Invicta Pro Diver 37.5mm: First Impressions & Review (8932OB)
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Get this watch if you can find it for around ~€50, or preferably the 40mm automatic version if your wrists are large enough. I like this watch overall. The finish, quality of materials, and overall fit is very nice. The two things that bother me the most are the misaligned second hand and the poor quality clasp. I definitely overpaid a bit for this watch (it usually retails for cheaper than what I bought it for), but oh well.
My dislike for quartz is something personal and not something that is specific to this watch. Higher end quartz watches should not have misaligned second hands (this Invicta diver is definitely not a high quality quartz watch). Most if not all quartz watches around this price have this issue.
Some quick specs and measurements (measured myself):
- PC32A movement (I think)
- 37.5mm diameter case excl. crown
- 40mm diameter case incl. crown
- 47mm lug to lug
The depth rating on these and similar cheap "divers" is very sketchy: Invicta implies that this watch passes ISO regulations, but they never explicitly state this anywhere. It is known that ISO water resistance tests (ISO 6425 for divers) require extremely expensive equipment and are a quite complicated process, so most (cheaper) watch manufacturers slap on a certain rating without really being certified.
Officially certified divers watches may use the marking "DIVER's" (not required, eg. Rolex Submariner), however non-ISO 6425 certified divers do not have the right to carry specific markings such as "DIVER'S". From Wikipedia, related to ISO 6425: "Watches conforming to ISO 6425 are marked with the word DIVER'S WATCH xxx M or DIVER'S xxx M to distinguish diving watches from look-a-like watches that are not suitable for actual scuba diving. The letters xxx are replaced by the diving depth, in metres, guaranteed by the manufacturer" (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_R....
Chapters:
0:00 Unboxing
4:03 Misaligned second hand
4:31 Overall impressions
6:03 Admiring the bezel
7:32 More impressions
9:13 Trying it on my wrist
10:28 Worst lume test you will ever witness
11:00 Foreshadowing
12:00 Conclusion
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This is the gayest thing I've ever seen this side of San Francisco, with the exception of that sweater you are wearing.
I'll be sure to keep the Invicta on while we're making love ;)
😊
It just seems to me that all of the things you don't like are just things that YOU don't like. The watch looks like a great value to me.
True! That's why I try to emphasize "I like" and "I don't like". I've concluded that it's quite a nice watch at 12:00. It is indeed great value, especially since it's a ~38mm diver (which you don't see a lot at this price point). I have a hard time finding another diver that is as good or better for €50-€70. I still wear this watch multiple times a week! I just wish it had a screw-down crown like the automatic models...
Yeah i notice that too😂😂😂
Invicta has been very consistent with their pricing. The pro diver is well known in the watch community.
It’s literally my favorite beater watch. I wear it every day. Thanks for showing it to me. 35 dollars…can not beat it.
$35 is an amazing deal! Definitely unbeatable for that price.
got mine for 44 where did u get it for 35???????@@retroom
I like you are just yourself and speak ur mind. It's better than bs.
I like this small black diver on an olive green NATO makes for a very reliable field use watch and has that vintage Vietnam vibe. 37.5 black dial quartz coin bezel water-resistant stainless case super durable for what it is. Lume is sufficient.
Greatest fucking watch review on UA-cam. 👍🏻
I'm gonna buy this!
Good choice!
THE SECONDS HAND NEEDS TO ALIGN..... NEEDS TO! MUST.
A fine review on a watch im thinking of buying, i was wondering if it had a screwdown crown like my Seiko turtle. Now i know it has not, it does not worry me much since i do not dive. Perhaps a short swim in a pool or in a lake. It is not the srewdown crown that is importnant it is the gaskets in case and around the crown stem that does the work. When i get one i will pressire test it. 38mm seems like a good size, i have 8 inch wrists but i usually wears 36 to 40mm watches. Thsnk you for your work
Thank you for watching! The 38mm version is very wearable, even for my tiny wrists. Let us know the results of your pressure tests when you get one :)
Did you ever pressure test it?
@@thomasj5722 I dived into a pool last summer, it took in water. So it was no good.
@@johanbertilsson2213 Its too bad its the perfect size and great finish. A screw down crown would had made it a great watch.
Without a screw down crown, I wouldn't be caught in the rain with this. However, after recently purchasing one (clamshell bezel) I will wear it daily as a reliable quartz wrist decoration.
The push pull style crown makes me a bit nervous too around water. I wear mine a few times a week as well, it's a reliable & nice looking watch that I can wear without worrying too much about accidentally damaging it 8)
@@retroom There is a class action suit against Invicta for misleading advertising concerning this watch.
