Rolex does not represent good value for the money and frankly their designs have not progressed over the years, not drinking Rolex Kool-Aid. I have an Invicta Pro Diver with an open heart dial and love it.
Hi Jim, yes I don't own a Rolex either with exception of my Wife's. I think this watch is probably the best mechanical watch for under $100 I have certainly ever seen. Its still in the collection and that really says something considering how often I rotate it!
Its been said by a highly respected authorized Rolex watch repair specialist trained at the Rolex service center that the Rolex submariner is the best 1000.00 watch money can buy.hmmm,where does the other 8 grand go?
Sounds great my man,I have owned several Rolex 16610 Submariners that were purchased new by me from an AD.the whole buying new experience was like floating on air with all the goodies that come with closing the deal in the showroom.drifting out the door with that gleaming steel stallion gliding along step by step,stopping into Starbucks for a latte,ahhh,them were the days.
An open heart on a dive watch is pretty fucken stupid.....i know its not a real iso certified diver like the skx but still.......and the pro diver is the only real value from invicta, everything else is so overpriced...............
I own an Invicta Pro- Diver, and an Invicta Grand Diver. They are both excellent in every way. I think it is sad to hear some watch “experts” berate Invictas for various reasons, none of which are legitimate and some are downright incorrect. If some think Invictas are ugly, I’ll remind them that I’ve seen hideous watches from many brands besides Invicta. If I think a watch is hideous, I simply don’t buy it. If someone else likes it and buys it, I hope they enjoy it. My congratulations and thanks for a rare and objective review of the Invicta divers.
Thanks James. I try to be objective in my uploads and I had to be honest. There is a lot to like about the Invicta, the value vs quality of this watch just can't be beat. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I love my Grand Diver that I recently added to my small collection. The black band and blue abalone dial look fantastic together, and I appreciate the larger case diameter, as my wrists are quite massive. They make 40mm cases look like children's watches.
@@CasualWatchReviews Like others commenting here, I too have a Grand Diver and like it more than the Pro Diver as far as quality. Some may not like that most Grand Divers are slightly larger than the Pro Diver, but it all together feels like a better built product. If you haven't already done so, I'd very much like to see you do a review on a Grand Diver to get your thoughts.🙂
I own this watch in both automatic and quartz versions. I also own a Rolex Submariner. Strapping several thousand dollars to your wrist is not always a good idea, so I use my Invicta as a 'stunt double' for those occasions. The quartz version is my 'beater' for when I am shooting, working on the car, or some other activity that might damage an automatic movement. What other people happen to think of my wristwatch is a matter of complete indifference to me.
Hey, thanks for watching. I have reviewed a bunch of watches on the channel (maybe over 200) and I still think this is the best value automatic you can buy (Bests value overall I think is Christopher Ward)
@CoachJason How is the watch holding up now? I recently purchased my first pro diver and should be arriving in a few days. Any thing else that you have noticed for new Invicta owners to be aware of?
I think some of the criticism is justified, some of the invicta watches are horrible. This watch shows that they can make a very decent watch when they try.
Invicta has got a very bad reputation because some of their watches are disgustingly ginormous, but the Invicta you were looking at is what has a good reputation. It’s the bad watches they produce that gave them their bad reputation. If I am not mistaken, Invicta is the longest lasting watch brand, correct me if I am wrong.
@@peterotremba8980 Nope, that would be Blancpain which dates back to the 1700s, and Favre-Leuba is a close second. Invicta's not even in the top 10 oldest. They may have started at some point in the 1800's but they folded and came back as a zombie brand. Hell even Seiko is older, they set up when, in 1880s?
@@hugeshows Invicta was started by the Picard family in 1837, at La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Older than Seiko, Omega, Rolex, and many more. Sold in the 1970s, they now make a select number of great-value for the money watches, and a huge repertoire of ridiculous watches. I've got a Pro Diver and it's excellent. And cost 1/100 what a Submariner goes for, and is 2/3rds as water resist, while keeping about as good time. The bezel has less backlash than my Rolex Daytona. And if I thrash my Invicta--I'll just buy a new one, no big deal.
