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thelynchmob4
 Post subject: New 52mm Monster!
PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 12:11 am 
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I have been looking at these for some time and finally bought one...for anyone that loves a really, really large watch, this is for you!

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I am a big fan of Invicta Watches anyway, and when I read the history of the Russian Diver on their website (http://www.invictawatch.com/reviews/review1.html), I had to have one.

I opted for the white face with GMT additional hand. Very striking watch and you definitely know it is on your wrist at 52mm...some other stats:

Invicta Model: 7003
Crystal: Anti-Refelctive Mineral Crystal
Case material: Polished 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel
Case diameter: 52 millimeters
Case Thickness: 15 millimeters
Band: Genuine Leather Band at 26mm
Date and GMT complications
Movement: Swiss Ronda 515 Quartz Movement
Water resistant: 100 Meters

The illum at night is also very impressive...just like the photos in the link.

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:shock: Whoa, that is one HUGE mother! Makes the Chronomatic 49 sound tiny!

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It is a huge watch...a few folks here at work were gawking at me today. When I tell them the story about the watch and its history, they all want one...so far so good.
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Its like one of those old advertising swatch watches...look nice hung on the wall :wink: 8) 8)

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Yeah, talk about gym clocks!

I won't wear it a lot, maybe once a month...it is more of a conversation piece but makes a nice addition to my collection.
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They sell Invicta at our local TJ Maxx store.

If you like that style of watch, you need to check out U-Boat timepieces.

Especially U-Boat's Flightdeck CAB/CAS model.

They produce a 43, 50, and 55mm.

It's a monster!

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I live overseas, so I haven't been to a TJ Maxx - didn't know they sold Invicta there, as I have a few that were all purchased online. Thanks for the info on U-Boat...I will check it out!
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I actually wanted to get a U-Boat until I saw the price! The SA I ended up purchasing was cheaper and way better quality, in my opinion.
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laieboy wrote:
I actually wanted to get a U-Boat until I saw the price! The SA I ended up purchasing was cheaper and way better quality, in my opinion.


Sure, the B-ling is better quality.

The U-Boat isn't that expensive actually. It's much cheaper than the Super Avenger.

You can own a 55mm UBoat for $2900.

Only thing negative about UBoat is they are all on straps. Bummer.

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Flynbyu wrote:
laieboy wrote:
I actually wanted to get a U-Boat until I saw the price! The SA I ended up purchasing was cheaper and way better quality, in my opinion.


Sure, the B-ling is better quality.

The U-Boat isn't that expensive actually. It's much cheaper than the Super Avenger.

You can own a 55mm UBoat for $2900.

Only thing negative about UBoat is they are all on straps. Bummer.

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Not sure which model he quoted me but I thought he said $4995.
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 Post subject: Re: New 52mm Monster!
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thelynchmob4 wrote:
Case diameter: 52 millimeters


the other day i went to longines AD to try some models of the master collection, and i tried one with 47.5 mm and wow that was huge on my wrist...so i can not start to imagine how the mighty 52 mm would be like :shock:

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