Anyone into watches?

Solid piece. I'll put that Seiko 5 up with the best of them. Can't go wrong with that tank.

 

Here's a Tiger Concept big crown mechanical watch I picked up last year.


It keeps decent time but I won't let it get wet despite the 100M claim on the dial.

 

Very cool. I've never seen this. Has a Tudor vibe to it.

 

It's similar to the Rolex Big Crown 6538 but I had them install a pencil handset instead of the usual Mercedes hands

Here's the inspiration

 

My largest watch in the box, 42mm Armida A2.


Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement
Sapphire crystal
500m
Sharkmesh bracelet

 

6 Trout! Brought to you by Rolex!

 

Thanks Marines!

 

Works well as a counter-balance while casting.

 

My authentication card has NFC and is linked to my phone.

 

Date works!

 

I usually get my Invictas from Amazon, I've never tried Invicta Stores.com.

One of the complaints many people have with Invicta is the inflated retail they always boasts then the actual price is 2-3Xs less. I'm a big fan of their 40mm Pro Diver automatics, have a few of them myself and have used them for a number of modding projects. Many times the "retail values" can be up to $500 for one of these watches but the actual price will be anywhere from $60-175. Their marketing seems to make buyers believe they are getting incredible deals all the time with these inflated retail prices.

They are very decent watches for less than $150, many are automatic with reliable NH35 (unbranded Seiko) movements. This Invicta model 1953 is particularly popular right now and can be had for $100 from many retailers. I bought one right after they were introduced and have been very pleased with it. It's one of the few Invictas I've kept stock although I might swap it to a black Tropic strap.

$120 Invicta Pro Diver Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 31290

https://www.amazon.com/Invicta-Diver-Automatic-Black-31290/dp/B085HKXGZ5

The best advice I can give is to NEVER pay retail for an Invicta.

 

I've owned both of those in automatic at one time, gifted the blue to my son and turned the red/ black bezel watch into a nice little project watch.


These are my Invicta Pro divers, a few have new bracelets, dials and handsets. All keep great time and were each less than $100 to purchase.

 

My favorite Invicta modified watch is this little milsub I made during Covid lockdown.


Watch itself was about $80 and with the addition parts all in for less than $200.

Namoki is a brand of aftermarket watch parts.

 

Nice Orients! I bought this Bambino to wear for my wedding:

 

Clean looking timepiece!

 

Excellent choice!

 

Church Sunday!

 

I
Just went to the urgent care with my Rolex. Im all swelled up with something I think I pulled some poison oak because im not allergic to poison Ivy or poison sumac. I got bumps all over. They gave me steroids.

 

Hope you're back to normal soon.

 

Thanks.

 

Enjoying a day on my deck with a cold beverage wearing the Armida.

 

JSinnard. I like the band!

 

Thanks! It's a 22mm sharkmesh I bought years ago. They are still available in different widths and are a great bracelet alternative for any dive watch.



Here's a link to the 22mm I have.

https://www.strapboutique.com/mobile/Product.aspx?id=37521

 

Feeling a little yellow.

 

Yellow gold that is.

 

Now I have to pay for it.

 

I got chocolate chip cookies all over me. The new oven the way the fan circulates the heat. Even cooked crispy fries that were better than any oil cooked I’ve had.

 

Speedy Saturday...

 

You have a really nice collection!

 

Thank you.