@@TheRealDrJoey The brand may be that old, but the company? Hardly. And the only ones claiming that heritage are the company themselves. I cannot find one source that claims they're that old that doesn't reference Invicta's website. Whatever they once made, their current watches are quite poor.
Great Review, honest and straightforward! I had an Invicta Pro diver several years ago that had an ETA 2824-2 in it , coin bezel and it was an excellent watch, paid $300 for it and sold it for the same one year later....... thx
Hey Robert, this watch has certainly changed my view on some of the watches I have been previously collecting. Thanks for watching and continuing to input with your comments.
What Invicta has an eta movement? I'm not talking it down or talking crap, but what invicta has eta movement? Most i've seen is the seiko nh 35 movement which is a great movement, same movement in a lot of microbrand watches, and entry level seikos, but eta movement is usually reserved for hamiltons etc in that price range. Unless a special edition invicta I don't know of ?
Is that movement 28,800 beats per hour, if so that is a great price to get that ETA movement. I am not a big fan of the 21,600 as I find it jerky. I look for inexpensive watches with a good movement, I am not a luxury watch buyer.
Just chimed in to tell you that you've earned my respect and telling it as it is. I can't stand watch snobs who just overlooks the value of what they're getting from Invicta. And I do hope Invicta responds, design wise to all the criticism of making gaudy looking watches. Part of me says there is a reason why Invicta is making such watches, it must be profitable, or else they wouldn't have made it. Like China for example, they might have a totally different taste then the Western world.
Hi Carlo! Yes your right there must be a market for them. I saw in costco they were selling some huge one but not in the jewelry part in one of the areas where you pick up the cardboard placeholder. So they must have had a hundred or so in the stock room.
Thank you for your review. It seems like people do like to bash Invicta but they really don't know why (other than styling). They do offer a good value for the money and the build quality is excellent. I have three of them (a Pro Diver, Grand Diver Gen II, and for fun, a Limited Edition Snoopy Lupah) but they all get nice compliments and I never feel that I need to make excuses for them. As for their bold designs like the Bolt or Reserve watches, some may think they are outlandish, but consumers buy them, a lot, so I say rubbish to the nay sayers of Invicta watches, they keep time just as other watches do, and they are fashion statements just as other brands are, so get over it. Enjoy the watch you're wearing no matter what brand it is. That's my two cents worth.
Hi Tom, thanks for commenting! Im a fan of this watch but if I’m being honest I feel some of the watches they make really taint the name. But i tried to be as fair as possible and honest in the review. They clearly do sell in a very saturated market that is dominated by fashion brands at that level for what the mass market would own.
Awesome review! I have been looking at the "Human size" Invicta dive watches for some time and your honest review is greatly appreciated! You now have a new subscriber!
My (mechanical) watch journey started with the Invicta 9937 (Sub hommage with the ETA-2824), I've worn that watch throughout my college years as a broke college student lusting after Speedmasters and Subs. It has been a few years after college now and my collection now includes a Speedy Pro and a birth year Pepsi GMT, but Invicta still holds a special place in my heart as it was where my journey began and what accompanied me as I lusted after my grails. I honestly don't why Invicta gets so much hate on WUS etc as I believe it to be a great first watch for someone just starting on the WIS journey. Thanks for this excellent review!
Thanks and thanks for watching. Yes I really couldn't say a bad word about this watch for the price. After my recent Seiko experiences I think this watch is a great bargain!
I have a Pro Diver, and it's one of my favorite watches. I'm wearing it right now. :) I think you're spot on in your assessment. I don't like the rest of the Invicta line, because their pieces always seemed too big and gaudy to me. But the Pro Diver series is fantastic.
Brian Hartman I got one recently because I liked it in general (Not a huge watch guy). It’s a little small compared to the other watches I have but I was interested in getting an automatic as never had one. Not a watch guy at all just own a few for different things
I bought my Invitica 8926ob a couple months ago, been wearing it everyday, hasn't let me down. An awesome timepiece. I bought a cheap automatic watch few years ago and it lasted 20 minutes before it stopped. Crap, straight in the bin. But this is a beautiful watch, keeps accurate time, which is mainly why I wanted one, was tired of getting batteries changed in manuals. I had one person comment and said they love my Rolex Submariner and they have one too. I sadly had to say it isn't a rolex, but I wish it was haha. I said I'm a watch enthusiast and i hope to one day own a sub. Well... a few I wouldn't mind owning. But yes overall I would recommend to anyone buying it. Well worth the money.
