Thanks Eyal!

Here's proof for all you skeptics who think Invicta honcho Eyal Lalo doesn't listen to his customers:



A 44 mm Subaqua Specialty, which he considers a mid-size watch. On ShopNBC last night, Mr. Lalo said he specifically created this model in response to all the requests from his loyal customers who write and say they can't carry off the 48-50mm-plus size watches his brand has become famous for.

Who says customer service is dead?

I thank Mr. Lalo for the effort. But my sweet spot is 40 mm, which I believe he considers a ladies size these days.

There is a BIG difference in 50mm and 44mm, so, I will give him some props on this one...

I flipped thru the channels last night and could swear I saw a sub $300 SAS. I remember when you couldn't touch a quartz version under $1200. I wonder if the Swiss took a paycut to achieve this remarkable feat?

There was a titanium model that looked very nice. 50 mm though.

I actually like this one...believe it or not!

. . . blue dial version is nice. 44mm is good.

. . . still not giving my duckets for one. . . .

only invicta can claim 44mm as mid-size!!! wasnt it just 36-38mm a few years ago!!

randyswagon wrote:

. . . blue dial version is nice. 44mm is good.

. . . still not giving my duckets for one. . . .

Same here. The problem is that it will be $100 in a month or so

andrema wrote:

randyswagon wrote:

. . . blue dial version is nice. 44mm is good.

. . . still not giving my duckets for one. . . .

Same here. The problem is that it will be $100 in a month or so

.. . . Did you ever think you would see the day??? A SAN III for a beater watch . . . .

randyswagon wrote:

andrema wrote:

randyswagon wrote:

. . . blue dial version is nice. 44mm is good.

. . . still not giving my duckets for one. . . .

Same here. The problem is that it will be $100 in a month or so

.. . . Did you ever think you would see the day??? A SAN III for a beater watch . . . .

sadly yes

cali kid wrote:

only invicta can claim 44mm as mid-size!!!

I was thinking the same thing when I saw this...only Invicta could call a 46mm watch "Mid-size."

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andrema wrote:

I actually like this one...believe it or not!

andrema wrote:

The problem is that it will be $100 in a month or so

I guess you don't like it that much then. You should be buying for the enjoyment of owning, not worrying about what the value will be in a few months. If you are buying watches for an investment, you will be a sad person down the road. (at least this was what I was told by certain people)

I see nothing wrong with a used watch losing two-thirds of its value in a matter of weeks.
After all, if you go to the race track losing tickets are useless in a matter of minutes.

boscoe wrote:

I see nothing wrong with a used watch losing two-thirds of its value in a matter of weeks.
After all, if you go to the race track losing tickets are useless in a matter of minutes.

Good point, but why doesn't the same concept hold true with Hookers?

I'd buy one of those for $100.00! And it does sound as though he is listening, it only took a few years for him to react to the requests.

WatchNoob wrote:

andrema wrote:

I actually like this one...believe it or not!

andrema wrote:

The problem is that it will be $100 in a month or so

I guess you don't like it that much then. You should be buying for the enjoyment of owning, not worrying about what the value will be in a few months. If you are buying watches for an investment, you will be a sad person down the road. (at least this was what I was told by certain people)

Was starting to think, who the hell pissed in noobs wheaties until the last few words!!

WatchNoob wrote:

andrema wrote:

I actually like this one...believe it or not!

andrema wrote:

The problem is that it will be $100 in a month or so

I guess you don't like it that much then. You should be buying for the enjoyment of owning, not worrying about what the value will be in a few months. If you are buying watches for an investment, you will be a sad person down the road. (at least this was what I was told by certain people)

Of course, those same people also used to scream at me over the airwaves, "BUY IT NOW — THIS WATCH WILL NEVER GO LOWER!!!!!"

25or6to4 wrote:

WatchNoob wrote:

andrema wrote:

I actually like this one...believe it or not!

andrema wrote:

The problem is that it will be $100 in a month or so

I guess you don't like it that much then. You should be buying for the enjoyment of owning, not worrying about what the value will be in a few months. If you are buying watches for an investment, you will be a sad person down the road. (at least this was what I was told by certain people)

Of course, those same people also used to scream at me over the airwaves, "BUY IT NOW — THIS WATCH WILL NEVER GO LOWER!!!!!"

