it, with their bogus original price scam, it makes no sense that somebody would pay $595 for a Disney watch. I do like quite a few Invicta watches, and I respect those who see them as a good brand, but I just can't bring myself to take them seriously, I would rather scrape up an extra $50-$100 and buy a used Citizen or a used low end Seiko than buy an Invicta.
I have 2 Invicta Venoms, one Bolt, a Pro Diver and a Grand Diver, a Seiko Chronograph, a Rolex Ref. 15000 and I'm currently looking at a vintage Bulova... I love the hell out of all of my watches, but I wear the Grand Diver the most. I will buy more Invicta watches, but I agree some of the styles they have are outlandish and too over the top... Thank you for your opinion, but I feel you are biased and a bit jaded. Good luck to you.
Given that the Seiko NH35 runs about $40 US for the movement alone, the fact that Invicta can offer the Pro Diver sub $100 is pretty impressive. I have mine for travelling. When I want to wear an automatic that looks nice but also don't want to have to worry about thieves or pick-pockets getting the better of me. If it gets stolen, I'll just buy another one.
Invicta services a segment of the watch market just at Rolex does. No one will be able to argue that Rolex isn’t the superior watch in this comparison. However, Invicta provides a watch similar in appearance that those of less means than the Rolex buyer can afford. I own both and wear the Invicta when going to the beach or other places where I would fear damage to the Rolex. The Rolex comes out for work, business meetings, or social outings. The Time Teller seems to be disturbed that he has paid heavily for his Rolex and yet someone else has paid considerably less for a watch that could be mistaken for his luxury watch. There are several economy makers that use a similar sub design. BTW, some years ago, a horologist told me that the early Rolex submariner design was based on Omega’s design. Over the years it evolved into the watch we admire today. So, in a way it is a copy itself😊.
This rant was 4 years ago; how time flies. If you were to go at it again, you'd have lots of other brands to rant about. Steeldive, Addiesdive, Pagani, SanMartin etc. These all make homage watches, & very good homages, l must say. I like these brands for the quality time pieces & the affordability. I'm amazed at the performance, & yes, they tend to use Seiko movements. But when you can buy an affordable, well-made watch with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel & solid end link bracelets, why would most watch enthusiast on a budget not buy them? You get the look , also better specs. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't mind accepting that. I do own a few Seiko's, SKX 007, SKX 009 turtle, etc, but a lot of the micro brands I've purchased, puts all my Seiko's to shame, they are better made without the QC issues! I do still enjoy all my Seiko's, I just don't go looking to purchase them anymore. Each to their own. We like what we like & it's an individual thing. Rant on, my friend, there's lots out there for you to scream & have an issy-fit about, if you haven't already. Bless.
Invicta doesn't care if we take them seiously as long as we buy their watches, even if just to rant about them LOL I personally LOVE my Invicta #3049 Grand Diver. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful watches that I have ever seen.
I had a rolex GMT Master. 1973. $300. AF PX in Turkey. . Yes real one, US mil in Europe made deal with Rolex: truck loads of 2 models, date just, GMT, male, female. One each allowed to a soldier. My civ boss wanted it, gave it to him and went to get another, but could only buy dressy model. Had no interest, wanted GMT for ham and military radio use. Had no idea how valuable they were,. Mine was a "just getting-by" family, could not imagine there were watches that cost that much. Could never afford even a $500 one. But I can afford nicely made Invicta, which I bought many years later, at 65. Got 4 for me, dressy and sporty. Liked them so much, I then got one diver type for my 2 sons and 4 grandkids. Never needs battery , which always seemed to die on Afghan border, rural Turkey, etc. Of my 4 invictas, one is +5 sec or - 5 sec/ day, depending on position. Others stay between +/-12 on cmcl ticker i own. Can always set by shortwave radio with WWV overseas (am Communications officer). Been on scuba dives to 20m and no issue. Very few folks go much below that. Sure I would rather have my GMT Master, but not at the ridiculous prices of today. Almost cost of a new car/truck, ham radio, sailboat, for plain models, and have seen diamond-studded platinum types for $30,000 in Istanbul, often bought by Saudis. For me, food, home, kids to college and meds are higher priority. For those with lots of spare cash, or who are single, they are a great product, for others, an Invicta, Oleg, better Russian and Seiko are fine. Not like cheap chinese knockoffs, truly bad junk in many cases, although some are decent when not frauds. Regarding Russians models, have some neat Russian watches, at great prices ($5 US from Soviet border guard, $10 from soldier in Kazakstan. Still run fine, autos all, and serviced every 8 years. Like tanks. Love watches, just can't afford officially certified Swiss Chonometers. By Gaussian effect, buy 10, one will be nearly perfect. Even in store, if you are regular customer, ask to have 8 or so of a watch type you like set to correct time and put aside, ig they have enough stock. Come back in week and pick the most accurate one. A nice quartz watch will keep better time than a Rolex. But the batt. Dies somewhere remote and you are bavk to a sundial. I travel with both, but auto on wrist. No batt. And love the workmanship of a watch, even moderate cost types.
That’s the beauty about Invicta, a working and reliable(Seiko movement) homage of a Rolex for under $100! It is what it is, a copy. But for someone wants to enjoy having a good looking and fun watch without breaking their bank, why not?
Just like any watches, I have an ORIGINAL AMEGA CONSTELLATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY, in all honesty it doesn't keep a good time. I took it to the Omega shop for repairs under warranty, and I had to pay for the postages and insurance nearly 40 Euro (18 years ago)- The watch was returned after nearly one month, and it still did not keep proper time. I bought a 30 Euro watch from Amazon, in 8 months it has not loosed even a minute, it is well made in China. Lets be honest how could you compare the Omega that I purchased back to 2003 for over 3000 Euro... to a 30 Euro watch that keep better time, and look just as impressive....
The only people who will know that the watch on your wrist is an Invicta, is a watch snob. I wear mine every day for work and people think it’s expensive. When I tell them it’s sub $100 they are blown away. Wear what you want and save your money for a better piece to wear in board meetings lol
Ugh, I was starting to come around to this channel then saw this. This is exactly why I disliked this channel a long time ago. You're like 27 yrs old and have probably been collecting watches for maybe 5 yrs and have such strong opinions and snap judgments on brands and watches. Kind of just drinking the coolaid of popular culture. Citizen had watches that look almost identical to Breitlings. Are they and homage watch company that "everyone knows that"? Invicta has TONS of watches not just the pro diver or some other homages. Can we just eliminate the pro diver for a minute? Invicta is more than the pro diver. And they have more regular sizes, not just the gigantic watches. I had to see what all the disgust was about so I bought a couple giant 52 mm watches. I can't wear them but people with bigger wrists can and they're actually built really well and are not homages. I can't fault one thing on the finishing. Not one thing. Also, they make so many new things so frequently I have to admire all the tooling changes probably needed and the creativity they're forced to utilize to constantly offer new product. You have to admire them for expanding their empire as well by acquiring Glycine. I can't really hate on any brand. I don't like Omega much but I like some models and think they make a great watch. The MOTFM is an old 60's watch. If the design were so great everybody would be making it now. People love it because they hear people say they love it. It's the snobbish Omega owners I don't like and they drag down the brand for me. You're like them. So dismissive. I remember you were all about vintage Rolex and you had your Cartier and thought you knew stuff and looked down on microbrands. Well what do you know you became a micro brand shill to carve out your niche. Just look at your titles. Top 10 this, I HATE that...... Just chill. I will personally send you my giant ugly Zeus Bolt and Venom for you to look at just for the build quality standpoint (they're like watch art, I'd make them a desk clock but not wear them). We're talking build quality here. Look at Boldr which you like or the giant 45.5mm Omega Planet Ocean or Proploff. Put Invicta on the dial and people would hate them. There's no difference between the Boldr Odyssey and a giant Invicta. Invicta makes 200.00 watches. Did you forget that? Doesn't matter what the msrp is. Everybody does that same thing, maybe not to that extreme but you'd have to be an absolute moron not to figure it out. Watch snobs bother the heck out of me. I don't do videos so have to type it out so sorry your channel gets this rant but it's for any blind brand watch hate.
I have one, I love it, its one of my favorites, and with the $14.000 I saved not buying the Rolex, I bought someone's collection of old Gentleman's Magazines. So Who's the proper gentleman now? :)
The model he has reviewed, is the bottom of the barrel Invicta pro-diver model. In fact, there is an Invicta Pro-Diver 9937 model that has a Swiss movement, Solid end links, and a milled clasp for like.. sub 300 CAD. Although it isn't ISO 6425 certified, it does have the water-resistance rating on top of the mentioned upgrades. Insane value.
In my humble opinion: Invicta‘s homage watches are great for somebody, who loves the Rolex look, but simply doesnt want or cant afford the real deal. There is nothing to make up about it, its a homage/copy and done. I respect them for making young people able to try the looks and maybe when they can afford it, to buy the real thing.
@@SkidRock-od7pb That says a lot then. Invicta is older, yet it has to copy designs. Also, these are made in china watches that have frequent "buy one get one free" sales
Are the any bracelet style, black faced dive watches that don’t look like a Rolex Submariner? (If you look at similar Tag or Seiko or..? They all look the same 😂) Even if I could drop 5Large on a watch, I wouldn’t. That could get invested somewhere with fair returns…
Im 19 and just started my collection of invicta through a graduation present. I love all 6 of my pieces and wear all of them, i dont have the kind of money for high quality watches and invicta makes watches that get me compliments almost daily! I love invicta
Awesome to hear. People forget phase of life drives a lot of aspects of our decisions. At 20, a $100 Fossil was expensive to me. In my 40s I’m willing to consider up to $1000. However, I won’t pay the price of a car for something that tells time.
@@mrfld _However, I won’t pay the price of a car for something that tells time._ But, but... that tells the world that you do NOT value hawt shallow wimminz!
Stay smart and buy Invicta. At 19 if you invest the differnce of about $10,900 at a $100 a month at a modest 3% interest rate until age sixty you'll have about $100,00 with compund interest. That's how smart people build wealth, not buying watches to feed their egos.
Invicta makes great watches! This dude is made that he paid too much for a 1985 Rolex that doesn't even look as nice as the Invicta Pro Diver a viewer sent him for free that he actually said at 0:57 he purchased. If you watch that comparison video he did you will see.
It is always funny watching these type of videos from you. Spending sooo much time on a brand you dislike so vehemently. I'm not a fan boy of Invicta but I do appreciate them making watches that don't look like childrens toys on my gigantic wrists. It's the primary reason I buy any watch, does it fit! Also, I just can't justify spending upwards of 120x the amount on a used watch that only I would appreciate. Seems irresponsible to me.
You are spot on TT, because what MAN with a life, cries so hard about a watch brand, as if the company did something personally to him. So evidently, these are males who are so lonely and bored, they have nothing better to do.This crap has nothing to do with logic, facts, nor documented evidence. Probably the poor males who are still sleeping in the same bed since 3rd grade and the use the Dell in Mommy's bedroom.
As another guy with very large wrists, I have many different brands, I just happen to have more Invictas. I have a 23 cm wrist...and a 40 mm watch looks like a toy watch on my wrist! Plus, at 6'6"... ( I am an ex-college football player, O-Linemen) my 47 mm Grand Divers look nice on my wrist!
