9762 Speedway

[DavidHernandez]

Hi all,

I just purchased a 23k yellow gold plated 9762.

I've run a search on the forum for the Invicta 9762 and couldn't find any matches. I know that John has done an excellent review of the watch, but his was the 18k Swiss (Rose) Gold. I prefer the 23k.

The one I bought does not have DATE, but I notice that some of the photos on the Internet show the watch with the DATE.

See:
www.watchwholesalers.com/getpic.asp?pid=63223 (no DATE)

www.mybeautycenter.com/images/INV9762_XL_Clean.jpg (with DATE)

home.woh.rr.com/johnholbrook/9762.html (John's review - Rose Gold)

I did notice that some of the watches listed for sale with the DATE have the "G-Series" next to them, so that might be the distinguishing characteristic for the DATE Models.

Still, I have a couple of questions:

1. How many variations of the 9762 are there?

2. Why weren't these variations given a clearer numbering system?

3. What are the differences (if any) between these models?

4. Besides the soon-to-be-released high-end Automatic Speedway, are there any other Automatic Speedway models available?

After reading John's review, I decided on the older "yellow gold" model because I don't like Rose. To make up for the missing alligator band that John's came with, I purchased the same band as a separate item.

Thanks in advance for your input,
Dave.

[JBHII]

DavidHernandez said:

Hi all,

I just purchased a 23k yellow gold plated 9762.

I've run a search on the forum for the Invicta 9762 and couldn't find any matches. I know that John has done an excellent review of the watch, but his was the 18k Swiss (Rose) Gold. I prefer the 23k.

The one I bought does not have DATE, but I notice that some of the photos on the Internet show the watch with the DATE.

See:
www.watchwholesalers.com/getpic.asp?pid=63223 (no DATE)

www.mybeautycenter.com/images/INV9762_XL_Clean.jpg (with DATE)

home.woh.rr.com/johnholbrook/9762.html (John's review - Rose Gold)

I did notice that some of the watches listed for sale with the DATE have the "G-Series" next to them, so that might be the distinguishing characteristic for the DATE Models.

Still, I have a couple of questions:

1. How many variations of the 9762 are there?

2. Why weren't these variations given a clearer numbering system?

3. What are the differences (if any) between these models?

4. Besides the soon-to-be-released high-end Automatic Speedway, are there any other Automatic Speedway models available?

After reading John's review, I decided on the older "yellow gold" model because I don't like Rose. To make up for the missing alligator band that John's came with, I purchased the same band as a separate item.

Thanks in advance for your input,
Dave.

1. Only Invicta knows for sure!

2. See # 1. ;D

3. I'm not clear on this question but I belive the major difference is the quartz movement used in later models does have a date, as well as other cosmetic changes to make them less Rolex like.

4. Other than a very expensive, limited edition chronograph that looked very much like a Speedway, but was never called a Speedway, no. Speedway fans have been clammoring for an auto Speedway for years, and the soon to be released COSC Speedway is the first automatic version.

You say you have a yellow gold 9762? I thought the 9212 was the only yellow gold one....again, so many different versions, and so hard to keep track!

Hopefully others can provide additional insight where I was not.

John

[DavidHernandez]

Thanks for the info. Here is the watch I bought:

cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4949024131

But I purchased from a different dealer on eBay and have not received it yet. I used the above link because it's the best photo I can find.

Note that it is the 23k gold model, and that there is no DATE. I believe that the newer model uses the 18k Rose Gold -or- something they call the "NEW 23K SPECIAL GOLD", and has the DATE field.

Thanks for the info. I will modify this post (or respond to any reply) after I receive my actual watch (which will be any day now).

Dave.

[Pat McCarthy]

David,

Here's another yellow gold plated Speedway -

Invicta 9956

Invicta went through a transition period with the Speedway line about a year ago. The original line had solid bezels, plain three-register dials (without date), and a modified chronograph movement. The movement issue revolved around the large center second hand not being controlled by either of the pushers - it just kept rotating around the dial.

The transition watches - like mine pictured here - came with an embossed dial, but no other changes. It did come with the lighter non-SEL metal bracelet, instead of a strap as the original 9956 did (my 9956 is shown with a strap purchased from banda.com).

The ultimate result of the transition was a watch which retained the metal bracelet and embossed dial, but included a fairly crude date window, a bezel and insert, and - most importantly - a true chronograph movement (where the central second hand is controlled by the top pusher).

I am really fond of my 9956 because of its great look. I do wish it had the accurate chrono function, but I can live without that.

One note on the 23K yellow gold. It is a bit "brassy" in color, but not so much to take away from the effect. Placed next to a solid gold, or 14K or 18K "real" gold plated watch or other piece of jewelry, however, the Invicta will appear lighter in color .

Be sure and post a pic or two of your new Speedway - and, let us know how it functions. Congrats on the new watch!

[DavidHernandez]

Nice pictures Pat. Thanks for the input.

I love your 9956--the dials are beautiful and the strap looks awesome against the gold.

If mine looks half that good I'll be pleased forever.

Dave.

[Pat McCarthy]

DavidHernandez said:

Nice pictures Pat. Thanks for the input.

