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New Ocean Speedway, same old problems.
Well, I guess I should have known better. Just opened up my new Reserve Ocean Speedway and 10 min.
later finished boxing it back up. First of all this watch as far as looks, is one of the best looking Invictas I
have EVER seen. Sadly that's all of the good news. The chronograph seconds hand moves like a quartz
movement........oh that's when it moves. Four times the hand STOPPED before it made it 30 seconds,
once at 12 sec. once at 15 sec. once at 24 sec. and once at 8 sec and this last one the constant seconds
hand stopped with it. I found this fun too, when stopping and starting the chronograph (when I could) I
noticed the constant running seconds hand would "jump" forward about 5 seconds! I think they must
have said 3600 bph and not 36000 bph. Also on the "quality controll" check list, it shows they didn't
even check the chronograph function?? With this and the Speedway DD problems Invicta has forced me
to bid them good bye.
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Geezus, what is going on here?! I feel your pain man, that really stinks!
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I am real sorry to hear about this problem.
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man, sorry to hear. I have to think twice now too with high end invicta purchases. Unless something is
pre owned and has a good track record, I don't think I'd touch one with a ten foot pole. Pitiful. Sorry to
hear about your misfortune.
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Let me say I'm not "bashing" Invicta, there is just no reason for this.
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Sorry for your troubes.
Maybe it was the UPS guy? J/K
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Man......sorry. Another one bites the dust. That thing is just awesome looking too. Too bad.
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Thet are chasing all of us away.
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I am real sorry to hear about this problem. I wonder if the shipping of these watches has led to these
types of problems.
Perhaps, but I can't get over that the person(s) in QC blatantly did not even check the Chrono Function on
this watch..But I don't think you can blame Invicta totally for this, most of the blame falls on the person
who didn't even take the time to check the damned Chrono on a Reserve Automatic Chronograph
timepiece.. Especially since it is so brand new...I'm frustrated and I haven't even purchased this watch!
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Bum deal Mathew.
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Sorry for your troubes.
Maybe it was the UPS guy? J/K
I actually went out and met the USPS at my mailbox, been there done that.
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You know, I sent mine back today and I took a long time deciding whether to return it or exchange it. In
the end I just returned it. I've been wondering all day if I did the right thing. I guess I did.
P.S. My check list had everything checked OK also.
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I want to order one of these I hear it is gorgeous and if working properly the movement is smooth as
silk. Matt you received a bad one for sure sorry about that .
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Sorry man, you all see how shipping can kill a watch. That is my guess what is happening after they are
regulated. How many Jets do you think it was on getting here Even inside an Invicta 3 slot Box They are
so delicate not like a quartz. IMO
Sorry again are you going to get another? I do not like the 1 sec tic movement
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I love my Invicta timepieces, I don't like seeing this happening on such a regular basis, it's alarming to
me...And you shouldn't have to spend that kind of money on something that you have to hope and pray
will actually work when it gets to you..QC needs to be overhauled in a big way!
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What do you think if the shop sold and sent out only Omega's at Invicta's volume numbers. Chono like
the DD or this one. Do ya think they would all be perfect.
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Wont be the first, wont be the last but damn sure a good thing Invicta and Shop give you that great
return policy. Well at least its just a watch and not a life or death situation huh!
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Some movements act that way when the battery is low. Is this a model that has been out for a few years?
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Sorry again are you going to get another? I do not like the 1 sec tic movement
I don't think so...........but man this watch is soooooooo BADAZZ in person. Would LOVE to hear from
someone that got a good one. If a few guys get good ones I MIGHT give it a second try.
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It is a swiss automatic with a swiss module installed on it. 100 percent mechanical. Just bad QC thats all
Its actually a Japanese auto.
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I want one of those sooo bad. I just can't justify it with the problems and with other things I can purchase
for the money...
I love Invicta's and have and have had many of them over the years. This is too bad, I am sorry.
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Some movements act that way when the battery is low. Is this a model that has been out for a few
years?
Nope, automatic and brand new........"Q.C." was done Jan. 27th
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Sorry to hear about the problem Matthew. At least you are sending it back. Thanks for reporting the
issue with us geeks. Go to know about these things.
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I don't think so...........but man this watch is soooooooo BADAZZ in person. Would LOVE to
hear from someone that got a good one. If a few guys get good ones I MIGHT give it a
second try.
