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watchdude1 WatchGeeks Moderator Master WatchGeek Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 3,309 Real Name: Matt WatchGeeks Moderator Master WatchGeek Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 3,309 Real Name: Matt My Ocean Speedway has arrived :) UPDATE Post #27 Well, my Ocean Speedway arrived a few hours ago. I got it sized and I must say, it is a very handsome watch. All operations are perfect to this point. I will say that the chrono hand IS NOT as smooth as one is used to in the 7750's etc. and runs much like you saw on Shop when it launched. I have run it a dozen times and it snaps back perfectly as expected. However, the seconds hand under a loop runs much like my Precisionist, very smooth. The bezel is flawless and the carbon dial impressive. Overall, I am most impressed thus far and am very pleased I could pick up this watch. I will let everyone know if there is any "erratic" behavior as I put it through time tests over the next few days, however I would highly encourage anyone who wants to pick this one up to pull the trigger. __________________ "There's a difference in livin' and livin' well..." -George Strait 3 Lastest Threads by watchdude1 Thread Forum Last Poster Replies Views Last Post My Ocean Speedway has arrived :) UPDATE Post #27 General Invicta Watch Discussions watchdude1 28 567 03-02-2011 02:33 PM Anyone enjoy a particular artist? Off Topic watchdude1 12 122 01-28-2011 06:22 PM EXCITED!!! Bulova Precisionist :) LOOK WHAT I GOT! FrankV 35 390 12-29-2010 03:07 PM watchdude1 View Public Profile Send a private message to watchdude1 Find all posts by watchdude1 Add watchdude1 to Your Contacts #2 03-02-2011, 02:56 PM
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My Ocean Speedway has arrived :) UPDATE Post #27
Well, my Ocean Speedway arrived a few hours ago. I got it sized and I must say, it is a very
handsome watch. All operations are perfect to this point. I will say that the chrono hand IS
NOT as smooth as one is used to in the 7750's etc. and runs much like you saw on Shop
when it launched. I have run it a dozen times and it snaps back perfectly as expected.
However, the seconds hand under a loop runs much like my Precisionist, very smooth. The
bezel is flawless and the carbon dial impressive. Overall, I am most impressed thus far and
am very pleased I could pick up this watch. I will let everyone know if there is any "erratic"
behavior as I put it through time tests over the next few days, however I would highly
encourage anyone who wants to pick this one up to pull the trigger.
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My Ocean Speedway has arrived :) UPDATE Post
#27 General Invicta Watch Discussions watchdude1 28 567 03-02-2011
02:33 PM
Anyone enjoy a particular artist? Off Topic watchdude1 12 122 01-28-2011
06:22 PM
EXCITED!!! Bulova Precisionist :) LOOK WHAT I GOT! FrankV 35 390 12-29-2010
03:07 PM
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03-02-2011, 02:56 PM
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congrats on the new addition! Hope it works out for you!
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03-02-2011, 03:00 PM
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Good news Matt! It is a beautiful watch and hopefully one I will add to my collection.
Congrats!
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03-02-2011, 03:02 PM
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Congrats Matt!! Great addition to year collection..
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03-02-2011, 03:08 PM
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Congrats on that one.
I really like the looks of the Ocean.
Oh, thank you for pointing out that the second hand is very smooth.
This made me change my mind and I will now order that one for sure!
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03-02-2011, 03:20 PM
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Congrats on that one.
I really like the looks of the Ocean.
Oh, thank you for pointing out that the second hand is very smooth.
This made me change my mind and I will now order that one for sure!
Yes, the seconds hand is VERY smooth, the chrono hand is not and presents much like it
looked on Shop.
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03-02-2011, 03:36 PM
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Well Congrats on that sweet watch; I believe this movement must have different speeds that
the chrono and regular seconds hands operate at. I know that some 7750 movement second
hands will run at 28,888 bph while in the same movement the chrono seconds hand will
operate at 21,600 bph; I don't have the specs on the movement so I'm not sure if this is
true for the sii movement; if this is the case then the shopnbc hosts who presented this
movement as well as mike should have made this distinction and prevented this controversy.
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Congrats!! Seems like it really is a winer!!!
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03-02-2011, 03:47 PM
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Congrats Matt on your new Ocean Speedway.
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Congrats Matt, looking forward to your pics.
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Congrats. It truly is a stunning look.
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I'm happy ur happy. Now I need 1
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Congrats Matt. Good to get a watch and be in new love for awhile.
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That's awesome news Matt, lookin' forward to hearing more about that bad boy!
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CONGRATS MATT. I LOVE MINE! I KNOW YOU WILL LOVE YOURS. EVERYTHING YOU
SAID IS DITTO ON MINE. HOPE ALL THE SKEPTICS WILL SEE THIS IS A GREAT
WATCH,AND PULL THE TRIGGER WHILE THEY CAN!
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Congrats on the Ocean Speedway Matt. that is a beautiful piece. Enjoy it.