Why do you have an issue with this?

Ok, I'll play...

On that channel, they are hoping to catch the guy who is not a collector, who happens to be flipping through, and hears someone say, "this watch has the same quality as the "R" brand for a fraction of the price." This tickles the NEW GUY'S ear...

So the new guys goes, "wow, a great watch for $675 dollars!" Later as this guy becomes more knowledgeable, he comes HERE, to XMT...

...but a bit, stung, because to buy the watch he wants now, he takes a MAJOR hit on the watch he bought earlier...

See, that channel isn't trying to reach US...


But again, not telling you guys anything that you didn't already know...

Anomaly wrote:

Ok, I'll play...

On that channel, they are hoping to catch the guy who is not a collector, who happens to be flipping through, and hears someone say, "this watch has the same quality as the "R" brand for a fraction of the price." This tickles the NEW GUY'S ear...

They aren't trying to reach US...

. . . . But Alan, EVERY caller that's on the show has at least 100, if not more Invictas . . . . just sayin'.

randyswagon wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

Ok, I'll play...

On that channel, they are hoping to catch the guy who is not a collector, who happens to be flipping through, and hears someone say, "this watch has the same quality as the "R" brand for a fraction of the price." This tickles the NEW GUY'S ear...

They aren't trying to reach US...

. . . . But Alan, EVERY caller that's on the show has at least 100, if not more Invictas . . . . just sayin'.

Take away value pays and they wouldn't...

Anomaly wrote:

randyswagon wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

Ok, I'll play...

On that channel, they are hoping to catch the guy who is not a collector, who happens to be flipping through, and hears someone say, "this watch has the same quality as the "R" brand for a fraction of the price." This tickles the NEW GUY'S ear...

They aren't trying to reach US...

. . . . But Alan, EVERY caller that's on the show has at least 100, if not more Invictas . . . . just sayin'.

Take away value pays and they wouldn't...

. . . and that folks, is the truth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anomaly wrote:

Ok, I'll play...

On that channel, they are hoping to catch the guy who is not a collector, who happens to be flipping through, and hears someone say, "this watch has the same quality as the "R" brand for a fraction of the price." This tickles the NEW GUY'S ear...

So the new guys goes, "wow, a great watch for $675 dollars!" Later as this guy becomes more knowledgeable, he comes HERE, to XMT...

...but a bit, stung, because to buy the watch he wants now, he takes a MAJOR hit on the watch he bought earlier...

See, that channel isn't trying to reach US...


But again, not telling you guys anything that you didn't already know...

I owned a rolex and went channel surfing and it worked on me for over 8 months, new guys dont have a chance!!

Anomaly wrote:

Ok, I'll play...

On that channel, they are hoping to catch the guy who is not a collector, who happens to be flipping through, and hears someone say, "this watch has the same quality as the "R" brand for a fraction of the price." This tickles the NEW GUY'S ear...

So the new guys goes, "wow, a great watch for $675 dollars!" Later as this guy becomes more knowledgeable, he comes HERE, to XMT...

...but a bit, stung, because to buy the watch he wants now, he takes a MAJOR hit on the watch he bought earlier...

See, that channel isn't trying to reach US...


But again, not telling you guys anything that you didn't already know...

Wow...you just wrote my horological biography......

I am embarassed to admit how many Invictas I once owned.
But I think I only have 3 left, including the one I'm wearing today (Titanium I-Farce with Stainless Less Caseback ( :arrow: ) which was given to me by Mrs. B last year.

Don't concern yourself with me Cali. I'm not taking whatever AtomicTom is on these days, gotta keep my edge

boscoe wrote:

I am embarassed to admit how many Invictas I once owned.
But I think I only have 3 left, including the one I'm wearing today (Titanium I-Farce with Stainless Less Caseback ( ) which was given to me by Mrs. B last year.

