The Pro Diver was my second automatic, after falling in love with that kind of movement with my Seiko SNK805. I purchased the Invicta before I was particularly sophisticated about watches. I had no idea it was so reviled among enthusiasts. I simply saw it as a smaller diver; a good match for my thinner than average wrists. The sale price ($57) was very attractive and honestly: I'm a sucker for exhibition case backs. In spite of everything I've since learned about the Pro Diver's perceived pedigree, I still get a tremendous amount of personal satisfaction wearing an attractive, mechanically respectable automatic timepiece. FWIW: I agree with Chris Moore about the Invicta branding engraved on the side of the case. It doesn't really bother me and if anything, seems like an honest admission by the manufacturer that they're not trying to pass this off as a Rolex Submariner.
I don't think your alone in that story. I think some of the more elitist enthusiasts forget that everyone has to start somewhere. For me, I don't care what brand it is. As long as you like it, and it gets you more interested. That's whats more important. The side branding, might just be my own personal thing. I don't even like large branding on my clothes. Never have, I always tell my wife I don't want to be a walking bill board. I don't mind a small logo, but if it's got NIKE across my entire chest.. nope wont do it. The only exception is when it comes to sports teams, and even then I prefer the logo and not the name. Cheers!
Thank you for a patently fair look at this polarizing watch which is too often the subject of prejudicial "Invicta invective." I think it's a fantastic watch, especially when it's on sale for a mere $55 as it is now. I'm deep enough now into watch collecting that it's a peripheral piece that I could do without altogether, but for a budding watch enthusiast, or even a seasoned one who just wants a solid piece at a bargain price, it's the bees' knees.
Thank you, and I couldn't agree more. Its a fantastic way to get a taste of what an automatic is like, as well as a subby. And if you don't like it, you can easily resell it on ebay. Cheers!
Good review and good video. I have the blue single silver tone one and it's my go to swimming watch. I've been swimming/snorkeling in the sea and pool numerous times and it keeps great time. The Invicta logo on the side doesn't annoy me at all. It's a one of a number of things that states it's an Invicta (which given some people moan it's too much of a Sub copy, I'm surprised they also moan about the distinguishing features). For the price it's an incredible watch
That is a good point, you can't really have it both ways. But a lot of that is just looking for excuses to not like it. For me, I have no problem with anything on the dial, but the side branding bugs me. But that's my personal tick. I won't wear any clothing that has a brand name on it. A small logo I'm good with, but brand name stretched across the chest like Nike... nope.
DRIFTKING eventually hints to a duration of time that is on the longer side so your statement doesn’t make any sense eventually wore out quickly is a contradiction!
Interesting, and plausible considering the deep pockets of who owns Invicta (making them look more attractive to Rolex lawyers) and how long this series has been in production. That being said, Rolex could go broke trying to swat down every Sub homage out there.
@@daviddeckert That's what I'm thinking, too. Why swat Invicta for their use of the design when a) the watch already says "INVICTA" on the dial, and b) there are a lot of Subby homages out there already?
Yes the 9094ob is a great watch for the money. What I couldn’t understand is that anybody complains about the side engraving at Invicta, but no one does this at Blanc Pain or Squale which do the same....
I didn't know the Blanc Pain did, but I happened to notice it on the Squale the other day. Long Island watch is supposedly putting some squales on sale for black Friday. Not sure how much of a discount, but I was checking them out.
People don't like the engraving, signed crown, second hand, case, rotor, and the clasp due to one reason: modification. People want to buy these to customize. Dial swap is a cheap mod with the most cosmetic impact. But now you have to replace every part with the annoying branding. Since grinding away all the emblems and polishing is very time intensive. Most people who wanted to buy the watch for mods already know how to change the dial, hands, bezel, relume a different color, and regulate the accuracy. But Invicta knew this and did all the branding to discourage mods.
The blue, admittedly, is nice. I thought it looked nicer on the tan leather strap you displayed it on. Sub $100 will attract a lot people. Yes your Orient is nicer in my opinion. Nicely done. 👊
Thanks. It's amazing how a nice tan leather can make anything look nicer. Although I'm a little surprised on the Orient mako 2 reaction. I've had a few tell me that the combination of numbers and bars is unnatural. 😋 I guess everyone has their own ticks. Thanks again! 👊
The pro diver is a great option for those who just want a decent diver to wear out to diner etc. Also, its a great option for an outdoors type of watch you don't really care what happens to it.
As usual, you’ve presented a fine review of a good, affordable watch. Some of my top reasons for liking the Invicta Pro Diver and Invicta Grand Diver watches, especially the automatic movement models, is they offer superior Seiko movements than the movements Seiko installs in some of their own models that cost as much as 10x the price of the Invictas. Think about that one! Ironically, the most common complaints I read of the very popular Seiko SKX007 and SKX009 have to do with no hacking, no hand-winding, poor indexing, poor accuracy, insufficient power reserve and flimsy bracelets. All of these features and none of these complaints are found in the automatic Pro and Grand Divers. I have come to the conclusion that some reviewers receive some form of compensation from Seiko. I can detect who they are by their blind faith and praise for Seiko in spite of that brand’s undeniable shortcomings. I recently forgave Seiko long enough to purchase a new Prospex diver. It cost $500+ and still had nearly all the same Seiko shortcomings. After wearing the Prospex uninterrupted for one month, it stopped running approximately 30 hours after I took the watch off. Terrible! I appreciate your objective reviews very much. They have helped me make more than a few important buying decisions.
The older 7s26 seems to have an issue getting fully wound. Not sure what it is. It's a workhorse movement, but many people report the same thing, that they only get around 30 hours wearing it. And with no hand winding... well you know. I just wish they would update the SKX to the newer movement. But they don't have a reason to when everyone keeps buying them. I don't think Seiko offers any kick backs, I think they are too big to care what goes on here. It's more just a cult mentality. That the SKX is the greatest budget diver / tool watch that has ever been created. So they never really look at anything else. The movement is the main reason I've never bought one. I might just to review it here. But I'm very hesitant. So many reviews already not sure if it would add any real value.
The 9094OB was my first automatic watch I had ever bought just like a lot of people. If some don't like it I say "get over it". We don't all have a lot of money to throw around. It's a beautiful watch. At least the blue one is. I clean mine with jewelry wipes from Wal-Mart and it shines in the sun enough to blind you. For $60 it can't be beat. Nothing against Timex but an Expedition is $45 as is an Ironman and I have several of them because I work at night. I now own a Citizen, a Tissot, and another Invicta automatic. Unfortunately out of the box my 9094OB loses 15 seconds a day. The ugly Grand Diver I bought gains 7 seconds a day. Neither bad enough to do anything about it. Somebody show me a better watch for $60. With the polishing I've done on it I see people's heads turn all the time.
Nice review 👌 Amazing someone that didn't totally trash it because of being an Invicta. Over the years, I've owned at least 10 variations of the 40mm Pro Diver automatic (including open-heart models). Never had issues with any of them. I've either given them to relatives or sold them because I prefer watches in the 43-50mm range such as my Seiko Tuna's, Turtle's, Samurai's, Sumo's and SKX's; to list a few. I did upgrade on my 40mm Pro Diver's, though. I purchased (direct from Invicta) and still own my 9938ob and 18507. Periodically, they can be found in the $200-$300 range (new) Some upgrades include: Sellita SW-200 movement. Flame Fusion crystal. Improved bracelet. Solid end links. Milled clasp. These watches are well worth what I paid for them 😁. Also, I love and own a few 47mm Grand Diver automatics. My wrist is a little under 8", so as long as the lug-to-lug isn't ridiculous, I can wear a larger size watch. Anyway, if you can get your hands on one of the 40mm Pro Diver's with the Sellita movement; you'll be in for a real treat.
I can see why people hate the large invicta monstrosities however this watch has always seemed to be a good buy to me even if it's a homage. Great video again
Checking out their website, I was surprised at how many licensed properties they have for some watches. Lots of Disney, Marvel and DC comics watchs. Some are pretty gaudy, but I thought this star wars one was kind of cool. Almost a meteorite looking dial. But at 49mm.... come on... www.invictawatch.com/watches/detail/26448-invicta-pro-diver-men-47mm-stainless-steel-stainless-steel-black-dial-nh35a-automatic
My 30 Pro and Grand Divers are amazing. From ETA's. Val. 7750 to Rhonda r150 to Seiko's ne20s and ne88 to name just a few automatic movements. These watches are Quality at a very low price. America Loves Invicta. Invicta's cruises for their collectors every year is a testament to their passion for their customers. A Rolex AD wouldn't give you oxygen if you were passed out on the floor in their store. Great Video and thanks for sharing.
I have two ...and another soon to be delivered. I had been somewhat "anti watch" up until recently and I blame that change of mindset on our Russian friends in Chistopol ;-) I have modded the two Pro Divers I have and enjoy watching UA-cam presentations that endorse this watch for what it is against its low price, the same goes for Vostok. Currently I am not rich, so I appreciate what Invicta Pro Diver and Vostok watches have to offer at the lower price bracket. After thirty or so years of non watch wearership, I'm now converted! Liked and subscribed.
I was thinking recently. If you grabbed this one, a Bambino and a Seiko SNK809 you'd have a fully automatic, watch enthusiast tolerated (even approved), we'll rounded three watch collection from major brands for under or around $300.
I love your perspective, your thoroughness, and that you give a fair and balanced review. I have a couple Orient divers and a couple Invictas. I love my automatic Invicta and dislike my quartz one. Wish I'd have seen this before buying the quartz...it's impossible to correctly set the time. I'm glad to not give a damn what people may think of my watch collection because I love my many Timex watches as much as my Citizens, Seikos, and Orients.