You're right, Invicta does make some horrific watches. At the same time, good for you for being willing to try one and change your opinion! Too many people get so attached to their opinions, whether they be automotive, political, religious, or horological, that they are completely unable to ever change them. Major props to you for taking that dive (heh) and letting the experience of living with the watch alter your outlook. Thanks much!
Hi Kim, thanks for commenting. Yes I realised that I should be a bit more openminded. Also I was impressed with the movement and at the same time a bit annoyed. I have paid a lot... lot more for watches with the 4R35.
Nice and honest review If you know what to buy, Invictas are the best finished watches for the price, hands down, I own 6 of them (#7 on the way) and many other watches from a Daytona to cheap Armitron plastic sport watches going through G-Shocks, etc...my nicest piece is an original hand wind 1952 Universal Geneve chronograph with moon phases (from my father). My Invictas tend to be on the larger size (48 and 50mm chronographs) but nothing flashy, no gold plating (I hate it) or any other plating finishing, no steel wires, spikes, chains and so on....just simple polished steel. I noticed your watch packaging is a bit cheaper than the usual Invicta standard (faux leather wrapped box with suede-like lining inside, again, IMHO unbeatable for the price). If you are into quartz and want to venture into a tasteful big size Invicta, try a review of the Subaqua Noma III 20155 .....when some "experts" tell me that you can buy a Seiko, Citizen or for the same money and better quality, I usually reply: "when you can find for $129 an all stainless steel Swiss made ETA G10.211 movement Quartz chronograph with a stated 500m WR, screw crown and pushers, with a level of fit and finish that can rub shoulders with 4 figures Tags (scissor like buckle, solid links all the way so smooth that feels like they are running on bearing, etc..) from another brand, please let me know"...silence usually follow.... I would never buy an homage, but that is just me, I rather have the real thing, thankfully I tend to like certain styles and not a specific model. Overall, ignore the snobs and critics and wear what you like.......I love people making fun of Invicta owners and not minding the fact that a Submariner is no more than a $1000 watch in value sold for 8 grand (in US).... Regards and keep the videos coming!!
Hey John, thanks for all the information there. Yes i still wear the Invicta even though the experiment is over. I just swapped out the hands so they don't look as 'Rolex' Like. I also bought another one for $58, i mean the value is unbelievable on the second hand market. this one was new and form Ebay. I only bought it to swap out the case so I don't have the magnification on the date window. Invicta should create a secondary brand. Like toyota with Lexus. I know glycine is technically this but they could knock out some fantastic designs and dominate the market
After watching your review as well as reviews by several other UA-cam watch enthusiasts I've decided to buy this watch for myself. Every single reviewer has grudgingly admitted that they actually ended up liking this particular Invicta model (Pro Diver) a lot more than they initially thought they would. I agree that the vast majority of Invicta models are loud and tacky, but this one is a winner! Thanks for the honest review!
My Invicta Pro Diver got noticed fairly often at Disney. Either waiting on line for a ride or just eating lunch with the GF. It's got the look of a more expensive watch, but I'm sure nobody would really notice unless they were close enough to read the brand name. Even then I'm sure they'd be surprised, I can wear my Seiko SNZF17J1 which is a similar black and brushed/polished look plus it's a bit larger. Nobody bats an eye at it. But the smaller Invicta gets all the attention lol.
I love Seiko watches but they need to begin providing better braclets & sapphire crystal glass for their £300 plus watches, AT LEAST! I bought the Invicta Pro Diver over the Seiko 5 Sports. Same movement, NH35a is an unbranded Seiko 4R35 movement. You get a similar looking watch with the same movement 200mtr water resistant, screw down crown & costs way less than the Seiko 5 Sports. Makes HUGE SENSE!