I own 3 Rolex's, 5 Omega's, and a host of other watches. I do own a few Invicta watches. If you are really into to time pieces the Invicta for all intents and purposes is a quality watch. It is very accurate and keeps time well; better than many high dollar timepieces. Besides, if your fashion game is tight, and your presentable, the brand of watch you wear is useless. It is the application of said watch to your outfit, and where you wear them. I used my first bonus to get my first Submariner and you know what? To this day, NO ONE, I mean NO ONE noticed or cared. In fact I have had more complements on my off brand watches than the expensive ones in my collection. So in essence, if you wear it well, no one will take notice. And when I do wear my Rolex's in public I usually am around others who have the same watch or better. Take away is this; wear what you like. We know Rolex is the holy grail for many of us collectors, however it is not as exclusive as it is once was...I mean everybody and their momma has them now. Entertaining video, pointless but entertaining.
See, you understand like a grown man does, that it's your overall confidence and swagger that matters. You walk in a room, you exude manliness, and like you said, if your game is tight, people gravitate towards you. Now for these SIMPS with these anecdotal stories, fake crying points, and biases, their crying let's us know they seel validation because no one hears them outside the Internet. They damn sure will never trash your watches to your face, so the Internet gives them a voice, their only voice.
In many ways Invicta carry on the Rolex legacy. The original Rolex's were tool watches - expensive but affordable, very accurate, but unoriginal. They took elements from other watches and combined them into one package. Invicta do exactly that now, and although I'd still love a Rolex there's a certain something about carrying off a well made tool watch that you wouldn't be able to get with a modern sub.
@@calumroberts1212 a true homage in form and function, if you will. There are some wonderful solid link bracelet upgrades out there too, vastly improving fit, finish and final wearability. Taper, glide lock and all.
Yes,it was pointless, and I find nothing entertaining about some fascist, biased, opinionated, yet equally pointless coward trying to slander a watch brand. Now If a brand makes junk or is making illegal copies, then sure, it's time to take action. I would want to know as a consumer, yet this bozo has no qualifications just his personal vendetta. Watches are tools and the people give them value outside of their raw materials.
@@michaels5166 Well said. Pointless vid from someone who quite possibly will have a coronary over something as trivial as a time piece. I personally would never buy an expensive watch, it is just for telling the time after all.
Don't let these watch fan boys discourage you from buying an Invicta watch. They look great on your wrist and garner the same attention as a Rolex would based on style at a fraction of the price.
you're right, until you wear it to out to a gathering where there may be people who know watches. Then you will get attention but for all of the wrong reasons. I'm not anti Invicta but I wont wear one due to the above fear. They aren't respected and sadly they never will be. I don't agree with it, but I can't change that narrative either.
No they don't. 99% percent of people won't pay any attention to your watch. Those that do likely won't say a word, so as not create an uncomfortable situation. Invictas get little respect. Buy a Seiko or a Citizen.
Yea this video was purposely made to shit on invicta when they’re affordable and look nice. Also there’s so many popular brands out there that rip off of other brand it’s nothing new
@@DJGeorgeDisco I wouldn't mind owning both, the rolex for special occasions and an invicta for daily use tbh. But I'm gonna be buying an invicta cause I don't have the money for a Rolex.
@@dinstaar I love the fact that you think that way about this watch while you own a Rolex. I've just got into watches and bought my firts watch ever, a Casio MTP 1302p it's cheap but I love it!.
Just to be clear, I don't wanna defend nor support Invicta, I just wanna put my opinions on the table: Invicta isn't doing things well as a brand and there's a lot of quality issues in many models indeed, but I own a Pro Diver and it's been an excellent watch for the price -no regrets at all-. I like a lot the Sub design, but I can't spend yet 6K (and I don't know if I ever will) on a pre-owned Rolex Sub from the 90s. So is it so terrible to wear an affordable watch with an expired design from other brand that I like and I cannot afford? I remember an interview with J. Claude Biver (a legend of the high level watch industry) where he was asked about what he thinks about "homages" and fashion watches. He answered something like this: the great manufacturers should be grateful with those watches, because those watches bring the people, at some point, closer to the high level brands and by being worn, they cause interest in getting pieces with more and more quality. It's easier to sell a watch to someone that already has worn one, than to someone who never did.
i agree with you man, this guy just loves to shit on invicta. as bad as id love a submariner, i cant justify it yet. but affordable and homage watches do something great, they give people who appreciate a fine timepiece, something that gives them a sense of confidence and pride. and maybe theyre new to the hobby. i really dislike this guys attitude.
Marco Vetter - Very good comment indeed Marco. I do believe that what you wrote does not only apply to me, but to the vast majority of watch enthusiasts. We have to remember that proportionally, about the same amount of watch enthusiasts that can afford Luxury watches is similar to the same amount of car enthusiasts that can afford a Porsche, or Art enthusiasts that can afford a Warhol. I buy watches that I like to wear on MY wrist. I buy watches within MY budget. I don't care what THEY think. I think it is sad and a little pathetic that THEY care what's on MY wrist! That simple.
...the same JC Biver that bought in Seiko movements and tried to pass them off as in-house Tag. Invicta is great if you want to kid yourself and others but for those who really respect the originals, they’re best left in the shop. It seems you can attribute the word ‘homage’ to something and get away with anything. I wonder what Apple would do if Nokia made an ‘homage’ to the IPhone, and why. Their response would be justified in my opinion, but that’s just my opinion after all 😉
@@mr_watchaddict3146 I respect your opinion, but Biver didn't have anything to do with the TagHeuer-Seiko issue, it was the former CEO of TagHeuer Christophe Babin in 2010, and they didn't buy actual Seiko movements, they bought Seiko a disused chronograph basis patent (which, curiously, had applied features from a 1887 design of Eduard Heuer) to update and make their own in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland 😉 It was a move to save R+D budgets indeed, but there were never japanese calibers inside TagHeuers
Marco Vetter Many thanks for this. It was only a matter of time before I was punished for my lack of research. Still, Tag and Invicta don’t sit well with me for many reasons, but that’s now not one of them😉
Somehow I got dragged into watch videos. Thanks for the heads up on the Invicta Pro. I'm digging the $65 automatic watch. Great water resistance and decent accuracy for a mechanical. Priced so I don't have to worry about breaking it. What's not to love. Not sure why your so upset, unless your the majority shareholder in Rolex or Seiko. I did enjoy the Rolex versus Invicta comparison though. Perhaps you could do me a favor and compare a Rolls Royce, you pick the model, to a Ford Escort. That's legitimately what you're ranting about. Have a great day.
His rants are all pretty much like this, dude needs some loving or something. They are just wristwatches that are supposed to be affordable, your not spending real big money.
His rant about the Seiko Samurai was funny and well done I laughed a lot. Speaking about being taken seriously I know its not his fault and there is nothing he can do about it but his voice make me not take him seriously.
I Like my three Invictas. Good looking, reliable, resonable priced. I bought this watches for me and not for impressing some so called "collectors". Let them waste their money with Rolex etc. Period!
@@hathaway.1166 Sounds like a comment from an insecure douche who needs a fancy something to tell himself he is better than someone else. Rolex is now nothing more than a 'luxury' brand, which is code for any item that is priced for exclusivity. PRECISELY targeting insecure people who will spend a lot of money to feel better about themselves.
My wife really loves her Invicta dress watch. It looks beautiful, works great. I think when Invicta makes watches that don't try to copy other watches, they do a decent job.
Ohh Invicta...they used to make good watches, they have history etc... Then something went wrong. But i'll say this. The ProDiver is a good watch..no it's NOT a submariner by any means but it's a decent stainless diver. Rolex stainless sports watches have hit a RIDICULOUS price level. I mean seriously.. 7K for a used no papers, no box 14060 no date is just crazy. So yes there are TONS of stainless divers at every price point. So Invicta jumped in, put a decent reliable movement in and here we are. They make some of the UGLIEST (look like Richard Mile homages) watches but... I think they serve a purpose. It gets people interested in watch collecting. Someone might pickup a Prodiver or whatever and start looking at higher end watches and start working towards their collection goals. So I think they do serve a niche.. it's better than a Daniel Wellington at least LOL
Invicta watches get a lot of compliments even more than some of my higher-end watches. I have a blue and gold Grand diver, that definitely gets nice compliments. Maybe it's because it's bigger and flashier than my other ones. It hasn't failed me yet in two years.
I appreciate watch vids and know good hosts can make decent money. But why the vitriol for a brand known to make homages. Including a model the host reviewed positively literally 1 week before this vid. Quote: -- "Guys, wear what you want, and this is a pretty good watch for under $100." Good, simple advice. But, wait my viewers, now I want to bash Invicta again. Sheesh......get a grip man. In my collection is an Invicta 1002 that looks great (to me) and has been flawless for 5 years now. Yea, I know it's an homage and inexpensive. So what? I'm following the advice you offered last week. How this can be SUCH A BIG DEAL to anyone is mind boggling. SMH.....................
The Rolex Sub is a great watch by itself. If we look at just the watch as a mechanical item, the Rolex Sub is pretty amazing in its construction. But the fact of the matter is, something else comes with buying an 8 000$ watch. You are not buying just 8000$ worth of watches, you are buying into a smaller group of people, a select group of people who own a Rolex. It's like people with motorcycle; they all wave to each other yet they don't wave to car drivers. Within that group of people with motorcycles, there's even a smaller group which is the guys with the Harley's. Having a Rolex means you're part of a special group of people, you're part of a club, you're the elite. 8000$ to spend on a watch not everyone can do that and right away you are a little more unique. That's what the people like: feeling unique. Feeling like you're not like the rest of the majority. That's the other thing you get when buying an 8000$ Rolex watch. This is also why it's so offensive when knockoff companies like Invicta make watches that look just like a Rolex Submariner for 100$ because essentially a dude with just 100$ can pretend to be part of the 8000$ elite group. To the guy that spent 8k$ to be part of that group it's offensive that a pretender comes in and cheats his way into this group and that person owning an Invicta will be instantly dealt with rejection. Your rant is about that. It is about people spending less to pretend to be part of a group that you spent a lot of money to be part of. It is perfectly understandable. You are proud of your watches and it's offensive that someone could be proud of a cheaper knockoff. The thing to understand is people who buy an Invicta don't buy it to pretend to have a Rolex; they buy it because it looks nice to them and they can afford it. The principle of instead of spending 100$ on a cheap watch you should wait, put money aside and buy an 8000$ watch doesn't apply. The gap is too big. The best way to explain this is that instead of buying an 8000$ Rolex you should wait and buy a 1.2mil Patek. Nobody is judging you because you have a Rolex instead of a Patek and in that same logic, I don't understand judging people because they have a watch you don't like. People buying an Invicta are at least buying a watch with a good movement and are not buying an overpriced fashion watch. An Invicta is a good stepping stone into the world of watch collecting that could maybe one day lead these people to buy a Rolex and all you're doing is pooping on them for getting into watch collecting in a way you don't like. See it like this; an Invicta is a gateway to eventually buy a Rolex and your video is trying to shut the door on that just because it affects your ego.
You do have a point of the gap being huge. I say it about replicas too and I don't see why Rolex gets so upset. If you think about it, anyone can get a 200$ rep, but to be the man to get on a list or just get a call to come buy the new, authentic sub makes you so much more special than someone who got a watch that comes from china millions at a time. Its just advertising for Rolex BC the folks who think theyre fooling people cause the real conneseurrs to pull the trigger on getting their sub so they can feel superior in one more situation. All that said.... I still HATE Indicts and when I see someone wearing one I think ... "Douche"
@@claytondickson8158 I agree but I still think replicas or "fakes" are unacceptable. Phony rolexs watches are made from people that want to launder their money to sell to poor uneducated people. If people really want to have a taste of a rolex watch, they can buy a homage that is just as good as the real deal.
