Invicta Reserve Subaqua Specialty Meteorite Tourbillon Ref. 12140
Complications Watch (Tourbillon), Fashion/Tool Hybrid · Invicta Watch Group (Private). Positioned as a mass-market lifestyle/value-luxury brand known for marketing high MSRPs with significant retail discounts.
Period: Modern Maximalist (2010s). Part of the oversized watch trend common in the late 2000s and early 2010s, characterized by aggressive industrial lines and massive case proportions.
Type
Complications Watch (Tourbillon), Fashion/Tool Hybrid
Brand
Invicta Watch Group (Private). Positioned as a mass-market lifestyle/value-luxury brand known for marketing high MSRPs with significant retail discounts.
Movement
Manual-wind Sea-Gull Caliber TY800 (Flying Tourbillon). Features 19 jewels, 21,600 bph frequency, and approximately 40-hour power reserve.
Dimensions
Case Diameter: 52mm; Thickness: 20mm; Lug-to-Lug: 60mm; Lug Width: 31mm (integrated style). This watch wears exceptionally large, even for professional tool watch standards.
Description
An imposing and bold timepiece, the Invicta Reserve Subaqua Specialty Tourbillon combines the high-horology complication of a flying tourbillon with an exotic meteorite dial and an ultra-aggressive 52mm blacked-out case design. It is designed for the collector who favors massive wrist presence and visible mechanical theater over traditional understated luxury.
Key Features
Real Muonionalusta meteorite dial; 60-second flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock; 52mm 'Specialty' case architecture; reserved 'R' counterweight on the seconds hand.
Dial Description
Genuine Silver-Tone Muonionalusta Meteorite dial showing Widmanstätten patterns. Featuring applied circular luminous indices, skeletonized hands with Tritnite lume, and an open heart aperture at 6 o'clock revealing the rotating tourbillon cage.
Case Material
Black Ion-Plated (IP) Stainless Steel. The finish is primarily brushed and satin with a matte black aesthetic.
Crystal Type
Flame Fusion Crystal (Invicta’s proprietary mineral-sapphire hybrid). Features an anti-reflective coating.
Bezel Details
Fixed matte black Ion-Plated stainless steel bezel with uniquely industrial scalloped edges and raised spherical luminous markers/accents.
Crown & Pushers
Large screw-down crown with a hinged protective clasp (canteen style) or oversized guards, typically signed with the Invicta 'R' Reserve logo.
Bracelet or Strap
Black Ion-Plated stainless steel multi-link bracelet. Features a heavy-duty fold-over deployment clasp with safety latch.
Caseback Details
Exhibition caseback with sapphire or mineral crystal window, allowing a view of the manual movements' plates, typically decorated with perlage or Geneva stripes.
Movement Type
Manual-wind Sea-Gull Caliber TY800 (Flying Tourbillon). Features 19 jewels, 21,600 bph frequency, and approximately 40-hour power reserve.
Water Resistance
500 Meters (1650 Feet). Includes screw-down crown and heavy gaskets; however, it is largely a 'show' piece rather than a practical diving instrument.
Origin & Provenance
Brand based in USA/Switzerland. Movement is Chinese (Sea-Gull), assembly typically in Asia. Part of the premium 'Reserve' production line which receives higher QC standards than standard Invicta models.
Age Estimate
Circa 2012-2015 production.
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Oversized Watch Era' of the early 201s and the democratization of the tourbillon. It remains a polarizing piece in the horological community between traditionalists and 'Invicta-holic' collectors.
Condition Notes
Very Good. Visible minor wear on the black IP coating at the sharp edges of the bezel. The meteorite dial and tourbillon cage appear clean and functional. Lume appears intact.
Value Estimate
Market Value: $500 - $900 USD. While originally marketed with an MSRP over $3,000, secondary market prices reflect the niche demand for large-format Chinese tourbillons.
Care & Maintenance
Requires manual winding daily if worn regularly; avoid over-winding. Given the complexity of the Chinese tourbillon, service should be handled by specialized watchmakers or Invicta's service center. Water resistance should be pressure tested every 2 years.
Similar Watches
Android (Aragon) Virtuoso Tourbillon, Stuhrling Original Tourbillon, or the Seiko Marine Master (for size comparison only). Unlike Swiss tourbillons costing $50k+, this is an accessible entry-level mechanical tourbillon.
Interesting Facts
Invicta was one of the first brands to bring tourbillon complications to the mass market by utilizing Chinese-made movements, significantly lowering the barrier of entry for collectors interested in the complication.