The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

[Wes Bourne]

^ That Speedmaster Reduced is dope.

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Regretfully had to sell my GP this past summer due to leaving my last company. Cleaned up the watch wish list as well, as I had too many (especially considering the lifetime maintenance cost they would total). The Speedy Pro and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duo have become the two contenders to purchase and hold during my lifetime. Meanwhile, a Hamilton may or may not find it's way into the box in the near future.

Until then, this is my latest acquisition and small project. I figured I would grab it as it has the newer Seiko NH35a hackable/hand-winding auto movement. A few conservative modifications and I'm happy with it. I've been able to regulate to ~+1/day

• New hand set (10watches.com)
• Grind-brushed case sides (to evenly remove Invicta engraving)
• Invicta tag removed from dial
• Cyclops removed (personal preference)
• Brushed bracelet

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Nice. Where did you have the mods done?

 

[alpyigit]

Killing time at the airport with my Moser while waiting for the flight.. Indoor picture, hence the crappy shot..

 

[RogerP]

^^^ The black dial version is stunning.

 

[rwbenjey]



^ That Speedmaster Reduced is dope.
Nice. Where did you have the mods done?

Did them myself : )

 

[rwbenjey]



This watch modification business is dangerously fascinating.  And yours looks nice.  But rather like modifying a new car, or any car to a great degree, it begs the question: at what point might you be better off just buying one you already like?

I would but I can't afford to at the moment (I won't be buying a Submariner). I bought this one because I was curious about the new Seiko movement and I wanted a little project to do. I have lots of years left and two timepieces to target. More important things are taking up the larger fund pools at the moment. I have time.

 

[Wes Bourne]



Did them myself : )

Well done!

Btw, which Invicta is that? They have like a bazillion different watches. I didn't know that some of their watches use Seiko movements.

 

[steven_s]

if anyone is interested, i'm putting my watch back up for sale.

jlc ultra thin

 

[rwbenjey]



Well done!

Btw, which Invicta is that? They have like a bazillion different watches. I didn't know that some of their watches use Seiko movements.

Thanks! It's the 8926C.

 

[Wes Bourne]



Thanks! It's the 8926C.

Are you sure it's not a Miyota (Citizen) movement?

 

[apropos]



Killing time at the airport with my Moser while waiting for the flight.. Indoor picture, hence the crappy shot..

Excellent.

 

[rwbenjey]



Are you sure it's not a Miyota (Citizen) movement?

Yeah. The Miyota was in the previous generation. This is what the 8926c looks like now with the new Seiko movement:

*image from Watchuseek forum: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/what-invicta-8926c-544214-4.html

 

[Wes Bourne]

^ Cool.

That one has a big 'Invicta' engraved on the side of the case, right? You managed to grind all of it out? Do you haz a close-up pic?

 

[RogerP]

Yeah. The Miyota was in the previous generation. This is what the 8926c looks like now with the new Seiko movement:



*image from Watchuseek forum: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/what-invicta-8926c-544214-4.html

Good stuff. I'd rather have the Seiko movement as well. I have an old Invicta diver that has seen hard use as a beater watch for gotta be 8 years plus now. Can't seem to hurt it.

 

[apropos]

Guys - Invicta, really?

Really?

 

[LesMust]



Killing time at the airport with my Moser while waiting for the flight.. Indoor picture, hence the crappy shot..

I find that Moser Mayu one of the most amazing watches in it's class/style.