This was a great review :) I have this one in black version and I love it really. Another Invicta worth looking at (in my opinion) would be the 1953 version. I also have one and enjoy it so much on a brown leather strap 👌🏻🙂 Have a good one and keep on doing good job with your channel :)
I have on two tone black face gold hands..its a great watch..I bought it used like new condition for 50.00..probably paid to much..but I've had people mistake it for a Rolex..its a good looking watch.keeps perfect time.wear it fishing salt water..surf fishing..and in the pool..it still looks brand new
My theory about the huge Invicta logo on the case: perhaps it's a shout out to Rolex puritans in order to avoid attempts at a lawsuit. It's basically saying "I KNOW I'M TRYING TO LOOK LIKE A SUBMARINER, BUT REALLY, I'M NOT ONE ....SEE!"
I have two Invicta Pro Divers in my watch collection the 8927OB and the 8928OB two tone versions. I was sceptical at first about purchasing them due to the bad reviews from haters of the brand in general. I must admit I am very pleased that I decided to get them. They are both great watches for the price with a good Seiko movement. I got both of mine for £138 here in the UK from Amazon in a sale, a good bargain, two watches with great specs for the price of one Seiko 5 from a retailer. Thanks for your video.
Got my first invicta 20+ yrs ago, a 9938 with sapphire and ETA movement, then got a 9937 sapphire also ETA movement..both are 100% bulletproof. Very hard to find anymore. They have both been to the bottom of the ocean(100ft) multiple times.
I was on the fence on this one as I've been looking to start my automatic collection somewhere. However, for today's amazon price of $55 for the 8926 version delivered in two days, I decided to take the plunge on my first diver...uh, no pun intended. :) Seriously, I've been researched autos, thought I would start with a Seiko, and then found the Invicta sub homage. With a Seiko movement, good specs and such a cheap buy in, it makes a great entry level auto for those of us looking to test the waters on a diver...ugh, no pun intended again. Seriously, great video and helped me make the decision to click that order button and start down the pathway of mechanical movements. Thx!
Thanks, I'm glad I could help. This would be a great watch to start with. Lets you get a taste of an automatic, and you can see how much you like the subby style. Hope you enjoy it! Cheers!👍
I have two Pro Divers, a black one and a red Mickey Mouse Limited Edition model. Inexpensive? yes. Cheap? Not at all. I also have a Grand Diver which I think is incredible and is one of my favourites!
I did not know there was a Mickey Version. I've seen the Grand Divers, but I'm concerned it might be a bit too big. Although I did run across a bronze version thats 45mm. www.invictawatch.com/watches/detail/25643-
@@1Rolinha Really... you don't see Popeye merchandise too often these days. I'm hoping to get a Timex Marlin with Snoopy on it. But they sold out rather quickly. Kind of crazy, there are a number on ebay selling for $500-600.
Happy blue prodiver owner here, can confirm everything in the video. Bezel backplay is annoying, cyclops and logo on the side are both questionable, and the clasp is hilarious. All that being said, I wear it all the time and I love it to pieces. I don't have to worry about it getting scratched up (even though I am generally careful), it is incredibly reliable because NH35, and it is versatile enough that it fits almost every situation. Keep an eye on it for Black Friday, the prices fluctuate almost hourly.
Seems like Invicta makes watches for all tastes. What’s to hate about that? I have a pro diver in my collection, and I love it as much any other. I found this to be an excellent review Mr. RT. I like your style, and taste.
I have this watch in blue. I’ve also been on my Rolex AD’s waitlist for the Bluesy Sub. I got the call 3 weeks ago and purchased the Bluesy Sub. I absolutely love it but must say that the Pro Diver is a terrific watch for the money.
Hi, i have an Invicta pro diver automatic and i also have a Seiko sports 5 made in 2006, never serviced. I tested the Invicta accuracy with a phone app via its microphone. The Invicta works well. I tried to test the Seiko, the microphone could not hear the Seiko ticking and couldn't test it.
When I was young and stupid I had a Tudor blue dial sub that I parted with. No longer have it, and they no longer make it, but this reminds me of it and as someone who has owned a share of Seiko divers I have no problem with the movement Seikos are solid. My only beef is the ugly engraving on the side of the case but I can't see it when I wear it! I always thought of invicta as a cheap "as seen on tv" brand that made huge ugly things suitable only as costume attire but this watch changed my mind. As for as durability... I have two, one was ripped off my wrist by a door in a warehouse and landed on a concrete floor from shoulder height, BAM. It still keeps good time after replacing the springbar. Slightly fast sometimes by a minute or two but not enough to care and if I still had my old watch tools I could open the back and adjust it but don't want to pay someone to do it. So unless you are planning to literally throw your watch into a concrete floor you got nothing to worry about and even then it is still serviceable. This watch is my go to when working, riding my bike, or otherwise when I might not want to risk a nicer one, but still want to wear a mechanical watch that is solid and looks cool.
On the Netflix series the Cheap Detective the hero will wear this all the time while driving his old Toyota Corolla to solve crimes. We will jump and down and tell our spouses Look he's wearing our Invicta !
I like these & have several....I originally bought one to see how I liked it & thought about mods for it, but I just bought several more in all kinds of color combos....even Mickey & Snoopy....almost all of them do 10 seconds a day....a couple need regulating....I asked Santa for a electronic watch regulator....2 of them are 2 seconds a day....I'm satisfied just picking one of them in the original form and wearing it....I do swap straps though....My Seikos and the like are nice, but these are SUCH a good deal!!!! Oh yeah, I have an Invicta real bronze case with screw down crown & NH35A on leather strap(don't know #)....It's usually only a second or 2 a day....waiting for it to patina....Love it too....
@@RelativeTime Yes sir....I know it's the luck of the draw, but this one is 2 seconds laying flat and vertical and wearing....comfortable leather too....you videos are high quality....Thx....
I have the 8926OB and also the 26970, which is identical except in quartz. I think it was about $50. The quartz one is my knockaround watch for when I am shooting etc, or for those times when I just want to slap a watch on my wrist without having to set it.
I sanded the middle links with 3000 grit and it makes this watch look much more expensive. Right now I'm using an old style Bond NATO and it looks brilliant. I am a fan of the Sub, so I get to enjoy the look and feel without wearing a fake Rolex
Thats a good tip. Been thinking of ways to mod this one for a while now. Eventually I'll get around to it. By now I've owned and tried on a lot of other subbys of various prices. There are some better ones out there, but this is by far the best value.
I own this watch. I also own a Rolex Datejust II with a roman numeral dial and fluted bezel that cost 9,500. dollars. I have received more compliments on my Invicta than my Rolex, which cost 9,425 dollars less. The God's honest truth is that I enjoy wearing the Invicta more than my Rolex, irrespective of the price! It's a beautiful watch, keeps perfect time, and looks fantastic! Isn't that the point?
Thanks for commenting. People sometimes forget it's not how much it costs. My wife primarily wears two watches. One is a Shinola runwell I got on clearance, the other is Phoibos Sea Nymph. You can find both for about $200. No matter what I'm wearing, her watches always get far more compliments.
Until recently I was a grand diver and pro diver collector only. Now that i have finally discovered the difference, i am only interested in automatic pro divers 44m-47mm.
I have four 1953's three pro. Divers with sellita movements And a limited edition grand diver,. All at special discount. They are very good for the money
Thanks for the Review! I bought my two tone Pro Diver at a Pawn Shop for $40 out the door... It had some arm cheese and the bezel insert was less than out of the box pristine... But I bought it for the Movement. I thought... If I wanted to grab a "SKX" with a dead movement (Hey... It could happen) I could swap it out for a hacking, hand-wind movement. Then I stripped off the bezel insert and be darned if it doesn't look pretty cool with that gold bezel... It absolutely gives the crown a raised look and makes that beautiful blue dial stand out more. So I am considering putting a gold GMT bezel insert in it and just see what that looks like. Its actually turned into a fun little chameleon!! LoL
That would look cool. These do make some fun mod projects. Especially when you can get them cheap enough. I haven't worn this for a while, but I've kept it around just to play with it later. Still not sure what I'm going to do. I was thinking of buffing out the Invicta logo on the case and getting it Cerakoted.
I bought the gold-toned version a few years ago because I wanted something with a touch of bling. I ended up falling in love with the piece. I wore it nearly every day for an entire summer. I still bring it out for fun. Everybody who sees it for the first time lavishes compliments on it. So, I'll be keeping the Invicta in rotation .
This watch has many of the things "reviewers" knock other watches for not having. It has a nice fit and finish. The polishing is superior to many that cost twice as much. The band has solid links, not rolled. The crown is signed. The bezel is perfectly aligned and operates well. The NH35A keeps excellent time. The Flame Fusion crystal is similar to the Seiko's Hardlex. All that for less than $100. If you took the name off the watch and let the snobs look at it, it would get a very good rating. The Pro Diver comes in several versions. The PD Reserve 6883 is a beautiful watch with an SW200 movement with 28,800 bph!
Just a comment... I'm new to watches. But there are Invicta Pro Divers out there with NH35A Seiko movement, without the yellow rotor. It seems many people think if your rotor is not yellow, you have the older Miyota movement... not necessarily true. I got a blue-faced Invicta Pro Diver today, the rotor is plain silver, not yellow. But under inspection it does have "NH35A" engraved, and the rotor is bi-directional, whereas the Miyota rotor is uni-directional. I'm no watch expert, but I just wanted to clarify that... thanks for the video!
The 9094OB has been my default watch for about a year now. The first year was the honeymoon and now it's my daily driver. It's a real workhorse that looks the business but doesn't cost a lot. And that Seiko movement will last generations if you take care of it. Better than Patek in a sense that it won't cost your next generation a fortune to maintain it.
