Ok I have some serious work to do!!!!

[Investr]

So my son walks in from his bedroom and says, "Dad, put it on channel 15 (which was either HSN or QVC) and check out this watch" So i flip over and its a show selling Invictas. These things were so gaudy!! He said he actually wanted one. He's only 20, and Ive always said id wait until he was at least out of college until I give him "pick of the litter". Not sure where I slipped up but Ive got some work to do.....

[Torque Time]

Looks like a great opportunity to save a a boatload of $. I say he get pic of litter when he learns the difference.

Just my $.02 but probably worth much less!

[SkyKing31]

Originally Posted by Investr

So my son walks in from his bedroom and says, "Dad, put it on channel 15 (which was either HSN or QVC) and check out this watch" So i flip over and its a show selling Invictas. These things were so gaudy!! He said he actually wanted one. He's only 20, and Ive always said id wait until he was at least out of college until I give him "pick of the litter". Not sure where I slipped up but Ive got some work to do.....

I can't help but chuckle when I read your post. Do you and your son ever talk watches? Perhaps bring out your collection one day and ask him which watch he like best, and then start up a conversation about that watch and what makes Rolex such a great brand.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Investr

So my son walks in from his bedroom and says, "Dad, put it on channel 15 (which was either HSN or QVC) and check out this watch" So i flip over and its a show selling Invictas. These things were so gaudy!! He said he actually wanted one. He's only 20, and Ive always said id wait until he was at least out of college until I give him "pick of the litter". Not sure where I slipped up but Ive got some work to do.....

Lol...old Chinese proverb say 'A journey of a thousand miles has to start with a single step..'
In this case the single step being the Invicta.
It's a step in the right direction.
My Son who is 15 shows absolutely no interest in my watches whatsoever which you can imagine from my point of view is both frustrating and a little disappointing.
Encourage the Invicta..

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[TheVTCGuy]

Easy solution Rick:

A. Buy him the Invicta

B. Send me the Rolex you were going to give him.



See? Problem solved

[MonBK]

Which model Invicta did you buy him?

[Rogdogg]

My son is 20 months old and likes to play with the bezels on my watches although he can't turn them yet. He does however point to the seconds hand going around and say tick, tick, tick, tick as he moves his finger around the crystal. I think he's starting off okay.

I think the post above form Archie is good. Get him the Invicta and see how it takes care of it and give him pick of the litter when he understands the difference.

[bdex75]

But him the Invicta.

If not that one maybe their Sub or Daytona homage.

But if he likes the watch and he will wear the watch buy him the watch. You can always teach quality later.

Don’t know the boy but he may be intimidated by a $8000++ Watch.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Easy solution Rick:

A. Buy him the Invicta

B. Send me the Rolex you were going to give him.



See? Problem solved

You’re a problem solver Paul

[superdog]

this is hysterical.

lots of people into Invicta though. mad respect for the brand and following they have built.

[dddrees]

Yeah, if there’s no appreciation between the two then there would be no way he would be ready for a Rolex.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by superdog

this is hysterical.

lots of people into Invicta though. mad respect for the brand and following they have built.

Well, not entirely because other than both being watches there is quite a bit of difference between the two. One which is certainly more disposable than the other being probably the biggest difference.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Well, not entirely because other than both being watches there is quite a bit of difference between the two. One which is certainly more disposable than the other being probably the biggest difference.

I agree, it's so much easier to dispose a Rolex.

[tyler1980]

its too late. You have to start them young, thats the only way to ensure another WIS

[spoilsofwar01]

could have been a lot worse, he may have selected a Timex .....

[superdog]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Well, not entirely because other than both being watches there is quite a bit of difference between the two. One which is certainly more disposable than the other being probably the biggest difference.

I am sorry, I don't understand.

Not entirely what? I ask only because I was only pointing out that the Invicta brand does have a big following.

Wasn't really comparing the two. Just saying that I respect the brand they have built.

[4vCoupe]

My 10yr old daughter can recognize and name every watch I have. We have a deal, she can talk to me about LOL dolls and I have to listen, I can talk about watches to her and she has to listen. I know way too much about LOLs.


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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by superdog

I am sorry, I don't understand.

Not entirely what? I ask only because I was only pointing out that the Invicta brand does have a big following.

Wasn't really comparing the two. Just saying that I respect the brand they have built.

So you don’t understand the difference between spending $8,000.00 on something vs spending $100.00 to $300.00 on something else? Or you have a problem because Invocta is as popular as a Furby or Elmo doll?

Hurray, Invocta is popular, it has a following, and it sells well. Well fabulous and good for them. Still a plastic Invicta can be purchased for less than a few hundred dollars. There’s significant difference in value that is placed on a cheap piece of plastic Invicta vs a much more expensive Rolex.

And if the person in question doesn’t understand that then maybe it’s best they stick with Invicta as well.

[herts9]

Originally Posted by dddrees

So you don’t understand the difference between spending $8,000.00 on something vs spending $100.00 to $300.00 on something else? Or you have a problem because Invocta is as popular as a Furby or Elmo doll?

Hurray, Invocta is popular, it has a following, and it sells well. Well fabulous and good for them. Still a plastic Invicta can be purchased for less than a few hundred dollars. There’s significant difference in value that is placed on a cheap piece of plastic Invicta vs a much more expensive Rolex.

And if the person in question doesn’t understand that then maybe it’s best they stick with Invicta as well.

I'm sure the younger you didn't understand as much about watches as you do now. Nurturing the growth and base of knowledge was the sentiment, not realizing that something is worth more than something else.

To a young person, strapping metal and plastic to a wrist checks the box of 1) being satisfied with how something looks and 2) tells time. Whether that is an Invicta or a Mille is inconsequential until he/she gets older and can appreciate workmanship, movements and horology history..not simply wearing something because it costs more or has brand name "XYZ"

We all have to start somewhere.

