The "What Watch Are You Wearing Today" Picture Thread - Page 5

perfectlap · 02-09-2009, 07:32 PM

I decided against the $20K Zenith and went for the $1000 Invicta Subaqua.
It was a tough call....
Went down to a jeweler on Wall Street to have it sized. To my surprise they had the Zenith in stock. I won't speak to the engine --the Invicta has the Valjoux 7750 (great movement btw) so FAR from terrible, but as far as finish and detail, not even close. Budget option for the clear win. The detailing is better than the Tags and Omegas I have owned over the years for the same amount--Lewis Hamilton marketing isn't cheap! I was kind of shocked by the Zenith actually, I guess $20K doesn't buy you a nicer shell. With Citigroup trading for a McDonalds's value meal (more like happy meal) I'm up 20% with the $19K I saved.
disclaimer, big and heavy.

Randy V · 02-09-2009, 08:21 PM

I like a big watch, but those Subaquas are HUGE!

I was watching the Invicta watches channel yesterday and they were selling the Subaqua Noma III for $400. Heckuva deal!

perfectlap · 02-09-2009, 08:35 PM

careful, they'll stick in a run of the mill ETA G10 when you're not looking, not such a good deal then.....50mm is definitely and "off hours" size. I guess its overkill like driving a Pcar to pick up burgers.

Crazy Canuck · 02-09-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canysmc

At least show us the beach shot cause its 19 degrees here in NY

I'll see what i can do.

30C, hot and sunny today. My back is red.

Damian in NJ · 02-09-2009, 11:18 PM

Perfectlap, agreed on the oversteer-Ronnie Peterson was my all time favorite driver-I named my first son Peterson.

perfectlap · 02-10-2009, 12:11 AM

^ it's kinda funny....when the car's were the most demmanding and most unpredictable, there were no cameras around to film it.
When the car's are the most generic, predictable and boring (now) there are cameras everywhere....I could watch 70's F1 for hours.

Gregg Lewis · 02-10-2009, 09:55 AM

That is a great comparison on the two watches. Alot of people are going to make the choice you did. Love the blue.

Randy V · 02-10-2009, 07:26 PM

Crappy cellphone pick of my Swiss-made Tommy Bahama Silver Palm watch.

The case and link inserts are solid sterling silver. It also has a raised compound curve saphire crystal.

The watch face is a light blue, and the hands are silver with ivory-brown inserts, shaped like palm fronds.

This was a limited-issue piece, no longer available.

lipamax · 02-10-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perfectlap

I decided against the $20K Zenith and went for the $1000 Invicta Subaqua.
It was a tough call....
Went down to a jeweler on Wall Street to have it sized. To my surprise they had the Zenith in stock. I won't speak to the engine --the Invicta has the Valjoux 7750 (great movement btw) so FAR from terrible, but as far as finish and detail, not even close. Budget option for the clear win. The detailing is better than the Tags and Omegas I have owned over the years for the same amount--Lewis Hamilton marketing isn't cheap! I was kind of shocked by the Zenith actually, I guess $20K doesn't buy you a nicer shell. With Citigroup trading for a McDonalds's value meal (more like happy meal) I'm up 20% with the $19K I saved.
disclaimer, big and heavy.

Valjoux 7750 is a very good movement! One of the most popular movements on the watch market.

Gregg Lewis · 02-10-2009, 11:16 PM

What are some of the watches that use it ?

perfectlap · 02-11-2009, 11:25 AM

Breitling, Cartier (Ferrari LTD), Chopard, Panerai, Omega, Tag Heuer (Carrera)....long list.
It's what the Cosworth DFV was to F1.