@WooferJr I totally agree with you. Purchasing a fake rolex or any elite watch off of wish for a hundred bucks trying to pretend it's the real thing is incorrect in my opinion. Supporting companies that produce fakes is wrong. That being said, homages in my book are a completely different story in my opinion. I recently purchased the San Martin vintage diver which homages the 1953 rolex not because I wanted to show off I had a rolex but because I love the vintage rolex look. Even if I wanted to buy the real thing, if I could find it on the market even it would be about a 100k I'd say. That is again, if I could find one. That's why I thing homages are acceptable.
Wow, best summation ever, and absolutely spot on. Many of us began with Invicta, and it's likely one of the most significant brands in terms of advancing interest in watches. My Invicta buying led to well over 200 watches, from over 40 different brands, from Micro brands, to established Swiss icons (Breitling, Oris, Longines, etc.). Personally, I'd not spend eight grand on a watch, and if I did, Rolex would not be my choice anyway. Piling hate on a brand is pointless, and crapping on someone's happiness is obnoxious. Buy what you like, and you'll like what you buy.
Invicta is great. For the majority of the population that can't (or won't) buy $5k+ timepieces, they have an option to experience a Submariner style watch (obviously knowing that it's clearly not a Rolex). I recommend not getting personally offended or angry over material items, but rather enjoy the luxury of access to high quality watches in the free world while also allowing others to enjoy their cheaper, homage/knockoff watches.
I think the point is they are profiting out of other people's art. Simply plagiarism. And if you buy these homage knockoffs then you support plagiarism.
@@jonoutlaw225 i wonder if the employees and watchmakers at that work for Rolex that did not come up with the Rolex design but continue to make it also support plagiarism. That could be an interesting topic.
You say that Invicta made a business of copying other brands' watches. Looks like you are trying to make a business out of loudly ranting, spewing unfair statements. Invicta may not design unique watches (so very similar to a lot of inexpensive brands, such as Pagani Design e.o.) but I have a Pro Diver and their Speedmaster and I like them both. Had them for years, kept them on during swimming, fishing, DIY jobs and what nor and they have never let me down. Maybe not original, but affordable and dependable. . BTW There are watch review channels that doe a lot better job.
I used to work with a wealthy dude. He'd wear Cartier and Rolex. I'd wear my modest stuff, g-shocks, seikos, but also invicta. Out of all of them, his wife only complimented my invicta. That speaks for itself! If my invicta causes soibois to seethe, even better.
@@WatchUnwind Well... some people (like you) are better informed than I am. They have taken time to really think and observe. I respect their opinions and they influence my thought. In terms of supporting copied design, I don't respect that. I'd rather wear a actual fake. These are like fake fakes.
I don't own an Invicta, or even a dive watch for that matter, but if a company can make an automatic watch that fuctions well (I assume it is water resistant), and has a decent movement, looks good and is very affordable......then why not? It costs about 1/3 of a service of the rolex it 's design is based on, and probably needs less service too (4r35/nh35a is a decent, reliable movement). If the invicta needs a service, just buy a new one. You can also ask the inverse question: why does a submariner have to cost 9k? when a similar watch costs 90(!) times less.... Obviously I'd rather have the subbie, but paying 90 times the invicta price....
THIS, is exactly why invicta is laughing all the way to the bank.... the fact they can make a watch SO CLOSE that your splitting hairs in showing the differences, is why invicta remains popular... maybe not to TRUE watch collectors, but to the average, “I will never afford a Rolex” collector, the invicta is one to have AND actually wear, and not feel bad to put a couple marks in it... if the Rolex prices weren’t in the clouds, I would knock invicta, but prices make it out like every Rolex is made of solid gold... there not... there’s NOTHING overly special to make a Rolex so expensive... nothing, and until they can get their prices in order, your going to have people copying them, and if they can make a profit at $100, they will... if a Rolex was $1000 even, I would think differently of the invicta, but your talking more like 10,000.... it’s like 1% of the price... there’s NO FUCKING WAY, that Rolex isn’t making a straight premium profit per watch...
@@Synic08 Here's the thing though, I love cheap mechanical watches that punch above their weight. They're a great thing. I own a Breitling Hercules and know what an upper mid price quality watch is like. The difference between a Rolex and this cheap but good watch in the vid is utterly ridiculous. Every aspect of the Rolex is in another league - from the movement to the in house mainspring on many models. The bracelet to the clasp, the way everything is perfect but understated. Is the Rolex worth it? Well probably not and Rolex's in some ways make Breitlings comparative bargains for no good reason. If you're not a collector a ~$6kish new watch or a $6kish secondhand watch is a once in a lifetime purchase. A nice thing to have. Rolex watches are pretty special although some models do have stupid useless gimmicks. I would say the Rolex's I've handled are special in every way whether they're to my taste or not but the cost is enormous. More reasonably, I got my Hercules secondhand, damaged for $2500 from a Breitling dealer (I told them I wanted a Hercules and they found one for me. At the time they were out of production for at least 5 years). Anyway I paid them and on the same day they sent it Breitling for a full service and repair and I got them to polish it back to a new watch, change the dial, put a new crystal in it and fix all the damaged parts on the bracelet of which there were many. It came back with a certificate and it all cost $1500 (poss $2k) or so to have it like new - so a $4kish watch 10 years ago. New they were $6k but as mentioned they were well out of production so I was considering a Rolex Milgauss but I couldn't justify the price - even then IIRC the Milgauss was 7 or 9k or something; so double! In a Rolex the quality is absolutely there but as you point out it certainly is out of proportion to the cost. Breitlings seem to be about proportional to cost which to my mind makes them a less desirable but more obtainable. IMO your comparison would hold more weight if you were comparing say a $1500 Tissot and a Rolex but I certainly take your point. The reason I say that is I bought my son a Tissot for his 21st and he adores it. It is a very stylish watch with this stainless bracelet with holes in it and the automatic weight has spokes that has holes in it like a Moto-Lita steering wheel. It's an bloody nice watch. The way it has carried wear and tear over the years gives it even more character. My Hercules not so much because it isn't the type of watch that looks good with dings in it as it's a typical somewhat 'overstated' Breitling. I think Rolex's look good with wear and tear because they're understated and have a timeless utilitarian appearence. Some Breitlings like mine just don't age well but still look good I guess - it's a bit showy with all these stupid features I'll never ever use LOL. The watch in this vid is a nothing watch - neither overstated or understated but it is still great fun for the money. I'm going to buy one and wear it to work.
There are companies that make EXACT copies of the Rolex for 500 dollars. The Rolex is worth about 500 dollars. Not even experts can tell the difference.
I understand the rant. But strangely it makes me want to buy an Invicta all the more! Yes really! Why? Because I can't afford 90% of the watches that they are homages of. Quite simple. And Invicta make their money because, by and large, their homages are better than other makes of homages.
There are actually some great brands that put their own spin on the Rolex sub but also do more for QC than Invicta. Squale, C.Ward, Deep Blue, Phoibos, Helm, Borealis, Ocraneva, Gruppo Gamma, Zelos...all are fantastic watches at a fraction of the cost of a Rolex Sub.
I own a Pro Diver 200m Submariner homage. I love it, 75 bucks for a nice watch with a Seiko movement, you can’t go wrong. I find most of their watches atrocious. A lot of them are ridiculously big.
Don't know why you are getting so excited about watches that cost so little. The automatic Pro-Diver is great value, and the Speedway is an attractive 200m WR homage, also at a very good price. Yes, they make some pretty disgusting time pieces, but nobody is being forced to buy them. Finally, let's not forget Invicta have been around longer than Rolex.
We get it...you got an issue with Invicta. A company that sells durable good looking watches to the peasants and common folk. I watched with an open mind until you used the term "Invicta Fanboy"
I love my Disney edition Mickey Mouse invicta watches…about 100$ each. I can’t imagine spending over 1k on something that tells the time…. But to each their own. Buy what you like. Don’t listen to angry idiots like this.
What a snob! I have an Invicta and it does exactly what it’s supposed to, why would I buy a watch that costs 1500% more that does the same thing ( tells time). If I want an investment I stick with the stock market.
I do own a pro diver with a nh35, screw down crown and see through case back. Its 200 meters WR. and is 18k gold plated with a date and cyclops window. I bought this new for $59. It has run flawlessly for over 2 years and I like how it wears and I think its beautiful. So, Jory doesnt like my watch. I really dont care.
will you be ranting at steinhart and many other brands who have copied the submariner as well? I'm not going to be labelled a fanboy for asking am I? I just want to know as lots of companies make homage watches but not all seem to inspire this kind of hate. Maybe it's just fashionable to hate on this particular company at the moment.
Because none of them are this popular 😂 Invicta is probably one of the top 10 watch sellers in the world. People only hate when a company threatens what they care about
Well Time Teller, I love my Samurai and I bought my Son his first Seiko Divers watch, a Pepsi Samarai. They are a heavy watch built for the big wrist guy. It goes well with its Japanese cousin, my Suzuki Hayabusa.
It's VERY true. It's for the guys who want to look cool. But this guy is a SERIOUS COLLECTOR with STANDARDS. Probably with some "OLD money" like as in family wealth or trust fund baby.
@@OffGridInvestor When people do things just to "look cool", boost their ego and seek to impress others, they have some VERY serious and deep-rooted issues that wearing a watch will not fix.
@@Kman. You're making it deeper than it is again man. It feels good to look good, and people like to feel good. People do not, however, like spending $9,000 on a watch. Not most of us, anyway.
im not a fan of invicta i have lots of high watches ,but to be honest i had just got a invicta grand diver midnight blue version with the nh35 movement and would have to say its a really well built watch fit and finish
I wouldn't wear either, Rolex are over-rated, and because of the type of narcissist and snobs that wear them... you know , the type that think it's the only watch worth having... and I wouldn't wear an Invicta because from a distance , it may be mistaken for a rolex , and I wouldn't want people to think I'm one of the above.. And also not stupid enough to take out a bank loan to pay for anything...
Invicta is Latin for "unconquered". What's latin for "unoriginal"?
😂🤷🏻♂️ Great question!
I think its "Invicta"
@@papasharku Should change their name to "Fictus"
Postizo! #Fake!
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A $60 Invicta stainless submariner design that has worked for years and still looks great. It's a watch. If I lost it I'd buy another one..... seriously.
Exactly. I buy what looks nice and not the brand.
A watch basic function is to tell the time and every watch has their cons, even Rolex, winding, automatic, solar quartz. Winding watches only con is the winding and they be around forever. Watches are for value and application needs.
like these youtubers all wore a 1500€ as their first watch zzz
I had a couple of them. Really bad quality . Really really bad
@@pierrerobert6393I have an akula that was $69.99 and it's built better than the eco drive citizen I have which was $557
Bang up my Invicta, some crocodile tears (or probably not), order a new one, no biggie. Bang up my Rolex, river of real tears ensue, start saving for years to buy a new one. Bottom line, Invicta is the perfect brand when you don't want to constantly worry about damaging your watch.
The thing is, a Rolex can stand being banged up. It's the original tool watch
@@ritethumstik Yeah, but I'm kinda anal about keeping my nice watches pristine and can't live with a Rolex that's working but scratched up.
That is very fair haha, I get it!
The daily bang up watch to get would be a Seiko.
