The Invicta Specialty model 17259 is a manual wind movement time piece with a skeleton analog design. This watch is special to me for a couple of reasons. It was a 2014 Fathers Day gift from my Daughter Jessica, it is a manual wind time piece of 2014 technology, and it is a skeleton design of which this is the first in my collection.
The watch is blue faced accented with 12 luminous bars and 48 white minute marks. Time is displayed with luminous minute and hours in needle like points with a stainless sweep second hand. A non movable bezel with 10,20,30,40,50 and 60 minute marks alternating with Invicta trademarked crosses. The case is 45 mm with a leather band of blue to match the dial. A regular buckle clasp finishes this brushed stainless steel specimen.
The dial has a skeleton movement exposed via the Flame Fusion Crystal and also viewable with the backs observation window. Documentation does not state how many jewels are contained in the movement derived from Chinese components but close inspection reveals at least 10 jewels.
This is a manual winder mechanical movement so 40 winds of the hefty crown are enough to power the watch for well over 24 hours. Viewing the watch either through its face or observation back reveals 4 moving parts while in operation. During winding there are two cogs and a connecting pinion that spin.
This is a basic manual winding timepiece of 21st century manufacturing technology. The specialty about this analog is the skeleton movement and sporty appearance in dazzling blue color complimented by brushed stainless steel. This is not a heft of case virtuous of the usual Invicta kind. I find that having a small wrist the usual Invicta brand is rather too big of a case for my dimensions. I don't mind a thick case but mid forty diameter is about as big as I am comfortable with.
This is a well observed watch either day or night with luminous markings. Comfortable and not too heavy to sport around. Best of all it's unstoppable manual wind movement will fare well in a electromagnetic storm. At 50 meter rated water resistance it should withstand brief encounters with faucet water splashing on it. I would not submerge this timepiece into any depth of liquid with any confidence.
One of the niceties about the Invicta brand is the hard shell plastic case that comes with the watch. This is a durable all black double clasp case lined with foam and emblazoned with the Invicta Logo.
I enjoy wearing the watch day after day and could easily use this watch as my daily wearer. Easy to read, stylish sportiness, the 17259 is a real nice piece which can be obtained in store, at various retailers, and on line for less than $100.
Thank you Jessica - I really enjoy this watch in my collection.
As time marches on make the most of your time. Enjoy your watches for all occasions.
Scott R. Mayorga A.A.S., BS MT(ASCP)H CLS
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Your welcome dad, enjoy!
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