@@RelativeTime yeah. Cost of maintenance can be a good chunk of what you paid for the watch. This Christmas I bought two Chinese watches from Megir. It's my first time to try this brand although by no means my first Chinese watches. I've had brands like Zeblaze, Lige, and Skmei. They're pretty ok for everyday use, really. Certainly nothing compared to the big guys but there craftsmanship is surprisingly good. I love watches but I'd have to be a billionaire to buy APs and PPs every few months. These Chinese watches are fun, cheap, and if you don't like 'em anymore you can just give them away. They're like trinkets. The Invicta 9094OB has been with me for two years now and, while I've bought many watches since then, the 9094OB comes out on top again and again after a couple of weeks or so after I bought a particular watch. Let's see if these two Megir watches can dethrone my Invicta.
@@ronch550 the discovery part is one of the best things about cheap Chinese watches. It's kind of like a lottery ticket when you order one. You never quite now what to get. The next part is when you get to report your discovery to others.
@@ronch550 sure. Haven't heard of them before. I've actually been looking for a watch or two to order of AliExpress. But haven't quite found anything that really piques my interest. Seems like a lot of it is the same stuff they had last year.
I own a 8927OB. Got it at a thrift store I go to . Full price w/tax was $42,99 . I normally qpuld agree with you about the black version, but this one was both s/s with gold trim--a little more classier. I enjoy mine because I did get it at a bargain price. Does it have the rattl-ey bracelet and poor lume ? Yup! But with the NH35 movement it's a great watch. I came away with a great bargain!
I thought I had found the 8926OB at a pawn shop a few years ago. Turns out, it was a 9937 OB (which I didn't even know existed?) The 9937 has a Swiss Sellita SW200 movement, sapphire crystal, better clasp, SEL's, etc... I got it for ~ $80. It's bracelet also had the polished center links, which I didn't like. SO..I took a Scotch-Brite pad to it, and un-polished them. Looked a TON better, to me
The Invicta Men's 'I-Force' (Model: 23778). This is another watch with a Seiko NH35A movement. It has a black dial with either blue, yellow, or orange luminous markers. It comes on a braided leather band. Currently you can pick one up with Amazon prime for $39.00 delivered. Another great starting place for modding. I mean a hacking, hand-winding, Seiko automatic movement for less than 40 bucks! I had to get one. If only for the movement and modding potential. Heck you could transplant movement to upgrade a non-hacking one. Dagaz sells many hand sets and dials for this movement.
I might of missed that. The 23778 is back $79, but the yellow 23779 is still $39. Water resistance isn't that great, but still very tempting. Even if just for the movement.
Great review!! One of the first automatic watch that I bought. I did quite a bit of research so I could get the best bang for my buck, and even with all the Invicta haters.....I couldn't find a better watch with the same credentials for my money. I love mine!! I did add a Vostok Amphibia shortly after, and it's also been a wonderful watch to wear!! Thanks for the review!!!
I think I'm the only person who likes the side branding on the case. It's because it's I don't want people thinking that I'm trying to pass off an homage as the real thing.
That's a good point. I think Squale does something simmilar. At this point I almost consider a subby as a sub type of dice watch. Everyone seems to make one. Although many do try to put their own touch on it.
I've modded multiple Invicta Pro Divers, and bought the 9094 at the same time you did. When I saw it in person, it just looked too nice to mod. Since then, I've given it a lighter blue Milgauss-style dial and different hands. But I've not removed the logo from the side of the case on this one. Also, I have heard (second hand) that the logo is on the case due to a lawsuit with Rolex. Would live to confirm this one way or another.
Any idea how hard it is to remove the side brand? I'm debating on if I want to try my hand at modding this. I have too many projects as it is. But I happen to have a set of seiko hands that need a new home. Although they are cathedral style, so I think I would have to change the dial as well.
@@RelativeTime I would say that I wouldn't perform the case de-branding as a first mod. But it's not difficult, especially if you are familiar with basic metal working. I've used a Dremel with a sanding discs to remove the logo, then wet sanding through various grades of sandpaper. CG has a good video that walks through the steps to remove as well.
I have two pro divers . Models 12818 blue dial w/ diamond accents and 22313 which is a chronograph . They're both quartz but I don't mind because they are STUNNING !
I got this 8926ob 8 years ago. Still works nicely plus 7 seconds every 24hrs. Paid 42.00 shipped. Back then, I thought Amazon had made a pricing mistake lol
Well worth it at that price. I wound up modding this one. Sealed out the dial and hands, then gave it to a friend as a gift. But if I ever see one for that price again I'll pick up another.
Great video. I don't understand the hate towards Invicta. I have one of these blue pro divers for 5 years and it is in excellent condition. Some superficial scratches on the band closure. I think it's a great buy. Don't get me wrong, I do own the Rolex black dial sub and other premium brands. This piece is very good.
Imagine you just paid $5 K for a luxury watch and some guy gets a completement on his sub $100 Pro diver. Invicta would get less hate if they built a junk dive watch, many in the watch community just can't deal with a decent quality automatic for less than $100 that can last 10 to 15 years with no service.
I find it rather odd that most reviewers are not fond of branding on the case, yet they find a "signed crown" to be de rigueur, and a desirable feature. One shows class, the other is crass. In fact, both are quite subtle design elements....I honestly don't get it.
Well I can't speak for anyone else, but for me I've issues with wearing too much branding even on cloths. Which is just one of my quirks. I have no problem wearing a small or discrete logo, but hate shirts with the brand name spattered across a majority of it. I feel like a walking billboard. So in some ways that's my issue with the branding on the side of the case.
My 3045 'Grand Diver' INVICTA arrived poorly adjusted. After a 'magic touch' to the racket, I am spinning it between -1and +1seconds 24 hours !!! Of course on my wrist. Imo the NH35A is the winner among a lot of calibers much more expensives.
I got both the black Pro-Diver, and the Blue/Gold/Stainless. Both keep impeccable time. The Black one is averaging -1.9 s/d in a two week span. And the Blue, Gold and Stainless is getting +2.3 s/d. The funny thing is I bought the Blue/Gold/Stainless for $55.29 on Black Friday @ Amazon, and the Black one for around $67. At those prices no sub-homage can ever beat Invicta's fit, finish and build quality. I don't know how Invicta is making money with the Pro-Diver.
I have the black pro diver with gold and stainless bracelet it’s beautiful and has the automatic movement I don’t care about homage watches if I can get a Rolex homage for 50.00 I’d be stupid not to buy it!
I bought this watch for 42.99 on prime day and another pro diver with the omega style bezel coke color for 39.99 on a black friday sale last year. Both waches are automatics and they are just great. The only mod on the blue one is a blue ceramic bezel which makes the watch looks way better in my opinion. Absolutely great deals on good watches.
I took the bezel off and pushed the insert from behind with a small plastic pry tool, like the ones that come with an ipad repair kit. Then I cleaned off all the residue with acetone cleaner. Next I put contact cement on the bezel and on the insert and allowed them to dry for a few minutes. When they were ready, I put them together and it seemed to have a strong hold. After that I snapped back the bezel with the retainer ring and that's it.
Thanks for honest review. Very interesting. These usually get a more “love them” or “hate them” rating. Nice that straightforward and complete. Would you rather have a Vostok than this watch? I think I know answer from previous videos. Thanks!
Between those two, I'd have to say Vostok, even though the Seiko movement is better. But they are two very different styles, so it would more depend on if I want something nice looking, or more rugged tool looking. Cheers!
I bought this watch. It came today from Amazon BUT the watch has a blue bezel BUT the dial is PURPLE! Kind of disappointed but I’ll just send it back. I’m thinking I may want an Invicta that is a little larger than 40 millimeters.
There is a bit of a purple hue to the one I have here. You can see it at certain angles and light, but I've had a few other people tell me its more people then this one. So they might of changed something.
My personal opinion on the Invicta engraved in the side was that it may have had to do with the patent infringement suit by Rolex a while back. Put Invicta on the side and good to go.
I've heard that a few times. It's possible. Although there are a lot of other subbies that don't do that. But maybe Invicta was one of the first big ones to be noticed. So Rolex decided to make an example.
Regardless of what haters say the Invicta Pro Diver is the best looking best value for money watch out there and to be honest they may have taken design elements from the submariner but what watch company has not looked at other watch brands and said hey that is a design feature we like, lets incorporate that into our design...even Rolex. Invicta is not trying to be a fake Rolex since they are an old well established company that is proud to put their logo and branding all over the watch from the face to the case, clasp and stem...and I like all of it! Not everyone likes every aspect of every watch and there are many Rolexes I would not be caught dead with simply because I don't care for them. That being said, to each his own...buy what you like and gives you a good feeling owning it, looking at it and wearing it. I could easily buy a Rolex Submariner, they are a rather iconic watch but I am not going to play into the hype, artificial scarcity and speculation game that is playing out which is wholewheartedly supported by Rolex, ADs, the grey market and on and on...I am long past trying, needing, wanting or being peer pressured into buying soley to say I own one or trying to impress anyone or be pretentious about what I have on my wrist( mind you, I never ever was). Invicta to their credit has made a beautiful watch of incredible quality and beauty available to almost anyone...order it off Amazon or any other platform and have it in a few days..no waiting, no buying crap from an AD to suck up to get on a list. I also have watches in many price ranges up to costing thousands and enjoy them all for various reasons...and...whenever I look at, handle and wear my Invicta it always gives me a good feeling and puts a smile on my face. In fact I am going to buy another one just because!
