Invicta watch - similar to Rolex Submariner

Has anyone on these forums had much experience with invicta watches? Specifically this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006AAS4M/ref=pd_cp_jw_title/104-9054147-8389523

There's also a model with a bezel more similar to the rolex. I want to get one as a cheaper alternative to the rolex, but wanted to ask if anyone here has had bad or good experiences with them, and where might hte best place be to buy one? I live in Australia and would likely need to have it posted.

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  • Dell DeatonDell Deaton Posts: 159MI6 Agent
    Sharpe wrote:
    Has anyone on these forums had much experience with invicta watches? Specifically this one:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006AAS4M/ref=pd_cp_jw_title/104-9054147-8389523

    There's also a model with a bezel more similar to the rolex. I want to get one as a cheaper alternative to the rolex, but wanted to ask if anyone here has had bad or good experiences with them, and where might hte best place be to buy one? I live in Australia and would likely need to have it posted.

    This category of "near" authentic watch is what I call "G-3: Alternatives." As long as you're not buying a replica, something to deceive or which infringes on intellectual properties of others, here are my recommendations.

    The Timex 29781 is a pretty nice affinity piece to the Dalton-Bond Rolex Submariner Date.

    For the latter era Rolex Submariner (classic), Ollech and Wajs makes a nice piece that looks a lot like it, and has a very good build reputation: The O & W M-4 Precision Diver, a/k/a UDT PRO w/o date.

    If you like what you see on either of these links, check the Internet for sources, distributors in your country.

    Merry Christmas!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    edited December 2006
    :s 006. Yes, we have heard this, several times!
    But recommending to buy a fake watch is really delicate. Nevertheless you are supporting stealing intellectual property to create a product without any soul, you may support a bunch of very organised criminal organisations, which are in business to produce and distribute these illegal products.

    when it comes to the point considering to buy such a fake, I'd recommend getting a Swatch watch for less money, or to use the clock of your phone instead of getting this kind of c..p on your wrist. That is in my opinion a better deal, but some watch "experts" may have other opinions on this.

    Merry Christmas

    Markus
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • SharpeSharpe Posts: 84MI6 Agent
    edited December 2006
    Thanks for the replies guys.

    So do you think it would be a bad idea to buy the invicta watch? The reviews seem good and seems to have a good reputation from the people who have them.

    006: Can you post a link for a replica privately to me? Also, got any links to replica omega watches like the bond ones? I'm not so sure about replicas though. I got a replica rolex years ago from my uncle from some asian country and it was absolute ****e. Fell apart, was far too light for a watch etc.

    Would this timex watch be a better watch than the invicta? I don't necessarily need a rolex or rolex fake, just a watch that looks very similar in style. To me, the invicta watch actually looks a little better than the timex one (and as far as I know, Timex aren't brilliant?)
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,418Chief of Staff
    _006_ wrote:
    We have also seen, several times, Dell's inability to discuss a watch without feeling the need to constantly link to images from his own collection

    Which, I for one, am greatful for.
    It's really nice when someone offers to share their expertise on a certain subject and then links to images to illustrate their point.

    And I would not condone the buying (or selling) of replica (ie fake} goods in any way, shape or form. I understand your point about feelng ripped-off, but that doesn't excuse the selling of fake goods. I mean, do you really know where the money goes to from the selling of fake goods ?

    And a little less with the personal attacks, please - take it to PM's.
    YNWA 97
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    :007) bravo, nothing to add here from my side.
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • highhopeshighhopes Posts: 1,358MI6 Agent
    I'm not really into watches (I wear a $20 Timex), and don't really know one from the other, so I'm probably highlighting my ignorance here. After reading through this thread, it occurred to me I had no idea what a Rolex looked like. So I checked out the Rolex Web site and guess what I saw? A round-shaped device with 12 numbers printed on its face, a big hand, a small hand, and a thin hand that sweeps around the dial every 60 seconds. Just like my Timex and millions of other watches I've seen. It's without a doubt an attractive watch, but hey, hardly unique-looking.

    With that in mind, why should the Invicta, which is also an attractive and apparently quality timepiece, be dismissed as a Rolex wannabe simply because it shares a general similarity with Rolexes -- as do pretty much all other watches? Maybe the company just means what it says on its Web site, that it seeks to provide a quality watch at a good price. It's not like it's a bootleg product you're buying from a guy in a raincoat on a street corner, with a phony Rolex trademark. Now maybe, like my Timex, it's not as accurate as a Rolex, but really, how accurate does a watch need to be?

    I say go with the Invicta, Sharpe. And check out a site like overstock.com. They have a lot of good deals on things, including watches.
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,483MI6 Agent
    Definately go with the Invicta. Buying a fake watch is not a practice anyone should reccommend. The proceeds of these items go to very wrong people, places and activities that everyone here stands against.
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  • ohm5sohm5s Posts: 52MI6 Agent
    I think that Invicta watch looks more like an Omega than a Rolex

    I wore a very good copy Rolex for two years and as soon as I could afford it I bought the real thing. I put the replica on display.

    In this crazy mixed up world if you can buy a fake then why not. In the end you are only kidding yourself but also having a bit of fun too.

