 "Great workhorse of an automatic" | 2008-10-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: APGG6M4CL6FBF |
I can't say much here that hasn't already been said. This watch is a steal at $100 and can usually be found for a few bucks cheaper with a little patience and effort. The band is really well-made - much nicer and heftier than typical at this price point. The two most common complaints - the weakness of the glow-in-the-dark material and the paltry date magnifier - are really minor and don't affect my appreciation of the watch. If your vision is bad enough to not see the date unmagnified, any magnifier isn't going to make that much of a difference. And how often do you really look at your watch 8 hours after you've shut off the light? Mine definitely lasts for 5-6 hours, which is plenty impressive at this price range. The view of the concededly-undecorated movement is still fascinating and something you can't really get for this price with most watches. The screw-down crown is solid and easy to work with. The supposedly stiff bezel did loosen a bit with use and wasn't that tough to turn to begin with.
The only real caveat is that Invicta is notoriously bad at customer service and is only spotty with quality control. The risk is that you'll get a slightly defective unit - a slightly off bezel, a screwy crown (har-har, no pun intended), or some other minor problem - and end up having to live with it or risk further damage, poor communication, and a loss of $25 and shipping under their "warranty." I'm reviewing the watch I received, which was flawless and deserves 5 stars. I've now bought two other Invictas and both have arrived in perfect condition. I imagine if I had to go through the headaches some of these other reviewers have warned about, I wouldn't be so gung ho. But if you want a fantastic automatic diver watch at 1/10 the price of most other options, and you don't mind taking a bit of risk, I wouldn't hesitate at all to purchase it. |
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 "Crown fell out after 5 months" | 2008-10-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2A31WL20CXWD1 |
I really liked this watch - until the crown simply fell out after 5 months. I had a hard time pulling it out to set the date and time - something seemed to be wrong with whatever was holding it in.
Anyway, one day I looked down and the crown was missing.
Now I've got to ship it back to Invicta along with 20 bucks for shipping and handling (don't most manufacturers cover this??)
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| "Better than expected!!" | 2008-10-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: AT4359BGWWZOD |
| I had done a lot of research before settling on this watch. I read all the reviews and they do not do this watch justice. The look, quality, and weight of this watch completely exceeded my expectations. Whether your are buying this watch for a gift or personal use, you will not be disappointed. Several friends and family could not believe what I paid for it. In case you can't tell I am very satisfied. |
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| "Invicta Pro Diver Watch" | 2008-10-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A24ZFQ6ZSESWX3 |
| I purchased my Invicta Pro Diver about three years ago. I owned other watches at the time. My son came to me one day and told me he really needed a good watch. He couldn't afford one, so I (being a soft touch) gave him my Pro Diver. He is in the construction/remodeling business and is really tough on watches. He doesn't just wear a watch. He brutalizes it. The watch looks as if it had been put in a meat grinder, but it keeps perfect time and hasn't missed a lick. If a wrist watch will hold up under his use, it will last for a long time with normal wear and use. If you're looking for a really good watch for a good price, I strongly recommend this Invicta. I own two other automatic Invictas and couldn't be happier with them. Great products at a good price. |
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 "not for me" | 2008-09-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A351ERRL0075G6 |
| The movement of this watch is great - nice smooth second hand sweep. However, the design is a little clunky for my tastes and it just didn't feel right. I returned it and will probably buy another Tag Heuer. |
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 "I have had two, looking to buy yet another." | 2008-09-27 |
| - Reviewed By epsylum |
I have had two of these watches. I am pretty hard on my watches so I can't justify spending thousands on something nice just to beat it up. This is my go-to beater automatic watch. The first one I broke (completely my fault, and wound up being stepped on/kicked by a crowd of people), so I bought a second one. I am not sure what happened to it, but I lost it. Since I like this watch so much, I am wanting a third one. It is a decent automatic for less than $100 brand new, it has a very close resemblance to a Rolex Submariner (a fine looking watch), and keeps good time.
