 Another great look-alike |
| Review Date: February 1, 2006 |
| Reviewer: C. Dodkin, California |
Loving the look of the Rolex Daytona, I spotted this watch on Amazon and just had to have one (at the price).
Arrived in a well padded display box, with all parts of the watch and strap covered in a protective plastic - so no scratches.
Taking out a few links for that custom fit just took a couple of minutes.
The watch looks great - better than the images on the Web - and it works as described.
Other posters that have had issues should read the manual! It does all of the chrono functions, and has full adjustments for hand alignment etc. - Fantastic! |
Better in person than online - nice timepiece
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| Review Date: March 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Craig Warrington, USA |
When I ordered this watch I was expecting to get exactly what I paid for....a $95 watch, but what I received far surpassed my expectations. First, the box it came in was ginormous and well protected. Seriously you could have fit 3 or 4 of these watches in that thing, and it included a suede or suede-like polishing cloth as well.
The watch itself was covered in a clear protective film which was easily removed. Upon inspection the first thing I noticed was the face and how it has a very detailed raised background which adds a lot of class to the watch. An additional nice feature is the screw down crown which allows you to "lock" down the dials without worrying about water getting into the watch through the adjustment shafts. Invicta didn't overlook the details here, and it shows.
A quick review of the included guide and I had the second hand adjusted to the 12 o'clock position and it was ready to go. I did have to remove a few links to get it to the proper size, but it was a straightforward process even without the proper tool. If you are unsure how this process works or are nervous that you might scratch the watch, you can purchase a pin removal tool right here on Amazon for about $15 which would surely make the job much easier.
A week later and it hasn't lost any measurable amount of time, so it appears that it is doing exactly what it was designed to do. This watch does use a Japanese movement (indicated by the micro-printing on the face which reads "Japan Movt" at the 6 o'clock position), but the modern Japanese movements are on par with anything the Swiss can make, and in some cases are arguably better - although they don't carry the same veneration as being able to say you have a "Swiss watch".
Admittedly the second hand isn't as smooth as a $3500 watch and it doesn't "sweep" like a Rolex....but honestly what do you expect for around $100? I'm guessing about 99% of the average citizen would have no clue if this was a $100 watch or a $3500 watch - and I'm not about to spend a few extra thousand just to have the name Rolex glued to the face. They both tell time, only this one comes with the added feature of a fat wallet as well.
The stopwatch function is nice, but honestly isn't that valuable. It might be neat to watch the second hand swing back up to 12 when you reset it, but with the exception of testing a speedometer I doubt it would be precise enough for much else. I won't use any of the chronograph functions, but again I believe they add a touch of class to the watch and make it look much more expensive than it is.
The fit and finish as extremely good, and even though I have worn it every day since it arrived and haven't exactly been gentle thus far there isn't a scratch to be found anywhere on the face or even the band. The clasp itself is more of a brushed stainless material which is appreciated since it is the part which comes into contact with hard surfaces most often, and it should be somewhat resistant to scratching.
If I have any complaints at all it would be the embossed "INVICTA" found on the 9 o'clock side of the watch. It isn't that noticeable when worn, but it seems a little representative of a Seiko or Timex....could have done without it. The Invicta logo on the face is very tasteful and well done - not distracting from the rest of the face at all.
All things considered I wouldn't hesitate for a second to purchase another Invicta, and assuming this watch stands up to my usage over the next year or two I most likely will add to my collection. This particular model is nice enough to be worn in a business or formal event but also can be worn with jeans and t-shirts.
The watch itself is a little beefier than what I was coming from, but it hasn't bothered me thus far and even though I have smaller wrists I don't believe it looks too big. However, if you are looking for more of a streamlined timepiece or something which is thin - you won't appreciate the bulkiness of a chronograph or this model in particular.
