3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
New daily wearer :D, 9 Feb 2010
By M. WURTZ "Math-you" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mens Invicta Steel Ghost Racing Chrono Tachymeter Rotating Bezel Date Watch 7230 (Watch)
Bought this last spring, and needless to say it is one of my 2 daily wearers (other is an Invicta Ocean Reef Reserve in gunmetal). It has withstood the daily wearings with barely showing it at all ! Perfect size, even though my wrist is a little smaller than average (Invicta has turned me into a larger size wearer, now prefering watches in the range of 43-47 mm. You can't tell from photos, but the markers on the face reflect nicely, alsost making the face sparkle (the effect is mesmerizing, not flashy). Excellent weight to it, nice bracelet that not only looks great and stands out in a crowd, but is easy to adjust on your own (save alot of money and get a sizing tool - will pay for itself on your second sizing ;) ... My collection has grown to over 30 watches, now mostly Invictas, and this watch is still the favorite of both myself as well as my fiance' ...
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Omega-ish styling from Invicta in a fine timepiece., 27 July 2009
By Neil Fusillo "j-random guy" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mens Invicta Steel Ghost Racing Chrono Tachymeter Rotating Bezel Date Watch 7230 (Watch)
The Invicta Ocean Ghost Racing Sport Chronograph is an absolutely gorgeous men's watch. Its face is 47mm, which is quite large as watches go, but that's the current style from Invicta -- large watches, both for men and women. If you're not a fan of big watches, you won't find this one all that appealing, but if you are, this is an excellent watch for the collection.
The styling is very reminiscent of the Omega Speedmaster and Planet Ocean Chronograph series watches, giving it a sexy, ritzy appearance without the Omega price tag. The duo-tone bracelet band, the black/white bezel, and the black and polished steel face make for an excellent match with black or white-tie dinner fare, and yet go equally well with your average business-casual outfit.
The black ion-plated segments of the band are plated on the external face only (not on the side or underneath), but have a nice textured cut to them that adds a bit of faceted shine to their appearance. The Japanese quartz movement is close to silent, and the hour and minute hand both have a little luminescent coating, letting you see a rough estimate of time in the dark (no luminescent tick marks on the face, so you have to somewhat guess the current time based on orientation).
With 100 meter water-resistance, this watch is superbly stylish both in and out of the water.