I've had one about three months. It's a pretty nice watch. Invicta get a bit of bad press but this and the submariner are nice watches. They are what they are, cheap but not bad.
Hi, I've had this exact model since it came out last year, I pre ordered it with Invicta Europe and I think it is the best Invicta they have produced to date. Mine only gains about 5 seconds a week.
This one is running a little hot still +5-+10 daily. At this price point it's fine plus well within the NH35 specs. Good to hear yours is doing well!! Cheers 😎👍
Got mine yesterday. Slim. Sleek. Lightweight. I love it on a nato strap. It came in the same box as all my other invictas tho... I was kinda looking forward to the bigger box they launched with.... lol.
I have several Invicta watches. My fave is the first one I ever bought. The S1 Rally orange face. I still love that watch. I'll never be able to buy it again because they've changed the S1 Rallys so much through the years. It's keeps on ticking or gliding! Nice video.
I’m going to get one after all the hubbub dies down I like to watch if I can get my hands on one I’ll get it if not I’m good. I picked up another one they make for about $69 a little automatic they have it in a green color they have it in a black they have it in two shades of blue it’s a nice little diver and it comes on a canvas Strap I don’t have the model number handy but I get a lot of comments on it
Hi Aron, thanks for another great review my friend, as I also have an appreciation for the Pro Diver series of Invictas. I really like this one too, and I'm only hesitant to pull the trigger as I'm reaching that point where one more Invicta might be one too many. They are decent watches but not collectible, and seven might be too many. ;-)
Thanks for tuning in my friend! Every once in awhile Invicta brings out one I can't ignore. Definitely not collectible, but usually at a price point we can ignore that concern. I have to admit I'm tempted by the black out model at $104 on Amazon right now 🤣🤣 Take care buddy
You lucked out with a bezel that is aligned.! Not so for mine, have the Coke (red/black). It is what it is. I have been looking for sapphire bezels for this model, but have not found any.
One nice thing about Invicta. At least nobody thinks you are wearing a Fake watch. Most of the luxury brands have super clones floating about. Which makes it near impossible to know who has the real McCoy.
In fact...it's not a Seiko movement...Time Module makes the movement and not Seiko...If Seiko made the movement...it would be branded as a Seiko...and yes...I know Seiko owns Time Module...Just as Fiat owns Ferrari....Your Fiat is not a Ferrari...
I agree that it’s a decent looking watch, but the concept of a “beater watch” is overplayed a bit. If you own a Rolex Steel-Sports; those are everything watches and should be worn accordingly. As always; enjoyable content/ video.
The lume is really bad, the bracelet has pins that are so soft you won‘t believe it. Diving Armour gives you the same watch with lume on the second hand, and probably with lume that works. If you want a Rlx hommage of the first Sub, that‘s the way to go.
And it's around $200USD higher that these. Hopefully they have better lume!! Wish they would have thrown a Myota movement in there at a $330 price point. Nice looking watch though.
Lume is so overrated as far as functions go.,I’m a former police search and rescue diver and most often dove in what is known as black water ; basically you can’t see your watch even when u press it up against your mask so lume is not needed! Whenever I got to dive in a clear water quarry we dove with under water flash lights so again if you need to see your watch you just put your light on it and if you want lume you just put your light against it to charge it for another few minutes.so yes to me lume is often over valued when buying a dive watch.,
Lol classic comment I was about to type the same thing. Thanks for the review an showing the watch alot. Some yt watch reviewers forget that strangely lol. If I wanted to see an ugly watch nerd instead of the watch I'd look in the mirror 🤪
I'm a great fan of Invicta Pro Divers - and on the strength of your excellent report, I'll definitely now order a 1953! Thank you. Subscribed. 👍
Thanks for tuning in Federico 😁👐
I’m a huge invicta fan, just bought a grand diver 18160, and I plan to buy a 1953 in the future.
I've had one about three months. It's a pretty nice watch. Invicta get a bit of bad press but this and the submariner are nice watches. They are what they are, cheap but not bad.
Agree!!
@@OFD PVD all black is a good watch. You are right on, the bezel action is great and the crown with no play.
i love this watch. build quality is superb at this price point👍🏼
It's the best build quality I've seen on anything from the 40mm Invicta diver lineup. Cheers Dave!!
I have the 1953. It has been a great watch. I also have a 3048 Grand Diver with a yellow face. I like the hand winding capability on both models.
I've been eyeing up the yellow grand how do you like it?!
Hi, I've had this exact model since it came out last year, I pre ordered it with Invicta Europe and I think it is the best Invicta they have produced to date. Mine only gains about 5 seconds a week.
This one is running a little hot still +5-+10 daily. At this price point it's fine plus well within the NH35 specs. Good to hear yours is doing well!! Cheers 😎👍
What kind of lume is used? The typical invicta or superluminova
No worries. Seiko movements always gain a little time.
Got mine yesterday. Slim. Sleek. Lightweight. I love it on a nato strap. It came in the same box as all my other invictas tho... I was kinda looking forward to the bigger box they launched with.... lol.