The NH-35A is a very good movement, the best ones capable of maintaining accuracy 3 or 4 days. However the Sellita SW200 movement found in the 9937/0B has got to be one of the best watch bargains to be found. This model comes with a fairly decent bracelet to, solid links and a better clasp, also capable of good time keeping, Also recommended is the "1953" a homage to the original Submariner, a simple painted dial and pencil hands no date exude an elegance that is timeless.
I picked up a brand new for some reason listed as spares or repairs, gold and blue quartz for £20 delivered and I must say I am mightily impressed. The only thing I can think was worth noting as broken was the little tang that holds the clasp closed needed bending forwards to engage the clasp. I have in my grail of grails list at no 2, an Invicta gold and blue Bolt II Magnum Zeus which just has to be the most ostentatious bling assault in history but that and my other GoG's will be down the line a little lol Invicta originally stems from its adoption by the men o' Kent who chased William the Conqueror out of their land, its meaning "unconquered" from the old latin Roma Invicta or Rome Unconquered.
Just looked up the Bolt Zeus Magnum.... Holy Crap! Looks like they have a mother of pearl dial version with blinged out crystals for $178. I'm almost tempted just to do a video on it. 😎 invictastores.com/invicta-reserve-bolt-zeus-magnum-mens-quartz-52-mm-stainless-steel-case-black-silver-dial-model-30872
Smashing video as always. Just bought the gold and stainless steel version and i love it. My first Invicta was the Speedway a Rolex Daytona Homage quartz but a decent watch good build quality as they all seem to be cant fault them though the do make some truly horrendous models.Take a look at the Speedway though its very good. Darren.
I have the Pro Diver with the open heart, it has the Seiko NH38A movement, I have some way more expensive divers but I still enjoy wearing this one, best part is I only paid $78
That's a pretty good price. The only thing that comes close to beating these in value is some of the Chinese watches. Which I'm not sure if you have seen it, but I am doing a giveaway on one. Goes until the 1st. ua-cam.com/video/z8O90t8yeIM/v-deo.html
I own Invicta watches ... the trick being don't buy the weird ones out of the ordinary... personally I don't like the units above 45mm .... the pro diver section is a great range with 38mm to 43 mm units.... with auto 's and quartz... and if you want to flip them they sell.... I've a very early pro diver quartz with a mother of pearl dial ..... it is a gem ... It would never leave my collection ... I never spend over $80 US ........ I now have 6 ... 😁
Another amazing review! As always, articulate, comprehensive and concise. This watch is on my to get list, did you know there's a green "Hulk" version which is discontinued? I don't know why, but green watches just call out to me.
Excellent review. I don't understand the level of hate some people have for the brand, unless you actually paid MSRP 😀. In 2018, when people are spending huge money on an Apple watch, buying a automatic Invicta for cheap is totally fine.
Good point. I'm a little mixed on smart watches. I have an older Motorola one, but I only wear it to the gym. My biggest issue with them is that after 2-3 years they are worthless. Being replaced by newer and better models.
@@RelativeTime Yes they have a very limited lifespan because technology itself is so fast moving nowadays. I enjoy mechanical watches but IMO as the years go on watches in general will be relegated to being a curiosity, outside a few specialized fields/activities. I doubt any watch, but the really rare ones, will be able to keep it's value in the future.
Really stepping it up, nice job! I dislike a lot the subby homage look. But for the price, specs, and most of all for my slender wrists, the size. The Orient and Vostok are all still a bit bigger.
Thanks. It seems like most other divers these days are at least 42 if not bigger. Although the one Vostok I have is the 420 case. I think it's actually a 39mm.
I have a lot of Invicta watches. I have found that most of them have a pretty good quality build. The pro diver is a good looking watch but it does have a cheap feeling bracelet. I wonder what the old reserve providers were like. I just got a new bolt Zeus Invicta. I'd like to see your review that one
Relative Time : Yes just received the 42mm in Gunmetal, which looks slight bronze, in gold accent and a 42mm black on black both come on canvas nato. NH35 auto, $59 each no tax free ship. Liked my 42mm silver, black dial w/the Jubilee so much, had to expand. I agree the dial on the 40mm is a bit small. All my seiko & citizen divers are feeling neglected I really enjoyed your very professional review!! Looking forward to more ⏰
Well the comparable Miyota would be an 8215 or 821A. Personally I think they are pretty equivalent, but generally people like the Seiko NH35a better. I'll list out the bigger differences. 1. The rotor on the miyota is a little louder then the Seiko. I don't notice it, but it bothers some people. 2. The rotor also only winds in one direction, while the Seiko can be wound by going both directions. 3. The miyota second hand can "stutter". Technically this is a safety feature. If the watch senses any extra torque on the second hand it stops trying to move it for a second. Then quickly advances to the correct time. A lot of watches you will never even notice it, yet some are more noticeable then others. 4. Until recently the Miyota 8200 movemnts didn't hack. Where the second hand stops when you pull out the crown. But last year Miyota started to silently upgrade a lot of the 8200 series movements to have hacking. So if you get a newer one there is a chance it will have it. So nothing really wrong with the Miyotas, but people generally prefer the Seiko. Although that said, I've had much better luck with accuracy when it comes to Miyotas. Also don't confuse the Miyota 8215 movement for the 9215. Which is an awesome movement. Highbeat and very thin. It costs about 3x as much as the NH35 and 8215, yet it's 1/2 as much as the equivalent swiss movement.
I have a lot of watches some from higher brands and never understood hate on Invicta. Never any big problems with them. Their pro and grand divers are great especially the swiss. There's at least something for everyone with this brand. Cant say that about many other watches
Great video as always. Although it isn't something I personally want, I still put this watch on par with the Duro as far as value for money. It's a solidly respectable automatic but the band isn't much. A great entry level auto for the budding horologist. Very small investment for a lot of watch.
Thank you! Probably a great way to get into automatic watches, but there are some better pieces. I think this one is going to be a mod project later in the year. Just have to figure out what I want to do with it.
I haven't seen the black in person. It's funny that as time goes on so does your preferences. When I made this I would of said go for blue, but today I'm finding I like the look of the black better.
Also meant to add - seems to me that the NH35 is the movement that Seiko should be fitting to its standard autos and ditch the prehistoric 7S26/36 with their non-winding/hacking. I have an Orient Ray2 c/w hacking and winding - SO much simpler to keep accurate than the Seikos...
The Pro Diver was my second automatic, after falling in love with that kind of movement with my Seiko SNK805. I purchased the Invicta before I was particularly sophisticated about watches. I had no idea it was so reviled among enthusiasts. I simply saw it as a smaller diver; a good match for my thinner than average wrists. The sale price ($57) was very attractive and honestly: I'm a sucker for exhibition case backs. In spite of everything I've since learned about the Pro Diver's perceived pedigree, I still get a tremendous amount of personal satisfaction wearing an attractive, mechanically respectable automatic timepiece. FWIW: I agree with Chris Moore about the Invicta branding engraved on the side of the case. It doesn't really bother me and if anything, seems like an honest admission by the manufacturer that they're not trying to pass this off as a Rolex Submariner.
I don't think your alone in that story. I think some of the more elitist enthusiasts forget that everyone has to start somewhere. For me, I don't care what brand it is. As long as you like it, and it gets you more interested. That's whats more important.
The side branding, might just be my own personal thing. I don't even like large branding on my clothes. Never have, I always tell my wife I don't want to be a walking bill board. I don't mind a small logo, but if it's got NIKE across my entire chest.. nope wont do it. The only exception is when it comes to sports teams, and even then I prefer the logo and not the name. Cheers!
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How big is your wrist roughly?
@@thekidkingofcars3368 6 3/8". Which is considerably smaller than average for a adult male wrist.
People who hate this watch simply because it's an Invicta is a watch snob.
Ancient Normie Hunter that’s exactly what I said! Love my invicta!
Totally agree with you, I really enjoy wearing my two Pro Divers and my friends like them too.
Everybody is free to wear anything his like,a timepiece ,a smartwatch ,a fashion watch.
I didn’t realize invicta received so much hate. I picked one up a few years ago that I love
I totally agree!
What an underrated piece.
Thank you for a patently fair look at this polarizing watch which is too often the subject of prejudicial "Invicta invective." I think it's a fantastic watch, especially when it's on sale for a mere $55 as it is now. I'm deep enough now into watch collecting that it's a peripheral piece that I could do without altogether, but for a budding watch enthusiast, or even a seasoned one who just wants a solid piece at a bargain price, it's the bees' knees.
Thank you, and I couldn't agree more. Its a fantastic way to get a taste of what an automatic is like, as well as a subby. And if you don't like it, you can easily resell it on ebay. Cheers!
Good review and good video. I have the blue single silver tone one and it's my go to swimming watch. I've been swimming/snorkeling in the sea and pool numerous times and it keeps great time. The Invicta logo on the side doesn't annoy me at all. It's a one of a number of things that states it's an Invicta (which given some people moan it's too much of a Sub copy, I'm surprised they also moan about the distinguishing features). For the price it's an incredible watch
That is a good point, you can't really have it both ways. But a lot of that is just looking for excuses to not like it.
For me, I have no problem with anything on the dial, but the side branding bugs me. But that's my personal tick. I won't wear any clothing that has a brand name on it. A small logo I'm good with, but brand name stretched across the chest like Nike... nope.
How are the threads on the crown and tube holding up, they were weak on one I had. Mine was great out of the box and eventually wore out quickly.
Relative Time some people like the logo, I know I do it’s a really good watch
DRIFTKING eventually hints to a duration of time that is on the longer side so your statement doesn’t make any sense eventually wore out quickly is a contradiction!
I've read a while back on some forums that the side branding is a settlement clause as a result of a Rolex lawsuit..