I would agree with you to a degree but I did own some well made Invicta watches over the years. I was somewhere around 60 but you blew my doors off Dan. Weren't you up around 100?

falcon4311 wrote:

boscoe wrote:

I am embarassed to admit how many Invictas I once owned.
But I think I only have 3 left, including the one I'm wearing today (Titanium I-Farce with Stainless Less Caseback ( ) which was given to me by Mrs. B last year.

I would agree with you to a degree but I did own some well made Invicta watches over the years. I was somewhere around 60 but you blew my doors off Dan. Weren't you up around 100?

I ain't revealing squat! But let's just say I could call into Mr. Skelton's show and fit right in.

boscoe wrote:

falcon4311 wrote:

boscoe wrote:

I am embarassed to admit how many Invictas I once owned.
But I think I only have 3 left, including the one I'm wearing today (Titanium I-Farce with Stainless Less Caseback ( ) which was given to me by Mrs. B last year.

I would agree with you to a degree but I did own some well made Invicta watches over the years. I was somewhere around 60 but you blew my doors off Dan. Weren't you up around 100?

I ain't revealing squat! But let's just say I could call into Mr. Skelton's show and fit right in.

I know it's in that area Boscoe, I remember you posting numbers in WTW or WTF.

falcon4311 wrote:

boscoe wrote:

falcon4311 wrote:

boscoe wrote:

I am embarassed to admit how many Invictas I once owned.
But I think I only have 3 left, including the one I'm wearing today (Titanium I-Farce with Stainless Less Caseback ( ) which was given to me by Mrs. B last year.

I would agree with you to a degree but I did own some well made Invicta watches over the years. I was somewhere around 60 but you blew my doors off Dan. Weren't you up around 100?

I ain't revealing squat! But let's just say I could call into Mr. Skelton's show and fit right in.

I know it's in that area Boscoe, I remember you posting numbers in WTW or WTF.

Quit picking on the former addict, can't you see he is going thru successful rehab?

Okay, I'm sorry Danny Boy. We both have something to be ashamed of.

All that Cheese clogged the arteries going to my brain.

Anomaly wrote:

falcon4311 wrote:

boscoe wrote:

falcon4311 wrote:

boscoe wrote:

I am embarassed to admit how many Invictas I once owned.
But I think I only have 3 left, including the one I'm wearing today (Titanium I-Farce with Stainless Less Caseback ( ) which was given to me by Mrs. B last year.

I would agree with you to a degree but I did own some well made Invicta watches over the years. I was somewhere around 60 but you blew my doors off Dan. Weren't you up around 100?

I ain't revealing squat! But let's just say I could call into Mr. Skelton's show and fit right in.

I know it's in that area Boscoe, I remember you posting numbers in WTW or WTF.

Quit picking on the former addict, can't you see he is going thru successful rehab?

There should be some type of intervention or 12 step program from breaking that aweful addiction...the first step is admitting that you bought one (give or take 100)

andrema wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

falcon4311 wrote:

boscoe wrote:

falcon4311 wrote:

boscoe wrote:

I am embarassed to admit how many Invictas I once owned.
But I think I only have 3 left, including the one I'm wearing today (Titanium I-Farce with Stainless Less Caseback ( ) which was given to me by Mrs. B last year.

I would agree with you to a degree but I did own some well made Invicta watches over the years. I was somewhere around 60 but you blew my doors off Dan. Weren't you up around 100?

I ain't revealing squat! But let's just say I could call into Mr. Skelton's show and fit right in.

I know it's in that area Boscoe, I remember you posting numbers in WTW or WTF.

Quit picking on the former addict, can't you see he is going thru successful rehab?

There should be some type of intervention or 12 step program from breaking that aweful addiction...the first step is admitting that you bought one (give or take 100)

I agree with Mark. If you don't do this right you'll find yourself buying Activa's down the road for a quick fix.

[quote="WatchNoob"][quote="andrema"][quote="Anomaly"][quote="falcon4311"][quote="boscoe"]

falcon4311 wrote:

boscoe wrote:

I breaking that aweful addiction...the first step is admitting that you bought one (give or take 100)

I agree with Mark. If you don't do this right you'll find yourself buying Activa's down the road for a quick fix.

BTDT!