I own a lot of watches but I never had an Invicta. I decided to buy a pro-diver about 6 months ago. The one with the higher-beat movement (I forget the exact name of the movement). For under $100 it has been an incredible watch! It looks great and does everything I need it to do. I wear it doing light construction almost every day and it’s held up perfectly. It runs about 3 seconds per day slow. So I usually reset it about every 20 days after it loses one minute. I take it off when I put on other watches to go out but have been finding myself just keeping it on almost 24 hours per day. The only thing wrong with this watch is that it look’s almost exactly like a Rolex Submariner..I’m not sure that’s a problem lol..I’m definitely going to get another pro-diver in a different color. I can’t afford to wear a Rolex everywhere but I can afford to wear a pro-diver. What else can I say? It’s a great watch. Whether or not “nobody takes Invicta seriously” lol.
Are you a diver, or just a conformist ass-hole?
my very same thought im pullin the trigger as we speak for my first pro diver im no watch buff i had a gold casio for years and im goin into this pro diver to see how it feels...
@@MEGVTRONthey are good watches. Had one for almost 20 years and it looks like it did when I bought it. I just recently broke the bracelet and bought another one. Love it
I hear you dude. You're not wrong on several points. Still, I freaking love Invicta watches and have for quite a while.They're beautiful, they're stylish, they're inexpensive and there's so many models and model variants to choose from its head spinning. And they keep great time for a long time. I've had my Invicta 0393 the longest at 11 years and it still looks great, still gets compliments on a regular and still works beautifully. I recently looked at every 43mm Speedway variant currently available, and it came down to two I liked so much I couldn't decide. So I bought them both, along with a separate $8 Invicta two watch box to keep them in. Total price for two drop dead beautiful Invicta Speedway variants side by side in a custom mint green two watch Invicta box, $155. Dude. Anyone on any budget can do that with Invicta's affordability. I'll probably do the exact same thing with the Pro Diver Scuba, loving that watch in a couple different variants too. My collecting passion is folding pocket knives, and some of the knives in my collection would definitely make someone else say, " you paid HOW much for that knife?" I'm that person when it comes to watches lol. I'd rather carry a premium folding pocket knife than wear a premium watch, to each their own. Really enjoyed your video, thank you!
When I was first getting into watches, I went down the Invicta Pro-Diver route. First, I got a quartz, then an auto. I don't regret it, as I was just learning about watches. As a pool (billiards) player, I think of Invicta in the same terms as pulling a house cue off the wall. It'll do the job until you know what you really like and spend some real money on a custom or high-end production pool cue. Invicta is a like a "tester" watch company, IMO.
@Matthew Daniels. A well stated rational thought. You have to credit Invicta for creating advertising that got often first time buyers to buy Invicta against numerous options. Phil.
@Matthew Daniels What a great analogy, But what watch would you classify as your "Sneaky Pete" ? If you play you know what I'm talking about.
And I quote, _"It'll do the job..."_ I don't know what you mean, but...
*1* Does the watch keep time?
*2* Does the watch have the look & feel you're after?
*3* Will the watch provide years of use & enjoyment?
If so, it's a no-brainer...great watch...won't break the bank...etc...
So what you're saying is you've now moved up to a Snooker cue and wearing an Orient.
Honestly, I might just buy a pro diver because there’s no way I can afford a sub or anything similar. It’ll be a good Value watch u til I can purchase something I can be proud of. Haha
Invicta allows us poor people who shop at Walmart to have watch like a $ 9000 or more watch for less than 100 bucks. Sounds good for us poor people
What's sad, is those that *HAVE* to have a Rolex, designer jeans, fancy home, name brand this...name brand that, are self centered, egotistical, prideful & all the rest. Life is not all about *STATUS* and wanting people to drool over what they don't or can't have. God help us all. Cheers~~~:)
@@Kman. I mean Invicta is trying to imitate the "self centered" and "egotistical" rolex watches for a much more affordable price. People who find it appealing, most definitely find rolex and other high end stuff just as desirable, hence why they look at it as a bargain.
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Word in fact I got a bunch of dead batteries. For fun I’m changing them on my channel. Just got my heritage pro diver out and all the scope scum scrubbed off. Next I’m going to do my Subaqua Nomas.
@@JuanCEOs725 well for one it isn't made out of plastic, it's steel, the other thing that people don't realize is that invicta isn't the only watch company copying that design, Seiko, Citizen, Oris, Omega and many others copy the exact same design too but I don't see anyone harping on those companies.
While I agree with what was said regarding similarities between Invicta and other brands, dollar for dollar, Invicta makes a good product without the hefty price tag. I would never spend the money for a Rolex, not saying a Rolex is not a great piece... It is.. I just don't want to spend that much money on a timepiece!
I got an invicta as a gift and the time on the 24 hour subdial doesn’t even match the time and there is no way to set independently. So, yeah, not a good product.
@@Dernge1 Why would you not exchange/return the item? RU saying you *KEPT* it, and if so, shame on you.
@@Kman. Where does it say I kept it? And whether I did or not is irrelevant to the discussion of quality.
@@Dernge1 How much should one person's anecdotal experience mean to the rest of us?
@@EsotericOccultist somebody said invicta made a good product and I shared my experience. Take from it what you will or ignore it, makes no difference to me. And, really, most reviews are based on a single individual’s anecdotal experiences with a product.
This reminds me of the story of Lee Iacocca telling his designers to put a Rolls Royce grill on a Thunderbird. That car was the 1969 Continental Mark III. That grill became a trademark for Lincoln. Some said that Lincoln copied Rolls Royce with the grill. There were differences. The design idea was an homage to Rolls Royce and it worked well for Lincoln. The upright grill was used widely on all cars from the 1910's through the 1930's. So, in effect, Invicta is doing what Lincoln did. And, it works. People like good looking stylush things. The Pro Diver gives homage to the Submariner. But, all classic dive watches share a common design element.
Not long now before Invicta start homaging their own "designs"....
my sister and brother-in-law are in college and tight on money but they got me an invicta watch as a gift for being a groomsman in their wedding - even though invicta watches are sus it’s my favorite watch in my collection because of the meaning behind it
I'm sorry, this is hardly even worth my time here but seriously, Citizen and Bulova and Tissot ALSO MAKE WATCHES that look like Rolex. And there are Hondas that look like Toyotas and Miatas that mimic BMWs and let's not even get into trucks. Are you gonna go on about that, too? Did you just crawl out of a hole, or what? WHO CARES. My husband has a gorgeous watch collection across a multitude of brands. But NOT ONCE has anyone stopped him and said, Oh. that's a Rolex or oh that's an Invicta or that's a Tissot. As another gentleman said on here, basically, watches are fashion. Otherwise, there'd be one model, and everyone would have it. Period. Kinda like assholes, ahem. Watches, wear them right and they'll look good.
On the side of Invicta, of all the brands they have the most innovative and creative watches I've ever seen and keep great time, so I don't know what you're smoking. My husband is a COLLECTOR of beautiful, fun, unusual and different watches. If they were all Rolex we'd be mighty bored. There's really nothing more boring than a Rolex watch. Same case. Different face and maybe stones. Nothing truly amazing going on there except the price tag. One day, hopefully, you'll realize there's more to happiness and value than how much something costs.
To begin with, Invicta actually produces over 4,000 different models of watches each year. Some of which featuring Sellita movements, Seagull tourbillon movements, ect. Homage time piece reproductions are a standard practice throughout the watch making industry, practiced by most all reputable name brands. I guess most Invicta enthusiasts problem would lie with the fact that you only ever critique Invicta's entry level time pieces simply because you don't like the dimensions, or the style of other Invicta models. Every single example you just gave was an entry level invicta time piece that can be purchased for under $100. Comparing a $90 Invicta pro-diver with a $10,000 Rolex sub-mariner is absurd. I would hope for the significant price difference there would be a difference in quality. Realistically is it an even $5000 difference....????? Not even close!!!! You're paying for the name period.
Most Invicta models are just Tianjin Watch company models with different dials. They are Aliexpress specials.
@@desertsoldier41 at the end of the day its a watch that functions well and looks sharps it doesnt matter if its an aliepress special
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Most of the invicta watch’s I own are Swiss made. The equivalent watch in most other brands would be thousands more to purchase a watch as good. I think my invicta is actually better than your Rolex , for many reasons. It certainly looks better. All of them look better than a Rolex , the one with the Sellita movement is better than a Rolex ,
@@max420thc😂😂 what else can a person that can’t afford a Rolex say lol. If Rolex wasn’t that expensive all you invicta lovers would be wearing Rolex. It’s like saying Kia has a better lineup then Mercedes. Come on guys get your head out your a#% and recognize quality and invicta will never be at Rolex level.
Wow that’s a nice looking invicta! It was actually an invicta diver that first got me interested in collecting automatic dive watches about fifteen years ago. I am probably going to have to add this one to my collection because it looks great and without knowing the price I’m sure it will be easily affordable. I’m truly lucky in that I have never given a damn about anybody who judges my watch, guitar, or speaker collections. Get what you enjoy and have fun with it. In fact I know I’m in the minority hear but, it’s actually rolex that I don’t take seriously. I have 5000 dollar guitars that aren’t 4500 dollars better than the 500 ones. And a ten or fifteen thousand guitar even less so. Thanks for the video about the new model looking forward to picking one of these up👍
@Skratch Rapture how much better can $100 DOLLOR shoes be vs $1000 shoes ? ... I agree with the man's view on money difference
I'll be grabbing an Invicta too, beautiful watches.
@@WoundedSpiritHealing It's a bit different when it comes to shoes, in my opinion. The 2 things I say are always worth spend the most money on for comfort are shoes and mattresses, because we spend so much time on them.
The comfort and even health benefits make it worth spending more.
Not a watch, it's just a freakin' watch, my self-esteem does fine without spending thousands. Watch snobs are funny to me.
1. I get lots of positive comments on my Invicta. 2. For $58 its a super nice watch for the price.... 3. I don't expect it to be a rolex 4. If it breaks it costs less the A tank of gas to replace.. 5. Its a really fun watch to wear.
Invicta was my first introduction to mechanical/automatic watches, I got a diver with a seiko NH35A. It's been my daily driver for 4 years, going in 5. I worked demolitions with it, have done mechanics work as my hobby, now in trade for welder/ironworker. This watch is in good running order but the case is well worn, and if this watch kicks the bucket, I'd take it upon myself to fix it, it's been a very reliable daily driver
Just wear what you like wether you hate or love them respect people’s opinions and buy what makes you happy?
Yes
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Maybe just enjoy your watches and don't worry about brands like Invicta so much? Many of us started their watch hobby with these watches and developed their own taste afterwards.
Say what you will about Invicta; I purchased an Automatic pro diver with the black/red bezel combination back in 2017 at the Invicta store in Times Square. I paid about $140 for it. I haven't EVER had the watch serviced and it still keeps very reasonable time all things considered. (-5 minutes over about 7 days). I also have a speedway that I purchased 10 years ago, and it still works with damn near zero time deviation. Yes the gold plating has faded away in some spots, but the watch itself still functions flawlessly. Mind you, over the years I have taken BOTH of these watches into countless swimming pools, and even HOTTUBS and showers (I didn't know you shouldn't do that back then) and they still work great. I guess beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder.
I have Panerai, Cartier, and many RL (President, Sub Blue, Date Just...) And i must say that I like my Invictas most. Especially the big watches. Their Designs are unique, no Brand in the world has that kind of design. Quality is really really good for that Price range. Wearing a RL President full gold give me the same Feeling as wearing an Invicta. I am Fan of Invicta.
The internal movements have become so durable, accurate and inexpensive, is why, in my opinion, Invicta would never think about an in house movement. So, with invicta I see some truly original case details such as the Invicta transatlantic reserve 29750 and 25928, these watches are made for eye appeal and have an original rotation of the dials to display 2 time zones and 2 types of watches.