I'm not necessarily disagreeing, but I trust Seiko's water resistance rating... I don't trust Invicta's. For some, it's just fine, but for others, they report water breach under mild conditions. I would much rather have a watch that may be only slightly less value, but from a more reputable and trustworthy brand, which has tremendous support, and a fantastic reputation. Not hating on the invicta diver, but I would rather buy a seiko for the reasons above.
James Shives Hi James, yes the only watches I have had issues with is Seiko recently actually. Check out my video feed and look for ones on the PADI SBDC055
Seiko makes everything in-house.....it aint gonna happen, invicta watchs are 100% second to third party outsourced, which is why you could get a pro diver for 42 bucks on amazon prime day.
Miguel Garcia yes that represents a great value for money. Stainless steel case and band. Dial with applied markers and logo and the TMI NH35a. The equivalent SKX is $200 with a significantly inferior movement.
I just bought a Invicta pro diver with Popye on the dial. An Rolex submariner cost $195 in 1964 and was worth every penny. They have made a lot of improvements in it but they keep going up on the price because they can and people will keep buying Rolex because of the status
Oh I actually looked at the popeye and the Garfield watch actually. I settled on Micky and I really like it to be honest. This watch has stayed in the collection as a few have been and gone.
Thanks for a candid and thoughtful presentation that starts by quoting your earlier self as hasty critical upon the brand. You have accommodated your Invicta fan audience with all redemption and helped me as a neophyte understand better a most mysterious product market that holds history, technology, social status, wealth and gimcrack proclivities all in the same amazing basket. I'm the guy with a $1.88 ebay Chinese watch on a British genuine leather strap who stares at this endless watch world asking why do watches make people do what they do or don't do with....watches. So when I go walk in the malls (and they still exist, right?) and see Invicta showcase displays in the traditional department stores (they ALL seem to sell Invicta watches!) I know what you mean by the garish models common with the Invicta brand and I'm not thinking I want one like that. Then I stare at these huge polished chunks a bit and begin to consider that well...if I did own that monster Invicta watch for some reason, I'd wear the damn thing just for the spectacle of the object on occasions of whimsy and bling, like when I gel my hair up and back ala Christopher Walken or wear my red Crocs to a restaurant of popular reputation. These loud choices that I cite can provide great liberation in social pathways. Today I bought a Casio G-SHOCK GBA-800-4A G-SQUAD Step Tracker Bluetooth for my son who's been dreaming of a G-Shock watch of whatever design for his workouts. This model is bright orange, which is MY choice (should be called the G-Shock X2 for the extra EYE Shock) which holds the logic that when running or biking or kayaking he will have a few more incriments of conspicuous visibility for safety reasons along the perils of play. The Casio's somewhat oversized dimensions and intense detail seem akin to some of the overwrought Invicta models. For me the Casual Watch Reviewer's go upon his Invicta specimen, along with the comments I've read about the brand and the market at large now get my own wheels of thought upon what model Invicta I'd like to snatch up for myself when the mood, the price and the piece all say "yes" in sync. AND...those large ostentatious chunk models are fair game as well. I never had a doubt that Invicta watches mark the passing of time with all reasonable assurance, just as the subject model in the video was shown to do. In closing, my "hour glass"....it times out at 28 minutes. Imagine that! Why 28 minutes?
Thanks Manuel as always for commenting. If you do get an Invicta you will have to let me know how you like it. Honestly i can only recommend the pro diver. I have a friend with a full sized one and its monstrous and heavy! But each ti their own and buy what you like!
Yep, I have to say I was impressed with this watch. I'm going to keep it in rotation. This also combined with 2 issues I have had with much more expensive ones. It changed my view on Invicta a lot.
I absolutely hate watch snobery. Why should you or anyone feel the need to justify why they bought any brand of a watch. I have and Invicta in my watch collection and when I have someone pick at me about it I always ask: 1. Do you own one or ever tried one and 2. Are you going to buy me a replacement and as you can guess the answers are always no.
Thanks for sharing your view Jason, hopefully you enjoyed the upload. I have done several more on the invicta, A few where I battle the watches together.
