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Authentic and Original

An Invicta watch is more than a way to track your day. It is an investment in your quality of life. Insuring your Invicta watch is a smart and practical way to protect your investment. Whether you are a collector, or simply appreciate the groundbreaking science and artful craftmanship that went into creating your Invicta Watch, this is a wise move.

The purchase of a jeweled Invicta watch will allow you to have a quality piece for a lifetime if you service your Invicta watch at a quality jeweler on a regular basis. It will will keep this invincable tool and accessory in perfect running condition for years toe. As an investment of a lifetime, a treasure of the heart, Invicta watches should be cherished well.

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Invicta watches today are popular due to their bold models of all types. These include flying pilot watches, diving watches, as well as sea masters which help navigate sailors and sea lovers. Invicta watches are affordably priced,armani watches, yet always provide very high quality and performance.

To guarentee that you are buying a genuine Invicta watch, finding an authorized dealer that provides you with a certificate of origin for your watch,replica watches, as well as thepany’s warranty-whether you are shopping online or in your local jewelry store.

If you collect watches, the Invicta watch series collection are replica watches to admire. The Vintage 1948 Collection and Object d’Art watches are beautiful enough to be placed in a show cases for everyone to admire. They are elegant, classic, while still having a touch of the future.

While well regarded for their excellent prices and top quality, Invicta has also created jewelry pieces. They designed the beautiful 37-carat Pave Lupah, which contains 4,600 full-cut diamonds. The Gold Dragon Lupah Automatic is created out of solid 18K gold, and it of superior quality.

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Swiss Precision
Swiss movement in watches are measured to be gold standard. Invicta watches prove it. A Swiss watchmaker named Raphael Picard created the first Invicta mechanical winding watch in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1937. The Invicta Watch Group creates fine Swiss timepieces which are marketed all over the world. Picard made a deliberate name selection in “Invicta,” which means “invincible” in Latin. The name proved to be prophetic, as Invicta watches apparently achieved instant sales success. The great reputation of Swiss timepieces depends upon the steady consistency of replica watches like those first created by Picard. Raphael Picard determined a believe that create accurate, practical, multifunctional and fascinating products. The Invicta Watchespamy thrives on a reputation of accuracy and quality for over one hundred years since its foundation.

WOSTEP

WOSTEP paves the way for tomorrow’s watchmakers






Katja Schaer

Setting the standard for tomorrow’s Haute Horlogerie professionals. This is the mission that WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program) has given itself, through a specially-devised training method, the guarantee of excellence, which it makes available to watchmaking schools around the world. "We ensure that the 70 million highly technical watches manufactured over the past 15 years benefit from the care of qualified watchmakers," explains the centre’s director, Maarten Pieters.

Established in 1966 by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry and Ebauche (which now makes ETA movements), WOSTEP has over 40 years of Swiss watchmaking history to its name. It has followed the progress of an industry whose misfortunes it has sometimes shared and to which it owes its present-day structure. "The centre has come a long way since its early days," notes Maarten Pieters. "At that time we thought mainly in terms of after-sales. WOSTEP would train Americans who spent a few months in Switzerland learning the trade."

The lean years

The 1980s were tough times for the Swiss watch industry, and a turning-point for WOSTEP. At a time when quartz was supplanting mechanical watches, drained and about to give up the fight, WOSTEP was given a lifesaving injection of funds by some twenty watch brands.

In 1984 WOSTEP was back on its feet and, rather than concentrating on lessons given within its walls, put together a training plan. This methodical guide, comprising a 3,000-hour curriculum and specific assessment criteria, is proposed to partner schools. And so WOSTEP has become synonymous with quality in watch training.

The early 1990s brought the WOSTEP training programme its first American partner, in Oklahoma State University. "We maintain teaching standards as faculty staff come to us to refresh their knowledge, and we check students’ exam work, thereby guaranteeing quality," continues Maarten Pieters.

An eye on new markets

Currently with 14 partner schools, the Neuchâtel institution has its sights set beyond Europe and the United States. It already has two partner schools in Japan and one in Shanghai. Now WOSTEP is going with the growth and preparing for partnerships with schools in Hong Kong, Bombay and Malaysia.