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Gentleman's Watch >>>
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| Review Date: December 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A. Sanchez, Rochester, NY - USA |
| I was in the need for a solid, good looking metal watch and I chose the Invicta 9211... This watch does look great in person and feels real solid and has alot of details from the dial of the watch, the band to even the back of the watch and locking clasp... Invicta just makes a solid watch, and this particular model looks like a very expensive piece... Nice heavy feel to it and a scratch resistant face really helps because im a little clumsy lol... If your in the market for a low cost watch with some style... you have found it!! |
Invicta Men's Speedway Chronograph #9211
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| Review Date: March 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Severini, California |
The watch arrived in the typical bright yellow Invicta box. A very nice, well constructed box, which provides superb protection. I have always liked Invicta watches and own a Submariner, Off-shore Classic, Ghost Diver and a Women's Submariner for my wife's weekend watch(I own a Rolex Sub, but use the Invicta Sub for daily wear). They are all well constructed watches which keep time as accurately as I need.
I have always admired the Rolex Daytona and recently had a chance to look at the Speedway. This is much more watch than I expected. Like the Sub, it's a near spitting image of the Rolex Daytona. Sure it has a Japanese heart, but so does Seiko, Citizen and a host of others that keep accurate time and are respected timepieces. I've heard that earlier Speedways didn't work like a Rolex. I was told that the second hand would tick off minutes but was not controlled by the chrongraph buttons and that the small center eye was the timer hand for the tachymeter. Poppycock !!! The center eye ticks off each second and the sweep second hand is used as the tachymeter just like it should. The watch components are very well made, the fit and finish are excellent, and it keeps time as good any any other watch. It gets compliments when worn and has the weight one would expect from a quality tachymeter. Enjoy your watch. you won't find a better deal anywhere. |
Very Suprised
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| Review Date: January 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: hammerattack, |
| Great watch for the money, I have worn a Rolex Submariner for the last 15 years. I can not believe how close to the weight and bracelet quality this watch is to a Rolex. Did not know what to really expect when I ordered it from amazon, but I am very pleased. The only negative thing I can say about the watch is the hands do not light up very well in the dark. Of course as always Amazon did a great job getting it to me really fast. Order one you won't be sorry. |
Excellent watch for the price
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| Review Date: December 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Oliver X. Francis, San Jose, CA,, USA |
| This is a cool watch for the price it is sold at. I have a few fossils, a few siekos and a kenneth Cole - all in the 100 dollar range. The Invicta is the best of the lot. It is elegant, shows no scratches and catches the eye everytime. Its a class apart from the metal fossils I own. A very good investment! |
Great watch for the money.
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| Review Date: May 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: N. Kurland, VA |
My only complaints are the manual and the 'chronograph' feature. I also didn't know before ordering that the small hour dial was not part of the chronograph. Instead, the hour dial just reiterates the hour of the day. The manual did more harm than good for helping me set the watch. Here's a more concise explanation:
Crown and buttons are screw down, first unscrew fully.
Crown out to the mid-way position to adjust date, fully out to adjust time.
In the 'time' position, the top button will zero the second hand for the chronograph feature. The bottom button does nothing, or so I think. (I am not sure how to adjust the minute dial, but mine was zeroed to begin with.)
Screw back down crown and buttons.
Completely disregard the manual. It states you can use the bottom button to switch between adjusting the dials. This was not the case.
The crown has a tendency to rub against the back of my hand at times. Otherwise, the watch fits decently. It's rather lightweight and it looks great. |
Much Better in Person! Awesome Chronograph
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| Review Date: December 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: BOTH RULE, New York, NY |
| Love the look and feel of this Chronograph. It truly is much better looking in person, and I went out and bought the black faced one as well. The Sapphire glass is extremely scratch resistant and so far after 2 years of wearing it as my everyday business watch, no scratches on the face. Truly awesome given the abuse i make my watches go through. Very happy with this purchase, and has made me seek out other Invicta branded watches/chronographs as well. Looks just like a Rolex Daytona, but costs $11,300 less. |
Great watch for the money
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| Review Date: January 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Richard Foley, |
I have owned a Rolex Sub for the past 20 years and it has been an excellent watch. I wanted a watch which I could wear for everyday and save the Rolex. The Invicta Speedway looked like the perfect stand-in. When it arrived I was impressed at the packaging.
The weight of the watch was perfect. It has a feeling of quality. The band was easy to size and certainly has weight. In fact I like it better than the Rolex. To replace the band on the Sub is around $500, I could purchase 5 of these watches for that.
The dials are easy to set and it keeps better time than the Rolex. This is to be expected with quartz compared to an automatic movement.