I have an old one of these (without Micky) with the non-hacking Myota movement. I don't know how old the watch, is because I bought it very cheaply at a thrift store. The owner probably donated the watch because they jammed up the bezel. I don't care about the bezel. The Invicta still runs within spec parameters. The appearance is still like-new. I also get compliments when I wear it.
Hi J, yes I still have this watch in the collection and still wear it. I think you can repair the bezel, I easily got a bezel insert if you wanted to change the look. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I bought this watch without any Mickey in TJMAX for $79.. quiet enough movement, for 3 days 9 seconds late, all cyclops and dial looks great, change date( not bad as Seiko do it from 0:00 to 03:00!!!) sharp at midnight... good watch for this price !!!
Yes, I agree actually, I think the pro diver is probably the best mechanical watch for less than $100. We actually debated Invicta on my regular watch show you may be interested in seeing it ua-cam.com/video/TDbmTFUw3KI/v-deo.html
Many people aren’t aware Invicta also has a higher end selection called Invicta Reaerve I believe. Those watches have the Valjox 7750 movement. Well made cases. Tend to be on the larger side.
The Casual Watch Reviewer Funny you mention that. I own a Glycine. My understanding is invicta has not exerted any control over the company. They expect Glycine to be profitable on their own but they do offer better marketing ect....
Thanks for the review. Thanks also for the Watch Tracker tip. I downloaded it and have just started to use it. I do have a timegrapher, but this app is also useful. Whilst the timegrapher will help in adjusting a watch, in that it lets you see how the watch is performing in different attitudes, the Watch Tracker app lets you keep track of how it is performing dynamically over time on the wrist. Another advantage of the timegrapher is that if say a watch is going slow on the wrist it can be possible to set it down overnight in a position which the timegrapher has found it gains time. In that way, the watch can be corrected without manually having to pull the winder out.
Hi Liamo4, that is some great information thanks for commenting and watching. Regulating and timing watches is somehting I think I should try and get in to.
fantastic review. i went and bought my own from the invicta store online. enjoying my Mickey watch! all my appreciation on this great 2 part video. regards from New Jersey :)
Thanks so much and thanks for watching. Mine is still going strong. I mentioned in the video I may replace the dial but I cant get rid of Micky now I'm so attached to seeing him on there!
Oh btw, I have the blue 9094 and the grand diver with the deep diver icon and scalloped bezel. They keep time consistently and am enjoying them tremendously. Cheers!
My wife is a big Disney fan and she has now 4 of invicta disney edition watches. She works in retail and she cant believe how many positive comments shes getting about her watch from costumers. They are real eye catchers and as you said in your video buid quality, fit and finish is right out there with sub 1000 usd watches.
Ive just bought a Pro Diver. And I bought it for what it is not what it potentially looks like. If I was to be asked about the watch, saying that its an Invicta shouldn't bring about embarrassment. The only thing embarrassing at the end of the day is that a Rolex owner might beat you to the market by a few seconds.
HI Potjie, thanks for commenting. This invicta is still in my collection although it looks a bit different now after a few mods. You can see those in my last 'state of the collection'
I had a feeling you'd end up liking it! I'd gotten the 9094OB as my first auto (well, the first one I bought for myself, anyway) a while back. It's definitely a great watch for the price. I didn't want an Invicta, but a watch with that NH35A movement couldn't be got for less than $300 when I was looking around.
Yes you where right it has really grown on me. Such a shame they don't make more 'sensible' other watches. But maybe that why they bought Glycine? I still wore that Invicta this week even though my 'experiment' had ended!
The criticisms of Invicta are silly. "Fugly watches" ==> then don't buy their ugly models "Ridiculous list prices" ==> then don't pay list "Poor quality control" ==> debatable, but if you get a lemon just exchange it for a good one "Derivative design" ==> then buy one of their fugly watches Thanks for the honest review. I'm happy with my Pro Diver. It keeps good time and is a solid piece of watchmaking. So many of the criticisms of Invicta seem to come from defensiveness, perhaps from people who are trying to justify the more expensive watch purchases they made. And one day I might drop a bundle on a watch. But that won't make me turn into an Invicta critic.