I love your 9956--the dials are beautiful and the strap looks awesome against the gold.

If mine looks half that good I'll be pleased forever.

Dave.

Thanks Dave -

I really like the gold Speedways with a strap. In fact, I almost ordered a 9762 but Mark Benedict came up with this one as an alternative. Sure miss him as an Invicta dealer.

I really do want to see your watch after you get it. Invicta has made so many changes in the Speedway recently - it will be nice to see what yours will look like.

[MikeS]

i had this watch and sold it very nice!

[DavidHernandez]

Pat,

I just received my 9762. It was misrepresented as having the Red "Speedway" over the bottom dial. However, after more research I decided to keep it as is. It is exactly like the last photo you posted above.

The photo above is a little deceiving (I know it's the one from the sales sites) in that it makes the dial look very white and plain. In fact, the face is a very nice champagne and has the sunburst design on it, exaclty like the 9956.

The gold plating looks like real gold, and the watch has a hefty feel that I really love.

On a final note, my research tells me that the 9762 that had the "Speedway" in Red also used Rose colored gold plating. This was the last fact that convinced me to keep the watch I received.

I will post a photo or two soon, probably in the contest thread.



Dave

[Pat McCarthy]

DavidHernandez said:

Pat,

I just received my 9762 . . .

Great news that it has arrived. I was expecting it to have the champaign colored dial - I didn't expect it to have the embossed design.

A couple of questions - does it have a date window, and if so is the window "finished" or does it just look like it was stamped out of the dial? And, does it have the true chronograph movement (does the large second hand "rest" at the 12:00 position and move when the top pusher is pressed [activating the tachymeter function])?

I can't wait to see your photos.

[DavidHernandez]

Pat:

The Date Window looks like it was stamped out of the face. I would really prefer that it not be there at all, but it's handy to have. It is set just below IIII and V o'clock and actually touches the corner of the bottom most "I" of the IIII, nearest to the center of the watch.

The embossed face is FABULOUS. It looks like a watch worth thousands of dollars.

Maybe I don't know how to use the watch yet (the only thing I'm certain of is that I'm confused by it...) but here's what's happening:

When I unscrew the top and bottom pushers, and press the one on top, the sweeping second-hand activates. When I toggle the top pusher, the sweeping hand stops.

When I press the bottom pusher, the sweeping hand quickly resets to exactly 6-seconds past 12, which is annoying. If I want it to rest at 12-o'clock, I have to let it sweep to the 12 and then press the top pusher.

I left my instruction book home, so I don't know how to reset the "MIN" and "HOUR" and "SECOND" dials (if they even can be reset...).

The bracelet is gold on the front AND the back, but the inner part of the clasp is still silver-toned stainless steel.

I paid $169. It was worth every penny.

Dave

[Pat McCarthy]

DavidHernandez said:

. . .

I paid $169. It was worth every penny.

I agree - I'm wearing mine today.

It does appear your watch has the correct chrono movement, however, I am a bit concerned with your description of the function of the bottom pusher. It should return the "sweeping" second hand to exactly 12:00.

You should be able to set the register hands. It's done with different stops when you pull the crown - your instruction sheet should show you this.

If anybody has one of the later Speedways with the authentic chrono function, speak up on the return function of the bottom pusher.

Congrats on the new Speedway, Dave!

[DavidHernandez]

Ok, I read your comments and I played with the dials a bit. I pulled out the crown and found that in the fully extended position I could depress the top pusher (and hold it down!) and have it spin at 2x speed, and then stop it at any point I wanted. After doing that, I started the sweep hand by depressing the top pusher. Then I stopped it. I was then able to use the bottom pusher to reset the sweep hand to the starting point, which in this case was 12 o'clock.

In summary, I set the sweep hand to start at the 12 o'clock position, and now it works fine. Apparently you can have it set to any position you want and then have the bottom pusher reset it to the place you started, which is actually a pretty cool feature.

I won't be home until about midnight, so I won't read the manual tonight, but tomorrow I'll figure out how to set the other dials. I'm sure it can be done, and now that I understand more about the workings of this watch I like it even more than I did before!

Dave.

[DavidHernandez]

Pat,

as promised, here are a couple of photos of my new 9762.





This is my current dress watch. I've gotten several comments on it, and I've only worn it twice!

Love it. When I get the leather band, I'll post another photo so you can compare it to your 9956.

Dave.
Dave.

[Pat McCarthy]

Dave - Great looking watch. This design sure is hard to beat.

Here's one of the first pics I took of my 9956 with a strap. Just for inspiration!

Invicta 9956

One suggestion - if you think you are going to stay with the bracelet, rather than the strap, get your seller to try to get you an SEL bracelet from a 9939. It's much more substantial and has a better clasp. I'm still thinking about doing that.

Congrats on your new beauty.

[JBHII]

DavidHernandez said:

Pat,

as promised, here are a couple of photos of my new 9762.


This is my current dress watch. I've gotten several comments on it, and I've only worn it twice!

Love it. When I get the leather band, I'll post another photo so you can compare it to your 9956.

Dave.
Dave.

Very cool! I like that it has a date display! Very nice photos too....contest material!

John