The only weakness I can see is the bracelet. I broke the pin holding it on to the watch pretty easily. It was a $2 fix at a mall watch shop though.
If you want the look and action of a Rolex Submariner (sweeping second hand!) for less than $100, this is what you want. |
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| "Nice Looking Sizeable Watch!" | 2008-09-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A181LQG2QOJU1G |
| Very happy with the watch itself. Seems to be a bargain at this price. Unfortunately My band broke and I do not know where to purchase another one. Good Luck! |
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| "Great watch at a great price, free gift to top it off..." | 2008-09-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A133MD7587L0XT |
The watch itself looks nice, looks durable (I've only had it for about a month or so) and I've gotten compliments already. The Invicta Gear Collection Backpack was a nice gift, an $82 dollar value if you purchase it by itself.
I'm not much of a watch person, I don't need it for the time (I check my centro for that) which this one does well, but I like it because of its appearance and it goes nice with my graduation ring.
Very nice watch, affordable price and well I at least got a gift, right now I think you get a football with your purchase. I even got the Platinum warranty by sending Invicta my Amazon receipt with the form that came with the watch for free, so 5 years of warranty for FREE. Good deal if you ask me. 5 Stars! |
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| "Turned out okay in the end" | 2008-09-09 |
| - Reviewed By waranoid |
I had a long customer service saga with Invicta itself on this one. Sent the original watch back twice to be fixed for a minor defect, which I discovered after the Amazon return period expired. They eventually sent me a replacement, but it had a broken bracelet, which they then replaced separately. The replacement watch was gaining 80 seconds a day, and I learned to regulate it myself rather than send it back yet again. I'm completely serious about that, although it would have been a better idea to pay a professional to do it.
What I've ended up with is actually quite a good watch for the money. It now keeps time to within a couple of seconds a day, actually averaging out gains and losses for very little net change. The case and bracelet are very good quality, and overall, it's quite attractive.
Two quibbles still. The date magnifier is just slightly off center, just enough to be a slight annoyance once you notice it. The uni-directional bezel moves stiffly, and occasionally sticks. Compared to the timing bezels I have on other watches, some of them pretty cheap, this is sub-par.
On the whole, though, I've ended up with a pretty good mechanical watch for not too much money. Most people probably won't get a defective watch, as I did initially, and if you're not happy with the accuracy, a watch repairman can regulate it for you to be very good indeed. There's nothing wrong with the movement, but as was pointed out to me by someone else on a horology forum, for $100, Invicta isn't going to adjust it that much in their factory. They probably just get a shipment of the movements in from Miyota, stick them in the cases, and figure that most of them will be accurate enough for most people.
If you decide to adjust it yourself, and end up breaking it, don't say I didn't warn you; I just got lucky! |
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| "Good" | 2008-08-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: AVH5ROPVMEI9Z |
If you are like me, you probably will read all of the reviews on this watch before you buy it. I can honestly say that you will get a decent watch for around $100.00 bucks. I own (2) of these and both of them average around 10 seconds fast per day. This is considered within a normal range for this watch. You are not buying a Rolex or a quartz watch. If you are trying to buy an inexpensive automatic that will keep time to that of a Rolex, forget it. I will say that most people can live with 15+ or 15 - seconds a day for an Invicta. That being the case the watch is a fine looking watch that looks just as good as a Rolex automatic. Another thing that will be apparent is that the screw down crown is not that smooth. Again, you are buying an Invicta, not a Rolex, Omega, Breitling, or a Tag Heuer. You get the picture. What you will get is a very nice looking acceptable timepiece that keeps accurate time within the acceptable standards for this Japanese automatic movement. It is not a $2000 Swiss movement. If you want the Swiss movement Invicta prepare to spend more money. To sum up, I am happy with my purchase of this watch and being realistic for around $100.00 bucks it is a good deal.
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