Hi Ron, I agree with a lot of your points. I'm a big fan of their ProDiver. I have been a vocal critic of some of the other models but if you enjoy them then who am I to stop you. Thanks for commenting and watching!
Ron Jenkins you make 100% sense, I have one of the Invicta Pro Divers and I’m not a watch guy or anything so don’t really have much to compare but the build quality seems pretty good to me so far.
I do wish Invicta would make an Ocean Ghost Pro Diver automatic at 40 - 43 mm size. At 47 mm, the Ocean Ghost is off limits for my 7" wrist. Thanks for reviewing your Pro Diver. It is indeed a really great watch.
Got 4 pro divers (black,navy,olive,and black/green vessel) ,a bunch of nato, and leather straps, and a kit to swap them for less that 550 and i'm having a ball, I can use them and combine them and quite honestly abuse them without fear because they are cheap yet excepcional quallity. So Im not afraid to breake them or get mugged, I love how those four of the same watch can work with any outfit with a diferent combination of colour and strap, and fortunately I dont move on a circle where I have to stand foolish watch snobbery, based on a logo hate.
Great insight, Sam! One of those “don’t knock it until you try it” stories. I’m glad it turned out to be a good experience for you. I agree, the giant Invictas don’t particularly look good but some people can pull it off. For me, the smaller ones like the one you have would be the ideal watch from their collection.
Straight forward, honest review, that I can only 100 percent agree with , I own 4 , invictas and one is a black Popeye limited edition that is unreal in its accuracy, the other 3 are fairly accurate and they wear nice on my wrist , in the comfortable department without taking off ,,can wear for days and not notice I wearing,, I have no brand snobbery, it’s a watch first purpose to give time second to be a little tough and look nice and has to be waterproof, I don’t dive but wash up , and it can take being submerged in soapy. Water/,,, fits and fills all my requirements, oh and fantastic value ,,, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
I really enjoyed your video on this. Subbed & notified! These watches with the SII NH-35A movement are pretty accurate (especially when regulated) and represent great bang-for-buck when bought from a reputable Ebay seller or Amazon Prime, like I've done. I have 2 of the larger (47mm, for my 8.75" wrist) "Grand Diver" models that I paid ~ $100.00 for about 6 years ago and still going strong after EDC-type wear. The lume isn't that great, but I've never had _any_ problems with either, and that includes swimming, showering and plenty of outdoor wear. One is the blue dial, the other has a lime-green luminescent dial which actually does have a little better lume than the blue one. The solid end links on the bracelet are a nice touch, especially at the price, and the clasp and bracelets are still tight and perfectly reasonably worn after all the [-]ell I've put them through.
Hey, yes I made mention to this in some other comments but I think the pro diver is probably the best value for money Watch under $100 and mine is very accrete like you mentioned. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hey Mike, I still think this invicta is the best value mechanical for under $80. But there are some very interesting watches in the sub $1000 range. Depends what you like. You can get some US assembled microbrands for under $200
I agree there are many great choices. I was referring to the fact that so many much more expensive watches have the same nh35 as the invicta. Btw mine runs at +1 second a day.
Great honest review, most reviewers shy away from admitting to liking invicta given the aforementioned monstrosities. Just wondering though at the 5:00 mark it sounds like you say the watch has "implied" markers... I think its either your accent or you meant to say "applied"
I think this one is 4-5 years old, so I can’t really remember how I said it. I know it’s applied and no one else has mentioned it, I could have got it wrong but I’m not sure it’s that relevant to the overall review from memory.
Hahaha dude ...... u got caught out didn’t u?! 😂 U really looked a wee but uncomfortable praising this watch! But u made it through! Good on u! The NH35a is basically Seiko and u can’t really fault it. Price wise, well Seiko is really out pricing themselves aren’t they? I never really wanted to buy an Invicta as I’ve just didn’t know any better but after your review.....welllllll Thx for the review dude. Well done!