"We’ve also received requests from Venezuela, India and Singapore," affirms Maarten Pieters. "However, we choose our partners carefully. It costs over CHF 1 million (over €600,000) for a school or university to set up a watchmaking department. It must also have the resources to maintain a relatively expensive infrastructure. The chosen partner must be able to take on these costs over the long term."

The challenge of tomorrow

While WOSTEP has, over the years, made its name as an international reference, drawing on support from the industry’s foremost brands, there are still new challenges to be faced. "For a number of years the industry focused on electronic watches, meaning few people trained on mechanical movements. We’re now lacking specialists with the skills to work on Haute Horlogerie products," notes Maarten Pieters with regret. Indeed, more than half the profession is over 50 years old, and no-one can say for sure who will take over. The first challenge is finding the qualified teachers to train them, given the apparent incompatibility of the two professions: "Watchmakers tend to live in 30 square centimetres," jokes Maarten Pieters. "They’re not always known for being extravert and communicative."

And this isn’t the only challenge. The profession of watchmaker, even at the high end of the market, no longer has what it takes to attract young people. "The luxury and desirability conveyed by the product don’t reflect on the image of servicing and repair, which are often perceived in a negative light. In Europe and the United States we’re already having a hard time finding people with the necessary motivation and dexterity. And it’s a shame because we could see one of the world’s most beautiful manual trades die out." And see a piece of history disappear with it. This is exactly what WOSTEP is intent on preventing, by guaranteeing the quality of Swiss Made on the one hand but also, to borrow Maarten Pieters’ words, "by defending the emotion and the dream that are part of the product and part of the watchmaker’s profession." ■

The clockmakers' museum is situated within the Guildhall Library building (Aldermanbury, London EC2) and is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 4.45pm.

The collection was begun in 1814 and is the oldest collection specifically of watches and clocks in the world. It represents the fruits of years of research, planning, conservation and acquisitions by the Clockmakers' Company.

Since the museum reopened in June 2002, the clocks are displayed in high quality modern showcases and tell the story of the clockmakers of London.

The exhibition will appeal not just to horologists, but to anyone with an interest in the past, in social history or in fine craftsmanship.

http://astore.amazon.com/watches_for_you-20/detail/B001QFZWW4famous models have found their place there as Invicta, casio, swatch

The collection includes, at any one time, some 600 English and European watches, 30 clocks and 15 marine time keepers, together with a number of rare horological portraits.

The Clockmakers' Company library, a collection of ancient manuscripts and printed books dating back to 1813, is also housed in the Guildhall Library.
Entry to the clockmakers' museum is free. Visitors are advised to check opening times - tel 020 7332 1868 / 1870 - before setting off on their journey.

Latin for “invincible”

Invicta was founded in 1837 in La Chaux-de-fonds, Switzerland by Raphael Picard, who had the radical notion that fine Swiss timepieces could be offered at modest prices. For more than a century, the assiduous little company created manual and automatic winding timepieces of exceptional design and construction. Like many Swiss names of its day, the brand all but disappeared during the quartz invasion of the early ‘70s. In 1991, descendants of the Invicta family re-established the brand holding firm to the company’s founding principle. Privately owned and operated, Invicta has been better able to ensure the absolute highest standard in each watch produced. Active throughout every step of production, this hands-on approach is a predominately intrinsic aspect of the impressive current success of the brand. With consistent enduring strides in invention, craftsmanship, and inspiration, the Invicta Watch Group has evolved into the fastest growing watch company in the business and has sparked a movement that is turning the balance of power in the watch industry.

Franck Muller’s Banker Chronograph

Launching The Style Group’s Top 10 Men’s Watches Invicta
List at number 1
is Franck Muller’s Banker Chronograph.
You can’t get more sophisticated beyond this sleek design with its brushed stainless steel case, four ivory sub dials and black crocodile strap. $22,500

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Invicta Men's II Collection Stainless Steel Tachymeter Bezel Watch



