HauteHippie Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 ETA 2892, Dubois Depraz 2021 chronograph module Limited to a couple hundred pieces Delivered in a Pelican case 47mm, nice and beefy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 they actually kept the watch from looking over the top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 It is a good looking watch but I wish they had made the word INVICTA larger on the side of the mid-case. That's class all the way, baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 It is a good looking watch but I wish they had made the word INVICTA larger on the side of the mid-case. That's class all the way, baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Looks pretty good actually. Not the big giant INVICTA I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 What movement is in that? First glance told me 7753 but then I noticed the seconds at 3:00. Don't think Invicta has an in house movement, so what could it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 What movement is in that? First glance told me 7753 but then I noticed the seconds at 3:00. Don't think Invicta has an in house movement, so what could it be? Andrew, I listed it in the initial post: ETA 2892 with Dubois Dupraz 2021 chronograph module. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dvn Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I think I read it some where in the gen forum that the Dubois movement is not authentic since Dubois never suppy movement to invicta. I could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I think I read it some where in the gen forum that the Dubois movement is not authentic since Dubois never suppy movement to invicta. I could be wrong Considering the JEES SISS like engraving on the movement you could very well be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I just can't over how ugly the INVICTA logo and font is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 The logo does kind of ruin it for me. If they'd just had flown under the radar a bit more with the logo display on the dial, it'd be better I agree. That movement engraving is certainly off, but that's also a custom plate to display the "57 jewels" stamp I'm sure. I'm not sure why the DD 2021 would not be readily available to Invicta. Hmm, but there is definitely some controversy: http://www.bdwf.net/forum/showthread.php?t=73826 (It seems they may have gotten the DD modules second hand, while inferring that they came from the source) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Daytona on steroids! But yeah one of the "nicer" models in Invictas huge inventory! They still need to tone it down a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustindu4 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I like it. I could do without the pelican case and the giant INVICTA font. how much is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Invicta has come "full circle"!!...back to Swiss movements....Here's a 1950's model from my junk box: It has a 21j HW A.Schild non quickset date movement....Pretty, but only @ 34mm wide.... BTW....That D/D modular movement is GREAT .....until it needs a service... My Omega Dynamic chrono has one, and most quotes I got were in the $400.+ range for a simple service and adjustment.....Apparently NOBODY opens up one of those modules!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Most of these DD movements were purchased on the black market,hence the cheep price. Many of these movements failed because of the questionable origins. DD when contacted said they knew very little about Invicta and did not have any kind of relationship with the company. I would normally jump at the chance to have a DD/2892 combo at under $1000.00,but this company Is well known for there embellishing. I tell people If they need a beater they may want to try a Invicta,say for under $150.00. I can think of much nicer and well made watches when approaching the $1000.00 threshold. Imo Invictas are nothing more than a glorified rep. I do agree with you Chief,not a bad looking watch. But all things considered,no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Agree, maxman, especially after reading some more about these DD modules of questionable origin. I also read about many of them having gear slop, and breaking down regularly. Anyhow, these things are availble for as low as $750 in 98% condition, which under normal circumstances would be a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Agree, maxman, especially after reading some more about these DD modules of questionable origin. I also read about many of them having gear slop, and breaking down regularly. Anyhow, these things are availble for as low as $750 in 98% condition, which under normal circumstances would be a bargain! Indeed Cheif,almost worth removing the movement and disreguarding the watch But that "questionable origin" really sticks In my craw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Some of the newer Invicta chronos are using the SW 500 movements. If you could pick up one for about $650 I think it would be a good deal. The trouble is finding a model that's not a big ugly monster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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