Someone else mentioned that too. I wonder if it's true. I wouldn't blame Rolex for trying to protect their IP
Interesting, and plausible considering the deep pockets of who owns Invicta (making them look more attractive to Rolex lawyers) and how long this series has been in production. That being said, Rolex could go broke trying to swat down every Sub homage out there.
@@daviddeckert That's what I'm thinking, too. Why swat Invicta for their use of the design when a) the watch already says "INVICTA" on the dial, and b) there are a lot of Subby homages out there already?
If this would be the reason, Steinhard and Ginault must do the same!
It’s just a nice story without any truth in it.
SkysaxonDragonslayer I don't know if it's true or not but if it is that does not mean that other homage brands are bound by the same agreement.
Yes the 9094ob is a great watch for the money.
What I couldn’t understand is that anybody complains about the side engraving at Invicta, but no one does this at Blanc Pain or Squale which do the same....
I didn't know the Blanc Pain did, but I happened to notice it on the Squale the other day. Long Island watch is supposedly putting some squales on sale for black Friday. Not sure how much of a discount, but I was checking them out.
People don't like the engraving, signed crown, second hand, case, rotor, and the clasp due to one reason: modification. People want to buy these to customize. Dial swap is a cheap mod with the most cosmetic impact. But now you have to replace every part with the annoying branding. Since grinding away all the emblems and polishing is very time intensive. Most people who wanted to buy the watch for mods already know how to change the dial, hands, bezel, relume a different color, and regulate the accuracy. But Invicta knew this and did all the branding to discourage mods.
The blue, admittedly, is nice. I thought it looked nicer on the tan leather strap you displayed it on. Sub $100 will attract a lot people. Yes your Orient is nicer in my opinion. Nicely done. 👊
Thanks. It's amazing how a nice tan leather can make anything look nicer. Although I'm a little surprised on the Orient mako 2 reaction. I've had a few tell me that the combination of numbers and bars is unnatural. 😋 I guess everyone has their own ticks. Thanks again! 👊
The pro diver is a great option for those who just want a decent diver to wear out to diner etc. Also, its a great option for an outdoors type of watch you don't really care what happens to it.
As usual, you’ve presented a fine review of a good, affordable watch. Some of my top reasons for liking the Invicta Pro Diver and Invicta Grand Diver watches, especially the automatic movement models, is they offer superior Seiko movements than the movements Seiko installs in some of their own models that cost as much as 10x the price of the Invictas. Think about that one! Ironically, the most common complaints I read of the very popular Seiko SKX007 and SKX009 have to do with no hacking, no hand-winding, poor indexing, poor accuracy, insufficient power reserve and flimsy bracelets. All of these features and none of these complaints are found in the automatic Pro and Grand Divers. I have come to the conclusion that some reviewers receive some form of compensation from Seiko. I can detect who they are by their blind faith and praise for Seiko in spite of that brand’s undeniable shortcomings. I recently forgave Seiko long enough to purchase a new Prospex diver. It cost $500+ and still had nearly all the same Seiko shortcomings. After wearing the Prospex uninterrupted for one month, it stopped running approximately 30 hours after I took the watch off. Terrible! I appreciate your objective reviews very much. They have helped me make more than a few important buying decisions.
The older 7s26 seems to have an issue getting fully wound. Not sure what it is. It's a workhorse movement, but many people report the same thing, that they only get around 30 hours wearing it. And with no hand winding... well you know.
I just wish they would update the SKX to the newer movement. But they don't have a reason to when everyone keeps buying them.
I don't think Seiko offers any kick backs, I think they are too big to care what goes on here. It's more just a cult mentality. That the SKX is the greatest budget diver / tool watch that has ever been created. So they never really look at anything else. The movement is the main reason I've never bought one. I might just to review it here. But I'm very hesitant. So many reviews already not sure if it would add any real value.
I've seen some great mod projects out of this piece. That Invicta logo can be sanded pretty easily. Great video as always bud
At the price, it's a great starting point. I'm tempted to try myself, but I have a lot of other projects right now.
The 9094OB was my first automatic watch I had ever bought just like a lot of people. If some don't like it I say "get over it". We don't all have a lot of money to throw around. It's a beautiful watch. At least the blue one is. I clean mine with jewelry wipes from Wal-Mart and it shines in the sun enough to blind you. For $60 it can't be beat. Nothing against Timex but an Expedition is $45 as is an Ironman and I have several of them because I work at night. I now own a Citizen, a Tissot, and another Invicta automatic. Unfortunately out of the box my 9094OB loses 15 seconds a day. The ugly Grand Diver I bought gains 7 seconds a day. Neither bad enough to do anything about it. Somebody show me a better watch for $60. With the polishing I've done on it I see people's heads turn all the time.
Nice review 👌
Amazing someone that didn't totally trash it because of being an Invicta.
Over the years, I've owned at least 10 variations of the 40mm Pro Diver automatic (including open-heart models). Never had issues with any of them. I've either given them to relatives or sold them because I prefer watches in the 43-50mm range such as my Seiko Tuna's, Turtle's, Samurai's, Sumo's and SKX's; to list a few.
I did upgrade on my 40mm Pro Diver's, though. I purchased (direct from Invicta) and still own my 9938ob and 18507. Periodically, they can be found in the $200-$300 range (new) Some upgrades include:
Sellita SW-200 movement.
Flame Fusion crystal.
Improved bracelet.
Solid end links.
Milled clasp.
These watches are well worth what I paid for them 😁. Also, I love and own a few 47mm Grand Diver automatics. My wrist is a little under 8", so as long as the lug-to-lug isn't ridiculous, I can wear a larger size watch.
Anyway, if you can get your hands on one of the 40mm Pro Diver's with the Sellita movement; you'll be in for a real treat.
I can see why people hate the large invicta monstrosities however this watch has always seemed to be a good buy to me even if it's a homage.
Great video again
Checking out their website, I was surprised at how many licensed properties they have for some watches. Lots of Disney, Marvel and DC comics watchs. Some are pretty gaudy, but I thought this star wars one was kind of cool. Almost a meteorite looking dial. But at 49mm.... come on...
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Relative Time I have a large wrist at 8.5 inches and I doubt that I could wear that one.
I was giving an Invicta 5364 quartz pro diver 8 years. That watch has worked flawlessly.
I have three. The newer 1953 is a class act.
My 30 Pro and Grand Divers are amazing. From ETA's. Val. 7750 to Rhonda r150 to Seiko's ne20s and ne88 to name just a few automatic movements. These watches are Quality at a very low price. America Loves Invicta. Invicta's cruises for their collectors every year is a testament to their passion for their customers. A Rolex AD wouldn't give you oxygen if you were passed out on the floor in their store. Great Video and thanks for sharing.
I have two ...and another soon to be delivered.
I had been somewhat "anti watch" up until recently and I blame that change of mindset on our Russian friends in Chistopol ;-)
I have modded the two Pro Divers I have and enjoy watching UA-cam presentations that endorse this watch for what it is against its low price, the same goes for Vostok.
Currently I am not rich, so I appreciate what Invicta Pro Diver and Vostok watches have to offer at the lower price bracket.
After thirty or so years of non watch wearership, I'm now converted!
Liked and subscribed.
I was thinking recently. If you grabbed this one, a Bambino and a Seiko SNK809 you'd have a fully automatic, watch enthusiast tolerated (even approved), we'll rounded three watch collection from major brands for under or around $300.
You could. Although I think the SNKs are still a bit high here. Last I looked they were $90. Out of curiosity, any idea what they sell for in Japan?
On Japanese Amazon, at the current exchange rate their running from around $70 for the cream dial, up to about $90 for black.
Bought one with my first wages 25+ years ago, and it is still going!
Really happy with my recently-purchased Invicta Pro Diver. Gains about 20 seconds per week - which for a mechanical timepiece is perfectly acceptable.
@H.N.I.C it has settled down to +17 seconds / week.
@@thomasm5714 Excellent that is an average of less than Plus 3 seconds per day.
I love your perspective, your thoroughness, and that you give a fair and balanced review. I have a couple Orient divers and a couple Invictas. I love my automatic Invicta and dislike my quartz one. Wish I'd have seen this before buying the quartz...it's impossible to correctly set the time. I'm glad to not give a damn what people may think of my watch collection because I love my many Timex watches as much as my Citizens, Seikos, and Orients.
Loving my Invicta pro diver bought it for 60 euros and used it as an everyday watch
This was a great review :)
I have this one in black version and I love it really.
Another Invicta worth looking at (in my opinion) would be the 1953 version. I also have one and enjoy it so much on a brown leather strap 👌🏻🙂
Have a good one and keep on doing good job with your channel :)
I have on two tone black face gold hands..its a great watch..I bought it used like new condition for 50.00..probably paid to much..but I've had people mistake it for a Rolex..its a good looking watch.keeps perfect time.wear it fishing salt water..surf fishing..and in the pool..it still looks brand new
My theory about the huge Invicta logo on the case: perhaps it's a shout out to Rolex puritans in order to avoid attempts at a lawsuit.
It's basically saying "I KNOW I'M TRYING TO LOOK LIKE A SUBMARINER, BUT REALLY, I'M NOT ONE ....SEE!"
I have two Invicta Pro Divers in my watch collection the 8927OB and the 8928OB two tone versions. I was sceptical at first about purchasing them due to the bad reviews from haters of the brand in general. I must admit I am very pleased that I decided to get them. They are both great watches for the price with a good Seiko movement. I got both of mine for £138 here in the UK from Amazon in a sale, a good bargain, two watches with great specs for the price of one Seiko 5 from a retailer. Thanks for your video.
Have you ever looked at the Grand Diver? I've always thought it was a little too large. Yet I've had a number of people tell me how much they love it.