@@lincmerc1581 Woah, I just looked it up. I didn't know about the lawsuit, but they definitely deserve it lol. I wrote about how the waterproof/depth rating is sketchy in the description of this video as well. Invicta makes bold claims, but like many cheap quartz divers, the waterproof/depth rating is usually a lie. I think (and hope) that Invicta lost the lawsuit, but I'm not sure. I found some court documents here: casetext.com/case/felice-v-invicta-watch-co-of-am-inc
@@retroom With ocean levels rising, we all need dependable dive watches. Especially, in Florida. lol
Pretty fair review, even at what you paid I think you've still got quite a lot of bang for your buck considering it's y'know.. *A brand new watch*. Mid-size and smaller divers are becoming popular again, but there are so few sub-38mm ones on the market that the price of even cheap 1980's quartz turds with mediocre finishing that were next to worthless 5 years ago are bringing 120+ on a good day in the current climate, which is absolutely bananas. I think the thing you have to remember when it comes to this watch is that you're buying a watch that is somewhere between being an actual functional divers watch and a sort of fashion watch, which again I think for this price bracket and section of the market, Invicta offers some of the best value for money.
Nice review :-)
I enjoyed your review and I'm thinking of buying this watch. Do u think its safe to use this in shallow water even though it doesn't have a screw down crown
Thank you! Invicta does state "water resistance", but they've been sued for false claims for a reason. I'd not risk it! Some of the Pro Diver models do come with a screw-down crown, e.g. the bigger/automatic versions.
@@retroom thx
You act like ur getting this great luxury experience when it’s an 80 dollar watch. The complaining in this video is unbearable to listen to
You can hear my conclusion at 12:00; My thoughts overall are positive. I am bothered by some small things, e.g. no screw-down crown, misaligned hands, and an unnecessary engraving at the side. Fixing or changing these things is far from luxury. I have lived off of sub-$50 Chinese watches for the most part of my life and I know that you can get good, if not better value when it comes to watches. Check out Pagani, Steeldive, Baltany, Escapement time, and San Martin for example (or just scroll through www.reddit.com/r/ChineseWatches).
I love my Invicta, but it's a watch that is mainly put together with left-over parts and sold at a hefty price margin. That is why I recommend buying it at or around ~€50 in my description. Luckily, it's not too hard to find these Invicta divers at that price point (even brand-new). You can get Chinese NH35 watches around/under the $80 price point (that you've mentioned), a better value in my opinion.
For example, the Steeldive SD1970 sells for under $70 discounted and and has a better bracelet, better clasp, screw-down crown, a ceramic bezel, an automatic NH35 movement, better lume, a sapphire crystal, and on-par if not better finishing in comparison to the Invicta. Cheaper than your $80 and yet better in every single way. I think my complaining is justified; Invicta has strong competition :^)
Nice watch.
y-you too...
Are you using a gopro with s head strap?
I am! I experiment between my GoPro and head mounting my iPhone but the GoPro gets better results, even though the quality is a bit so-so. Not really aiming for studio quality yet so it's fine for me!
I dont like watches but this made me convince to buy this
Watch snob!
Just a little bit! I don't mind quartz too much, but cheaper quartz watches usually suffer a bit from build quality is what I have experienced. This Invicta diver is extremely nice for the money though. I've been wearing it frequently since February and it is holding up very well. A good all-around watch with nice finishes for sure!
Is this channel like Dankpods? like DankWatch???? i love it
I'm actually also into audio (and will definitely be doing some videos on the future on that topic), so it might be fitting!
I bought a used 8932 quartz watch from Amazon that was in excellent shape at a much lower price, even including tax, with no shipping and handling fee (as its price was still over $25 US and Amazon doesn't charge S&H fee for orders $25 or more). The designation of 8932ob for your quartz diver watch is very confusing, if not also very misleading, because it was previously reserved for the automatic version which probably has a better water resistance due to its screw-down crown that the quartz versions lack. Anyway, it seems the only differences that I can see between the two quartz versions is that your 8932ob has the timer dial identical to the automatic version that is different from my 8932. I believe the dial on the automatic or your quartz version gives a better grip to turn the dial than the one on mine, although I doubt that I would ever use it for any practical purpose - well, maybe for tracking the time of grilling meat on bbq, lol. It's also 0.5 mm wider than mine, according to the specs chart, which is a negligible difference. Seriously, only major difference between yours and mine is that mine came in a very sturdy, stylish, yellow case with a lid that was shaped like an oyster shell and the watch was wrapped around on a felt cushion. I'm sorry that your new watch was packaged like a cheap plastic watch, but perhaps Invicta decided to cut corners and save money on the packaging cost, which is a shame for their most popular watch, Pro Diver. On the other hand, perhaps because they went cheap on packaging, it does seem the price of new quartz version (yours) is lower than for the older quartz version (mine) that I presume they no longer produce and sell.
And, yes, I know and read about the lawsuit against Invicta concerning the water resistance of Pro Diver series. However, I don't plan on diving 20 meters, let alone 200 meters, underwater - with or without a diver's watch! I'll just be content if my 8932 quartz watch is resistant when exposed to water during rain, dishwashing, carwashing or occasional swimming in a pool.
Mine was advertised to come with the box you mentioned, but it did not. It doesn't really matter anyways, since we're not going to wear the box! The differences you've mentioned between the two versions are very interesting, it's giving me a clearer picture of what Invicta is up to.