Invicta Men's Odyssey Slim Quartz Day & Date Stainless Steel WatchChoices: Black, Blue or Silver-tone dialEmbark on a journey of stylish discovery with the Odyssey by Invicta! The round silver-tone case is crafted from surgical-grade 316L stainless steel. A satin brushed finish adds allure. The fixed bezel offers a handy tachymeter scale, for allowing the wearer to make calculations of speed over a measured distance. The captivating sunray dial comes in your choice of black, blue or silver-tone. The highly polished rectangular hour markers are presented in silver-tone and are positioned at every hour. Along the outer edge of the dial are luminous rectangular index markers. A date window near 3:00 offers a red arrow pointing to the current date. The day window near 10:00 reveals the current day plus both the day before and the day after. Function is maintained by a SII VX44 quartz movement. The silver-tone stainless steel bracelet sports a satin brushed finish along its links. A deployant clasp comfortably attaches this insatiable ensemble to your wrist. Bracelet: Stainless steel Movement: SII VX44 Quartz Crystal: Mineral Crown: Push/pull Clasp: Deployant Bracelet Measurements: 8-3/4" L x 24mm W Case Measurements: 47mm Water Resistance: 5 ATM - 50 meters - 165 feet Model Numbers: Black: IN5781 Blue: IN5782 Silver-tone: IN5785 UPC: Black: 843836057813 Blue: 843836057821 Silver-tone: 843836057851 Warranty: One year limited warranty by Invicta with the option to extend warranty to a total of five years by Invicta. Additional Features: Watch comes packaged in Invicta watch box with instruction manual, warranty information and application for extended warranty program.

Brand: Invicta
Model: 5781
Band material: stainless-steel
Bezel material: stainless-steel
Case material: stainless-steel
Clasp type: fold-over-clasp-with-safety
Dial color: black
Dial window material: Mineral
Movement type: japanese-quartz
Water-resistant to 165 feet

Precise and quality Japanese-Quartz movement
Durable mineral crystal
Combination brushed and polished stainless steel case; Brushed stainless steel bracelet with fold-over-clasp with safety
Black dial; Day function between 8 and 1 o'clock; Date function between 2 and 4 o'clock
Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)

Featuring a tachymeter and day and date calendars, the Invicta Men's II Collection Stainless Steel Tachymeter Bezel Watch is as adept as it is handsome. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the watch includes a stationary stainless steel bezel and a stainless steel link bracelet that's secured with a fold-over safety clasp. A durable mineral window shields the black dial, which is encircled by a bold, white tachymeter. The dial features vibrant green and silver hour markers, slim, white minute indexes, and silver-tone watch hands. It also includes a date calendar at three o'clock and a unique day calendar at 10 o'clock. Featuring Japanese-quartz movement, the watch is water resistant to 165 feet (50 m).

II Collection

In the wake of up to the minute technology, optimal construction, and a spectrum of inventive design choices you will find the Invicta II collection. Priced to demand attention, no technological or creative rock has been left unturned in order to create such an impeccable example of the ultimate in function and fashion. Invicta II offers a myriad of enticing options including applied indexes, up markers, double-dial dual timers, leather straps, carbon-fiber dials, retrograde chronographs, and moon phase registers. Having fused brains and good looks at a stellar price, the Invicta II is the perfect collection to indulge in all your watch fantasies.

With its most inspired creations yet, Invicta demonstrates its technical and design prowess, offering timepieces of style for extreme value.

"We have long held firm to the belief that supremely crafted timepieces can be offered for extremely modest sums. It is the founding principle of our flagship and the radical notion that still drives us today. By being true to our convictions, we will continue to turn the balance of power, and deliver true Swiss luxury to anyone who desires it. Let all those who possess our timepieces and pass through our doors witness the quality, value and care in every piece we create, and the spirit of neverending possibilities in everything we do."

These are the words that greet visitors and motivate team members inside the Invicta Watch Group's new worldwide headquarters. Emblazoned in stainless steel, it has been the Invicta message since Day One.

Invicta's Platinum Extended Warranty Plan -- Free With Every Purchase Direct From Amazon.com

Your Invicta timepiece is backed by a comprehensive 1-year warranty. Now with every purchase direct from Amazon.com you can upgrade to the Invicta Platinum Warranty Plan free of charge. The Platinum Warranty Plan extends the Invicta warranty for an additional 4 years for a total of 5 years and is typically offered for a fee.

To register your warranty, please visit http://astore.amazon.com/watches_for_you-20On the main menu bar on the Invicta homepage click the tab labeled Service. From this drop down list, click on the option, Register Your Warranty. When registering for your extended warranty you will need to have your purchase receipt or invoice handy. Also, make sure you know Invicta's 4-digit watch model number. This number can be found on the back of your watch. Please note that all registrations must be done within 30 days of the purchase date to be eligible for this free extended warranty.