Nicely original made
Got my first invicta 20+ yrs ago, a 9938 with sapphire and ETA movement, then got a 9937 sapphire also ETA movement..both are 100% bulletproof. Very hard to find anymore. They have both been to the bottom of the ocean(100ft) multiple times.
I was on the fence on this one as I've been looking to start my automatic collection somewhere. However, for today's amazon price of $55 for the 8926 version delivered in two days, I decided to take the plunge on my first diver...uh, no pun intended. :) Seriously, I've been researched autos, thought I would start with a Seiko, and then found the Invicta sub homage. With a Seiko movement, good specs and such a cheap buy in, it makes a great entry level auto for those of us looking to test the waters on a diver...ugh, no pun intended again. Seriously, great video and helped me make the decision to click that order button and start down the pathway of mechanical movements. Thx!
Thanks, I'm glad I could help. This would be a great watch to start with. Lets you get a taste of an automatic, and you can see how much you like the subby style. Hope you enjoy it! Cheers!👍
I have two Pro Divers, a black one and a red Mickey Mouse Limited Edition model. Inexpensive? yes. Cheap? Not at all. I also have a Grand Diver which I think is incredible and is one of my favourites!
I did not know there was a Mickey Version. I've seen the Grand Divers, but I'm concerned it might be a bit too big. Although I did run across a bronze version thats 45mm.
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There’s also one with Popeye in the dial
@@1Rolinha Really... you don't see Popeye merchandise too often these days. I'm hoping to get a Timex Marlin with Snoopy on it. But they sold out rather quickly. Kind of crazy, there are a number on ebay selling for $500-600.
Relative Time crazy indeed. They are popular for a great reason. The Timex Marlin, both original and reissue are beautiful time pieces.
MrVespaGuy I have a pro diver now want a grand
Happy blue prodiver owner here, can confirm everything in the video. Bezel backplay is annoying, cyclops and logo on the side are both questionable, and the clasp is hilarious. All that being said, I wear it all the time and I love it to pieces. I don't have to worry about it getting scratched up (even though I am generally careful), it is incredibly reliable because NH35, and it is versatile enough that it fits almost every situation.
Keep an eye on it for Black Friday, the prices fluctuate almost hourly.
Man that clasp... But evidently I had good timing. Price dropped this morning to $55.
Seems like Invicta makes watches for all tastes. What’s to hate about that? I have a pro diver in my collection, and I love it as much any other. I found this to be an excellent review Mr. RT. I like your style, and taste.
Very true! Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it.
I have this watch in blue. I’ve also been on my Rolex AD’s waitlist for the Bluesy Sub. I got the call 3 weeks ago and purchased the Bluesy Sub. I absolutely love it but must say that the Pro Diver is a terrific watch for the money.
Hi, i have an Invicta pro diver automatic and i also have a Seiko sports 5 made in 2006, never serviced. I tested the Invicta accuracy with a phone app via its microphone. The Invicta works well. I tried to test the Seiko, the microphone could not hear the Seiko ticking and couldn't test it.
When I was young and stupid I had a Tudor blue dial sub that I parted with. No longer have it, and they no longer make it, but this reminds me of it and as someone who has owned a share of Seiko divers I have no problem with the movement Seikos are solid. My only beef is the ugly engraving on the side of the case but I can't see it when I wear it! I always thought of invicta as a cheap "as seen on tv" brand that made huge ugly things suitable only as costume attire but this watch changed my mind.
As for as durability... I have two, one was ripped off my wrist by a door in a warehouse and landed on a concrete floor from shoulder height, BAM. It still keeps good time after replacing the springbar. Slightly fast sometimes by a minute or two but not enough to care and if I still had my old watch tools I could open the back and adjust it but don't want to pay someone to do it. So unless you are planning to literally throw your watch into a concrete floor you got nothing to worry about and even then it is still serviceable. This watch is my go to when working, riding my bike, or otherwise when I might not want to risk a nicer one, but still want to wear a mechanical watch that is solid and looks cool.
On the Netflix series the Cheap Detective the hero will wear this all the time while driving his old Toyota Corolla to solve crimes. We will jump and down and tell our spouses Look he's wearing our Invicta !
I like these & have several....I originally bought one to see how I liked it & thought about mods for it, but I just bought several more in all kinds of color combos....even Mickey & Snoopy....almost all of them do 10 seconds a day....a couple need regulating....I asked Santa for a electronic watch regulator....2 of them are 2 seconds a day....I'm satisfied just picking one of them in the original form and wearing it....I do swap straps though....My Seikos and the like are nice, but these are SUCH a good deal!!!! Oh yeah, I have an Invicta real bronze case with screw down crown & NH35A on leather strap(don't know #)....It's usually only a second or 2 a day....waiting for it to patina....Love it too....
Is this the bronze one?
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@@RelativeTime Yes sir....I know it's the luck of the draw, but this one is 2 seconds laying flat and vertical and wearing....comfortable leather too....you videos are high quality....Thx....
I have the 8926OB and also the 26970, which is identical except in quartz. I think it was about $50.
The quartz one is my knockaround watch for when I am shooting etc, or for those times when I just want to slap a watch on my wrist without having to set it.
I sanded the middle links with 3000 grit and it makes this watch look much more expensive. Right now I'm using an old style Bond NATO and it looks brilliant. I am a fan of the Sub, so I get to enjoy the look and feel without wearing a fake Rolex
Thats a good tip. Been thinking of ways to mod this one for a while now. Eventually I'll get around to it.
By now I've owned and tried on a lot of other subbys of various prices. There are some better ones out there, but this is by far the best value.
A simple "Scotch Bright (Brite )' Pad Works a dream also.
I own this watch. I also own a Rolex Datejust II with a roman numeral dial and fluted bezel that cost 9,500. dollars. I have received more compliments on my Invicta than my Rolex, which cost 9,425 dollars less. The God's honest truth is that I enjoy wearing the Invicta more than my Rolex, irrespective of the price! It's a beautiful watch, keeps perfect time, and looks fantastic! Isn't that the point?
Thanks for commenting. People sometimes forget it's not how much it costs.
My wife primarily wears two watches. One is a Shinola runwell I got on clearance, the other is Phoibos Sea Nymph. You can find both for about $200. No matter what I'm wearing, her watches always get far more compliments.
Until recently I was a grand diver and pro diver collector only. Now that i have finally discovered the difference, i am only interested in automatic pro divers 44m-47mm.
I have four 1953's three pro. Divers with sellita movements
And a limited edition grand diver,. All at special discount. They are very good for the money
I like the 38.5 mm quartz at 11mm thick. Tired of automatic and love the lower profile. Way too much weight is given to automatic.
I think with the Seiko automatic movement it's truly a worthwhile venture it's a great watch for the money I just got one myself
It's easily worth it for that.
Thanks for the Review!
I bought my two tone Pro Diver at a Pawn Shop for $40 out the door... It had some arm cheese and the bezel insert was less than out of the box pristine... But I bought it for the Movement. I thought... If I wanted to grab a "SKX" with a dead movement (Hey... It could happen) I could swap it out for a hacking, hand-wind movement. Then I stripped off the bezel insert and be darned if it doesn't look pretty cool with that gold bezel... It absolutely gives the crown a raised look and makes that beautiful blue dial stand out more.
So I am considering putting a gold GMT bezel insert in it and just see what that looks like.
Its actually turned into a fun little chameleon!! LoL
That would look cool. These do make some fun mod projects. Especially when you can get them cheap enough. I haven't worn this for a while, but I've kept it around just to play with it later. Still not sure what I'm going to do. I was thinking of buffing out the Invicta logo on the case and getting it Cerakoted.
I bought the gold-toned version a few years ago because I wanted something with a touch of bling. I ended up falling in love with the piece. I wore it nearly every day for an entire summer. I still bring it out for fun. Everybody who sees it for the first time lavishes compliments on it. So, I'll be keeping the Invicta in rotation .
Very nice. Do you still have it on it's stock bracelet?
This watch has many of the things "reviewers" knock other watches for not having. It has a nice fit and finish. The polishing is superior to many that cost twice as much. The band has solid links, not rolled. The crown is signed. The bezel is perfectly aligned and operates well. The NH35A keeps excellent time. The Flame Fusion crystal is similar to the Seiko's Hardlex. All that for less than $100. If you took the name off the watch and let the snobs look at it, it would get a very good rating. The Pro Diver comes in several versions. The PD Reserve 6883 is a beautiful watch with an SW200 movement with 28,800 bph!
Have you ever looked at the Grand Divers?
Just a comment... I'm new to watches. But there are Invicta Pro Divers out there with NH35A Seiko movement, without the yellow rotor. It seems many people think if your rotor is not yellow, you have the older Miyota movement... not necessarily true. I got a blue-faced Invicta Pro Diver today, the rotor is plain silver, not yellow. But under inspection it does have "NH35A" engraved, and the rotor is bi-directional, whereas the Miyota rotor is uni-directional. I'm no watch expert, but I just wanted to clarify that... thanks for the video!
My NH35A is GAINING about 10 seconds a day. :-)
@@mercster it says NH34A on it, not NH35A?
@@RelativeTime Nooo I'm sorry, it says NH35A. :-) It just doesn't have the yellow sticker on the rotor.
The 9094OB has been my default watch for about a year now. The first year was the honeymoon and now it's my daily driver. It's a real workhorse that looks the business but doesn't cost a lot. And that Seiko movement will last generations if you take care of it. Better than Patek in a sense that it won't cost your next generation a fortune to maintain it.
That is very true. People sometimes forget the long term cost of maintenance on a luxury watch.
@@RelativeTime yeah. Cost of maintenance can be a good chunk of what you paid for the watch.