I hope to see some positive experiences w/ this watch as well..It's such an amazing
movement and the watch is down right gorgeous...Well if you do decide to exchange it for a
new one I truly hope that it gets to you in perfect working condition!
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Wont be the first, wont be the last but damn sure a good thing Invicta and Shop give you
that great return policy. Well at least its just a watch and not a life or death situation huh!
Well said Ron.
But this unfortunate experience sure reinforces my belief -- that Invicta's sweet spot in the
market is Under $350, any more than that spent on an "I" brand -- take your chances.
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Wow, I suppose the D&D is like the Harley Davidson watch. It don't run worth a damn but
it sure looks pretty.
This is the newer Speedway with the Japanese 36,000 bph movement
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Karnsy .. try another one dude .. I'll bet it works out just fine .............. If the watch is that
nice, it merits another shot.
JMO on this one ................................... first release, maybe just a fluke ..
I don't think Invicta has a 350.00 sweet spot .. just cause we get these watches at
3-500.00 it doesn't mean they do retail to many other people that are unaware of
snbc and other sites .. we are buyers getting watches that have a sweet spot in value of
much more (note SNBC price, retail price on reserves) .. Blue
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[quote=Knifemaker;2327783]Sorry man, you all see how shipping can kill a watch. That is
my guess what is happening after they are regulated. How many Jets do you think it was on
getting here Even inside an Invicta 3 slot Box They are so delicate not like a quartz. IMO
Quote:
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What do you think if the shop sold and sent out only Omega's at Invicta's volume numbers.
Chono like the DD or this one. Do ya think they would all be perfect.
here we go again it has to be during shipping! i live invicta as much as anyone but i am not
blinded by then either! as you said if omega was sending out quantity like invicta everyone
would not be perfect and youy are 100% correct sir but i do not thik its shipping in think its
shear volume of watches that need to be inspected and are not getting inspected.i will
continue to buy invicta as everyone else will they have great innovative designs at
spectacular prices! but with mass producing anything not all will come out in working order it
just wont happen! no one is perfect not you not i and not invicta but at the same time i think
we should be having LESS problems then we are actually having.so while i understand that
"we" as a consumer might get a bum watch here or there the rate that "we" are getting
them in a bit ridiculous and i DO NOT blame shipping1 everyone is always saying "it cant be
invicta it has to be shop or the shipper so stop blaming them"but there comes a time when
we have no one else to blame but the people putting out the product! how many maurice
lacroix pieces have came from shop not working from the"shipper" or any other "high" end
brands or that matter? to the op im so sorry about this i hope whatever you want to happen
happens for you i would be super upset good luck
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Karnsy .. try another one dude .. I'll bet it works out just fine .............. If the watch is
that nice, it merits another shot.
JMO on this one ................................... first release, maybe just a fluke ..
I don't think Invicta has a 350.00 sweet spot .. just cause we get these watches at
3-500.00 it doesn't mean they do retail to many other people that are unaware of
snbc and other sites .. we are buyers getting watches that have a sweet spot in value of
much more (note SNBC price, retail price on reserves) .. Blue
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Man its really getting old. I really want to own a good Invicta but the way things are going I
just dont know if I will. Sorry to hear the news Matthew.
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every watch bought is shipped from somewhere. I can't blame the shipper for a watch that
does not work properly.
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I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHY SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE D/D SPEEDWAY. I JUST FINISHED MY 2 DAY TEST ON
MINE ( SILVER #41 ) IT WORKS GREAT. IT HAS KEPT TIME TO MY
ATOMIC CLOCK! I PURCHASED THE FIRST EDITION AND THAT WORKS GREAT AS WELL. COULD IT BE THE LOWER #'S WERE MADE WITH BETTER
CARE?? I FEEL BAD FOR YOU AND THE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD BAD LUCK WITH YOURS. I HAVE HAD OTHER BRANDS WITH THE D/D MOVEMENT AND
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[quote=bfalba1;2327855] Quote:
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Sorry man, you all see how shipping can kill a watch. That is my guess what is happening
after they are regulated. How many Jets do you think it was on getting here Even inside an
Invicta 3 slot Box They are so delicate not like a quartz. IMO
here we go again it has to be during shipping! i live invicta as much as anyone but i am not
blinded by then either! as you said if omega was sending out quantity like invicta everyone
would not be perfect and youy are 100% correct sir but i do not thik its shipping in think its
shear volume of watches that need to be inspected and are not getting inspected.i will
continue to buy invicta as everyone else will they have great innovative designs at
spectacular prices! but with mass producing anything not all will come out in working order
it just wont happen! no one is perfect not you not i and not invicta but at the same time i
think we should be having LESS problems then we are actually having.so while i
understand that "we" as a consumer might get a bum watch here or there the rate that
"we" are getting them in a bit ridiculous and i DO NOT blame shipping1 everyone is always
saying "it cant be invicta it has to be shop or the shipper so stop blaming them"but there
comes a time when we have no one else to blame but the people putting out the product!