I doubt you could find a better value than this Invicta. I plan to order others in the future. |
Invicta Speedway Chronograph
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| Review Date: March 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mark Shoaf, |
I recieved this watch as a gift several months ago. The watch is very nice looking, much better looking in person. Mine hasn't had any issues with timekeeping, it's been very accurate. I haven't experienced the problems others have.
The face of the watch is nearly impossible to scratch. There's been several times where I've accidently rubbed the face against a wall or other surface only to find no damage, much to my surprise. Other watches I've had scratch within the first week. I've had this watch for about 6 months and have no face scratches (although around the face and on the band show many scratches, not nearly as annoying as a scratch right on the face). I'm serious, I like to party and the face is still scratchless. This is very surprising to me.
The chronograph functions are almost entirely useless, but who cares. A stopwatch without fractions of a second is not worth using, but with this watch the features are more for looks, and they look great. I don't find this to be a big deal since I would rather not have digital functions on my watch, they look tacky in my opinion. Also my cell phone has a great stop watch funtion which I use for 12 ounce beer chug time trials making this complaint almost inconsiquential.
The movement of the watch leaves a little to be desired. The japaneese movement is somewhat jumpy. At this price you really can't expect an automatic movement however. This is really the biggest weak point of the watch and if you have a bunch of cash burning a hole in your pocket, maybe you should get a swiss automatic movement watch. This is a somewhat minor issue given almost all watches in this price range use japanees movements no normal person will ever know the difference.
This watch is about the same price as a cheap fossil watch but when you see it in person it feels and looks much more expensive. The fit and finish is much more than you would expect for $115. I find it to be a great value. The box it comes in is so nice you don't want to throw it away, I still have mine. I wear this watch every day I still recieve compliments on it. |
Love it.
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| Review Date: April 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Uren, Toronto, Canada |
Great value! Watch shipped quickly and arrived in perfect condition. Well protected with plastic film. Links easily adjusted. On registering the warranty with Invicta, it was immediately upgraded from 1 to 5 years (due to buying the watch through Amazon.com).
As others have stated, the watch is much more attractive in person and I think it looks great in all the photos I've seen of it online. It's definitely a heavy watch but that lends to it's perceived quality and it is by no means cumbersome. The screw down crowns are a great addition.
I am very satisfied with my purchase and would definitely recommend this watch to others. |
Great watch
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| Review Date: November 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Lyon, |
| I haven't worn a watch for many years and I was worried if I bought an expensive watch it would just end up sitting on the dresser. I bought this watch for $[...] and I love it. It doesn't feel cheap and works great. Not too big or heavy. I originally purchased an automatic watch at Walmart and took it back 10 minutes after I left the parking lot, don't waste your time on Walmart crap. This is a nice watch, you won't be disapointed. |
Best value chronograph!
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| Review Date: November 29, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Jason Y. Tan, |
| I'm a sucker for chronograph and if u're like me... then u're probably not going to part with $10K of your money to go for a Rolex Dytona Chronograph. The Invicta 9211 is as good as it comes in this class. |
Impressive watch
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| Review Date: May 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: B. Collom, Bullhead City, AZ |
| I bought an Invicta Speedway Chronograph for a great price and have been very happy with my purchase. The watch is heavy enough to feel solid, yet not so heavy as to be a nuisance. The fit and finish is also very nice on this watch and it fits into my collection quite well. I would recommend this watch to any of my friends... |
Very good looking and works great.
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| Review Date: November 1, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Kiran K. Borra, DE, usa |
| I like chronograph watches and this one is one of my choice, this looks very good and works great. till now no complaints. if you like bit heavy watches to wear then this is correct one, if not then don't go for this one. its dial is simple and looks great with 3 circles(sec clock, 24 hours clock, min clock) in it. i recommand this product to friends. |
Beautiful watch and an excellent value
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| Review Date: June 13, 2010 |
| Reviewer: jdcompcolo, Front Range, CO |
| I absolutely love the look and feel of this watch. As many have said, it really does look much better in person and clearly has the same level of quality as expensive department store watches. Also, the clean white and polished steel design goes with casual and dress clothing equally well (IMO). For my profession, I prefer the accuracy and ease of use with a quartz movement and this Invicta works beautifully. Really, for the money, I don't think you can do better. |
Wow 9211
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| Review Date: August 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Alexis Guzman, Orlando FL |
I was waiting for it, got it!!!! open the nice invicta box and boom.
