Anna Malone
This Speedway model, which was on sale briefly for less than $50, is a fine timepiece. Amazon replaced the first one I received, the only Invicta I've ever experienced with a painful factory defect; it should have failed QC but somehow, as bizarre as it seems, this was a serious issue that slipped by the factory (and me). Both the initial watch and the replacement looks great in all respects, and the things which should accompany the watch were there; the Invicta yellow tag was attached where it should be with the yellow string, with protective case and crystal clear covers, and a plastic bag slipped over the watch. After making sure the watch was clean, wiping it completely down, within a few minutes my skin reported a quite noticeable itching sensation; I moved the watch to the outside of my write, and then the sensation grew more sharp and uncomfortable. I removed the watch and ran my finger over the entire rear surfaces of the case, discovered to my amazement that the outer edge of all four case lugs (which is where you attach the spring bars and wristband) was sharp enough to cut paper. Never would have expected to see this slip through the factory QC checks yet it did, and I've never seen this with any other make of any watch ever, not even the really el-cheapo, no-name throw-aways.Amazon sent an immediate replacement and all is well again; there are zero sharp edges and the watch is as perfect as anyone who likes a large Invicta watch still hopes for it be! Kudos as always to Amazon's great reps for handling this defect issue so quickly, I placed a note on the return so the return folks don't accidentally cut themselves; no one should have to resort to emery cloth or a special tool to grind sharp edges of any new watch. This watch really looks better than the photos submitted and is beefy as expected and with the color scheme of white hands against a black dial, it's easier to read than other Speedway or Aviator models I have; the orange outer outline on the white hour/minute hands and with the white sweep second hand, I've had no problems checking it in all conditions short of a very dark room. When I charge it with a black light for 30 seconds, the luminescence lasts several minutes, but as always, the Tritnite lume formula leaves so much to be desired. So far, the replacement watch is spot on accurate following the initial time hack. This particular silicone/rubber band is comfortable enough, though I have a black/gray/blue striped Nato band awaiting, just in case. I've found the less expensive Nato bands are just as solid and nice as the over-$20 versions, but as always, YMMV.With Amazon as seller and fulfilling the order, what's not to like?! If these are offered again below $50, just try one, or two! What a gift for someone who likes a nice watch. I hope this info is helpful to others with their watch purchasing decisions. Full disclosure; we have received no free products and my reviews are fair and honest.
