Thread: How to ruin a divers watch

While this is only an Invicta, it was/is one of my favorite watches. It bit the dust on my vacation in Mexico. I burn through daily wear beaters like crazy it seems.

I've sent this one off for warranty repair and I'll be getting a Welder K24 Chrono in its place in the mean time.

This watch is good to 100ATM and I made it nowhere near that depth. It is obvious water got in it, though I'm not sure how. The crown seal was tight and the gasket is in good shape. It spent about 3 minutes in sea water (the rocks were hurting my feet from the anti-erosion junk, so I could go any further in) and it spent a bit in a swimming pool. Unless there is some rule about divers watches not meant to be in pools, I can't figure out what happened. Thankfully it has a warranty!

DOH!

My pops is in the restaurant business. I gave him an Invicta about 10 years ago because he beats the hell out of his watches. It lasted him a year or so. Not bad I guess for $200.
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Check out this Revue Thommen Diver. This swiss company been around since 1800's and It will last 100x's longer than any Invicta and its an automatic . You'll end up spending more on these cheapy's will end up costing you more in the long run.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Swiss-Made-Revue...QQcmdZViewItem

Originally Posted by Salduchi

My pops is in the restaurant business. I gave him an Invicta about 10 years ago because he beats the hell out of his watches. It lasted him a year or so. Not bad I guess for $200.
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Check out this Revue Thommen Diver. This swiss company been around since 1800's and It will last 10 x's longer than any Invicta and its an automatic
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Swiss-Made-Revue...QQcmdZViewItem

I bought it because of aesthetics, not really function. I opted for the quartz model because I use it on job sites as well so it isn't as finicky about getting beaten up.

I know several people who own a few Invictas and have had few if any problems. They aren't the best company out there, but they aren't the worst either.

I have had a couple and the band broke on one and the other one showed up not working...

I sent them booth back...

Originally Posted by thomascrown

I bought it because of aesthetics, not really function. I opted for the quartz model because I use it on job sites as well so it isn't as finicky about getting beaten up.

I know several people who own a few Invictas and have had few if any problems. They aren't the best company out there, but they aren't the worst either.

So what is your impression of the $400 Revue Thommen? Aestetically? Does it look frail?

Originally Posted by Salduchi

So what is your impression of the $400 Revue Thommen? Aestetically? Does it look frail?

Doesn't look frail, just isn't my style. If I wanted that style of watch, I'd go ahead and get the Omega Planet Ocean.

I've never heard of the brand, so I'd even be hesitant to pay $400 for it.

Originally Posted by thomascrown

Doesn't look frail, just isn't my style. If I wanted that style of watch, I'd go ahead and get the Omega Planet Ocean.

I've never heard of the brand, so I'd even be hesitant to pay $400 for it.

I was just under the impression that you were looking for a good alternative beater diver watch. $400 in comparison to Planets Ocean's $3,500 price tag is not comparable. Revue Thommen is from the 1850's., Like Omega, A legit and respected company. I try to point out these little bargains out to people from time to time.

Originally Posted by Salduchi

I was just under the impression that you were looking for a good alternative beater diver watch. $400 in comparison to Planets Ocean's $3,500 price tag is not comparable. Revue Thommen is from the 1850's., Like Omega, A legit and respected company. I try to point out these little bargains out to people from time to time.

I appreciate it. I just don't like that particular watch.

I think for that price range a Tissot will win over an Invicta

Originally Posted by porschenut

I think for that price range a Tissot will win over an Invicta

Again, I bought it because I liked the design.