This watch looks wayyyyy better live than online my second invicta watch.
I also had the russian diver 4578 and soon getting the 9212. |
Invicta Watch #9211
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| Review Date: February 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: CJ, California |
This is a good buy for a well made watch. They are slightly overpriced in retail stores, but Amazon has some of them at the price they should be at.
I love the watch and it's quite nice with casual and business events. Good weight. |
VERY nice watch!
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| Review Date: April 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: MLguy, CA |
This watch is awesome for everyday use, yet goes well with a suit! Came across it by chance here on Amazon & am extremely happy (especially w/the low price)!!
Just ordered another one - with the BLUE face! |
Wonderful
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| Review Date: December 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Rob Edwards, Oklahoma |
| Nice, simple watch. If you want a watch that you can do anything with it on, this is it. Automatic movement, water proof, keeps time perfect. Not too flashy not too dull, just a good all around every day watch. |
nice looking watch
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| Review Date: September 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: born2Bfree, Brooklyn, NY USA |
hi folks,
came in fine boxing brand new no scratches no missing parts even cleaning cloth with invicta logo was there. am wearing it for 2 month now, and i have no problems with it... sure its not a 2 000 dollar omega but for its price its a good watch, notes, glass since to be scratche-proof and all of the cups are screw type all 3 of them, so water resistance guarantee
my recommendation is go for it! |
Beautiful Watch for the Price!!!
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| Review Date: June 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: S. Campbell, San Diego |
| I bought this watch for my husband for Father's Day. From the moment he opened the box, he could not stop saying, "Wow!" It's very nicely made and has a good heavy weight to it. It looks more expensive than it actually is. If you're looking for a great watch at a fantastic price, don't hesitate on this one. It's well worth the purchase. |
A great deal from Amazon!
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| Review Date: August 19, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Geoff, Hollywood, CA United States |
My Invicta Speedway Chronograph S Watch arrived Friday, several days before I anticipated its delivery and, though not highly relevant, I was impressed with the way it had been packed.
I like the watch very much. The bracelet fitted perfectly and the watch took minimal set up time. I read the manual and everything works as I expected it to.
The luminous hands have a lot more glow than previous watches I've owned and the watch looks expensive... which is precisely why I bought it!
It's a bargain at Amazon's $120 price. |
Great Watch
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| Review Date: May 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: W. Weijland, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
| This is just a great watch. It was delivered before the expected date, in a very nice gift box. It works perfectly fine if you do not have to time a space shuttle launch with it. I have no complaints about it yet, it works and fits perfectly. And for whom it might concern; more than once someone asked if I was wearing a Daytona. Best watch in this price catergory, a must have for watch lovers. |
Superb watch
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| Review Date: May 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Robert Lyons, Bridgewater, NJ United States |
| Anyone who sees this watch on your wrist will think you spent a lot more for it than you actually did. The watch is beautifully crafted. All the features are well positioned and are very accurate. |
A must have watch.
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| Review Date: September 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mohammed Alalawi, Bahrain |
This is my 2nd Invicta watch but unfortunately lost it in Phi Phi Island while making a dive off the yacht. I bought it after owning the legendary 8926 and was amazed by the quality and the feel for that price. For those who complain about the subdials not working I recommend you read the manual, the 24 hour subdial is suppose to work with the main watch to show you if its day or night just like the GMT watches.
Am I going to buy another one? Sure I am. |
Great looking watch for those that don't want to pay for an aquaracer...
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| Review Date: September 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Christopher Petro, Santa Barbara, CA |
Although looking a lot like a Tag Heuer Aquaracer or Rolex Submariner (in that this is Invicta's version of a stainless divers chronograph) the timepiece doesn't cost nearly as much. As such, it makes for a great daily wearer and travel buddy. It's thick and somewhat heavy and feels very durable. I abuse this watch when I don't want to destroy or wear my Aquaracer in a pool or whatever.