LINK

canysmc · 02-11-2009, 04:52 PM

Rolex TT Submariner

bigmac · 02-11-2009, 05:26 PM

1960 Zenith

chaadster · 02-12-2009, 11:00 PM

Late '70s Ernest Borel Cocktail watch with kaleidoscope effect "mystery dial" and Swiss Synchron auto movement:

bigmac · 02-13-2009, 10:54 AM

Cloudy old scruffy Rolex type of day

02-09-2009, 08:21 PM	#62
Randy V Rennlist Emeritus Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Insane Diego, California Posts: 13,938	I like a big watch, but those Subaquas are HUGE! I was watching the Invicta watches channel yesterday and they were selling the Subaqua Noma III for $400. Heckuva deal! __________________ Randy V. San Diego, California '94 928 GTS - Midnight Blue Metal

02-09-2009, 08:35 PM	#63
perfectlap Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 7,427	careful, they'll stick in a run of the mill ETA G10 when you're not looking, not such a good deal then.....50mm is definitely and "off hours" size. I guess its overkill like driving a Pcar to pick up burgers. __________________ http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2008/12/more-cra-idiocy/ http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/19/rep...-bartlett.html "MR. KRAUTHAMMER: Well, look, the Copenhagen Summit is about something I believe actually exists: global warming and human influence on that." TRANSCRIPT

02-09-2009, 11:18 PM	#65
Damian in NJ Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,102	Perfectlap, agreed on the oversteer-Ronnie Peterson was my all time favorite driver-I named my first son Peterson. __________________ 95 Speed Yellow/Black 968 Cab,Kinesis Supercups,Promax chip,Big Red fronts,MO30 rears,ss brake lines,MO30 sway bars,LSD,H&R sport springs,Brey Krause control arm brace,Dynatech billet strut brace,Club Sport steering wheel,short shift,sport seats,Cargraphic ss 100 cell cat and exhaust,RoW front turn signal lenses

02-10-2009, 12:11 AM	#66
perfectlap Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 7,427	^ it's kinda funny....when the car's were the most demmanding and most unpredictable, there were no cameras around to film it. When the car's are the most generic, predictable and boring (now) there are cameras everywhere....I could watch 70's F1 for hours. __________________ http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2008/12/more-cra-idiocy/ http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/19/rep...-bartlett.html "MR. KRAUTHAMMER: Well, look, the Copenhagen Summit is about something I believe actually exists: global warming and human influence on that." TRANSCRIPT

02-10-2009, 09:55 AM	#67
Gregg Lewis Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 3,385	That is a great comparison on the two watches. Alot of people are going to make the choice you did. Love the blue. __________________ Gregg Lewis 02 996 89 944S2 #700 94 968 (For Sale) 06 GS 300 04 Denali XL (White Whale)

02-10-2009, 11:16 PM	#70
Gregg Lewis Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 3,385	What are some of the watches that use it ? __________________ Gregg Lewis 02 996 89 944S2 #700 94 968 (For Sale) 06 GS 300 04 Denali XL (White Whale)

02-11-2009, 11:25 AM	#71
perfectlap Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 7,427	Breitling, Cartier (Ferrari LTD), Chopard, Panerai, Omega, Tag Heuer (Carrera)....long list. It's what the Cosworth DFV was to F1. LINK __________________ http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2008/12/more-cra-idiocy/ http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/19/rep...-bartlett.html "MR. KRAUTHAMMER: Well, look, the Copenhagen Summit is about something I believe actually exists: global warming and human influence on that." TRANSCRIPT Last edited by perfectlap; 02-11-2009 at 01:41 PM.

02-11-2009, 05:26 PM	#73
bigmac Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ann Arbor,MI Posts: 1,984	1960 Zenith __________________ 90-S4 Linen grey metallic

02-12-2009, 11:00 PM	#74
chaadster Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ann arbor, MI Posts: 1,660	Late '70s Ernest Borel Cocktail watch with kaleidoscope effect "mystery dial" and Swiss Synchron auto movement: __________________ chaad thomas '88 S4 \| gp white \| mahogany \| at \| autothority \| rmb \| cup II

02-13-2009, 10:54 AM	#75
bigmac Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ann Arbor,MI Posts: 1,984	Cloudy old scruffy Rolex type of day __________________ 90-S4 Linen grey metallic