[AzPaul]

And he wants his birthday dinner to be Hot Pockets.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by dddrees

So you don’t understand the difference between spending $8,000.00 on something vs spending $100.00 to $300.00 on something else? Or you have a problem because Invocta is as popular as a Furby or Elmo doll?

Hurray, Invocta is popular, it has a following, and it sells well. Well fabulous and good for them. Still a plastic Invicta can be purchased for less than a few hundred dollars. There’s significant difference in value that is placed on a cheap piece of plastic Invicta vs a much more expensive Rolex.

And if the person in question doesn’t understand that then maybe it’s best they stick with Invicta as well.

No, I understand clearly the difference. Otherwise, maybe I would be wearing an Invicta. But that has nothing to do with my original response to Rick that you commented on.

Please see my original comment.

"lots of people into Invicta though. mad respect for the brand and following they have built."

The reason I asked you a question about your response, was because your response to me made no sense.

You said "not entirely". And I was curious as to what exactly you thought I said, because again, your response to me made no sense.

And where to you see that I have a problem? I was simply giving the brand the respect it deserves. Just because it is not a Rolex, does not mean they have not built a solid product and business.

[mtrunner]

It's actually cool at 20-year-old is interested in a watch at all. Not a lot of kids that age want or wear a watch at all. So it's a good start!

[~JJ]

Try not to force anything or it will be your hobby he enjoys in order to spend time with dad vs a hobby you both share equally which organicly builds shared experiences and time. At the end of the day, taste is subjective. Have fun with the ride!

[andromeda160]

I had a zodiac diver and a D&G chrono that I regularly wore throughout high school. Paid $50 ea at TJ Maxx on final clearance, they retailed for $300-400 ea. Then went out and spent my graduation money on a 98 CBR900RR that I managed to hide for about a month. Then when my parents finally saw it they made me sell it or move out. Ended up trading it for my first rolex

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by herts9

I'm sure the younger you didn't understand as much about watches as you do now. Nurturing the growth and base of knowledge was the sentiment, not realizing that something is worth more than something else.

To a young person, strapping metal and plastic to a wrist checks the box of 1) being satisfied with how something looks and 2) tells time. Whether that is an Invicta or a Mille is inconsequential until he/she gets older and can appreciate workmanship, movements and horology history..not simply wearing something because it costs more or has brand name "XYZ"

We all have to start somewhere.

Frankly it's been a awhile since I was young, but even then I aspired to get a Rolex. Frankly that's probably the main reason I own one now.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by superdog

No, I understand clearly the difference. Otherwise, maybe I would be wearing an Invicta. But that has nothing to do with my original response to Rick that you commented on.

Please see my original comment.

"lots of people into Invicta though. mad respect for the brand and following they have built."

The reason I asked you a question about your response, was because your response to me made no sense.

You said "not entirely". And I was curious as to what exactly you thought I said, because again, your response to me made no sense.

And where to you see that I have a problem? I was simply giving the brand the respect it deserves. Just because it is not a Rolex, does not mean they have not built a solid product and business.

Just a difference of how I look at this vs the way that you do I guess. And no it's not only the money but it's about what goes into it and how long you expect something that is well built to last vs some piece of cheap plastic. . So if someone doesn't appreciate that then yes maybe they are not ready or maybe they have no business spending that much in the first place.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by superdog

No, I understand clearly the difference. Otherwise, maybe I would be wearing an Invicta. But that has nothing to do with my original response to Rick that you commented on.

Please see my original comment.

"lots of people into Invicta though. mad respect for the brand and following they have built."

The reason I asked you a question about your response, was because your response to me made no sense.

You said "not entirely". And I was curious as to what exactly you thought I said, because again, your response to me made no sense.

And where to you see that I have a problem? I was simply giving the brand the respect it deserves. Just because it is not a Rolex, does not mean they have not built a solid product and business.

And no I don't have much respect for the brand. Just as I have little respect for the creators Furby or the Elmo doll. Kudus, they found some cheap little gizmo that they can make a living off of. But it's still some cheap little gizmo with little to no real value.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by dddrees

And no I don't have much respect for the brand. Just as I have little respect for the creators Furby or the Elmo doll. Kudus, they found some cheap little gizmo that they can make a living off of. But it's still some cheap little gizmo with little to no real value.

Man, why so grumpy?

That is like saying you don't respect Ford because they are not on the same quality level as BMW.

This was a cute little post by Rick about his 20 year old son wanting an Invicta.

Originally Posted by dddrees

Just a difference of how I look at this vs the way that you do I guess. And no it's not only the money but it's about what goes into it and how long you expect something that is well built to last vs some piece of cheap plastic. . So if someone doesn't appreciate that then yes maybe they are not ready or maybe they have no business spending that much in the first place.

No idea why it has to be an argument. This is pure silly. Again, this was a cute little post about a kid wanting a watch.

[Abdullah71601]

I have a coworker that has 300 Invicta’s. No typo. 300!

The Invicta guys are their own kind of WIS. They get quite a bit more bang for their buck than we do, and are every bit as enthusiastic as we are.

I’d say buy the kid what he wants, not what you think he should want.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by superdog

Man, why so grumpy?

That is like saying you don't respect Ford because they are not on the same quality level as BMW.

This was a cute little post by Rick about his 20 year old son wanting an Invicta.




No idea why it has to be an argument. This is pure silly. Again, this was a cute little post about a kid wanting a watch.

Just a different point of view. Personally I would rather pay more to get more with the one than to pay little and get less or pay the same amount and get 400 worthless pieces of plastic crap.