Chronograph and analog with a unique hand set that is not a copy of any other watch we have been talking about. Definitely made for the WW2 aviation buff, with rivets on the dial adds to the history of aircraft construction.
I totally agree with you, but I just like the diversity of style and design the Invicta brand has to offer. I have 6 watches and as long as they don't rust and work; I'm happy.
I have one that's been in heavy use for 13 yrs ..21j Seiko mvmt first 3 yrs in salt water..never been serviced..great value ..
I got my Invicta Pro Diver for 10 dollars at a thrift store 4 years ago and still use it as my primary watch. The funny story about it though was about 2 months ago I was meeting up with a lawyer for my mom's estate and he was taken aback by my watch and asked me point blank how I could afford such as fancy watch, ie. a Rolex. LOL I told him it was a 10 dollar thrift store Invicta and he was genuinely surprised.
I ain't mad at em'.
They make watches for non watch people. At least they aren't charging 500+. Or are they?
That's what Mr Old money "standards" here doesn't get. Coz he's a serious collector. The REST of us are guys with a few extra dollars to sling and want to get a nice looking, maybe even over the top looking, cool watch. I can honestly afford a Tag Heuer with the word LINK on the face and say I got it because my name is on it..... but I have better things to spend a few grand on.... I can however justify $300 because I earn like $500 after taxes working a Saturday night in my industrial job.
Yeah this guy just came off pretentious. Which I guess is appropriate for the Horology crowd.
Oh well, you rant about Invicta but keeps talking about them... so I guess you’re just trying to make some profit out of it in your channel... so in a way, that’s because of invicta.
Next topic, please.
I don't own an Invicta, but I do like the Invicta 1953. Yes it's another homage to a Rolex, but it looks really good and the build quality is very good for its price point. A Submariner is way, way, way out of most people's reach, both in affordability and accessibility for a new watch. So Invicta does bring some benefits - affordability, accessibility, decent build quality, especially for its price point. Plus, it looks good on the wrist. What's not to like? Unless you actually are a watch snob, in which case you won't like it. But then, that's not about the watch is it! There's a market for this, simply because the market for Rolex and other high-end pieces are out of reach for most. I'm slightly confused why you are comparing Invicta's with Rolex. It's not a particularly useful comparison because they're not comparable as pieces. In looks perhaps they are, but that's where it starts and ends. Is the purchaser of an Invicta at fault because they really like the look, but can't afford a Rolex? I don't think so.
i'll think about buying a rolex when i get rich and famous so until then I'll keep using the invicta :)
There are lots of other good watches that aren't Invicta, such as Hamilton, Rado, etc. You don't have to settle for a QVC fashion brand.
I love my Invicta... An automatic that survived a motorcycle crash and ended up in 4 pieces. Only the band broke, but it still keeps time 🤘🏼
I guess they don't care about being taken "seriously". OF COURSE they know they're not a luxury brand for $60.
They seem to be doing decent homages with decent movements at 1/100th the price.
And that's their business model.
PS. I don't own any Invicta and don't like their designs in general. Not their "originals" (which I find HUGE), nor their homages. But for people who like Rolex's models, I understand their attraction.
Imagine thinking these big companies care about some schmuck not "taking them seriously" when they sell truckload of watches. And really, an anti Invicta rant in 2020? This channel seems to be years behind others.
Well ,
I have several Invicta’s . Bolt Zeus and some others . It’s seems to be of quality and I have no issues. The hydro max didn’t cost me 11k and I get compliments all the time. So what’s the deal? Some watches look cheap and agree but I don’t purchase those.
I have 4 Rolex's and 5 Invictas and yes Invicta is a knock off it is typically for people who don't want to spend thousands of dollars on a Rolex it is cheap so people only have to pay 700$ max on the watch instead of 9-15k 'that's the only price I have seen on the Rolex site' but it's affordable durable and looks pretty good in my opinion.
Invicta 1st Gen Pro Diver 2730, Movement: Swiss Movement ETA 2824-2 Automatic
Movement Country of Origin: Switzerland
Case Measurements: 40mm
Case Thickness: 12mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Crown: Screw Down
Bracelet: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Measurements: 20mm W
Clasp: Deployant
Water Resistance: 20 ATM - 200 Meters - 660 Feet ... The Submariner is equipped with calibre 3230, while the Submariner Date is fitted with calibre 3235, self-winding mechanical movements entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex.
So your point is... the Invicta is a copy of watches at a fraction of the cost??? So I get the same $8K - $10K Rolex for about $100 by a different brand??? And that's a bad thing? And Invicta is not JUST an homage company. They have dozens of unique and original designs that are just as impressive looking as they are performing. This video is as untrue and biased as any I have seen thus far. Shame on you
Let people buy what they want. Everybody is not in love with Rolex, Omega, etc. To me you're paying for a Name (Over priced watches). Back say 10 years ago Invicta had some nice watches (Black diamond Lupa, nice diamond watches). Swiss Made watches. They wasn't Rolex copies. Over the years Invicta has changed strategy to more big watches. Also made in China. I personally stopped buying Invicta watches. Moved to other Swiss companies (a lot besides Rolex). Don't knock a person if they cannot afford a Rolex. I can afford one. But doesn't like them.
I can safely say that after owning multiple invicta divers for years and recently purchasing a seamaster 300m - there isn't even a comparison. However I'm not saying expensive watches are worth every penny, they're for enthusiasts.
I swear I've run into guys like him at used car dealerships.
Great advertising for invicta dude, I think your rant is actually promoting the brand and making me want to add that seiko homage to my collection lol!!
If that’s what you take away from this episode, great! I’m just sharing info- what you take away from that info is your choice alone! Enjoy your garbage watch! 😂👌
The Time Teller oh I will enjoy it, not to beat up on you personally but keep bashing the economy watches, I need more videos to enjoy, stay safe my friend in these troubling times please. Cheers Ken
@@thetimeteller by calling invicta trash your calling seiko trash. Pull your finger out of yourass. Not everyone can afford a Rolex, and the nh35 movement is a good budget movement. Let’s see your scuba tanks and test that water resistance. Don’t even get me on other bands that make the same thing. Pull out your tampon and see it for what it is. It’s a good budget watch that’s gets people into the hobby...Seiko sells the movement so don’t act like they are stealing it.
Hey Calamity,
1) This was a super fair assessment of this Invicta
2) Rolex (or even being able to afford Rolex) has little to do with the Invicta itself
3) I actually wear my Seiko Tuna when I dive
4) Just because a watch uses a SII NH35 doesn’t mean it’s a good watch. That movement is one of the most common power plants in the watch world, and if you’ve spent any time at all around watches, you’d know a ton of terrible example use that very movement
5) it’s ok to enjoy a watch that another person doesn’t enjoy. Differing opinions are a good thing!!
God bless! 👍
@@thetimeteller nice to see you change your reply. Glad it was to your interest. Instead of a chuckle maybe make a video diving comparing watches? That would be a huge hit
Invicta is probably more accurate than my SKX013
Not even close.
I dare you to tell me what watch is my Invicta 11708 copying? It has a swiss machine and battery and is a rock solid piece that I do use at the beach, shower and so on. Never took it off.
As someone who is just getting into watches, they seem pretty good for starter watches, staying typically under $200, but you cannot take their website seriously. Every watch has some "Crazy price!" or "Dazzling Deal!" on the listing that makes it seem like a cheap knockoff website, also every watch somehow has a 95 percent markdown, so you can buy a watch for $38 instead of the "original price" of $595 or something. What I also dislike about invicta is their collaborations with Disney/Marvel/Star Wars/etc. If they make "Homage" watches that are supposed to be an affordable almost replica of a $12,000 watch, why would they dishonor the original design by slapping on a disney character on it, with their bogus original price scam, it makes no sense that somebody would pay $595 for a Disney watch. I do like quite a few Invicta watches, and I respect those who see them as a good brand, but I just can't bring myself to take them seriously, I would rather scrape up an extra $50-$100 and buy a used Citizen or a used low end Seiko than buy an Invicta.
I have 2 Invicta Venoms, one Bolt, a Pro Diver and a Grand Diver, a Seiko Chronograph, a Rolex Ref. 15000 and I'm currently looking at a vintage Bulova... I love the hell out of all of my watches, but I wear the Grand Diver the most. I will buy more Invicta watches, but I agree some of the styles they have are outlandish and too over the top... Thank you for your opinion, but I feel you are biased and a bit jaded. Good luck to you.
Given that the Seiko NH35 runs about $40 US for the movement alone, the fact that Invicta can offer the Pro Diver sub $100 is pretty impressive. I have mine for travelling. When I want to wear an automatic that looks nice but also don't want to have to worry about thieves or pick-pockets getting the better of me. If it gets stolen, I'll just buy another one.
Invicta services a segment of the watch market just at Rolex does. No one will be able to argue that Rolex isn’t the superior watch in this comparison. However, Invicta provides a watch similar in appearance that those of less means than the Rolex buyer can afford. I own both and wear the Invicta when going to the beach or other places where I would fear damage to the Rolex. The Rolex comes out for work, business meetings, or social outings. The Time Teller seems to be disturbed that he has paid heavily for his Rolex and yet someone else has paid considerably less for a watch that could be mistaken for his luxury watch. There are several economy makers that use a similar sub design. BTW, some years ago, a horologist told me that the early Rolex submariner design was based on Omega’s design. Over the years it evolved into the watch we admire today. So, in a way it is a copy itself😊.
This rant was 4 years ago; how time flies. If you were to go at it again, you'd have lots of other brands to rant about. Steeldive, Addiesdive, Pagani, SanMartin etc. These all make homage watches, & very good homages, l must say. I like these brands for the quality time pieces & the affordability. I'm amazed at the performance, & yes, they tend to use Seiko movements. But when you can buy an affordable, well-made watch with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel & solid end link bracelets, why would most watch enthusiast on a budget not buy them? You get the look , also better specs. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't mind accepting that. I do own a few Seiko's, SKX 007, SKX 009 turtle, etc, but a lot of the micro brands I've purchased, puts all my Seiko's to shame, they are better made without the QC issues! I do still enjoy all my Seiko's, I just don't go looking to purchase them anymore.
Each to their own. We like what we like & it's an individual thing.
Rant on, my friend, there's lots out there for you to scream & have an issy-fit about, if you haven't already.
Bless.
Invicta doesn't care if we take them seiously as long as we buy their watches, even if just to rant about them LOL
I personally LOVE my Invicta #3049 Grand Diver. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful watches that I have ever seen.
