I've had over 60 Invicta watches in my lifetime, starting the crazed obsession with Invictas, then moving to tool divers from 2009 to the present. For many months I had no Invictas, and it become very clear that I missed my Invicta Force Masters, particularly my 4830 and 4831 models. In my earnest to get those back, I found a new 4831 on eBay and it should arrive in the next couple of days.
I also ventured into a Force I never had, a gray textured 10515 with buckles to the north and south of the bezel. The buckles make the watch play even bigger than my previous Force Masters. Like those two watches, the I-Force 10515 has a huge dome crystal that magnifies the numbers. I love this feature of the watch.
Putting it on, I have to confess I was taken aback by the size of the beast. Understand, I've worn 60mm Sea Hunters and the like, but the buckles really add size to this creature.
I catalog my small Invictas as "fun" watches. I don't take them seriously. I wouldn't swim with them or wear them when I want strong lume. They have their place and that place is for a certain style, and that's okay with me.
It's risky posting this. I read on Watchuseek a quote that captures the disdain the watch community has for Invicta: "Friends don't let friends Invicta" and that is a verb used in the worst sense. But whatever the community thinks, I do love the Force style with the bubble crystal. Sorry, watch community, a few are staying in my collection.
I say screw the watch community - buy and wear what you like.
Posted by: jonnybardo | October 30, 2014 at 08:51 PM
I agree with Jonny. You know, I have a feeling even high brow chefs who dine on only the best foods----make a McDonalds or Dairy Queen run once in a while to feed a need.
Posted by: Angelo | October 31, 2014 at 01:17 PM
Oh, and regarding this watch: LOVE the crystal. The style is just really cool---not a watch you'll wear daily, but certainly one that will be a lot of fun to bring out when you have the urge.
Posted by: Angelo | October 31, 2014 at 01:20 PM
I loved the crystal too but had to return it because the strap was too uncomfortable.
Posted by: herculodge | October 31, 2014 at 02:05 PM
Yes, I saw that in your other post. I knew you kept one Invicta and returned one, but didn't remember that it was this one that was returned. Nice watch though.
Posted by: Angelo | October 31, 2014 at 06:10 PM