This Christmas I bought two Chinese watches from Megir. It's my first time to try this brand although by no means my first Chinese watches. I've had brands like Zeblaze, Lige, and Skmei. They're pretty ok for everyday use, really. Certainly nothing compared to the big guys but there craftsmanship is surprisingly good. I love watches but I'd have to be a billionaire to buy APs and PPs every few months. These Chinese watches are fun, cheap, and if you don't like 'em anymore you can just give them away. They're like trinkets.
The Invicta 9094OB has been with me for two years now and, while I've bought many watches since then, the 9094OB comes out on top again and again after a couple of weeks or so after I bought a particular watch. Let's see if these two Megir watches can dethrone my Invicta.
@@ronch550 the discovery part is one of the best things about cheap Chinese watches. It's kind of like a lottery ticket when you order one. You never quite now what to get.
The next part is when you get to report your discovery to others.
@@RelativeTime yeah. Wanna know what I've found with my Lige watches? 😆 I bought a quartz first then got their automatic next.
@@ronch550 sure. Haven't heard of them before. I've actually been looking for a watch or two to order of AliExpress. But haven't quite found anything that really piques my interest.
Seems like a lot of it is the same stuff they had last year.
I own a 8927OB. Got it at a thrift store I go to . Full price w/tax was $42,99 . I normally qpuld agree with you about the black version, but this one was both s/s with gold trim--a little more classier. I enjoy mine because I did get it at a bargain price. Does it have the rattl-ey bracelet and poor lume ? Yup! But with the NH35 movement it's a great watch. I came away with a great bargain!
I thought I had found the 8926OB at a pawn shop a few years ago. Turns out, it was a 9937 OB (which I didn't even know existed?) The 9937 has a Swiss Sellita SW200 movement, sapphire crystal, better clasp, SEL's, etc... I got it for ~ $80. It's bracelet also had the polished center links, which I didn't like. SO..I took a Scotch-Brite pad to it, and un-polished them. Looked a TON better, to me
Thats a score! I think they are usually $300. I've never checked pawn shaps for watches. Thought about it a few times.
The Invicta Men's 'I-Force' (Model: 23778). This is another watch with a Seiko NH35A movement. It has a black dial with either blue, yellow, or orange luminous markers. It comes on a braided leather band. Currently you can pick one up with Amazon prime for $39.00 delivered. Another great starting place for modding. I mean a hacking, hand-winding, Seiko automatic movement for less than 40 bucks! I had to get one. If only for the movement and modding potential. Heck you could transplant movement to upgrade a non-hacking one. Dagaz sells many hand sets and dials for this movement.
I might of missed that. The 23778 is back $79, but the yellow 23779 is still $39. Water resistance isn't that great, but still very tempting. Even if just for the movement.
Great review!! One of the first automatic watch that I bought. I did quite a bit of research so I could get the best bang for my buck, and even with all the Invicta haters.....I couldn't find a better watch with the same credentials for my money. I love mine!! I did add a Vostok Amphibia shortly after, and it's also been a wonderful watch to wear!! Thanks for the review!!!
Thanks! Some people just hate it to hate it. But it's hard to argue with the value. Ultimately all that matters is how you feel about it. Cheers!
I think I'm the only person who likes the side branding on the case. It's because it's I don't want people thinking that I'm trying to pass off an homage as the real thing.
That's a good point. I think Squale does something simmilar.
At this point I almost consider a subby as a sub type of dice watch. Everyone seems to make one. Although many do try to put their own touch on it.
I agree! I don't mind showing that I wear an Invicta. I'm proud of it!
I've modded multiple Invicta Pro Divers, and bought the 9094 at the same time you did. When I saw it in person, it just looked too nice to mod. Since then, I've given it a lighter blue Milgauss-style dial and different hands. But I've not removed the logo from the side of the case on this one.
Also, I have heard (second hand) that the logo is on the case due to a lawsuit with Rolex. Would live to confirm this one way or another.
Any idea how hard it is to remove the side brand? I'm debating on if I want to try my hand at modding this. I have too many projects as it is. But I happen to have a set of seiko hands that need a new home. Although they are cathedral style, so I think I would have to change the dial as well.
@@RelativeTime I would say that I wouldn't perform the case de-branding as a first mod. But it's not difficult, especially if you are familiar with basic metal working. I've used a Dremel with a sanding discs to remove the logo, then wet sanding through various grades of sandpaper. CG has a good video that walks through the steps to remove as well.
Case branding and secondhand branding is due to a law suite that Rolex brought to invicta for being too close to the sub. Great video
Wonderfully video!! Thank you!
I also had the side logo name removed as well. And it looks much better. Next month my new hands come in.
Love My Invicta Pro Diver Titanium was cheep. Daily Beator. Just Works.
Invicta sold the same model with a SW200 auto a few years ago that I purchased for about $250.00. No complaints.
I’m not sure if they are still making that one. But if they do I wanna pick one up.
I have two pro divers . Models 12818 blue dial w/ diamond accents and 22313 which is a chronograph . They're both quartz but I don't mind because they are STUNNING !
I've never seen the 22313 before. That black, blue and gold/bronze color scheme looks nice. How does it wear at 50mm?
Great for the money! I dive in the gulf all the time. The thing's still like brand new...
That's good to know. Any issues with gunk building up under the bezel?
I got this 8926ob 8 years ago. Still works nicely plus 7 seconds every 24hrs. Paid 42.00 shipped. Back then, I thought Amazon had made a pricing mistake lol
Well worth it at that price. I wound up modding this one. Sealed out the dial and hands, then gave it to a friend as a gift.
But if I ever see one for that price again I'll pick up another.
Great video. I don't understand the hate towards Invicta. I have one of these blue pro divers for 5 years and it is in excellent condition. Some superficial scratches on the band closure. I think it's a great buy. Don't get me wrong, I do own the Rolex black dial sub and other premium brands. This piece is very good.
I understand why some don't like Invicta. What I don't get is the hate, where it's almost like some feel personally wronged by the brand.
Imagine you just paid $5 K for a luxury watch and some guy gets a completement on his sub $100 Pro diver. Invicta would get less hate if they built a junk dive watch, many in the watch community just can't deal with a decent quality automatic for less than $100 that can last 10 to 15 years with no service.
I find it rather odd that most reviewers are not fond of branding on the case, yet they find a "signed crown" to be de rigueur, and a desirable feature. One shows class, the other is crass.
In fact, both are quite subtle design elements....I honestly don't get it.
Well I can't speak for anyone else, but for me I've issues with wearing too much branding even on cloths. Which is just one of my quirks. I have no problem wearing a small or discrete logo, but hate shirts with the brand name spattered across a majority of it. I feel like a walking billboard. So in some ways that's my issue with the branding on the side of the case.
Definitely will be my black friday buy
My 3045 'Grand Diver' INVICTA arrived poorly adjusted. After a 'magic touch' to the racket, I am spinning it between -1and +1seconds 24 hours !!! Of course on my wrist.
Imo the NH35A is the winner among a lot of calibers much more expensives.
Wow! Very nice!
I got both the black Pro-Diver, and the Blue/Gold/Stainless. Both keep impeccable time. The Black one is averaging -1.9 s/d in a two week span. And the Blue, Gold and Stainless is getting +2.3 s/d. The funny thing is I bought the Blue/Gold/Stainless for $55.29 on Black Friday @ Amazon, and the Black one for around $67. At those prices no sub-homage can ever beat Invicta's fit, finish and build quality. I don't know how Invicta is making money with the Pro-Diver.
They must get a heck of a deal on the price of movements from Seiko. Out of the two, which do you like better?
I have the black pro diver with gold and stainless bracelet it’s beautiful and has the automatic movement I don’t care about homage watches if I can get a Rolex homage for 50.00 I’d be stupid not to buy it!
I bought this watch for 42.99 on prime day and another pro diver with the omega style bezel coke color for 39.99 on a black friday sale last year. Both waches are automatics and they are just great. The only mod on the blue one is a blue ceramic bezel which makes the watch looks way better in my opinion. Absolutely great deals on good watches.
You can't argue with that price. Did you just change out the insert or the whole bezel?
@@RelativeTime Just the insert. I got it off eBay.
@@julzmax956 How hard is it to get the insert off? Do you pry it off, or can you just heat it with a hairdryer to loosen the adhesive?
I took the bezel off and pushed the insert from behind with a small plastic pry tool, like the ones that come with an ipad repair kit. Then I cleaned off all the residue with acetone cleaner. Next I put contact cement on the bezel and on the insert and allowed them to dry for a few minutes. When they were ready, I put them together and it seemed to have a strong hold. After that I snapped back the bezel with the retainer ring and that's it.
Thanks for honest review. Very interesting. These usually get a more “love them” or “hate them” rating. Nice that straightforward and complete. Would you rather have a Vostok than this watch? I think I know answer from previous videos. Thanks!
Between those two, I'd have to say Vostok, even though the Seiko movement is better. But they are two very different styles, so it would more depend on if I want something nice looking, or more rugged tool looking. Cheers!
I bought this watch. It came today from Amazon BUT the watch has a blue bezel BUT the dial is PURPLE! Kind of disappointed but I’ll just send it back. I’m thinking I may want an Invicta that is a little larger than 40 millimeters.
There is a bit of a purple hue to the one I have here. You can see it at certain angles and light, but I've had a few other people tell me its more people then this one. So they might of changed something.
looks a nice watch... never owned an invicta would i buy yeah for the right price.... cheers
My personal opinion on the Invicta engraved in the side was that it may have had to do with the patent infringement suit by Rolex a while back.
Put Invicta on the side and good to go.