The stainless bracelet looks awesome and has recieved many compliments, strangely at airports more than anywhere else. The clasp is sturdy and secure and the dial is easy to read and clean. The Invicta logo has a passing resemblence to the Longines logo, which is kind of funny. The best part is that unlike other Invicta watches, which are huge embarassing stadiums on your wrist, this one is of a sensible diameter and seems very classic.
Your friends and family will never have to know you spent only a $120, instead of $700-800.
It would be awesomer if the bezel rotated, but it's not like I'm using the watch to fly a plane. For the money, this is an admirable five star watch. |
Fantastic Watch at a Great Price!!!
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| Review Date: December 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Janel Cox, St. Louis, MO |
| Very pleased with this watch. Had a Citizen and a couple of other watches over the years. This one will outlast them all and you can feel the quality. |
Love This Watch
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| Review Date: January 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. Mcfadden, MV, MD |
| Everything about this watch is awesome. I have only worn it for several weeks and have received many compliments. It is classy and really catches a lot of attention. I've never been much of a "watch guy" and I have purchased a few just to look like I am all grown up. My other watches are rather expensive but seldom get noticed by others. This watch is by far the best and around 90% less costly. I would definitely recommend this watch. |
Great watch for a great value!
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| Review Date: January 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: G. Gorman, Jackson, MS |
| This watch was purchased and picked out for my husband for Christmas. It was such a great deal and it is a beautiful watch. He is very happy with it! |
Top Quality Invicta Watch
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| Review Date: June 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: fadhel abdulla, |
i can say it's very nice watch and really made good quality any who want to buy this watch i say go a head and you never lose.
I Recommended this Watch for gift it's really Nice Loook . |
Excellent Watch
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| Review Date: October 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Lilly Langtry, |
I bought this watch for my younger brother for his birthday.
I have to agree with previous posts - this watch is beautiful.
It has the right amount of heaviness to it and looks like any other luxury watch in terms of quality.
I am sure that there are major differences between how his watch and a Rolex operate, but if you're simply looking for a beautiful watch, this is it.
My brother is quite large - 6'5" and 200 lbs - and this watch was a great size. |
Excelent Product
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| Review Date: October 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Javier Ortiz, Cartagena, colombia |
| no problem with the watch, exactly that i expected. im sure that everyone the buy it will be satisfied. |
Nice watch!
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| Review Date: October 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D RAT 1, California |
| This is a great value and looks like a much more expensive watch. Nice weight and the 40mm face is well detailed and easy to read. This is my second Invicta chronograph and I'm very happy with both of them so far! |
GREAT WATCH,,AMAZING PRICE
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| Review Date: June 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: M. Eldamaty, |
VERY COOL AND LIGHT WATCH,,AND THE PRICE WAS LIKE 65% OFF THE REGULAT PRICE
GREAT IDEA FOR GIFTS |
Perfect watch!
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| Review Date: July 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Andrew, |
| The watch just perfect. Works good and accurate. Good deal for such money!!! Looks like 1000 dollars stuff. The only thing I didn't like was delivery matters. Package came even two days earlier than estimated date. But UPS package was opened and everything inside was mixed-up. I checked for damages. Thanks God everything was OK. Somebody just checked what's inside :) |
Five star watch at good price
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| Review Date: September 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. G Spires, Huntsville, Al United States |
I have to say up front that the picture used in the Speedway collection is not the current 2007 Invicta models. By looking at the photograph, the watch apears to have a bezel with a recessed portion at the outside of the 2-4 clock portion of the watch. The two models I've purchase have a smooth bezel all the way around and look just like the ones do in the 2007 Invicta sales catalogue. This must be an older model and the photo has not been updated. Not a big deal, but I like seeing exactly what I purchase. It could make some buyers feel they have been misled.
Invicta's watches rarely disapoint. The Speedway collection is nothing short of a stunning looking watch. It actually glitters on your arm.
That said, there are a couple of drawbacks to the chronograph. It's accurate to one-second. There are fifth-of-a-second hash marks along the watch, but the chronograph hand only stops on the seconds. I've got two of these watches, the 9211 and the 9554, both are great looking but aren't super accurate chronographs. It's a Japanese movement 21-jewel automatic, and that's a great, quality movement, but maybe the Swiss movements are more precise. I don't know, but you can't expect to get a $5,000 watch for just $120, plus shipping.