Hi Phillip, thanks for watching both the videos, yes I had to be honest here I really do love this watch! I have modded it a bit since then so i need to do a follow up. They pop up on ebay for between $65-$99 with free shipping and I think this is honestly a bargain! I bought one for a friend and its still have the 'RRP $695' sticker on it. He messaged me saying... "dude thanks so much, I'm not worth $695" and I was like... "yep your not"
The Casual Watch Reviewer I’m not really a watch guy at all but have one of these (regular edition) and like the watch. I have a couple of other watches like a chunky G-Shock for in the gym / being active. Also a Fossil Smart Watch that I don’t really use ever and a black casual watch. I’d never spend money on a Rolex or similar really as I’m just not interested enough in watches - maybe as an investment but in that case it would never get worn lol
I was getting much respect watching this. Cheers for spending the time and money to investigate as it actually serves you as much as your viewing audience. At least YOU give what I feel is an HONEST response. Right up to aprox 10:oo where you start worrying about making excuses for wearing it. Like getting caught walking out of a cat house at 2am. "I'm here to visit my sister" but that is still honest. Another reviewer bought one with Mickey but he got the big Mickey in the middle and I do agree, it does somewhat obscure the time telling a bit. I got one for my wife years ago because she draws blood at the hospital. This was a big help dealing with kids as a slight distraction. This other reviewer returned to complaining about the Invicta LoGo all over the watch as well as, it rattles, isn't finished well... (Gawd knows NO other brand does that!) Others, not you, simply refuse to give up the rude unjustified comments based on ?Fear? myths? just plain gossip. I still think you did a good job. the lady at the market? I'd said, "NO, its an Invicta Special edition that didn't cost $15 thousand dollars". Invicta is a Latin word that means, Invincible! You have seen the Rolex Mickey mouse edition, right?
I've never seen someone have such a hard time complimenting something! Great review. I just bought the blue/gold one on Prime Day special for $68 (and this includes shipping to South Africa!! So... $44). I'm looking forward to seeing this thing in person. Loved your video :)
Yes I really didn’t think I would like this watch at all and you never know how people may react to such a controversial brand. You won’t be disappointed, thanks for watching and let me know what you think of yours!
The Casual Watch Reviewer yeah as I was looking into the watches, I came across ALL that controversy.. But I'm literally just starting to look at watches, because I've always wanted to but couldn't afford it. So now I want to start and I almost changed my mind, but thought "hey, I actually like how this watch looks.. Its my money..!" So I'm getting this and the "Speedway". They land end of the month. I'll definitely let you know 😁
Musanete Sakupwanya yes you can get some decent watches for good prices if you know what your looking for, but that is easier said than done. Thats what I’m trying to do with the channel. Yes please let me know what you think.
On which site did you buy it? .. all the ones I visit have price + shipping Also I don't understand why watch dealers in our country sell mostly fashion watches 😔
@@David-ej1ps hey David.. I bought on Amazon. Mind you it was also a special, but the Invicta Pro Diver isn't an expensive watch thankfully. Only problem is exchange rate is very diff from when I bought. So now you're looking at around R2k to buy and deliver from Amazon. Still a decent price. I still have mine. And yeah SA sucks when it comes to watches. The proper watches are overpriced to hell and back! Even cheap ones like this.. You're looking at 3-4k.
Everybody says that a Seiko would be a better purchase for the price but reality is that these Invictas can be obtained waaaay cheaper than a Prospex or an SKX, maybe the SNK809 is about the same price but that one has a more utilitarian look and doesn't have a hackable movement or manual wind
I have 3 invicya watch I've 3nded up with. Bought 1 at a yard sale before I knew the brand, I just liked the way it looked and felt $20, for that one. Another from a co-worker for $50. I bought the last one off evine. All three are decent and would have no reservations about buying another. Thanks for this video..
Late to this review, but I've been looking for a decent mechanical Mickey watch for years. My family travels to Disney World regularly and every time I go they have poorly made quartz watches for exorbitant prices. After watching your review and another on youtube I ordered one and am really looking forward to it. Thanks for the shooting us straight, because I've also had my reservations about Invicta.