how many maurice lacroix pieces have came from shop not working from the"shipper" or
any other "high" end brands or that matter? to the op im so sorry about this i hope
whatever you want to happen happens for you i would be super upset good luck
Brian you say its not shipping and someone else says it is , at the end
of the day no one knows what the issue is and it is just opinion. The op
received a defective watch and that is all we know that is fact arguing
over how or why really helps no one.
This is the first defective Seiko so far and we had 3 DD watches
defective if that is all that happens that is not an epidemic . I agree
zero would be better but it is what it is.
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The DD Speedway is not the Speedway the OP is posting about, it's the Japanese auto
chrono
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every watch bought is shipped from somewhere. I can't blame the shipper for a watch that
does not work properly.
+1 I have sent alot of watches in for normal service and never had one damaged in
shipping........granted I haven't shipped millions of watches like Invicta does but out of
millions shipped how am I lucky enough to have the last three Invictas arrive defective??
Maybe I should play the Lottery!
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[quote=Chief68;2327885] Quote:
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Brian you say its not shipping and someone else says it is , at the end
of the day no one knows what the issue is and it is just opinion. The
op received a defective watch and that is all we know that is fact
arguing over how or why really helps no one.
This is the first defective Seiko so far and we had 3 DD watches
defective if that is all that happens that is not an epidemic . I agree
zero would be better but it is what it is.
you are 100% correct sir! no one really does know its all speculation on both ends. and i
hope the op gets its resolved however he see fit cause in the end it was his watch that is
defective and it sure is a beauty i hate to see anyone go through this!
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you are 100% correct sir! no one really does know its all speculation on both ends. and i
hope the op gets its resolved however he see fit cause in the end it was his watch that is
defective and it sure is a beauty i hate to see anyone go through this!
Agreed
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Way too many stories like this one these days.......very apprehensive to purchases invictas
like i use too....its a shame their designs are truly the best...i wish they devoted more of
their time to qc instead of mass production of many different versions of there product.
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#42
Today, 06:29 PM
timeman Senior Member True WatchGeek
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Invicta's two recent high end watches the Reserve Ocean Speedway Automatic Chronograph
and the Reserve Men's Speedway Swiss Automatic Dubois Depraz Chronograph have both
had reported mechanical problems. The Dubois Depraz has problems when the chronograph
is reset and the hands do not reset to zero, and the now the Ocean Speedway second hand
jumping and stopping.
These might be isolated problems but until Invicta addresses these complaints and puts out
a post explaining what the problems are or aren't, only speculation as to what is going on
will only continue.
If Invicta fails to give an explanation it will appear they are hoping these problems and
complaints will go away, and there are in fact significant problems they don't want to admit
to or correct.
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No problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by karns944
I don't think so...........but man this watch is soooooooo BADAZZ in person. Would LOVE to
hear from someone that got a good one. If a few guys get good ones I MIGHT give it a
second try.
I have the Speedway DD in silvertone and two tone and have no problem with either one of
them. In fact I also ordered the PVD, but sent it back after I purchased the two tone. The
PVD also functioned correctly. Sorry to hear that others are having problems. The Speedway
DD are awesome looking watches.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Knifemaker
Sorry man, you all see how shipping can kill a watch. That is my guess what is happening
after they are regulated. How many Jets do you think it was on getting here Even inside an
Invicta 3 slot Box They are so delicate not like a quartz. IMO
Sorry again are you going to get another? I do not like the 1 sec tic movement
The thing to think about here is maybe Invicta should look at a better way of packing the
watches in the cases. Also what ever happened to "Shock Proof" when I was younger that
was a big thing.
True there is the numbers thing, Invicta does ship a ton of watches, but all the more reason
to bubble wrap the watches then put them in the boxes. I have gotten plenty of watches that
moved around in the box.
That being said, I had a run of bad ones in the beginning of 2010 but since the fall I have
not had a problem.
