Invicta Watch Group
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| Type | Watch Maker |
|---|---|
| Industry | Watch Design. manufacturing, and marketing |
| Founded | La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, 1837 [1] |
| Founder(s) | Raphael Picard |
| Headquarters |
Invicta Corporate Headquarters 1 Invicta Way (3069 Taft St) Hollywood, Florida 33021 |
| Key people |
Eyal Lalo, President and CEO Ms. Gany Lalo, Vice President Ms. Nadia Lalo, Board member, Secretary |
| Products | Wristwatches, accessories |
| Website | invictawatch.com |
Invicta Watch Group is an American-based watch company. Invicta Watch Group trades on the name "Invicta Watch Company" which was a company founded in 1837 by Raphael Picard in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.[1] The Picard family had owned and operated the company which produced Swiss mechanical timepieces offered at modest prices until the quartz movement revolution of the early 1970s.
In 1991 the company was purchased by a United States-based investment company. The corporate headquarters were relocated to Hollywood, Florida, where the company also operates its customer service call center.
The president of the Invicta Watch Group, Eyal Lalo, is a third generation watchmaker whose family has been involved with Invicta for many years.[2]
Controversies
In 2010, a Canadian carrying case manufacturer, Plasticase, filed a complaint for patent infringement in Florida Southern District Court against Invicta for allegedly selling and using a plastic case quite similar to their own.[3] Soon after, Invicta counter-filed a complaint against Plasticase, based on their alleged false marking of the cases in that the case did not have a patent covering it.[4]
Charitable ventures
Invicta Watch Group helped found and operate the non-profit Invicta Care Foundation which aids overlooked areas and charitable causes by providing financial support.[5][6]
In 2005, The Invicta Care Foundation raised $127,846 to support disaster relief causes related to Hurricane Katrina. The donation was given to the American Red Cross to help those in need after the hurricane's destruction.[5]
In 2010, The Invicta Care Foundation financially supported the Emmaus Medical Mission to help the poverty stricken community of Mindo, Ecuador.[5][6]
In 2012, The Invicta Watch Group shipped free watches to American soldiers serving overseas.[7]
Partnerships
In November 2012, Invicta announced a new line of watches that are endorsed and designed by former NFL player, Jason Taylor.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Invicta History", Invicta corporate website
- ↑ "Eyal Lalo: President of Invicta Watch Company of America", timezone.com, Interviewer: Richard Paige, June, 2000
- ↑ "Plasticase, Inc. v. Invicta Watch Company of America, Inc.", filed April 6, 2010, Florida Southern District Court, Fort Lauderdale Office. ( Complaint ) ( Exhibits )
- ↑ Wimberly, Kevin, "Invicta Goes on the Offensive", FloridaIPTrends.com, August 12, 2010
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Bannan, Shauna, "Invicta Care Foundation donates funds to charitable causes", 12 February 2012
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Invicta Care Foundation website
- ↑ "Hollywood Company Donates Designer Watches To Soldiers", CBS Miami, May 29, 2012
- ↑ "Invicta launches Jason Taylor watch collection" South Florida Business Journal, November 6, 2012
External links
- Invicta Watch Company
- Selected US patents for Invicta Watch Company
- Archive of The Movement magazine by Invicta Watch Group