There are issues with the crown on the Invicta. The crown serves multiple purposes. It winds the watch up if it is stopped, and is used to change the time and date. But it is delicate and easy to strip out. It's hard to tell if the crown has been moved into the first or second position and if you use too much force, like I did on my 9554, you'll find that you will be having the watch repaired.
All in all, this is another great looking watch and decent timepiece that has a functional chronometer.
Well worth the price. I imagine it would make a nice gift to somebody also.
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Great Watch!
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| Review Date: May 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: D. Townley, Little Rock, AR |
| I bought this watch from Amazon about two weeks ago and have never been more pleased with a product. I have been asked about the watch everyday since I started wearing it. I am in a professional where people REALLY care about watches (military pilots) and everyone around me has the Tag or Omega or the Breit., but all want to know more about my watch. Very quick shipping, like 6 days or so by the time I ordered it to the time I had it on. Has a nice heavy feel to it and looks GREAT! |
Solid purchase
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| Review Date: March 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: CRP Ag, Texas |
This is a great looking watch. It feels solid and works very well. I have found it to be more than adequate in its accuracy.
I fully understand that this is not an "investment timepiece" but for now it is around $100, and looks and feels great.
I strongly recommend this watch. |
Good watch. Works well.
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| Review Date: July 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Paul Anant, |
| I live in the UK. Amazon US as usual delivered quickly and with no fuss. The watch works well and looks great, as it did on the website. |
Love it
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| Review Date: June 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Kosloske, Milwaukee, WI USA |
| Invicta makes a great product for the money. |
Great watch but a bad description by Amazon
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| Review Date: April 20, 2005 |
| Reviewer: E. Turner, |
| This watch is a very nice timepiece. The only disappointing thing is that Amazon is selling a watch that they know nothing about. The watch has a Japanese Chronograph movement, not a swiss-quartz. And the band does not come with a double-locking deployment buckle like it says, it comes with a double-locking diver buckle. Overall I am pleased with the watch. I just hope Amazon can advertise their products a little bit better. |
Not quite up to snuff
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| Review Date: January 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: SuDoNum, |
First off a few things about me. I own a Rolex Submariner and a Tag Heuer chronograph. I bought this watch because the Tag died after 10 years and I hate wearing the Rolex everyday. I own a construction company and I sometimes find myself in areas that I should not be wearing an $8500 watch in. I wanted something that was close in appearance to the Rolex but wouldn't worry about scratching. I liked what other reviewers said about this watch. And the fact that it was a Daytona knock-off was a plus.
I received this watch today, and it makes a great first impression. It has heft and weight and looks great. The packaging is fantastic. Really a first class package. However when I started setting the time and checking the operation of the chronograph, I could tell this was a cheap watch. While turning the stem it just felt cheap. Like if I got bumped while doing this the stem would break off in my hand. I also felt the detent for the date adjust was weak. It took me a few attempts pulling the stem in and out to get it to "engage" the date adjustment. I also could not get the chronograph to work properly. It would not allow Intermediate timing. And yes I read the manual, several times. That was another complaint. The manual is a generic manual applicable to ALL Invicta watches. Not a big deal, but if you're spending what they appear to be spending on packaging, how hard would it be to have a manual tailored to a specific type (chronograph) rather than every watch you make?