    BTW I ordered and got my SS date sub within three days from my local jeweller. I listed my name with 20 jewelllers who all quoted about a two year wait! My jeweller owed me a big big favour and although my branch was too small to carry Rolex they had one couriered from Switzerland!
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,418Chief of Staff
    edited December 2006
    _006_ wrote:
    [quote=Sir Miles
    Which, I for one, am greatful for.
    It's really nice when someone offers to share their expertise on a certain subject and then links to images to illustrate their point.
    Which is fine, if that is what they are actually doing, Dell on the other hand, has not only posted multiple links to the same page of his own website in the same post, but links that do not, as you put it, 'illustrate a point', they are simply showing off, plain and simple. If you notice the first reply he ever made to me, while replying to my comment about my Submariner, he linked to a picture of his Submariner! How is that in any way illustrating a point? Did he think that I didn't know what the watch on my wrist as I made the post looked like and needed reminding?? If you look through Dell's thread on the Limited Edition Planet Ocean, virtually every post he made featured multiple links to his own collection, so again, my point, is that Dell's posts feature a rather large dose of self-publicity and narcissism. This is not meant as a personal attack, but a statement of fact. Bondtoys felt the need to say that I have pointed out my displeasure with Rolex on more than one occasion, and I simply pointed out that Dell has made similarly repetitive links in posts, yet receieved no comment on that whatsoever.

    [quote=Sir Miles
    And I would not condone the buying (or selling) of replica (ie fake} goods in any way, shape or form. I understand your point about feelng ripped-off, but that doesn't excuse the selling of fake goods. I mean, do you really know where the money goes to from the selling of fake goods ?
    [/quote]
    Do you really understand my point? Have you ever paid over £2000 for a watch that developped two manufacturers faults within six months of purchase? Do you consider it in any way acceptable for a product costing that kind of money to develop such faults with no active use whatsoever? Personally, I do not consider it acceptable, and I don't know anyone who would consider it acceptable, so forgive me for not putting Rolex (as a company) on a pedastal, and advising people to look at alternatives to an overpriced item.

    [quote=Sir Miles
    And a little less with the personal attacks, please - take it to PM's.[/quote]
    As I said above, this is not a personal attack, but a statement of fact. If Dell wants to make a point about a watch, there is a plethora of information and links just a fingertip away via Google. Continually linking to the same page of a personal website is nothing more than bragging. I don't feel the need to link to pictures of my watch everytime I type the words 'Rolex' and 'Submariner', and I will not do so when I receive my Planet Ocean either, so I find someone who does that on a constant basis to be nothing more than a self-promoting show-off.

    As far as I'm concerned, this issue is closed, I simply wished to address the points directed at me.[/quote]

    My, my - we have got a lot to get off our chest haven't we !
    Could you not consider that Dell links to images of his watches to show others the watches you are talking about ? It certainly helped me.
    Is there a problem with people linking to their own sites ? Mantis constantly links to his own site, showing the many items (99% of which I have previously seen) in his collection - do you find that to be narcissistic/bragging/showing off as well ? Perhaps people are just proud of their collection ?

    Yes, I understand your point about a faulty watch - I'm not thick. But I'm sure someone such as yourself could have sorted that out - or perhaps you couldn't ? I once bought a DVD that turned out to be faulty - does that mean I should only buy fake DVD's from now on to show them who's boss ?

    If you don't enjoy reading Dell's posts, my I respectfully remind you that you don't have to reply to, or comment upon them. Let's leave this here, _006_, and please PM me to discuss this further, if you so wish.

    Please let's get back on track.
    YNWA 97
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Oh great, now I get dragged into this...I post ONLY when I have something new or a new design or a display...I don't think I practice redundancy but if I am mistaken it wouldn't be the first time...;)
    I HOPE my posts are not in comparison to the above examples but perhaps I am just fooling myself...:)
  • VW2006VW2006 Posts: 47MI6 Agent
    Sharpe wrote:
    Has anyone on these forums had much experience with invicta watches? Specifically this one:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006AAS4M/ref=pd_cp_jw_title/104-9054147-8389523

    There's also a model with a bezel more similar to the rolex. I want to get one as a cheaper alternative to the rolex, but wanted to ask if anyone here has had bad or good experiences with them, and where might hte best place be to buy one? I live in Australia and would likely need to have it posted.

    I don't own an Invicta, so I'm only relaying what I've read in watch forums.

    For the most part, watch geeks fall into two camps when it comes to Invictas - they either love them or hate them. I haven't seen anyone who comes down the middle.

    For this particular model, people seem to like them. I'd say go with it if you want to get something similar to a Rolex.

    Do some searching on www.timezone.com or www.pmwf.com (poor man's watch forum). They're great resources on watches.

    Good luck!
  • NightshooterNightshooter In bed with SolitairePosts: 2,917MI6 Agent
    The one replica that I would consider getting if I could find one is a replica of the Rolex 6238 (Lazenby style). Only because the authentic one on eBay right now is starting at $36,000.

    The O&W watch Dell linked to was quite attractive, by the way. I really liked the look of it.

    I'd like to join Sir Miles in saying that I find Dell's links informative and helpful. And if you don't want to see his watches over and over again, just don't click on the links.
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