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Today, 06:37 PM
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The watch on the ShopNBC Video behaves exactly as you describe yours behaving.
Check out the video on Tim's wrist, it's pausing, jumping all over
http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J401750
EDIT, corrected URL
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A comment:
I GET VERY SKEPTICAL WHEN PEOPLE POST AND CONDEMN THE BRAND
JUST BECAUSE ONE OR TWO VERSIONS HAVE ISSUES. THE BRAND IN GENERAL
WORKS BEAUTIFULLY. I HAVE 50 INVICTAS AND HAVE ONLY SENT ONE THAT
I PURCHASED IN FOR REPAIR ... SAS'S ARE GEMS, SAN4'S ARE GEMS, AKULAS
ARE GEMS, AS ARE MANY OTHERS I'VE BOUGHT FROM INVICTA.
I HAD A BOLT PROBLEM BOUGHT SECOND HAND .... SO, IF THE DD
HAS A PROBLEM 'WHY CONDEMN THE ENTIRE BRAND' ....
BY SAYING I CAN'T BUY ANY MORE INVICTAS I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THESE
SAME POSTERS ARE BEING AWFULLY JUDGEMENTAL WITHOUT JUST CAUSE.
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Today, 06:39 PM
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OH Boy, the saga continues
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#48
Today, 06:39 PM
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Missed the airing of the Ocean Speedway. Can anyone share with me what price it aired for?
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BUBBLE WRAPPING IS THE CURE! I HAVE HAD WATCHES SHIPPED FROM
ASIA,AUSTRALIA AND OTHER FAR OFF COUNTRIES IN THE PAST FEW YEARS. ALL
WERE WRAPPED HEAVILY IN BUBBLE WRAP. ALL ARRIVED PERFECT!! I HOPE
INVICTA WILL SOMEDAY DO THE SAME.
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I feel your pain Matt..I think I would throw my hands up and
send it back..Makes me wonder if their is a plague running
through the DD Speedway models..I was hopping any issues for
the Japanese Seiko Movement model would be few and far
between...Time will tell
The cause for the previous DD Speedways was isolated and
fixed, or so I gathered..The Big question is what is causing the
issues this time and are there any parallels or are they a whole
new set of problems...
I think I am glad to be in a self imposed NBZ for a couple of
months..
Jon
I hope everyone's Speedways are running in top shape for
those who have one and have kept it..sending good luck your
way..
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Getting any answer back from that wall?
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrblue
A comment:
I GET VERY SKEPTICAL WHEN PEOPLE POST AND CONDEMN THE BRAND
JUST BECAUSE ONE OR TWO VERSIONS HAVE ISSUES. THE BRAND IN GENERAL
WORKS BEAUTIFULLY. I HAVE 50 INVICTAS AND HAVE ONLY SENT ONE THAT
I PURCHASED IN FOR REPAIR ... SAS'S ARE GEMS, SAN4'S ARE GEMS, AKULAS
ARE GEMS, AS ARE MANY OTHERS I'VE BOUGHT FROM INVICTA.
I HAD A BOLT PROBLEM BOUGHT SECOND HAND .... SO, IF THE DD
HAS A PROBLEM 'WHY CONDEMN THE ENTIRE BRAND' ....
BY SAYING I CAN'T BUY ANY MORE INVICTAS I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THESE
SAME POSTERS ARE BEING AWFULLY JUDGEMENTAL WITHOUT JUST CAUSE.
Blue
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Today, 06:44 PM
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Quote:
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A comment:
I GET VERY SKEPTICAL WHEN PEOPLE POST AND CONDEMN THE BRAND
JUST BECAUSE ONE OR TWO VERSIONS HAVE ISSUES. THE BRAND IN GENERAL
WORKS BEAUTIFULLY. I HAVE 50 INVICTAS AND HAVE ONLY SENT ONE THAT
I PURCHASED IN FOR REPAIR ... SAS'S ARE GEMS, SAN4'S ARE GEMS, AKULAS
ARE GEMS, AS ARE MANY OTHERS I'VE BOUGHT FROM INVICTA.
I HAD A BOLT PROBLEM BOUGHT SECOND HAND .... SO, IF THE DD
HAS A PROBLEM 'WHY CONDEMN THE ENTIRE BRAND' ....
BY SAYING I CAN'T BUY ANY MORE INVICTAS I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THESE
SAME POSTERS ARE BEING AWFULLY JUDGEMENTAL WITHOUT JUST CAUSE.