Regardless, I gave it 4 stars because it fit the bill for what I was looking for at a price you couldn't buy a Seiko for. Perhaps if I had spent another $100 or so and gotten the same watch with the swiss movement (this one is Japanese) I would have been even more impressed. |
A very nice watch (chronograph doesn't work, though)
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| Review Date: September 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Roman Michael, KC, MO |
| After reading all the reviews online I decided to purchase this watch. That was almost a month ago and so far I am very happy with it. It keeps very accurate time (it is a quartz after all) and it looks great. The chronograph, however, doesn't work the way it's supposed to (according to the manual, when you reset it, all three subdials are supposed to go to the 12 o'clock position but only one of them does. The other two are pretty much useless). I kind of expected for that to be the case after having read the reviews on amazon so it wasn't a huge surprise and I decided to just keep the watch for the looks. I gave it 4 stars because the watch came with a label that said "list price $355" and for that price I would except a fully functional chronograph. Another thing I don't like with this watch is the fact that the second hand always stays in the 12 o'clock position. Sure, you can start the chronograph and that will make it start ticking but the user manual says this watch is not designed to have the large second hand ticking all the time (personally I prefer a sweeping second hand, but this is not an automatic watch). In conclusion, if you're after a good looking watch that keeps accurate time, you'll probably like this watch. If you're after a chronograph, you'll probably want to go for something a little more expensive. Hope this helps. |
Great replica Rolex, lower price at the expense of mechanics
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| Review Date: April 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Guillermo A. Llerena, Astoria, NY USA |
This is a great item for watch novices looking for a nice piece to compliment business/formal attire. I've had this mistaken for a Rolex Daytona a few times, which is always nice. A few things I've noticed that allude to the lower price point:
- The Cronograph markings on the bezel are slightly offset, with the 0 marker about half minute increment off from 12 o'clock
- After owning the watch for 6 months, the second (stopwatch) hand resets to about the 58th minute marker after the knob is pulled to reset the date/time (this is remedied by running the stopwatch for 2 seconds, then leaving it there...a little annoying)
- I feel like the watch has lost a few minutes accuracy over the 3 years I've had it, but I never took the time to test it.
Those things aside, the watch has nice details like screw down knobs, and Invicta logos impressed into the clasp and middle knob for that added touch. I've had mine for about 3 years now and will probably replace it. Money well spent. |
Looks good, runs great. If you can overlook the details, its a keeper.
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| Review Date: June 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Christian Arathos, San Francisco, USA |
The watch looks great and has a good heft to it. The look of a chronograph really sticks out from other watches, and the price is hard to beat on this one. It also seems that Amazon is being serious about the list price. When I received the watch, the band had a price sticker for $350, and you can get it here for under $120.
It doesn't get 5 stars because of small issues with the details. First, the manual is not great. It's sufficient, and you can figure everything out, but its just not well written or well organized.
The second hand started out off center. This is easy to fix though to get the alignment of all the dials to the correct starting positions.
However, the second hand does not align well with the tick marks around the watch. If you are a perfectionist, this may bother you to no end. If you never use the stopwatch feature, you may never care.
If you are buying this watch for the looks, its a good buy. It's stylish and keeps time well. If you want a proper chronograph, you may want to look elsewhere.
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Nice looking but Chronograph a little lest convenient
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| Review Date: October 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jorge Suarez Casana, Naples, FL |
In therms of look and price, this watch is hard to beat, is simply stunning
As another reviewer pointed, the Chronograph isn't well implemented (but alas, it works) and the second hand that usually one would expect to tick to the second is kept static.
Overlooking those parts, the watch does it best giving time/date and looking good.
will keep on using it definitely
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Looks and feels like a Dytona
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| Review Date: December 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Husam J. Alnajjar, Seattle, WA USA |
| Ok, now a Rolex is a Rolex. So if you want one you gonna have'ta come up with the cash. If you want to have people think that you own one, then this is the one you want. As for the watch I have to agree with most of the reviews that it looks much better than the picture, and it is heavy. The Chronograph though does not work. I tried it so many times but I never got it to adjust like the manual says. I do have to agree with the reviews before me too about if looks matters with you, then this is it, because the Cronos are worthless. I can't give it a 5 star because it is not fully functional like it claimed, but I just can't get my self to drop it to a 3 star cause it sure feels like a Dytona ;) |
Okay for the price...
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| Review Date: November 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: K. Elerby, Chicago, IL |
I own the Swiss-quartz version of this watch (which is brilliant) and I was expecting the lower Japanese movement to be similar in build quality and construction. Unfortunately it is not. I purchased this as a gift for a family member figuring that it would be identical to the version that I have aside from the movement.
The Metal on the watch just isn't constructed with the same material as it is on the higher end Swiss models that Invicta makes. The crown and chronograph buttons feel as if they can be easily stripped when screwing them down. The biggest complaint I have with the watch is the fact that the watch doesn't appear to have a "lap timer" function. I'm going to call Invicta to see if this is a faulty functionality or if that's just how the watch operates.