I have several Invicta watches. My fave is the first one I ever bought. The S1 Rally orange face. I still love that watch. I'll never be able to buy it again because they've changed the S1 Rallys so much through the years. It's keeps on ticking or gliding! Nice video.
That sounds like a neat watch. Thanks for watching Gayle 😎🙏👍
Thanks. This watch has proven to be a great value for me.
Great to hear!!
my one and only Invicta--likin it!
PVD is a nice watch and keeps good time. I agree with the excellent bezel action.
Despite that I'm very satisfied with the 'Pro Diver', it is fair to recognize that this 'retro' is more formal in its simplicity.
Absolutely agree with that sentiment!💯
Great review. Very cool about the sturdy crown. Do you find yourself having to wind frequency or does you wrist movement keep it going?
This movement works great, and charges the power reserve with regular wrist wear. You can handwind to get it setup from the get go👍😁
I’m going to get one after all the hubbub dies down I like to watch if I can get my hands on one I’ll get it if not I’m good. I picked up another one they make for about $69 a little automatic they have it in a green color they have it in a black they have it in two shades of blue it’s a nice little diver and it comes on a canvas Strap I don’t have the model number handy but I get a lot of comments on it
Hi Aron, thanks for another great review my friend, as I also have an appreciation for the Pro Diver series of Invictas. I really like this one too, and I'm only hesitant to pull the trigger as I'm reaching that point where one more Invicta might be one too many. They are decent watches but not collectible, and seven might be too many. ;-)
Thanks for tuning in my friend! Every once in awhile Invicta brings out one I can't ignore. Definitely not collectible, but usually at a price point we can ignore that concern. I have to admit I'm tempted by the black out model at $104 on Amazon right now 🤣🤣 Take care buddy
The only thing I need to call something collectible is that I want it in my collection! So this is definitely collectible as far as I’m concerned!,
Sell those old goofy mall kiosk invictas and buy one of these. Check out san Martin too.. nice rollie copies
You lucked out with a bezel that is aligned.! Not so for mine, have the Coke (red/black). It is what it is. I have been looking for sapphire bezels for this model, but have not found any.
I have invicta 8926ob and i love this watch and after watching this video i will sure to buy this one too😁
Only one I could find orange black insert,
suppose to be here Wednesday.
Model: 31290 (Invicta)
One nice thing about Invicta. At least nobody thinks you are wearing a Fake watch. Most of the luxury brands have super clones floating about. Which makes it near impossible to know who has the real McCoy.
Agree 👍
Great watch for the money 👍🏻
Invicta is always fun. Make a good gift for someone just getting into mechanical watches.
COOL REVIEW
Nice early homage piece.
😎👍
You Hage a good honest voice.
Thank you for the video.
Liked and Sub'd.
Thank you! Really appreciate that 🙏 😁
In fact...it's not a Seiko movement...Time Module makes the movement and not Seiko...If Seiko made the movement...it would be branded as a Seiko...and yes...I know Seiko owns Time Module...Just as Fiat owns Ferrari....Your Fiat is not a Ferrari...
Not exactly!!
I agree that it’s a decent looking watch, but the concept of a “beater watch” is overplayed a bit.
If you own a Rolex Steel-Sports; those are everything watches and should be worn accordingly.
As always; enjoyable content/ video.
I wear my 124300 all the time. I agree they should be worn that way!!
Thanks for tuning in!😁👍🤙
The lume is really bad, the bracelet has pins that are so soft you won‘t believe it.
Diving Armour gives you the same watch with lume on the second hand, and probably with lume that works.
If you want a Rlx hommage of the first Sub, that‘s the way to go.
And it's around $200USD higher that these. Hopefully they have better lume!! Wish they would have thrown a Myota movement in there at a $330 price point. Nice looking watch though.
Lume is so overrated as far as functions go.,I’m a former police search and rescue diver and most often dove in what is known as black water ; basically you can’t see your watch even when u press it up against your mask so lume is not needed! Whenever I got to dive in a clear water quarry we dove with under water flash lights so again if you need to see your watch you just put your light on it and if you want lume you just put your light against it to charge it for another few minutes.so yes to me lume is often over valued when buying a dive watch.,
And how are you associated with this other brand?
And how are associated with this other. Brand?
Black and blue is not Pepsi!
Is dat you Bret Weinstein, my man?
🤣🤣🤣majic happens everyday, especially with TIME
@@OFD You two sound very similarly!
Lol classic comment I was about to type the same thing. Thanks for the review an showing the watch alot. Some yt watch reviewers forget that strangely lol. If I wanted to see an ugly watch nerd instead of the watch I'd look in the mirror 🤪
Weird they choose not to lume the seconds hand, such a small for them to do. Missed opportunity
Agree!!
Kept it og
Then it’s a small missed opportunity lol
Invicta are you kidding ?
Hey, give credit where credit is due.
It is really a Seiko as the NH movement is inside a homage watch. For under $100 it is great value.
A Seiko would have great lume. The Invicta has not...
@@panorama4526 lume is overrated as a function as far as diving in the dive watch!
Are YOU kidding?