Blue
I'm not going to post any names but there is one member of this forum who has done nothing but post
negative things about Invicta and actually posted a negative comment on another geeks SAS that he
proudly posted in the "LOOK WHAT I GOT" Forum...I for one continue to buy Invicta timepieces and the
ones I own I love...
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every watch bought is shipped from somewhere. I can't blame the shipper for a watch that does not
work properly.
If shipping is the reason for these problem, then better packaging would help solve the problem.
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The watch on the ShopNBC Video behaves exactly as you describe yours behaving.
Check out the video on Tim's wrist, it's pausing, jumping all over
http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J401701
Harlan , That is not the watch
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Harlan , That is not the watch
Oops, here is the correct URL
http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J401750
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The chronograph seconds hand moves like a quartz movement.
I'm not really surprised that the Chrono Seconds hand wasn't running all that smooth. When I saw Jim
present it, I noticed that the Chrono Second hand wasn't sweeping as smooth as a 36000 bph movement
should be, and looked a little jumpy at times.
Not sure if it's just an isolated issue or not, but I hope other buyers experienced better results. Sorry to
hear of this.
Quote:
Originally Posted by wantit
Missed the airing of the Ocean Speedway. Can anyone share with me what price it aired for?
It was around $679 I believe. I know for sure it was under $700 when it aired.
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Quote:
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A comment:
I GET VERY SKEPTICAL WHEN PEOPLE POST AND CONDEMN THE BRAND
JUST BECAUSE ONE OR TWO VERSIONS HAVE ISSUES. THE BRAND IN GENERAL
WORKS BEAUTIFULLY. I HAVE 50 INVICTAS AND HAVE ONLY SENT ONE THAT
I PURCHASED IN FOR REPAIR ... SAS'S ARE GEMS, SAN4'S ARE GEMS, AKULAS
ARE GEMS, AS ARE MANY OTHERS I'VE BOUGHT FROM INVICTA.
I HAD A BOLT PROBLEM BOUGHT SECOND HAND .... SO, IF THE DD
HAS A PROBLEM 'WHY CONDEMN THE ENTIRE BRAND' ....
BY SAYING I CAN'T BUY ANY MORE INVICTAS I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THESE
SAME POSTERS ARE BEING AWFULLY JUDGEMENTAL WITHOUT JUST CAUSE.
Blue
that is why i said i would continue to buy invicta they make the most innovative ,bold, and eye catching
designs out of any other watch company i have ever seen for some of the best prices i have ever seen! i
for one know that no one is perfect and there are bound to be problems when anything is mass produced
and repeating my original post i just thing there are a few to many that seem to be with the ones that are
not mass produced but produced on a much smaller scale compared to other models
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Harlan , That is not the watch
Here's the correct link:
http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?fami...e=Z7-_-RV1-_-N
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I'm going to try a second one........fingers crossed
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I'm going to try a second one........fingers crossed
i hope all works out for you bro and keep us posted! good luck buddy!
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I'm going to try a second one........fingers crossed
Two questions:
1) Was the watch wound adequately (40 to 50) before noticing the problem?
2) Was the watch room temperature? Sometime when an automatic is cold e.g. just coming off the UPS
truck, you will see these types of problems.
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Two questions:
1) Was the watch wound adequately (40 to 50) before noticing the problem?
2) Was the watch room temperature? Sometime when an automatic is cold e.g. just coming off the UPS
truck, you will see these types of problems.
1) Yes wound adequately.
2) Room was about 72
Opened it back up to make sure I wanted to try another one.......it's been in 72-75 degrees for several
hours and doing the same thing......once it manages to get past the 6 oclock position it's as smooth as
butter.
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Best of luck with the next one Matthew. You are a braver man than I am. Hope it works properly.
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Matthew,
Sorry to hear about your watch. I ordered one and it will be here on Wednesday. This was a gut instinct
purchase and I will only be able to report after I test it. Again, your experience stinks and I feel for you. I
have not been this excited about a watch in a while and will report on my experience.
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I missed the original airing so as soon as they drop the price back down I will get one- Too nice to pass
up.
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I for one am pretty much done with invicta. They do not have the qc of a respectable company which is
sad. I have had a 50% failure/ defective rate in the past year with them. Also they will not disclose where
their swiss made facilities are or who is assembling their swiss made watches. Their great designs seem
to pull me back to order but in the long run, they are the worst watch company I have dealt with.