For those who don't know:
A "lap timer" function allows you to pause the stop watch on a chronograph while it still keeps time. This is so you could record a "lap time" and resume the timer and it will jump to the correct position that it would have been at had you not paused the timer. This is normally done by starting the timer with the top button and pressing the bottom button. You would then resume by depressing the bottom button again. This watch just resets anytime you press the second button.
On the good side. It is a fairly well constructed watch. The casing feels heavy, but not cumbersome. It looks like a $400 watch, but cost less than $100 bucks. If you're a watch enthusiast or if you've owned anything better than a Seiko chronograph then go for the Swiss model. This applies to ALL Invicta watches. |
Great Value
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| Review Date: January 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Allen, New Hampshire |
The Invicta Speedway 9211 has all the looks of the Rolex Daytona for $11,900 less and instant availability. There are a few features that are lacking however, which detracts from the overall score.
The watch has a mineral glass crystal which isn't as scratch resistant as sapphire. I haven't had a problem yet, but I've been careful while wearing this watch. The 9211 is also powered by a no-name japanese quartz movement, I would much prefer to see an automatic movement powering this one, but for cost concerns the quartz works just fine.
My third complaint is that the steel used from the polished portions is soft and thus scratches very easily. I didn't think that it would be as bad as everyone made it out to be, but it really is and then some. The softness also should make them easy to polish out, but that's a bit of a PITA that really isn't necessary.
Overal, the watch keeps good time and has drop-dead good looks, and is a screaming value at $99. This watch could easily sell for twice that and still be a good buy. |
Good for the price but no miracles
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| Review Date: August 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Tiger Vijay, Florida |
| It's good for the current price (which is substantially below a c-note). If you like the looks of the Daytona, you will like the looks of this watch. The bracelet is good for this price class, but not great; I have a couple of Swiss Legend watches in the same price class with superior bracelets. There is a bit of rattle to the bracelet due to the cheap, stamped clasp. The Japanese quartz movement is typically accurate for a quartz. |
pleasantly surprised
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| Review Date: December 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: James Brooks, N. Wilkesboro, NC USA |
| When I opened the box what I expected was something that only looked like a Rolex Daytona. Instead, what I got was a watch that performs like a Rolex Daytona. And at an unbelievable price. I expect to keep this watch a long time. |
Great watch
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| Review Date: December 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Jeffery J. Castiglione, Clarence Center, NY |
| I recieved this watch 6 days after I ordered it which was what I thought relatively fast. It came in a very nice box. Upon inspection of the watch, it seemed heavy but well made. The movement was very smooth although not as smooth as more expensive watches. The face looked very classy with a rather large face (this seems to be the style of late). For the price of the watch it appears to be a well made and looks like a much more expensive piece. I have received alot of compliments on it and had three friends order other invicta watches upon seeing mine. I would definately recommend this watch! |
Great time piece!
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| Review Date: August 8, 2005 |
| Reviewer: A. Haggerty, Sweden |
The Watch looks and feels great. I did a lot of looking around before I decided on this watch and I'm very happy with my choice!
I would recommend this watch to anyone who is in the market for a very good watch at an even better price.
Well done Invicta and Amazon on a great product! |
nice watch looks more than its worth
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| Review Date: November 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Roxana Estremera, |
| its nice the only things that i dont like its a little small looking and im a small guy also im only 5'6 and i think it looks small on my wrist but thats my issue. other than that its a very nice watch. |
Great value.
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| Review Date: May 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Christopher Raissi, Marietta, Georgia |
This is my second Invicta watch, and I am pleased once again. For $116 (on 6 May 08, but the price has gone up a little) this is a very handsome watch. As with all Invictas with the brushed outer and polished inner band, be careful if you wear your watch at the computer as the polished center portion is easily scratched.
As far as the actual chronograph function goes, I cannot imagine that too many people would be buying a watch like this if they were serious about timing events. |
Awesome watch
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| Review Date: August 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Danny Luong, Houston, TX USA |
| It is pretty shiny and the style is clean. I don't really have any problems for this watch other than the fact that the glass is not sapphire crystal. I have to be extra careful not to scratch it up. Its a good watch though but I only had it for a few days to really tell if its sturdy and keeps time. This is my first invicta watch. None the less it looks good |
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