I've heard that a few times. It's possible. Although there are a lot of other subbies that don't do that. But maybe Invicta was one of the first big ones to be noticed. So Rolex decided to make an example.
What? 12oclock position has name and logo, second hand has a logo, and the name is on the clasp.
Regardless of what haters say the Invicta Pro Diver is the best looking best value for money watch out there and to be honest they may have taken design elements from the submariner but what watch company has not looked at other watch brands and said hey that is a design feature we like, lets incorporate that into our design...even Rolex. Invicta is not trying to be a fake Rolex since they are an old well established company that is proud to put their logo and branding all over the watch from the face to the case, clasp and stem...and I like all of it!
Not everyone likes every aspect of every watch and there are many Rolexes I would not be caught dead with simply because I don't care for them.
That being said, to each his own...buy what you like and gives you a good feeling owning it, looking at it and wearing it.
I could easily buy a Rolex Submariner, they are a rather iconic watch but I am not going to play into the hype, artificial scarcity and speculation game that is playing out which is wholewheartedly supported by Rolex, ADs, the grey market and on and on...I am long past trying, needing, wanting or being peer pressured into buying soley to say I own one or trying to impress anyone or be pretentious about what I have on my wrist( mind you, I never ever was).
Invicta to their credit has made a beautiful watch of incredible quality and beauty available to almost anyone...order it off Amazon or any other platform and have it in a few days..no waiting, no buying crap from an AD to suck up to get on a list.
I also have watches in many price ranges up to costing thousands and enjoy them all for various reasons...and...whenever I look at, handle and wear my Invicta it always gives me a good feeling and puts a smile on my face.
In fact I am going to buy another one just because!
The NH-35A is a very good movement, the best ones capable of maintaining accuracy 3 or 4 days. However the Sellita SW200 movement found in the 9937/0B has got to be one of the best watch bargains to be found. This model comes with a fairly decent bracelet to, solid links and a better clasp, also capable of good time keeping, Also recommended is the "1953" a homage to the original Submariner, a simple painted dial and pencil hands no date exude an elegance that is timeless.
I have all of those and they are very good
I got a pro diver but without the decorated rotor. Mine is a simple plane rotor made by TMI instead of SII
Right in time for the upcoming Black Friday!
Evidently right on time. Looks like the price went to $55 this morning.
Dig the blue dial mako II at the end... have one of those too. Beautiful and solid watch.
I picked up a brand new for some reason listed as spares or repairs, gold and blue quartz for £20 delivered and I must say I am mightily impressed. The only thing I can think was worth noting as broken was the little tang that holds the clasp closed needed bending forwards to engage the clasp. I have in my grail of grails list at no 2, an Invicta gold and blue Bolt II Magnum Zeus which just has to be the most ostentatious bling assault in history but that and my other GoG's will be down the line a little lol Invicta originally stems from its adoption by the men o' Kent who chased William the Conqueror out of their land, its meaning "unconquered" from the old latin Roma Invicta or Rome Unconquered.
Just looked up the Bolt Zeus Magnum.... Holy Crap!
Looks like they have a mother of pearl dial version with blinged out crystals for $178. I'm almost tempted just to do a video on it. 😎
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The 40mm looks way better on the wrist than the giants that were popular not long ago.
Smashing video as always. Just bought the gold and stainless steel version and i love it. My first Invicta was the Speedway a Rolex Daytona Homage quartz but a decent watch good build quality as they all seem to be cant fault them though the do make some truly horrendous models.Take a look at the Speedway though its very good.
Darren.
Thanks. I did not know they made a Daytona homage. I’ll have to give it a look sometimes.
I have the Pro Diver with the open heart, it has the Seiko NH38A movement, I have some way more expensive divers but I still enjoy wearing this one, best part is I only paid $78
That's a pretty good price. The only thing that comes close to beating these in value is some of the Chinese watches.
Which I'm not sure if you have seen it, but I am doing a giveaway on one. Goes until the 1st.
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I own Invicta watches ... the trick being don't buy the weird ones out of the ordinary... personally I don't like the units above 45mm .... the pro diver section is a great range with 38mm to 43 mm units.... with auto 's and quartz... and if you want to flip them they sell.... I've a very early pro diver quartz with a mother of pearl dial ..... it is a gem ... It would never leave my collection ...
I never spend over $80 US ........ I now have 6 ... 😁
Have you tried the larger grand diver?
Very objective review! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Another amazing review! As always, articulate, comprehensive and concise.
This watch is on my to get list, did you know there's a green "Hulk" version which is discontinued?
I don't know why, but green watches just call out to me.
Same. And I didn't know there was one. I was looking to see if i could find one. I did see some green pro divers, but all in much bigger sizes.
Excellent review. I don't understand the level of hate some people have for the brand, unless you actually paid MSRP 😀. In 2018, when people are spending huge money on an Apple watch, buying a automatic Invicta for cheap is totally fine.
Good point. I'm a little mixed on smart watches. I have an older Motorola one, but I only wear it to the gym. My biggest issue with them is that after 2-3 years they are worthless. Being replaced by newer and better models.
@@RelativeTime Yes they have a very limited lifespan because technology itself is so fast moving nowadays. I enjoy mechanical watches but IMO as the years go on watches in general will be relegated to being a curiosity, outside a few specialized fields/activities. I doubt any watch, but the really rare ones, will be able to keep it's value in the future.
Really stepping it up, nice job! I dislike a lot the subby homage look. But for the price, specs, and most of all for my slender wrists, the size. The Orient and Vostok are all still a bit bigger.
Thanks. It seems like most other divers these days are at least 42 if not bigger. Although the one Vostok I have is the 420 case. I think it's actually a 39mm.
I have a lot of Invicta watches. I have found that most of them have a pretty good quality build. The pro diver is a good looking watch but it does have a cheap feeling bracelet. I wonder what the old reserve providers were like. I just got a new bolt Zeus Invicta. I'd like to see your review that one
I haven't seen that one before, I'll check it out.
great for starters and cool price in pandemics
I really love the style of this watch I’m looking at getting one for myself just for the movement alone it’s worth the money
They can make great mod projects. Just swap the dial and hands and you have a whole different look.
Go get it!! Been using mine for almost 2 years now and I still love it!! It's a classic piece that never gets out of style!
You can get the exact looking black invicta w/auto movement in 42mm also. Jubilee bracelet
I think there is a bronze version too. But a bit more in price.
Relative Time : Yes just received the 42mm in Gunmetal, which looks slight bronze, in gold accent and a 42mm black on black both come on canvas nato. NH35 auto, $59 each no tax free ship. Liked my 42mm silver, black dial w/the Jubilee so much, had to expand. I agree the dial on the 40mm is a bit small. All my seiko & citizen divers are feeling neglected
I really enjoyed your very professional review!! Looking forward to more ⏰
A good SEIKO movement well dressed through the globalization.
I own black silver Swiss made invicta diver great watch ,
What's the difference between the Miyota movement to the Seiko NH35 movement ? Plus which would be considered the best of the two movements.
Well the comparable Miyota would be an 8215 or 821A. Personally I think they are pretty equivalent, but generally people like the Seiko NH35a better. I'll list out the bigger differences.
1. The rotor on the miyota is a little louder then the Seiko. I don't notice it, but it bothers some people.
2. The rotor also only winds in one direction, while the Seiko can be wound by going both directions.
3. The miyota second hand can "stutter". Technically this is a safety feature. If the watch senses any extra torque on the second hand it stops trying to move it for a second. Then quickly advances to the correct time. A lot of watches you will never even notice it, yet some are more noticeable then others.
4. Until recently the Miyota 8200 movemnts didn't hack. Where the second hand stops when you pull out the crown. But last year Miyota started to silently upgrade a lot of the 8200 series movements to have hacking. So if you get a newer one there is a chance it will have it.
So nothing really wrong with the Miyotas, but people generally prefer the Seiko. Although that said, I've had much better luck with accuracy when it comes to Miyotas.
Also don't confuse the Miyota 8215 movement for the 9215. Which is an awesome movement. Highbeat and very thin. It costs about 3x as much as the NH35 and 8215, yet it's 1/2 as much as the equivalent swiss movement.
@@RelativeTime Thanks for sharing that informative information it's valuable to a beginner like my self. Thanks very much 🤠
I have a lot of watches some from higher brands and never understood hate on Invicta. Never any big problems with them. Their pro and grand divers are great especially the swiss. There's at least something for everyone with this brand. Cant say that about many other watches
Great video as always.
Although it isn't something I personally want, I still put this watch on par with the Duro as far as value for money. It's a solidly respectable automatic but the band isn't much. A great entry level auto for the budding horologist. Very small investment for a lot of watch.
Thank you! Probably a great way to get into automatic watches, but there are some better pieces. I think this one is going to be a mod project later in the year. Just have to figure out what I want to do with it.
This blue colour is beautiful but black is also nice can u tell which is the best looking
I haven't seen the black in person. It's funny that as time goes on so does your preferences. When I made this I would of said go for blue, but today I'm finding I like the look of the black better.
@@RelativeTime yes same with me. I thought the blue looked best but ended up with buying the black one😅
Everything I wanted to know, virtually nothing that I didn't.
As reviews go, can't really do better? Nice one, Sir.
Thank you. Trying to thread the line between informative & entertaining without getting too many details that it becomes boring.
Also meant to add - seems to me that the NH35 is the movement that Seiko should be fitting to its standard autos and ditch the prehistoric 7S26/36 with their non-winding/hacking. I have an Orient Ray2 c/w hacking and winding - SO much simpler to keep accurate than the Seikos...
I have the pro diver 8923,I think them last two numbers is 23 but anyway I like it and I think I'll get two more to add two my collection.