Petition for Teddy to do an Invicta Cruise documentary !!!

“The bottom sub eye down here will ignite”

My grandpa fell subject to invicta watches on QVC. I don’t have the heart tell him he’s really not getting a deal because they make him so happy. He lights up when I compliment him on his watch. He could get such a better watch for the money but if he’s happy I’m happy 🤷🏻‍♂️

QVC -“83 dollars? Are you kidding me?” Teddy - “That’s a bit much” Accurate!!

Subeye = Ignited

My favorite part of a foot race is when the timing officials ignite the sub eyes.

I’ll be honest, my first watch I bought when starting my collecting was an Invicta mechanical. Was i on a cruise and fell for the “hot deal watch sale”? Yup. A $40 Vintage Mechanical with a brown strap, thinking it was a stellar deal (and not knowing much about invicta). Howeverrrrr….it gets more compliments than my any of the top tier watches in my collection 5 years later. Learned 2 lessons. 1) Almost everyone lies about price. 2) Almost no one has a clue about watch brands outside of enthusiasts😅 love the video, keep up the fantastic channel 🙌🏼

I used to own a jewelry store. We sold Rolex, Tag Heuer, Oris, and Seiko watches, we also did watch cleaning and repair. I was often blown away by some of the watches people would bring in to have repaired. We would get watches from QVC and other shopping networks, and when I would tell people that their watch would cost more to repair than what they paid for it, they would go off on myself or my help like it was our fault they bought a piece of junk. And, those big watches with either a Japanese or Chinese quart movement, when you open the case back, you find a tiny cheap movement held in place by a huge chunk of plastic. But, people think they’re getting a great deal when they buy from their television channels. Go figure.

"If you're a collector of Bolt Zeus Magnums,"

So many nephews and grandchildren will have to pretend they like these gifts.

The best part of this video was seeing Teddy’s personality. His sense of humor really came through.. very fun to watch.

12 years ago, I worked for a guy who lived for this stuff. It was a classic car dealership, and the owner was a big watch collector. He claimed to own Rolex, Breitling, and several other well known brands, but he never wore them. He also claimed to have over 400 Invicta watches. I’m not sure about the other brands, but I believe his Invicta claim, because every day he wore a different gaudy, massive Invicta watch. When he got a new Invicta (a couple times per month) he would wear it in and talk about how revolutionary or exclusive it was. He would literally take the day off (therefore not opening his business and causing me to stay home, not work, and not get paid) so he could watch QVC to get the latest Invicta release. I finally quit because of this. But he used to tell me all the time to go on QVC to get an Invicta watch because of what a great deal they were. I’m so glad that I never listened to him. The real head scratcher for me was when he claimed that his Invictas were better quality than his Rolex watches. I get that Rolex has its fair share of haters, but as a watch lover you can’t honestly make me believe that an Invicta will the better watch. Sadly, my old boss was incredibly vain, and put so much emphasis on outward appearances. We’re talking 2010 here when the classic and muscle car markets were hurting. His business was hurting. He lived in a condo with his wife and daughter which wasn’t in a very safe neighborhood. He would come to work crying about how he wanted to buy a house but couldn’t afford one, but there would be a shiny new 60mm Invicta on his wrist. His wife never failed to remind him daily how he “blew” money he won in a lawsuit to buy a business instead of buying a house in Franklin Lakes - by the way, I’ve been to gorgeous homes in Franklin Lakes; beautiful homes with a long, gated driveway full of luxury cars, but when you walk inside there were folding tables and folding chairs… that would be my boss and his wife… outward appearances - Anyway, he’d come to work in his BMW, Invicta watch, and designer leather briefcase. His wife would drive in some time between 12pm and 3pm in her Mercedes with her designer hand bag, designer sunglasses, and $10 Starbucks drink. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this… unless you have a failing business and are financially struggling. In hindsight, Invicta was the perfect watch for him. Flashy on the outside, but what’s going on under the hood?

Let me get some popcorn for this one.

"Bolt Zeus Magnum..." I'm dead😂

Teddy, before my 95 year old mother-in-law went into a nursing home, she lived alone and was taken to the cleaners by QVC. The last month before she had her heart attack, they got to her for a little over $16,000.00, no exaggeration. We audited her accounts and in the prior two years she paid $209,750.00, to QVC. They were sending two of everything and naturally billing for two of everything.

