New Invicta Owner -

[weinstein5]

I am new to mechanical watches and I was lucky enought ot get one of the 9937 with the coin edge bezel and had a question about the need to have the watch regulated - is there any hard and fast rule about when to get the watch requlated and what would be the expectation for accuracy once it is regulated-

I have had my watch now for about two weeks and its seems to be running about +4 seconds fast per day which seems fine by me -

Thanks in advance -

[DavidHernandez]

Wow, +4 seconds is awesome. I believe that is well within the standards for COSC certification!

Personally, I wouldn't touch it until you start noticing degradation.

I'll bet you won't need to do anything with it (ever), but if you do it will probably be several years from now.

Dave.

[JBHII]

weinstein5 said:

I am new to mechanical watches and I was lucky enought ot get one of the 9937 with the coin edge bezel and had a question about the need to have the watch regulated - is there any hard and fast rule about when to get the watch requlated and what would be the expectation for accuracy once it is regulated-

I have had my watch now for about two weeks and its seems to be running about +4 seconds fast per day which seems fine by me -

Thanks in advance -

Congrats on the new 9937 and welcome to the forum!

Rule of thumb for a mechanical watch is to have it serviced every 3-5 years to make sure it runs properly, and to ensure a lifetime of use.

+4 is AWESOME for a non-COSC certified watch like the 9937 (to earn a COSC certficicate, a watch has to run not more than plus 6 and minus 4 seconds per day, in a variety of positions and temperatures).

We hope you'll visit and post often in the forum!

Best,

John

[weinstein5]

Excellent - that is what I was thinking but just wanted to confirm - after reading some of the reviews of the 9937 talking about the watch running +30 seconds out of the box -

[JBHII]

weinstein5 said:

Excellent - that is what I was thinking but just wanted to confirm - after reading some of the reviews of the 9937 talking about the watch running +30 seconds out of the box -

The initial batch of the first 9937's ran fast, but subsequent releases were fine.

John

[Pete]

I have had my watch now for about two weeks and its seems to be running about +4 seconds fast per day which seems fine by me -

I would probably leave it alone. It will probably get even better. My 9939 runs +2 sec a day on the table and better when worn. It was one the 'fast ones' but after regulating it is excellent. Not bad for a $300 watch. Hard to beat the value of those invicta's.

Still waiting for my new coin bezel 9937. I am chomping at the bit, I can't wait to see it in person.

-Pete

[weinstein5]

I have one of the RI coin bezel 9937 - it is nice - discountinvictawatches.com was going to get some more in this week - I got mine from fractionprice.com -

[BrianHud]

To All,

I have a question about the 9937 RIs. I will first preface this question, but stating that I have an unhealthy obsession with the Rolex Submariner and Sea Dweller. I find that I cannot stop looking at pictures of these watches on the internet or on the wrists of anyone I see wearing one in public. I think that most would agree that they are the pinnacle of dive watches, and the watch that just about all divers on the market are fashioned after.

I also have to say that I am going to buy one, but my wife will only approve of the purchase after I compelete the third level of the CFA exam. Enter the Invicta 9937 RI.

I first saw of the availablity in John's posting about it, and was absolutely thrilled to see the resemblence that it had to his Sea Dweller. My thought is that I purchase the 9937 for now until I am given the go ahead to pull the trigger on a Sub.

How do these watches really compare in person? Might the 9937 satisfy so much that I retire the longing for a Sub or Dweller and possible set my sights on another one of my unhealthy obsessions (like a Speedmaster). I guess only I can answer this, but it would help if someone who has experience with both watches could shed some light. I almost think that I will not be satisfied until I have a Sub on my wrist for no other reason other than the fact that it is a Rolex. I know it's sick, but it is what it is.

Brian

[JBHII]

BrianHud said:

To All,

I have a question about the 9937 RIs. I will first preface this question, but stating that I have an unhealthy obsession with the Rolex Submariner and Sea Dweller. I find that I cannot stop looking at pictures of these watches on the internet or on the wrists of anyone I see wearing one in public. I think that most would agree that they are the pinnacle of dive watches, and the watch that just about all divers on the market are fashioned after.

I also have to say that I am going to buy one, but my wife will only approve of the purchase after I compelete the third level of the CFA exam. Enter the Invicta 9937 RI.

I first saw of the availablity in John's posting about it, and was absolutely thrilled to see the resemblence that it had to his Sea Dweller. My thought is that I purchase the 9937 for now until I am given the go ahead to pull the trigger on a Sub.

How do these watches really compare in person? Might the 9937 satisfy so much that I retire the longing for a Sub or Dweller and possible set my sights on another one of my unhealthy obsessions (like a Speedmaster). I guess only I can answer this, but it would help if someone who has experience with both watches could shed some light. I almost think that I will not be satisfied until I have a Sub on my wrist for no other reason other than the fact that it is a Rolex. I know it's sick, but it is what it is.

Brian

Hi Brian,

Have you read my comparison of the 9937 to the Submariner on my review site? This might help answer your question.

I honestly don't think that a 9937 will quench the fire, if a Sub/SD is really what you're after. The 9937 is a great watch. But it's not a Rolex, nor is it trying to be.

John

[DavidHernandez]

Brian,

I have an original 8926, and I it looks so much like a Submariner that people comment on it all the time. Even to me, the 8926 is so close that it seems to be "good enough".

I also have a 9762 Speedway (looks like a Rolex Daytona), and it looks so good that I can't stop staring at it.

But I know that these are not Rolex made watches (and as John said, they're not supposed to try to fool anyone). I still want a Rolex Daytona, and the quality of the Invictas has simply convinced me that owning a Rolex would be more awesome than I can currently imagine.

Enjoy your 9937, but plan on it fueling the fire for the Rolex Sub. My bet is that you will feel much closer to your goal without feeling any let-down.

Dave.

[BrianHud]

John and David,

Thanks for the input. I'm still undecided as to whether or not I'll buy a 9937, but I will own a Sub or Dweller in the future...at least that's the goal.

John..I actually have read all of your reviews. In fact, your review of your Aqua Terra is one of the biggest reasons that I bought one. I did start out wanting the Bond Seamaster, but for some reason, the AT just stood out at me more. I also decided that the Bond Seamaster just couldn't take the place of a Sub or Dweller, which is the one watch I've always wanted. I saw more of what I wanted in the AT. Thank you for that John!

Thanks Guys,

Brian

[mrfett2000]

My wife says I'm allowed to buy a Seamaster only if Pierce Brosnan himself dilivers it!

[JBHII]

mrfett2000 said:

My wife says I'm allowed to buy a Seamaster only if Pierce Brosnan himself dilivers it!

Omega offers some pretty superior customer service, BUT.... ;D

John