Something You Can’t deny is Invicta Watches ARE worth every Penny…✌🏽
I had a rolex GMT Master. 1973. $300. AF PX in Turkey. . Yes real one, US mil in Europe made deal with Rolex: truck loads of 2 models, date just, GMT, male, female. One each allowed to a soldier. My civ boss wanted it, gave it to him and went to get another, but could only buy dressy model. Had no interest, wanted GMT for ham and military radio use. Had no idea how valuable they were,. Mine was a "just getting-by" family, could not imagine there were watches that cost that much. Could never afford even a $500 one. But I can afford nicely made Invicta, which I bought many years later, at 65. Got 4 for me, dressy and sporty. Liked them so much, I then got one diver type for my 2 sons and 4 grandkids. Never needs battery , which always seemed to die on Afghan border, rural Turkey, etc. Of my 4 invictas, one is +5 sec or - 5 sec/ day, depending on position. Others stay between +/-12 on cmcl ticker i own. Can always set by shortwave radio with WWV overseas (am Communications officer). Been on scuba dives to 20m and no issue. Very few folks go much below that. Sure I would rather have my GMT Master, but not at the ridiculous prices of today. Almost cost of a new car/truck, ham radio, sailboat, for plain models, and have seen diamond-studded platinum types for $30,000 in Istanbul, often bought by Saudis. For me, food, home, kids to college and meds are higher priority. For those with lots of spare cash, or who are single, they are a great product, for others, an Invicta, Oleg, better Russian and Seiko are fine. Not like cheap chinese knockoffs, truly bad junk in many cases, although some are decent when not frauds. Regarding Russians models, have some neat Russian watches, at great prices ($5 US from Soviet border guard, $10 from soldier in Kazakstan. Still run fine, autos all, and serviced every 8 years. Like tanks. Love watches, just can't afford officially certified Swiss Chonometers. By Gaussian effect, buy 10, one will be nearly perfect. Even in store, if you are regular customer, ask to have 8 or so of a watch type you like set to correct time and put aside, ig they have enough stock. Come back in week and pick the most accurate one. A nice quartz watch will keep better time than a Rolex. But the batt. Dies somewhere remote and you are bavk to a sundial. I travel with both, but auto on wrist. No batt. And love the workmanship of a watch, even moderate cost types.
Make fun of Invicta all you want, I bought mine with a Selita SW200 swiss movement for $153 dlls. Now I got $9800 left to go on a nice vacation lol!
I have an Invicta Ocean Quest Power Reserve that I was gifted about 6 years ago. The chrono hand no longer works and the seconds hand no longer works.
I have more respect for Invicta than I do the overpriced jewelry brands like Rolex.
That’s the beauty about Invicta, a working and reliable(Seiko movement) homage of a Rolex for under $100! It is what it is, a copy. But for someone wants to enjoy having a good looking and fun watch without breaking their bank, why not?
Just like any watches, I have an ORIGINAL AMEGA CONSTELLATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY, in all honesty it doesn't keep a good time. I took it to the Omega shop for repairs under warranty, and I had to pay for the postages and insurance nearly 40 Euro (18 years ago)- The watch was returned after nearly one month, and it still did not keep proper time. I bought a 30 Euro watch from Amazon, in 8 months it has not loosed even a minute, it is well made in China. Lets be honest how could you compare the Omega that I purchased back to 2003 for over 3000 Euro... to a 30 Euro watch that keep better time, and look just as impressive....
The NH35 is the worlds most used movement, not only by Invicta! I don't take a sponge beard seriously!
Laugh
That beard
Pan scrubber
@@vanrutgar6536 yeah hahaha, pan scrubber! Pubic beard....
@@woesteloepi. laugh
Quite sad getting irate over a watch
The only people who will know that the watch on your wrist is an Invicta, is a watch snob. I wear mine every day for work and people think it’s expensive. When I tell them it’s sub $100 they are blown away. Wear what you want and save your money for a better piece to wear in board meetings lol
Ugh, I was starting to come around to this channel then saw this. This is exactly why I disliked this channel a long time ago. You're like 27 yrs old and have probably been collecting watches for maybe 5 yrs and have such strong opinions and snap judgments on brands and watches. Kind of just drinking the coolaid of popular culture. Citizen had watches that look almost identical to Breitlings. Are they and homage watch company that "everyone knows that"? Invicta has TONS of watches not just the pro diver or some other homages. Can we just eliminate the pro diver for a minute? Invicta is more than the pro diver. And they have more regular sizes, not just the gigantic watches. I had to see what all the disgust was about so I bought a couple giant 52 mm watches. I can't wear them but people with bigger wrists can and they're actually built really well and are not homages. I can't fault one thing on the finishing. Not one thing. Also, they make so many new things so frequently I have to admire all the tooling changes probably needed and the creativity they're forced to utilize to constantly offer new product. You have to admire them for expanding their empire as well by acquiring Glycine. I can't really hate on any brand. I don't like Omega much but I like some models and think they make a great watch. The MOTFM is an old 60's watch. If the design were so great everybody would be making it now. People love it because they hear people say they love it. It's the snobbish Omega owners I don't like and they drag down the brand for me. You're like them. So dismissive. I remember you were all about vintage Rolex and you had your Cartier and thought you knew stuff and looked down on microbrands. Well what do you know you became a micro brand shill to carve out your niche. Just look at your titles. Top 10 this, I HATE that...... Just chill. I will personally send you my giant ugly Zeus Bolt and Venom for you to look at just for the build quality standpoint (they're like watch art, I'd make them a desk clock but not wear them). We're talking build quality here. Look at Boldr which you like or the giant 45.5mm Omega Planet Ocean or Proploff. Put Invicta on the dial and people would hate them. There's no difference between the Boldr Odyssey and a giant Invicta. Invicta makes 200.00 watches. Did you forget that? Doesn't matter what the msrp is. Everybody does that same thing, maybe not to that extreme but you'd have to be an absolute moron not to figure it out. Watch snobs bother the heck out of me. I don't do videos so have to type it out so sorry your channel gets this rant but it's for any blind brand watch hate.
Thanks for the video, I am now purchasing an Invicta Pro-Diver!
I’m thinking about it too. Pretty cheap for a student like me
Based
I have one, I love it, its one of my favorites, and with the $14.000 I saved not buying the Rolex, I bought someone's collection of old Gentleman's Magazines. So Who's the proper gentleman now? :)
I have one and I like it a lot.
The model he has reviewed, is the bottom of the barrel Invicta pro-diver model. In fact, there is an Invicta Pro-Diver 9937 model that has a Swiss movement, Solid end links, and a milled clasp for like.. sub 300 CAD. Although it isn't ISO 6425 certified, it does have the water-resistance rating on top of the mentioned upgrades. Insane value.
I still respect Invicta more than Daniel Wellington or Movement.
So horse shit is better than dog shit?
They both shit
Respect and any of those companies mentioned just brainfucked me.
You can respect something without necessarily liking it. And at the end of the day, they’re just watches.
@@EconMcCausland unless you are talking about those 3 mentioned.
Ps: I only joke
i just bought the pro diver and was really impressed
In my humble opinion: Invicta‘s homage watches are great for somebody, who loves the Rolex look, but simply doesnt want or cant afford the real deal. There is nothing to make up about it, its a homage/copy and done. I respect them for making young people able to try the looks and maybe when they can afford it, to buy the real thing.
This isn’t really an homage. It is more of a copy and paste of the design. Their only good designs are copies.
@@SkidRock-od7pb That says a lot then. Invicta is older, yet it has to copy designs. Also, these are made in china watches that have frequent "buy one get one free" sales
Invicta has been around way before Rolex put some respect on their name 😂
Are the any bracelet style, black faced dive watches that don’t look like a Rolex Submariner?
(If you look at similar Tag or Seiko or..? They all look the same 😂)
Even if I could drop 5Large on a watch, I wouldn’t. That could get invested somewhere with fair returns…
Im 19 and just started my collection of invicta through a graduation present. I love all 6 of my pieces and wear all of them, i dont have the kind of money for high quality watches and invicta makes watches that get me compliments almost daily! I love invicta
Awesome to hear. People forget phase of life drives a lot of aspects of our decisions.
At 20, a $100 Fossil was expensive to me. In my 40s I’m willing to consider up to $1000. However, I won’t pay the price of a car for something that tells time.
@@mrfld _However, I won’t pay the price of a car for something that tells time._
But, but... that tells the world that you do NOT value hawt shallow wimminz!
Stay smart and buy Invicta. At 19 if you invest the differnce of about $10,900 at a $100 a month at a modest 3% interest rate until age sixty you'll have about $100,00 with compund interest. That's how smart people build wealth, not buying watches to feed their egos.
Invicta makes great watches! This dude is made that he paid too much for a 1985 Rolex that doesn't even look as nice as the Invicta Pro Diver a viewer sent him for free that he actually said at 0:57 he purchased. If you watch that comparison video he did you will see.
At 3 percent interest you will go broke because inflation is much higher than your interest. This is how people earn money.
It is always funny watching these type of videos from you. Spending sooo much time on a brand you dislike so vehemently. I'm not a fan boy of Invicta but I do appreciate them making watches that don't look like childrens toys on my gigantic wrists. It's the primary reason I buy any watch, does it fit!
Also, I just can't justify spending upwards of 120x the amount on a used watch that only I would appreciate. Seems irresponsible to me.
You are spot on TT, because what MAN with a life, cries so hard about a watch brand, as if the company did something personally to him. So evidently, these are males who are so lonely and bored, they have nothing better to do.This crap has nothing to do with logic, facts, nor documented evidence. Probably the poor males who are still sleeping in the same bed since 3rd grade and the use the Dell in Mommy's bedroom.
As another guy with very large wrists, I have many different brands, I just happen to have more Invictas. I have a 23 cm wrist...and a 40 mm watch looks like a toy watch on my wrist! Plus, at 6'6"... ( I am an ex-college football player, O-Linemen) my 47 mm Grand Divers look nice on my wrist!
Bingo
I own 3 Rolex's, 5 Omega's, and a host of other watches. I do own a few Invicta watches. If you are really into to time pieces the Invicta for all intents and purposes is a quality watch. It is very accurate and keeps time well; better than many high dollar timepieces. Besides, if your fashion game is tight, and your presentable, the brand of watch you wear is useless. It is the application of said watch to your outfit, and where you wear them. I used my first bonus to get my first Submariner and you know what? To this day, NO ONE, I mean NO ONE noticed or cared. In fact I have had more complements on my off brand watches than the expensive ones in my collection. So in essence, if you wear it well, no one will take notice. And when I do wear my Rolex's in public I usually am around others who have the same watch or better. Take away is this; wear what you like. We know Rolex is the holy grail for many of us collectors, however it is not as exclusive as it is once was...I mean everybody and their momma has them now. Entertaining video, pointless but entertaining.
See, you understand like a grown man does, that it's your overall confidence and swagger that matters. You walk in a room, you exude manliness, and like you said, if your game is tight, people gravitate towards you. Now for these SIMPS with these anecdotal stories, fake crying points, and biases, their crying let's us know they seel validation because no one hears them outside the Internet. They damn sure will never trash your watches to your face, so the Internet gives them a voice, their only voice.
In many ways Invicta carry on the Rolex legacy. The original Rolex's were tool watches - expensive but affordable, very accurate, but unoriginal. They took elements from other watches and combined them into one package.
Invicta do exactly that now, and although I'd still love a Rolex there's a certain something about carrying off a well made tool watch that you wouldn't be able to get with a modern sub.
@@calumroberts1212 a true homage in form and function, if you will. There are some wonderful solid link bracelet upgrades out there too, vastly improving fit, finish and final wearability. Taper, glide lock and all.
Yes,it was pointless, and I find nothing entertaining about some fascist, biased, opinionated, yet equally pointless coward trying to slander a watch brand. Now If a brand makes junk or is making illegal copies, then sure, it's time to take action. I would want to know as a consumer, yet this bozo has no qualifications just his personal vendetta. Watches are tools and the people give them value outside of their raw materials.
@@michaels5166 Well said. Pointless vid from someone who quite possibly will have a coronary over something as trivial as a time piece. I personally would never buy an expensive watch, it is just for telling the time after all.
Don't let these watch fan boys discourage you from buying an Invicta watch. They look great on your wrist and garner the same attention as a Rolex would based on style at a fraction of the price.
you're right, until you wear it to out to a gathering where there may be people who know watches. Then you will get attention but for all of the wrong reasons. I'm not anti Invicta but I wont wear one due to the above fear. They aren't respected and sadly they never will be. I don't agree with it, but I can't change that narrative either.