I remember my cousin telling me about his Invicta watch and how it was super expensive and limited. I had a one of my GShocks on, that cost a bit more than his "Luxury" piece. Asked to see it and noticed the second hand was missing. It was loose under the crystal. Lol. I asked if he paid extra for the liberated indicator? He didn't think it was too funny. Few weeks later he shows up with a new watch, GShock this time. Points for that. Said it was super expensive again... it was the 5600E... (no hate, I have two 😃) and that it was crush proof. Told him. No it isn't. But close. Lol. He proceeds to take it off his wrist, set it on the work bench (we were at work) and beat it with a hammer. Naturally, he cracked it open. I just turned around and walked off. Didn't want to rub anything in. Ended up giving him one of my other Casios on the condition that he treat it like a watch and not peacock it.

Now I see where Richard Mille gets his inspiration.The Bolt Zeus.

Me: And I thought G-shocks were thick. Invictia: hold my beer. 🤣

I’m not just a CEO, I’m also a Bolt Zeus Magnum collector. Yes, the two ARE mutually exclusive.

Actually, I went on a cruise with my parents when I was younger and believe it or not, they did sell watches and other jewelry. My parents did end up buying me an invicta! It was a “gold” pro diver, and I’m assuming it was like a 38mm because I remember it was a smaller fit. I actually really liked it, it was automatic. I lost it somewhere along the line but actually looked for it a few years ago. It was cool for what it was, a sub lookalike, and younger me loved it!

I sold my submariner and bought 180 of these beauties! The Chap ... Zeus Magnum (88 MM case and 42 MM thick) I jumped into the pool and sunk to the bottom!

"If you're a collector of bolt zues magnums" Oh yeah, I bet a TON of people collect them.

My dad got actually a pretty good deal on one of those shows ( in Germany tho)! He got an Nautec NoLimit for under 100€ with an automatic movement! Back then that was a lot of money for us but after 10 years the watch still functions perfectly even though he was working in a very phisical job for 8 of those 10 years! What makes it even better is that we finally can afford buying more expensive things cause our financial situation got a bit better! A few months ago (after my leaving cert) my dad took me to a proper watch shop and told me that he wants to choose one for me! I got an Zeppelin with an eta automatic inside! And then just a few days ago when I came back for Xmas I discovered your channel here and took him to a watchshop! We baught the Tissot Gentlemen Powermatic 80 great watch! Now Iam hooked again 😅 Everytime my dad and I now take a phonecall it’s about our new watches 😂

Well, at least with the Bolt Zeus watch you can use it as a weapon if you're getting mugged. My wife bought me a couple of Invicta watches some years ago and they hold sentimental value if nothing else. It was the thought that counted.

"look at this across the room" lady, you could see it across the country

"Why is this woman in a gaming chair?" AAAAAhhaahhahaha

OMG! First time seeing this segment of your channel, I LOVE IT! My wife and I watch QVC after a hard day with a bottle of Merlot and it's heavenly! You have to keep this segment up please! After 16 hours of mandatory overtime wearing body armor, and dealing with the nicest human beings on earth, I come home to this gem. I'm in HEAVEN! Why is she sitting on a gaming chair good lord!

I honestly have to say that this invicta... as big and hideous as it may look is actually pretty well designed... it really looks interesting with that clear case. But also looks like it came with a happy meal but so do richard mille watches🤷‍♂️

"Captain Chaps, we've located the RLM Bolt Zeus Magnum!".... "IGNITE THE SUB EYE!!! 💥🔦⚓

When Conan the Barbarian goes to Vegas, he always wears his Bolt Zeus Magnum.

I enjoy my Invicta collection, if luxury watches weren’t so far out of my budget I would own one. That said, The Zeus Bolt is just a weird watch to review anyway lol

I loved this, your commentary, everything! Thanks Teddy!

If you're a serious watch enthusiast this is what "hell" looks like.

You have to admire the bullshitting skills on display here. Watching them, I get that feeling like I did in college when I'd show up unprepared on a day I needed to give a presentation, except they're able to just roll with it. I have to admit, I'm impressed.

My grandmother was a QVC addict. After my grandparents died, I inherited my Grandfather's collection of inexpensive watches. There were a couple of Invicta's in there that she probably got for him off of QVC.

I agree that most Invicta watches are excessive...but I have an Invicta Pro Diver and it is really nice: SS, 40 mm copy of a Sub, with a Seiko NH35 movement and a price of about $85. It seem to be a good deal to me.

Man, I would love to meet the “Bolt Zeus Collector” 😂

After my parents passed away I had to go through their house and box up and give away a bunch of stuff. According to their credit card statements, they had $20,000+ in QVC purchases in the last 3 years of their lives. Every POS do-dad on the channel was squirreled away as a "keep sake" WOW. I was angry and disappointed at the same time. I hate QVC and all shopping channels for the way the prey on the uninformed and weak.

