MoT's WDF

AndyS wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:01 pm Been wanting one of these green models for awhile. Don't think they import the model (BN0158-85X) on the band to the US. Someone posted a deal from Italy, so I bit.

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With my BN0151:
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These are cool. I have the blue and the black ones….but green looks amazing.

watchpalooza wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:39 pm

AndyS wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:01 pm Been wanting one of these green models for awhile. Don't think they import the model (BN0158-85X) on the band to the US. Someone posted a deal from Italy, so I bit.

20220131_113252.jpg

With my BN0151:
20220131_103138.jpg

These are cool. I have the blue and the black ones….but green looks amazing.

I wanted it partially because I'd wanted the bracelet for a long time. They have a lot of praise around the watch forums. I'd looked at buying one as a part, but they're $120 at least from any source I could find. At that, might as well get another watch with it. Paid $204 out the door with a little candle thrown in to get me to free shipping So it's like getting the watch for under $100, which just can't be done any more.

They've got a couple more version out now. A black and gold that reminds me of the old Seiko Tuna's (BN0152), then a green and black bezel on a black dial (BN0155).

I like both of those.

This was supposed to deliver on Monday, so thrilled it got in earlier.
And as much as I dig the watch, also quite a fan of the packaging.

TheJohnP wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:26 pm This was supposed to deliver on Monday, so thrilled it got in earlier.
And as much as I dig the watch, also quite a fan of the packaging.

Totally agree @TheJohnP about the packaging, was going to mention it but didn’t want to spoil your new watch experience too much!!

Congrats @TheJohnP (and @WPybus I am assuming?)!! Looks great!! That was on my radar but I thought I'd be a good boy and refrained from pre-ordering. I think bad boys have more fun.

My $20 pickup (shipped) from this deal post. The dial has a subtle effect to it -- it isn't just flat. Its 36mm is wearing large. The 20mm short strap wears well on me but won't fit my brother.
I scratched it already getting the back off. ugh! I also removed the spacer for this shot. "Swiss parts" Ronda.

So I ordered this, um, interesting Invicta about 9 days ago during the one-day ShopHQ "$25 off any watch" coupon. See my original post in the Bargains thread here:
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The obvious "attention grabber" is the full-lume bezel. I had never seen an Invicta with one before, but I figured it was worth a modest gamble. It was on sale, so after the $25 coupon my cost was just under US $37 including shipping and tax. ShopHQ standard shipping is not exactly quick...I received it 8 days later in mid-US. I chose the grey dial with the blue lumed (ceramic?) bezel and lumed hands/markers.

Invicta Model # 37846

Product Description: “Invicta Pro Diver 42mm Quartz LUME Quartz Stainless Grey/Blue”
Sizes: 42mm case diameter, 13mm thick, 20mm lug width, 48mm lug-to-lug

In some respects I was pleasantly surprised. It came in a standard Invicta yellow box with tags. While a part of the Pro Diver line, it seems more like an SKX homage than the familiar Subby homages like the 8926 and similar models. This stainless case is more sleek and rounded on the sides, mostly polished, and lacks the giant “INVICTA” engraving of the subs. It has their flat, “Flame Fusion” crystal with beveled edge. The grey sunray dial is elegant and restrained, lacking unnecessary printing, and sports SKX-style hands and hour markers. The blue features really pop in daylight and would probably elicit compliments in social settings.

But soon things began to go sour for me. First, the quartz movement is frustratingly hard to hack accurately (that is, so the minute hand lines up with the hash mark when the seconds hand hits 12). No matter what tricks I tried, the minute hand jumps ½ minute ahead or behind (randomly) when you push the crown in. There’s some slop in the linkage between the stem and the minute hand. Maybe this is a little OCD and won’t bother everybody, but I’ve returned quartz watches for this before.

Also, the crown is not a screw-down, which one would expect when the watch is rated 200m WR.

Most importantly, the watch falls sinfully short on its most prominent feature: LUME. It’s not bright and doesn’t last long. This lume photo was taken in a darkened room 2 minutes after exposure to full sunlight. At that time it was readable and emitted a pleasant glow. However, within 20 minutes it was nearly invisible in darkness (I didn’t bother to photograph it again…my camera was totally disinterested).
So to me, this watch scores Invicta some points in styling, but can't be taken seriously on technical performance.

In summary, Pros:
• Nice case finishing and no obnoxious case-side branding
• Attractive dial and hands set
• Decent, standard Pro Diver stainless bracelet (hollow ends, pressed clasp, polished center links)
• Ticking seconds hand hits most of the markers
• Inexpensive (list $249 but quickly found under $100)

Cons:
• Lume is lame!
• Properly hacking the quartz movement (TMI PC32A) is nearly impossible due to sloppy gearing
• No screw-down crown, despite 200M WR claim
• Rotating bezel is stiff
• Date slightly off-center in window

Bottom Line: Can’t recommend. You’ll notice I haven’t unwrapped nor sized the bracelet. For the money it’s an attractive casual watch, but I’ll probably be returning it.

My new to me, Tudor Black bay 36 (79500-0004)

My latest addition

1. could not resist it at 199.99




2. Been eyeing this turtle for quite sometime and finally decide to get it

Not really "new", as I bought it a few weeks back, but only just managed to collect it.


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1973 Bulova Accutron R.R. Approved in a 14k GF case
On route from Modesto CA
Not perfect, might/should have a service, but got it cheap enough to not worry about the servicing costs.

I'll post more when it arrives next week.

This Bauhaus inspired Sea-Gull from the AliExpress anniversary sale just arrived.
Really well made for the price. The rounded chapter ring is a nice touch.






The leather strap was fine, but think this strap makes it look more sporty.

The $50 Mercer Voyager came in.

Other than the scratches on the case back and the replacement bezel pip, both disclosed by the seller and both I don't care about, it is very clean. The seller also included the original rubber strap (cut too short for me) and diver clasp, which I did not know about. Overall, I'm very pleased. This will be a fun summer beater.

Pickup from @captinsano443 as I couldn't pass up the deal and avoiding jumping through the hoops to get one normally.