No they don't. 99% percent of people won't pay any attention to your watch. Those that do likely won't say a word, so as not create an uncomfortable situation. Invictas get little respect. Buy a Seiko or a Citizen.
@Spharaoh If you were smart with your money, you'd be wearing a Citizen, an Orient or a Seiko.
@@samfiadrangus9188 A watch is a watch, you must have insecurity issues. I couldn't care about what others think about a watch.
Yea this video was purposely made to shit on invicta when they’re affordable and look nice. Also there’s so many popular brands out there that rip off of other brand it’s nothing new
I see nothing wrong with making a watch that is stylish and affordable.
You should see this other copycat watch maker... I think they are called... Too Door?
Yeah, I see no problem with watch makers like Invicta. The negative comments for invicta watches generally come from butt hurt Rolex owners.
@@DJGeorgeDisco I own a Rolex Submariner. So it would be pretty stupid to say I don't like this style.
@@DJGeorgeDisco I wouldn't mind owning both, the rolex for special occasions and an invicta for daily use tbh. But I'm gonna be buying an invicta cause I don't have the money for a Rolex.
@@dinstaar I love the fact that you think that way about this watch while you own a Rolex. I've just got into watches and bought my firts watch ever, a Casio MTP 1302p it's cheap but I love it!.
Just to be clear, I don't wanna defend nor support Invicta, I just wanna put my opinions on the table: Invicta isn't doing things well as a brand and there's a lot of quality issues in many models indeed, but I own a Pro Diver and it's been an excellent watch for the price -no regrets at all-. I like a lot the Sub design, but I can't spend yet 6K (and I don't know if I ever will) on a pre-owned Rolex Sub from the 90s. So is it so terrible to wear an affordable watch with an expired design from other brand that I like and I cannot afford? I remember an interview with J. Claude Biver (a legend of the high level watch industry) where he was asked about what he thinks about "homages" and fashion watches. He answered something like this: the great manufacturers should be grateful with those watches, because those watches bring the people, at some point, closer to the high level brands and by being worn, they cause interest in getting pieces with more and more quality. It's easier to sell a watch to someone that already has worn one, than to someone who never did.
i agree with you man, this guy just loves to shit on invicta. as bad as id love a submariner, i cant justify it yet. but affordable and homage watches do something great, they give people who appreciate a fine timepiece, something that gives them a sense of confidence and pride. and maybe theyre new to the hobby. i really dislike this guys attitude.
Marco Vetter - Very good comment indeed Marco. I do believe that what you wrote does not only apply to me, but to the vast majority of watch enthusiasts. We have to remember that proportionally, about the same amount of watch enthusiasts that can afford Luxury watches is similar to the same amount of car enthusiasts that can afford a Porsche, or Art enthusiasts that can afford a Warhol.
I buy watches that I like to wear on MY wrist. I buy watches within MY budget. I don't care what THEY think. I think it is sad and a little pathetic that THEY care what's on MY wrist!
That simple.
...the same JC Biver that bought in Seiko movements and tried to pass them off as in-house Tag. Invicta is great if you want to kid yourself and others but for those who really respect the originals, they’re best left in the shop. It seems you can attribute the word ‘homage’ to something and get away with anything. I wonder what Apple would do if Nokia made an ‘homage’ to the IPhone, and why. Their response would be justified in my opinion, but that’s just my opinion after all 😉
@@mr_watchaddict3146 I respect your opinion, but Biver didn't have anything to do with the TagHeuer-Seiko issue, it was the former CEO of TagHeuer Christophe Babin in 2010, and they didn't buy actual Seiko movements, they bought Seiko a disused chronograph basis patent (which, curiously, had applied features from a 1887 design of Eduard Heuer) to update and make their own in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland 😉 It was a move to save R+D budgets indeed, but there were never japanese calibers inside TagHeuers
Marco Vetter Many thanks for this. It was only a matter of time before I was punished for my lack of research. Still, Tag and Invicta don’t sit well with me for many reasons, but that’s now not one of them😉
Somehow I got dragged into watch videos. Thanks for the heads up on the Invicta Pro. I'm digging the $65 automatic watch. Great water resistance and decent accuracy for a mechanical. Priced so I don't have to worry about breaking it. What's not to love.
Not sure why your so upset, unless your the majority shareholder in Rolex or Seiko. I did enjoy the Rolex versus Invicta comparison though. Perhaps you could do me a favor and compare a Rolls Royce, you pick the model, to a Ford Escort. That's legitimately what you're ranting about. Have a great day.
i have a cheap invicta and a nice pro diver i love both
The man just released a week's worth of tension!
@@WatchUnwind a meltdown over a freaking wristwatch. Jeez
His rants are all pretty much like this, dude needs some loving or something. They are just wristwatches that are supposed to be affordable, your not spending real big money.
If he really needed to release his tension, maybe he should have gone to a porn site and ripped one off. LOL
His rant about the Seiko Samurai was funny and well done I laughed a lot. Speaking about being taken seriously I know its not his fault and there is nothing he can do about it but his voice make me not take him seriously.
He's not quite right
I Like my three Invictas. Good looking, reliable, resonable priced. I bought this watches for me and not for impressing some so called "collectors". Let them waste their money with Rolex etc. Period!
That’s awesome you won it as a Prize. Lol
Sounds like an excuse to say you can’t afford a Rolex
@@hathaway.1166 And you don't need to - it's for those who don't know how to spend their money anymore - not that Rolexes aren't amazing.
It’s good to buy what you like over everything but to say Rolex is a waste of money when they literally gain value is just a stupid thing to say
@@hathaway.1166 Sounds like a comment from an insecure douche who needs a fancy something to tell himself he is better than someone else. Rolex is now nothing more than a 'luxury' brand, which is code for any item that is priced for exclusivity. PRECISELY targeting insecure people who will spend a lot of money to feel better about themselves.
My wife really loves her Invicta dress watch. It looks beautiful, works great. I think when Invicta makes watches that don't try to copy other watches, they do a decent job.
@Skratch Rapture poo poo take
Ohh Invicta...they used to make good watches, they have history etc... Then something went wrong. But i'll say this. The ProDiver is a good watch..no it's NOT a submariner by any means but it's a decent stainless diver. Rolex stainless sports watches have hit a RIDICULOUS price level. I mean seriously.. 7K for a used no papers, no box 14060 no date is just crazy. So yes there are TONS of stainless divers at every price point. So Invicta jumped in, put a decent reliable movement in and here we are. They make some of the UGLIEST (look like Richard Mile homages) watches but... I think they serve a purpose. It gets people interested in watch collecting. Someone might pickup a Prodiver or whatever and start looking at higher end watches and start working towards their collection goals. So I think they do serve a niche.. it's better than a Daniel Wellington at least LOL
Invicta watches get a lot of compliments even more than some of my higher-end watches. I have a blue and gold Grand diver, that definitely gets nice compliments. Maybe it's because it's bigger and flashier than my other ones. It hasn't failed me yet in two years.
@@bananaassasin7514 lmao obsessed with this damn comment🤣
I appreciate watch vids and know good hosts can make decent money. But why the vitriol for a brand known to make homages. Including a model the host reviewed positively literally 1 week before this vid. Quote: -- "Guys, wear what you want, and this is a pretty good watch for under $100." Good, simple advice.
But, wait my viewers, now I want to bash Invicta again. Sheesh......get a grip man.
In my collection is an Invicta 1002 that looks great (to me) and has been flawless for 5 years now. Yea, I know it's an homage and inexpensive. So what? I'm following the advice you offered last week. How this can be SUCH A BIG DEAL to anyone is mind boggling. SMH.....................
Ive worn $10 walmart watches and thousand dollar Rolex, they both tell time the same way. I like whats comfortable and nice in my eye's
The 10 dollar watch tells time. The 1000 dollar watch says my time is important
I'm waiting for the invicta g-shock to hit the market.
lol
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Am having invicta watch and am in search of someone who can buy it
The Rolex Sub is a great watch by itself. If we look at just the watch as a mechanical item, the Rolex Sub is pretty amazing in its construction. But the fact of the matter is, something else comes with buying an 8 000$ watch. You are not buying just 8000$ worth of watches, you are buying into a smaller group of people, a select group of people who own a Rolex. It's like people with motorcycle; they all wave to each other yet they don't wave to car drivers. Within that group of people with motorcycles, there's even a smaller group which is the guys with the Harley's.
Having a Rolex means you're part of a special group of people, you're part of a club, you're the elite. 8000$ to spend on a watch not everyone can do that and right away you are a little more unique. That's what the people like: feeling unique. Feeling like you're not like the rest of the majority. That's the other thing you get when buying an 8000$ Rolex watch. This is also why it's so offensive when knockoff companies like Invicta make watches that look just like a Rolex Submariner for 100$ because essentially a dude with just 100$ can pretend to be part of the 8000$ elite group. To the guy that spent 8k$ to be part of that group it's offensive that a pretender comes in and cheats his way into this group and that person owning an Invicta will be instantly dealt with rejection.
Your rant is about that. It is about people spending less to pretend to be part of a group that you spent a lot of money to be part of. It is perfectly understandable. You are proud of your watches and it's offensive that someone could be proud of a cheaper knockoff.
The thing to understand is people who buy an Invicta don't buy it to pretend to have a Rolex; they buy it because it looks nice to them and they can afford it. The principle of instead of spending 100$ on a cheap watch you should wait, put money aside and buy an 8000$ watch doesn't apply. The gap is too big. The best way to explain this is that instead of buying an 8000$ Rolex you should wait and buy a 1.2mil Patek.
Nobody is judging you because you have a Rolex instead of a Patek and in that same logic, I don't understand judging people because they have a watch you don't like.
People buying an Invicta are at least buying a watch with a good movement and are not buying an overpriced fashion watch. An Invicta is a good stepping stone into the world of watch collecting that could maybe one day lead these people to buy a Rolex and all you're doing is pooping on them for getting into watch collecting in a way you don't like.
See it like this; an Invicta is a gateway to eventually buy a Rolex and your video is trying to shut the door on that just because it affects your ego.
You do have a point of the gap being huge. I say it about replicas too and I don't see why Rolex gets so upset. If you think about it, anyone can get a 200$ rep, but to be the man to get on a list or just get a call to come buy the new, authentic sub makes you so much more special than someone who got a watch that comes from china millions at a time. Its just advertising for Rolex BC the folks who think theyre fooling people cause the real conneseurrs to pull the trigger on getting their sub so they can feel superior in one more situation.
All that said.... I still HATE Indicts and when I see someone wearing one I think ... "Douche"
@@claytondickson8158 I agree but I still think replicas or "fakes" are unacceptable. Phony rolexs watches are made from people that want to launder their money to sell to poor uneducated people.
If people really want to have a taste of a rolex watch, they can buy a homage that is just as good as the real deal.
@WooferJr I totally agree with you. Purchasing a fake rolex or any elite watch off of wish for a hundred bucks trying to pretend it's the real thing is incorrect in my opinion. Supporting companies that produce fakes is wrong. That being said, homages in my book are a completely different story in my opinion. I recently purchased the San Martin vintage diver which homages the 1953 rolex not because I wanted to show off I had a rolex but because I love the vintage rolex look. Even if I wanted to buy the real thing, if I could find it on the market even it would be about a 100k I'd say. That is again, if I could find one. That's why I thing homages are acceptable.