ShopHQ was like crack to me at one time. Invicta is the gateway drug for many. Much larger collector community then you think. My tastes and collection have evolved a lot but my collection addiction all started there!

Ya know what is really hilarious? Everyone talking about the invicta watches on QVC. The invicta watches were not on QVC. The invicta watches were on ShopHQ that is partly owned by the owner of Invicta. Pay attention.

My grandma used to watch these kinds of shows and she’d get suckered by thinking “ohhh my grandson would love that!” And boom, here I am opening up a birthday present with the latest “car window air conditioner” or a small vacuum that plugs into a car’s power outlet, etc.

I wore that Ocean Reef with a little maxi dress and no one came up to me on the cruise.

Thoroughly enjoyed watching QVC and hearing your takes. Great video.

Bolt Zeus Magnum is a watch for someone who calls themselves Bolt Zeus Magnum

The invicta kind of reminds me of the Sampsons episode when homer designs a car

This is really funny and entertaining. Thank you for the wonderful content!

This is so great! Easily in my top 3 Teddy videos.

Next episode, Ted goes undercover on the Invicta Cruise

Invicta: Perfect for smaller wrists 😂

This is so funny, I love watching your face as they destroy the descriptions !

Thanks for your video! I did enjoy watching it! You may be surprised, but to be honest, as a Japanese, I do have some Seiko, Citizen and Orient watches as well as Rolex and Omega, AND some Invicta! Knowing mystic nature of Invicta and unrealistic retail prices, I just wanted try some myself and bought some. Well, they are extremely heavy beyond imagination and their belts are vulnerable, but yet still I simply enjoy wearing them. It’s like working out by just wearing a watch! Deceiving people is one thing that shouldn’t be allowed, but pleasing people providing people with toys might be different. Thanks again!

If Jerome was wearing a Vincero he wouldn’t be made fun of by women so often

I just can't unsee that 52mm Invicta. That was straight out of a horror movie.

the genuine "oh goodness" at 3:28 was just amazing

I bought a random skeletonized automatic watch years ago where they said the MSRP was 900 dollars but I bought it for 150 dollars. Today, that feels overpriced.

With all the videos you've made to help me buy a Christmas present for family members I like, it's kinda nice to have a watch buying guide video for all the the family members that low-key annoy the crap out of me...

QVC is literally 5 miles from where I live. I know some of the models. They actually do a training on how to pivot sparkle. So funny

THat invicta also doubles as a camping cook set/ telescope, compass tackimeter

This was golden. I had absolutely no idea this was a thing. Absolutely nuts. But hey that Invicta cruise sounds really cool. Good time ey??

Teddy, you need to buy one of those Bolt Zeus Magnums and do a review on it! 😃

Actually, I would like to give a former boss a watch that ignites!

My first mechanical watch was a Invicta Russian diver skeleton, got ripped off on a cruise at 16 years old. BUT it's what got me into learning about watches and collecting quality watches.

Lol, polycarbonate or do they mean plastic....that "anatomic" Invicta was hilarious 🤣

$83: "That seems a little bit much, honestly." LOL!!

Dude Invicta has a certain strategy to sell. At least they are not shameless as others asking crazy prices for something worth 1oo times less.

I found a chronograph style watch at Target for $20. Tried the buttons, and they don't do anything. So too a closer loo at the dial, and the hand on the subdials were just glued on, didn't do a single thing. Guess i could have guesed that if I had noticed the Features list on the box: Adjustable Strap. Wow, what a feature!

These are my favorite videos. They're hilarious! Thank you. God bless

"Why you gotta do Jerome like that?!" 😂😂😂

i remember going on a cruise and they almost exclusively had invicta watches a lot of people were getting them...but they also had unlimited free alcohol so

6:50 I've got to have one of those in my 'collection'😂 That was a great video. Had a big smile on my face listening to Teddy's comments.😁

I can't stop laughing at the 52mm "Magnum". It's so ridiculous. It's like it could be an SNL sketch.

Laugh at them, but they probably sold thousands of "Chaps" watches during the segment. If you don't know the QVC audience, it is not about the product or specs, it is about the relationship between the the announcer and the viewer. These announcers have usually been on for many years and to the audience, they are more than a talking head, but a trusted "friend". When I worked for a mobile phone maker, we used to dump cheap phones on the channel, add a car charger and a case and they would sell out. One time we sold 10k phones in 15 minutes. We put on a salesman, who was there to talk specs, but it was the announcer who sold it to their audience.

I've never seen him have so much fun before. Love this series of videos.

