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HISTORY IN DETAIL 1837 Latin for “invincible,” Invicta is founded in La Chauxde-Fonds, Switzerland, by Raphael Picard. Invicta handcrafts its first watches with the belief that fine Swiss timepieces could be offered at modest prices. 1837-1970’s For more than a century, the company creates manual and automatic-winding pieces of exceptional design and construction 1959 An inspired foreshadowing of the future, the USSR’s Council of Labor and Defense commissions Invicta to create a Swiss-made watch exclusively for the officers of the naval fleet. 1991 With focused determination the brand is positioned to offer a large segment of the watch-buying public unprecedented access to fine Swiss quality at prices well within their reach. 1998 The Invicta Pro Diver collection launches and with its jeweled automatic movements, high waterresistance and superior construction achieves a prominent status among collectors. 2000 The iconic Lupah Swiss Chronograph debuts. With a patented oversized case, rounded crystal, distinctive dials and colorful straps, this line creates a major sensation. 2006 Invicta establishes the Invicta Care Foundation. The nonprofit charitable Invicta Care Foundation came to life in the hopes of improving it. With a dedicated interest in helping, serving and empowering those less fortunate, Care and its mission is an integral aspect of the core values held by Invicta Watch. 2012 Invicta opens its 1st retail store at the Town Center Mall in Boca Raton, FL. 2013 Invicta is honored with the internationally prestigious Red Dot Award in Product Design for the Subaqua NOMA V. An internationally recognized quality seal for excellence, Red Dot only recognizes the finest and most innovative products. 2015 Invicta acquires the luxury brand, TechnoMarine. Invicta opens its flagship store and 17th Stores location in Times Square, New York City. 2016 Invicta embarks on a collaboration with the Walt Disney Company, producing a Limited Edition Series, Disney – LIMITED EDITION. The brand acquires the distinguished Swiss brand, Glycine. S. COIFMAN GLYCINE SEC. 11 ISSUE NR 1 YEAR 2017

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