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Wow, best summation ever, and absolutely spot on. Many of us began with Invicta, and it's likely one of the most significant brands in terms of advancing interest in watches. My Invicta buying led to well over 200 watches, from over 40 different brands, from Micro brands, to established Swiss icons (Breitling, Oris, Longines, etc.). Personally, I'd not spend eight grand on a watch, and if I did, Rolex would not be my choice anyway. Piling hate on a brand is pointless, and crapping on someone's happiness is obnoxious. Buy what you like, and you'll like what you buy.
Invicta is great. For the majority of the population that can't (or won't) buy $5k+ timepieces, they have an option to experience a Submariner style watch (obviously knowing that it's clearly not a Rolex). I recommend not getting personally offended or angry over material items, but rather enjoy the luxury of access to high quality watches in the free world while also allowing others to enjoy their cheaper, homage/knockoff watches.
$5K? quadruple that
I think the point is they are profiting out of other people's art. Simply plagiarism. And if you buy these homage knockoffs then you support plagiarism.
@@jonoutlaw225 i wonder if the employees and watchmakers at that work for Rolex that did not come up with the Rolex design but continue to make it also support plagiarism. That could be an interesting topic.
Clearly the people who fan over Rolex don’t know watch history only brand names.
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You say that Invicta made a business of copying other brands' watches.
Looks like you are trying to make a business out of loudly ranting, spewing unfair statements.
Invicta may not design unique watches (so very similar to a lot of inexpensive brands, such as Pagani Design e.o.) but I have a Pro Diver and their Speedmaster and I like them both.
Had them for years, kept them on during swimming, fishing, DIY jobs and what nor and they have never let me down.
Maybe not original, but affordable and dependable.
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BTW There are watch review channels that doe a lot better job.
I agree with you saying he is ranting.
It's easy to chat shit about cheap watches when you've got a rollie on your wrist...
I used to work with a wealthy dude. He'd wear Cartier and Rolex. I'd wear my modest stuff, g-shocks, seikos, but also invicta. Out of all of them, his wife only complimented my invicta. That speaks for itself!
If my invicta causes soibois to seethe, even better.
Based cheapskate. I approve.
It's a watch that keeps time if it works? Makes bubbles if it don't.,....cheap.
Invicta's look too sexy. Don't blame her.
Ultimately. All of these are watches. If they tell time, look good, last, and you like it, buy it.
@@WatchUnwind Well... some people (like you) are better informed than I am. They have taken time to really think and observe. I respect their opinions and they influence my thought.
In terms of supporting copied design, I don't respect that. I'd rather wear a actual fake. These are like fake fakes.
@@omar1818
Okay Omar. Don’t act like every company doesn’t get inspired by each other…
I don't own an Invicta, or even a dive watch for that matter, but if a company can make an automatic watch that fuctions well (I assume it is water resistant), and has a decent movement, looks good and is very affordable......then why not?
It costs about 1/3 of a service of the rolex it 's design is based on, and probably needs less service too (4r35/nh35a is a decent, reliable movement).
If the invicta needs a service, just buy a new one.
You can also ask the inverse question: why does a submariner have to cost 9k? when a similar watch costs 90(!) times less....
Obviously I'd rather have the subbie, but paying 90 times the invicta price....
THIS, is exactly why invicta is laughing all the way to the bank.... the fact they can make a watch SO CLOSE that your splitting hairs in showing the differences, is why invicta remains popular... maybe not to TRUE watch collectors, but to the average, “I will never afford a Rolex” collector, the invicta is one to have AND actually wear, and not feel bad to put a couple marks in it... if the Rolex prices weren’t in the clouds, I would knock invicta, but prices make it out like every Rolex is made of solid gold... there not... there’s NOTHING overly special to make a Rolex so expensive... nothing, and until they can get their prices in order, your going to have people copying them, and if they can make a profit at $100, they will... if a Rolex was $1000 even, I would think differently of the invicta, but your talking more like 10,000.... it’s like 1% of the price... there’s NO FUCKING WAY, that Rolex isn’t making a straight premium profit per watch...
@@Synic08 Here's the thing though, I love cheap mechanical watches that punch above their weight. They're a great thing. I own a Breitling Hercules and know what an upper mid price quality watch is like. The difference between a Rolex and this cheap but good watch in the vid is utterly ridiculous. Every aspect of the Rolex is in another league - from the movement to the in house mainspring on many models. The bracelet to the clasp, the way everything is perfect but understated. Is the Rolex worth it? Well probably not and Rolex's in some ways make Breitlings comparative bargains for no good reason.
If you're not a collector a ~$6kish new watch or a $6kish secondhand watch is a once in a lifetime purchase. A nice thing to have. Rolex watches are pretty special although some models do have stupid useless gimmicks. I would say the Rolex's I've handled are special in every way whether they're to my taste or not but the cost is enormous.
More reasonably, I got my Hercules secondhand, damaged for $2500 from a Breitling dealer (I told them I wanted a Hercules and they found one for me. At the time they were out of production for at least 5 years). Anyway I paid them and on the same day they sent it Breitling for a full service and repair and I got them to polish it back to a new watch, change the dial, put a new crystal in it and fix all the damaged parts on the bracelet of which there were many. It came back with a certificate and it all cost $1500 (poss $2k) or so to have it like new - so a $4kish watch 10 years ago. New they were $6k but as mentioned they were well out of production so I was considering a Rolex Milgauss but I couldn't justify the price - even then IIRC the Milgauss was 7 or 9k or something; so double!
In a Rolex the quality is absolutely there but as you point out it certainly is out of proportion to the cost. Breitlings seem to be about proportional to cost which to my mind makes them a less desirable but more obtainable.
IMO your comparison would hold more weight if you were comparing say a $1500 Tissot and a Rolex but I certainly take your point. The reason I say that is I bought my son a Tissot for his 21st and he adores it. It is a very stylish watch with this stainless bracelet with holes in it and the automatic weight has spokes that has holes in it like a Moto-Lita steering wheel. It's an bloody nice watch. The way it has carried wear and tear over the years gives it even more character. My Hercules not so much because it isn't the type of watch that looks good with dings in it as it's a typical somewhat 'overstated' Breitling. I think Rolex's look good with wear and tear because they're understated and have a timeless utilitarian appearence. Some Breitlings like mine just don't age well but still look good I guess - it's a bit showy with all these stupid features I'll never ever use LOL.
The watch in this vid is a nothing watch - neither overstated or understated but it is still great fun for the money.
I'm going to buy one and wear it to work.
There are companies that make EXACT copies of the Rolex for 500 dollars. The Rolex is worth about 500 dollars. Not even experts can tell the difference.
I understand the rant. But strangely it makes me want to buy an Invicta all the more! Yes really! Why? Because I can't afford 90% of the watches that they are homages of. Quite simple. And Invicta make their money because, by and large, their homages are better than other makes of homages.
Get a Pagani Design Submariner hommage. Superior in every sense of the word.
Not true. There are tons of homages that aren't gutter Walmart trash like Invicta.
Parnis makes some bangers
There are actually some great brands that put their own spin on the Rolex sub but also do more for QC than Invicta. Squale, C.Ward, Deep Blue, Phoibos, Helm, Borealis, Ocraneva, Gruppo Gamma, Zelos...all are fantastic watches at a fraction of the cost of a Rolex Sub.
@@smoothkaos2 No quality control issues with my 7 Invicta Pro Divers of different dials, bezels, and bracelets.
I own a Pro Diver 200m Submariner homage. I love it, 75 bucks for a nice watch with a Seiko movement, you can’t go wrong. I find most of their watches atrocious. A lot of them are ridiculously big.
Don't know why you are getting so excited about watches that cost so little. The automatic Pro-Diver is great value, and the Speedway is an attractive 200m WR homage, also at a very good price. Yes, they make some pretty disgusting time pieces, but nobody is being forced to buy them. Finally, let's not forget Invicta have been around longer than Rolex.
I’m not excited about these cheap Invictas, they make me depressed.
We get it...you got an issue with Invicta. A company that sells durable good looking watches to the peasants and common folk. I watched with an open mind until you used the term "Invicta Fanboy"
I love my invictas!
I still like invicta getting black diver with canvas strap next. I'll probably never own a rolex
Amen.
Rolexs are for guys that can't get laid
@@nitrokyosho Indeed. Casio/Invicta ftw! Most accurate timepieces money can buy for the price
Dude...Invicta lives rent free in your head. You dedicate way too much time on them. Your obsession with them is getting a little creepy.
That's what I think sometimes. I dont think anybody who owns an invicta watch feels bad after these videos lol.
Invicta is in his kitchen, banging the cupboards, making eggs, not doing dishes.
Oh, my Pro Diver is still $60 of fun.
I love my Disney edition Mickey Mouse invicta watches…about 100$ each. I can’t imagine spending over 1k on something that tells the time…. But to each their own. Buy what you like. Don’t listen to angry idiots like this.
What a snob! I have an Invicta and it does exactly what it’s supposed to, why would I buy a watch that costs 1500% more that does the same thing ( tells time). If I want an investment I stick with the stock market.
I do own a pro diver with a nh35, screw down crown and see through case back. Its 200 meters WR. and is 18k gold plated with a date and cyclops window. I bought this new for $59. It has run flawlessly for over 2 years and I like how it wears and I think its beautiful. So, Jory doesnt like my watch. I really dont care.
He's butt hurt..
Jory, I fully understand your sentiments and I must say, they are well made. The problem is, Invicta makes money, lots of it. So they won't change.
Invicta poops value on Rolex’s head any day. That’s why the Rollies suckers hate it lol😂
will you be ranting at steinhart and many other brands who have copied the submariner as well? I'm not going to be labelled a fanboy for asking am I? I just want to know as lots of companies make homage watches but not all seem to inspire this kind of hate. Maybe it's just fashionable to hate on this particular company at the moment.
Because none of them are this popular 😂 Invicta is probably one of the top 10 watch sellers in the world. People only hate when a company threatens what they care about
Well Time Teller, I love my Samurai and I bought my Son his first Seiko Divers watch, a Pepsi Samarai.
They are a heavy watch built for the big wrist guy. It goes well with its Japanese cousin, my Suzuki Hayabusa.
I approve of your watch and bike.
It's really not this deep bro, Invictas just look good for a reasonable price
It’s true.
They're a *GREAT* value!
It's VERY true. It's for the guys who want to look cool. But this guy is a SERIOUS COLLECTOR with STANDARDS. Probably with some "OLD money" like as in family wealth or trust fund baby.
@@OffGridInvestor When people do things just to "look cool", boost their ego and seek to impress others, they have some VERY serious and deep-rooted issues that wearing a watch will not fix.
@@Kman. You're making it deeper than it is again man. It feels good to look good, and people like to feel good. People do not, however, like spending $9,000 on a watch. Not most of us, anyway.
im not a fan of invicta i have lots of high watches ,but to be honest i had just got a invicta grand diver midnight blue version with the nh35 movement and would have to say its a really well built watch fit and finish
Invicta watches has style and as well as class with the common person can afford nearly best prices. Not throwing shade but I will always buy Invicta.
why would anyone want to buy an Invicta homage they can afford, when you can take out a bank loan to buy a Rolex?
I wouldn't wear either, Rolex are over-rated, and because of the type of narcissist and snobs that wear them... you know , the type that think it's the only watch worth having... and I wouldn't wear an Invicta because from a distance , it may be mistaken for a rolex , and I wouldn't want people to think I'm one of the above..
And also not stupid enough to take out a bank loan to pay for anything...
Chris Howe 🤣🤣🤣