Superb video. You must do more, it's so hilarious!

Teddy I have to love how you said these were all QVC and only one AD was QVC..the other 2 were Shop NBC ADS clearly..right on the screen they said so..LOL

The 52mm Invicta is absolutely the tackiest piece I’ve ever seen!!

Last call on the Zeus! I'm devastated thinking I might miss out

4:31 It looks like Invicta was going for that 1890s diving helmet theme with that one. lol

The only invicta's I care for are the Submariner clones. In fact they just released I think it's a 1953 Submariner clone and it's a beautiful watch.

I love Shop HQ. They also sell Seiko, Bulova, Pre owned Rolex and my beautiful Invicta watches.

I love HSC. My friend and I were watching HSC or QVC years back and they were selling a sauce pan. The lid had holes in it that could be opened and closed. It wasn't simply a pot with a lid..... it was a "cooking system". There is something ASMR about it. They caress the object, sweep their hands across, and extol the virtues for an extended period.

I busted out laughing when they showed the Invicta Bolt Zues Magnum. It's like Invicta hired the smart ass class clown from your middle school and he's getting paid while trolling the company.

love it!!! well done/said!

I almost give HSN and QVC a pass because they rarely sell men's watches and when they do the hosts know nothing about them. But ShopHQ bills itself as the foremost TV watch seller. But 99% of all watches they present are Invictas. And most current Invictas are hideous. Many years ago they actually had presenters who spoke of watch construction, movements water resistance and the like. And there were a great variety of vendors. And please show me ONE person who ever paid retail for a watch! If you're selling it for $199, don't tell me it's a $3,000 watch. It's a $199 watch! Sorry but I do get wound up on this subject.

I met one dude who could pull off the Invicta Bolt Zeus Magnum. He was about 6 ft 4 in and 400 pounds. I had on my vostok and after trying it on, he said he loved how elegant it was, and popped open his phone and ordered one right off Amazon as I stood there. Which shows that even when you're actually that big, having a Slimmer watch is kind of nice

Teddy trying not to laugh is the best part of the video! :)

A couple of years ago, I stumbled across a watch on the QVC website. It was an Air Blue Blue Angels licensed edition pilot watch by the company that does Deep Blue dive watches. Miyota 9015 movement, Super-Lumi-Nova, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, signed crown, decent leather strap and 100m water resistance. Oh, and a nice PVD finish. As a micro-brand, I believe the first sales were on Kickstarter for $250. QVC sold me one for $99. Most likely assembled in China, however, like my Seagull 306s, the quality is pretty decent for sub-$300. Added some NATO straps for variety and it does get some wrist time.

The Invicta guy is Ryan and yes he is an Invicta rep and he is pretty good at selling these watched. Also Invicta is only sold through shopHQ

"I wish I didn't care this much when I got on camera". Teddy, you sir, are hilarious

I recently got Invicta pro diver. Automatic with Seiko mechanism. The watch feels very well made. Those in the video are hideous though.

I will admit that I purchased a Submariner automatic copy from Invicta 6 or 7 years ago. I paid ~$100.00 for it. It’s been an OK watch and actually keeps pretty good time. However, I wish I would have done a little more research before I bought the watch. I should taken my time and done some research. But, you don’t know till you know. I’m sure that’s how they get people to buy these. Until I started REALLY looking into watches did I discover that you can purchase a nice, quality watch like an Orient, Seiko, etc. for just a little more money. I’m not sure what the real watch industry could do to better educate consumers. I just think there is a general societal thought that quality watches cost thousands of dollars and are only for the super rich. Teddy, thanks for your videos and for your knowledge about the industry.

The "Zeus Bolt" looks like a larger barnacle with smaller barnacles attached to it.

Teddy this is one of the BEST watch vids I've seen, love it mate!! LOL'ing all the way to the weekend :)

I actually bought an invicta from qvc. It was huge but not the biggest … loved it. Waited and waited till it was almost gone and was about $150. Band broke after about a year. Replacement band was $100 so never replaced it but i will one day. Still have the watch :)

Lol. Love these video. Its a like a comedy show watching these Tv watch sales.

“Bolt Zeus Magnum!” I’m crying...

Watching the Invicta channel is my guilty pleasure. Like watching a train wreck that will never end

The Bolt Zeus Magnum is the Family Truckster of watches. Teddy, please, please, please do one of these every month. Comedy gold here!

The “Invicta Cruise” is any Carnival Cruise. The yellow boxes take up half the jewelry store!

Is that the Invicta " Golden Tuna Can"? XD It's carpal tunnel syndrom garanteed with that monster on the wrist!