None of us would buy this watch for diving purposes (at least, if you value your life), so it should be fine if it can handle the occasional splash. I'm still not sure if it can though, and I don't wanna find out either... Still a great watch to wear. Great value, especially at used prices!
The automatic is 8926OB
Dude I kind of like your work. Keep doing it. Learn from constructive people. Never listen to mean people. Imagine where you can go from here.
Thank you for your motivating words! I'm planning on making a follow-up video on the Invicta soon. Stay tuned!
It seems to me that you did not start the video well by saying that "You do not like the watch because of its reputation", it seemed that you started with a preconceived idea that it was a bad watch without trying it (someone likes a watch because of its qualities or quality). The truth is that it is a decent watch for what you pay for it. Invicta has "peculiar" models but this one seems nice and well built, I don't care about the word Invicta on the side, it's a watch that doesn't pretend to be a Rolex, just a homage. Even several of their automatic ProDivers,to me seem better than the PaganiDesingn so popular today
It seems to me that you did not start your comment well by saying that "seem better than the PaganiDesingn so popular today", it seemed that you started with a preconceived idea that PaganiDesingn (someone likes a watch because of its qualities or quality).(someone likes a watch because of its qualities or quality). PaganiDesingn has "peculiar" models but most of them seem nice and well built, I do care about the ugly PaganiDesingn logo on the watchface, but their watches don't pretend to be a big brand, just homages. Even several of their automatic models,,to me seem better than the Invicta so popular today
In all seriousness, check out reddit.com/r/ChineseWatches. You'll see some really ugly watches on there (it's Reddit after all), but you'll get a good idea of what you can get for your money's worth nowadays. Invicta is an okay choice (probably can't get that much better for ~$40-$50), but for the delicious European price of €60-€70 that I've paid (or closer to €80), you can get better. I still wear my Invicta a few days a week!
@@retroom Im agree with you about the Pagani Design, I only gave them as an example because nowadays I see them invading UA-cam. Invicta seems better to me than Pagani Design. Greetings from Perú. Pd. Today Im using my nice 8932OB
It is kinda psycho video but I like it.
Please DONT do more videos 🙏
😁 ahamm anyway. Good wishes👏
You cannot stop the unstoppable force that is me, but if you got a nice(r) watch for me to look at let me know!
@@retroom you don't know the name of your own watch ⌚. Names is Ракета (Rocket) not Pocketa lol
@@Orchronos I was nervous making this video, thus I made the mispronunciation that I directly addressed at 0:25. I was so nervous that my palms were sweaty, knees weak, arms were heavy.
@Kofe You are unstoppable, like a Porsche without breaks, a pocket for a rocket, heavy arms and sweaty palms lubricating the steering wheel. No sane man would stand in your way.
Now it's time to actually watch the review...
This is a very silly review, no in depth checks or sizes and plenty of stupid comments about shitty and such.
In depth check on what? It's a simple Chinese made quartz watch. I have measurements (sizes) in the description:
"- PC32A movement (I think)
- 37.5mm diameter case excl. crown
- 40mm diameter case incl. crown
- 47mm lug to lug"
Better value for money can be had quite easily. Solid clasps, better finishing, better materials (e.g. sapphire). This is a fully Chinese made watch that is marked up a decent amount by Invicta. If you have the time to look around, you're better off buying directly from the source themselves (look around on AliExpress). I don't care much about expensive watches as I've worn cheap Chinese ones for most of my life, but I do care about value. That's why I'm very critical. Especially since Invicta is guilty of false advertising when it comes to this specific watch (from another comment, class action lawsuit against Invicta: casetext.com/case/felice-v-invicta-watch-co-of-am-inc).
I mean, if you can get one for $40-50, it's good value. Thanks for watching!
gloves on 100 watch its a great watch just use beat it up and be a man
The gloves are not there to protect the watch, they are there to protect me. I fear the day when the watches might retaliate. Will they be laced with anthrax? Uranium 235? Ricin? No one knows. Invicta is planning my assassination. I see figures stalking me at night. I see vans parked outside of my apartment every day. They know who I am. They know where I live. They know what I eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They know what I breathe. I am in their control. I am a puppet, merely mirroring their commands. I have no conscience. I am plugged into the system. I will do as they tell me. Buy this watch. Buy this watch. Buy this watch. Buy this watch. Buy this watch.
The Invicta is already scratched up and I'll be abusing it a lot more, so no worries there! It truly is a perfect beater watch!
You should never reviewed this watch . Going in to review a watch company you don’t like,
And reviewing a quartz watch you don’t like.
"Boohoo please don't criticize this multimillion watch company that oversells their subpar $10 Chinese watches for 500% !!!!!!!!!1". Are you one of the Invicta spies sent out to execute me in cold blood because I have critique?
Maybe you should watch the video, dummy. I've added chapters & timestamps so you can at least use your 10 second attention span to click on "Conclusion": "In the end, I do like this watch. The finish is nice, it looks nice, (...)". I'll make a follow-up video soon, so stay tuned!
@@retroomZzZZzZz
This is the single most pretentious video I have ever seen
Why am I not getting first place?