I found this W-218HD-1AVCF on sale at WalMart online for $17.95. Who could resist? I tried removing the bottom text that announces with every glance the watch is water resistant to 50 meters. I learned the removal technique here (Goof Off & Q-tip) but others must have been appropriately gentle. I went past the finish, down to the plastic. I saved the day (watch) by removing all the lower finish, border to border, with a cheap 'Dremel' from Harbor Freight and the brass wire brush tip. From 3...

Casio text removal - fail and recovery

I see the Invicta Pro Diver Blue, Gold and Silver on sale at Wally Mart for $38.50. If several of you would get one and deplete the stock it'll help me not act rashly, 'cause I already have 2 of this style. BUT - How do Invicta finishes, particularly gold, hold up over time? This is a usually a $95 watch but I'm assuming a profit is still being made at $38.50. Look at the black and silver - $35 !

Are these worth getting or are these disappointments to be avoided?