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A Few Invictas Going Home!

Hey guys and gals. I decided to take a little rest and relaxation and took a trip to France.

While I'm here I'm going to spend a couple of days in Switzerland and thought it would be great to take a few of my Invictas back to their motherland. (now, now let's stop before we

start )

I did not get carried away and bring the whole collection. Just a Lupah, Bolt, Pro Diver and

Excursion.

Any suggestions on watch related places to see or things to do while I'm there in Switzerland? I have no idea of exactly where I'll be or what all is on my agenda but watches

are part of the plan. Currently in Lyon, France.

Had to drop in and stay in touch. After all, I can't miss out on deals just because I'm on

vacation.

Off topic but if Dan releases his T-Rex straps someone please post up here as well.

Enjoy and thanks for any suggestions you might offer.

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Bolt strap/bracelet pins question? General Invicta Watch Discussions richhoff 5 69 07-07-2010 12:17 PM

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08-10-2010, 04:02 AM

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nice,see if you can find any ducati's over there,and what they go for,thanks,intrested in the

cw0017 model

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08-10-2010, 04:16 AM

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you should see if you can find any invictas in a retail store over there and what the prices are if you find any....take a cell phone picture and post it here....thats allways

interesting..........p.s. have a good time..... and be safe.....

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Be safe and have a great vacation!

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08-10-2010, 07:11 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by capthook

you should see if you can find any invictas in a retail store over there and what the prices

are if you find any....take a cell phone picture and post it here....thats allways interesting..........p.s. have a good time..... and be safe.....

Your really not serious about him trying to find Invicta's in a retail store there are you? You

have to be kidding ... did I fall for it ... yeah I guess ya hooked me and I'm flopping on the line like a caught fish.

Seriously though you were just kidding about him trying to find them in a retail store aint

ya? He might have a better chance at finding there Swiss factory.

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08-10-2010, 07:13 AM

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How about bringing back some chocolate??.......enjoy your vacation! __________________

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trip

Make it a safe trip. Lastkey31

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08-10-2010, 07:22 AM

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How about bringing back some chocolate??.......enjoy your vacation!

I second that!! Enough for everyone!! __________________

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08-10-2010, 07:24 AM

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Have a wonderful trip!! Never been there but would love to go!!! post some pix please!!

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08-10-2010, 07:37 AM

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Your really not serious about him trying to find Invicta's in a retail store there are you? You have to be kidding ... did I fall for it ... yeah I guess ya hooked me and I'm flopping on the

line like a caught fish.

Seriously though you were just kidding about him trying to find them in a retail store aint

ya? He might have a better chance at finding there Swiss factory.

what....you never saw people post invictas they find in stores on vacation?..seeing what the

stores overseas try to get for them is pretty intersting to me....and to see what models they

offer....

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08-10-2010, 07:43 AM

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Try to visit La Chaux-de-Fonds. It is the Swiss watchmaking capitol of the world,or the

Canton of Geneva , it is where a lot of movement manufactures are located.Have a safe and

wonderful trip...P.S. bring us all back a watch LOL

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08-10-2010, 07:46 AM

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I hope you have a great "time" in switzerland and I think the four watches you took

with you are worthy of the trip !! !!

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If you end up in Geneva, you may want to visit Rolex. Whether you like them or not, a ton of history and innovation from one of the best known brands in the industry.

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Geneva is the place to go for sure and get yourself some swiss chocalate while your there

and Im sure you have already had some Wine and cheese in France enjoy your Vacation..

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08-10-2010, 08:49 AM

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Have a safe and fun filled vacation.

Bring back watches and chocolate lol!

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08-10-2010, 09:04 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by capthook

what....you never saw people post invictas they find in stores on vacation?..seeing what

the stores overseas try to get for them is pretty intersting to me....and to see what models

they offer....

So you were serious ... you do realize that in Switzerland he will probably have a far better

chance, seriously a far better chance of finding the Invicta factory than finding any Invicta

watches for sale in any store.

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08-10-2010, 10:06 AM

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While you're there, stop in and check on all the WG pieces that have gone to Switzerland for

repair.

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Good luck and let us know if you find any retail stores with Invicta's

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08-10-2010, 10:25 AM

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steve you have a safe trip and enjoy your vacation,,,,will let you know about the trex straps

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Go to the " Motherland" See if there is an Invicta headquarters. Get a pic of the buidling if you can.

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Thanks for all the feedback and well wishes. Staying in Lyon. So far I've only made it to

Cannes, Nice, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. Sorry to say no signs of Invictas except mine. But

we are heading to Switzerland next Friday. If anyone has an address of the Invicta factory, I sure would see if I could go by and take some pictures.

I did create a ton of converasion with a gentleman and his family from Holland. While eating

dinner one of his teenage boys was admiring my combat Bolt and the dad wanted to test his command of english so we struck up conversation. I explained to him about Invicta and

proceeded to take off the watch and do a show and tell. A little nerveous as the Bolt got

passed down the line down to his younger kids, but then he pulled off and showed me his

Breitling. A ture watch fan he was indeed.

I must say, he genuinely was impressed by the Invicta. So much so that he asked a lot of

questions, wrote the name down, made sure he spelled it correctly and asked where he

could buy online. We did not talk price at all, but he was impressed by the swiss made, feel

and the look. He keep thinking the Reserve was associated with it being an automatic, but I explained what that meant as far as Invicta's branding.

I have pictures from my digital camera but did not bring the USB cable to transfer to the

laptop. And my old memory stick from my dig does not fit my new laptop, so pics will have

to wait unless I find a solution.

And just turning on my cell phone here will cost me about as much as the plane far .

But for those that want chocolate, come get it, it it last my long trip home.

Seriously, if anyone knows how I can find the Invicta plant I'll do my best to make it by

there.

By for now.