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03-02-2011, 05:00 PM
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That is a really nice watch...good luck and enjoy!
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03-02-2011, 08:08 PM
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This is the mysterious Seiko 36,000 bph movement?
Please take pictures and videos of your watch.
Really curious to see it in action
Also I can't wait for your accuracy report Quote:
Originally Posted by watchdude1
Well, my Ocean Speedway arrived a few hours ago. I got it sized and I must say, it is a
very handsome watch. All operations are perfect to this point. I will say that the chrono
hand IS NOT as smooth as one is used to in the 7750's etc. and runs much like you saw on
Shop when it launched. I have run it a dozen times and it snaps back perfectly as
expected. However, the seconds hand under a loop runs much like my Precisionist, very
smooth. The bezel is flawless and the carbon dial impressive. Overall, I am most impressed
thus far and am very pleased I could pick up this watch. I will let everyone know if there is
any "erratic" behavior as I put it through time tests over the next few days, however I
would highly encourage anyone who wants to pick this one up to pull the trigger.
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03-02-2011, 09:57 PM
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It's a stunning watch Matt, Congrats! __________________
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03-02-2011, 11:55 PM
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Thanks for sharing your initial impressions of the watch. Nice to read that someone is happy
with a higher end Invicta watch. Mine is due to arrive Friday. Really looking forward to it. It
has been a while since my last Reserve Auto purchase. I will be sure to post my impressions
as well. Enjoy yours.
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03-03-2011, 01:14 AM
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Update #1 - date has rolled over, no issues...in the first 12 hours it has gained 1 second.
Thanks guys, I will check back in about 2 days with my final report. I have no reason to
believe this watch is anything but a "keeper." Like I said, it is one of the more handsome
watches I have purchased in some time.
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03-03-2011, 02:25 AM
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congrats and good wearing!
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03-03-2011, 08:09 AM
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I just saw the video
YouTube - Invicta Men's Reserve
Ocean...
I notice even the second hand at 3 o'clock looks jerky
Is this the case for you aswell when the chrono is running?
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03-03-2011, 08:19 AM
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Quote:
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I just saw the video
YouTube - Invicta Men's Reserve Ocean Speedway Automatic Chronograph
I notice even the second hand at 3 o'clock looks jerky
Is this the case for you aswell when the chrono is running?
No, actually the seconds hand (either with chrono running or not) is smooth as silk. Under
10x loop power, it appears to be as smooth as my Bulova Precisionist. It's not that the
chrono hand does not "sweep," it's just not with the silky smoothness we are used to in
other high end chrono movements. I am very pleased with this watch, it's a keeper!
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Quote:
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Well Congrats on that sweet watch; I believe this movement must have different speeds
that the chrono and regular seconds hands operate at. I know that some 7750 movement
second hands will run at 28,888 bph while in the same movement the chrono seconds
hand will operate at 21,600 bph; I don't have the specs on the movement so I'm not sure
if this is true for the sii movement; if this is the case then the shopnbc hosts who
presented this movement as well as mike should have made this distinction and prevented
this controversy.
Actually, your comments above are incorrect. There are not 7750 movements that run at
differing BPH. The Valjoux only has one mainspring to power everything and one
escapement/balance wheel. So, 28,800 is it for the movement.
As to the Speedway, I am going to have another look at the sample we have when I am in
the studio when it is available to be checked out.
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03-05-2011, 06:03 AM
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UPDATE: results from Ocean Speedway testing
I have been wearing and testing the watch for roughly 68 hours now and here are the
results: It is almost perfect...it is running at +1 second/day fast. No issues with any of the
functions and the date function is running perfectly.
As a side, the chrono hand seems actually a bit smoother although still not what I'm used to
seeing on a 7750 or 2894, etc. It snaps back perfectly (33 times) and I even cross tested it
with 2 other chronos, starting them at the same time (my wife and daughter helped with this
test) and letting them run for 5 minutes. One was a 7750 Dragon Lupah and the other was a
2894 COSC Speedway. After 5 minutes all were perfectly matching. So despite any doubt I
may have initially had with the less than smooth chono hand, this is a very beautiful and
very accurate timepiece. If you have been on the fence, I encourage you to purchase this
watch.
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03-05-2011, 06:05 AM
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Congratulations Matt. Thank you for the update on the tests. It is very informative. Thanks
for sharing and enjoy!
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03-05-2011, 06:42 AM
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One other thing I was remiss in reporting and that is on the case and bracelet. One thing I
want to make sure is very clear, this is NOT in any way related to the Invicta II case and
bracelet. The bracelet is AMAZING...the links are massive. The case is something else with a
bezel (120 click) that is smooth as silk. Just want to make sure everyone is understanding
this is not the same case and bracelet you are going to see on an Invicta which goes for $89.
Nothing wrong with those, but that is one of the reasons they are $89. So aside from the
awesome movement, you have other features that make this a winner.
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