@@CasualWatchReviews It arrived yesterday. I sized it up and have been rocking it since. I really, really dig it. I think I like it so much I might buy a normal pro diver. Crazy.
Applause due to a forthright, honest review which clearly the reviewer found was at odds with expectations. Respect. Not many unbiased reviewers have seen fit to rubbish the Pro Diver homage to the Submariner. The NH35 movement is never seen in a cheaper watch and Seiko stand condemned for their reticence in not upgrading the SKX series to this movement.
I think the Invicta pro diver is one of the most underrated dive watches on the market. I own 3 Omegas and a Rolex, and yes in my collection is also an Invicta pro diver. Truth is I bought it years ago before I could even enter the arena of high end Swiss watches, and yes I got tons of compliments on the watch. In truth, I’ve had less people notice my Speedy pro over my Invicta. Also people tend to not realize that Invicta actually has a rich horology, they’ve actually been around before many of the more,”famous” brands.
I'd say most people even some watch snobs will agree that the Invicta pro diver is an excellent watch. In fact the few spots that some snobs complain about - like sapphire crystal, solid end links, swiss movement and a better clasp - all are addressed with another more expensive model that looks pretty much the same.
Yes I’m a big fan of this watch actually, not so much a fan of the ‘watch snob’ term... only because its been used on me a few times. I really think this is the best watch you can get for less than $100. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Hi Jack... I actually have some new hands in the post so I will see how I get on with it! Considering the only thing I could fault it for was it looks a bit like a Rolex. Then thats pretty good going!
Thanks Jack, as an ex pat myself I am very amused when my colleagues say, 'I want to speak in a proper English posh accent like you'. I have to inform them that mancunian is not considered a 'posh' accent where ever your from in the UK!
I have 4 but not the rolex homage pro diver. All under 100 bucks but so tastefully done. My favorite is a quartz pro diver that is yellow face with blue dial and a blue yellow NATO strap..
Yes, you can get a good watch in an Invicta. However, there are three areas that have given Invicta a bad name, and I'm not talking about their more extreme looking watches. First, it is their obviously over inflated suggested retail prices. Second, is their quality control. Third, their customer service. A few years ago the BBB of Florida gave them a D-, and even an F. For a lark I bought an Invicta Sub look alike. The bezel literally fell off the watch after a couple of years. In short, Invicta could do better in the above three mentioned areas. Just something to be aware of. Like others here, I'm not a fan of watch snobs. I have found that the worst ambassadors of something, anything are snobs. It was a good, honest review. Thank you.
Hi Leslie, I would agree with everything you said there. I agree about the RRP prices being outrageous and I was joking about Disney but we frequently go to Disney land and they do sell these at close to the retail in the parks. And for the RRP they absolutely don't offer value for money. So a normal uneducated shopper may take the price on face value and shell out over $700 for the pro diver. I have not experienced any quality issues with mine in fact the opposite but thanks for sharing your experience. If I did experience any issues I would be inclined to give Invicta a bit of a pass depending on the fault after the just appalling quality issue I had with my Seiko PADI I paid well over $700 for. All videos in the feed.
Hello there I love your review on the Micky Mouse Invicta, I just got mine last week and loving it!!!! I brought it because of all the controversy about it, I did my research first and find out that the only con is that the movement has 2 plastic pieces inside that they worn off about 7 years of usage, other that that you can blame human error, tanks for being honest about this watch, I know that one amazing line (pro divers) don’t redeem and entire history of company miss shots, but this one is right on target, cheers!!!!
I'm a big fan of that movement actually, it still keeps excellent time and the same with the Spinnaker with the same movement. I'm getting the new lorier in the new year with the same movement and really looking forward to it actually.
That was a generous slice of humble pie, well done ! ! ! ... Invicta Pro Diver, Seiko, Steinhart, ... What do you think of Deep Blue Daynight TritDiver T-100 ?
Hi Michael, yes I was impressed by the Invicta for the price. I have not seen a deep blue watch in the flesh I'm sorry to say. If I can get hold of one I will put up a review. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
The NH3x lineage is in every way a Seiko movement even though it is sold by the TMI division, it is without question a Seiko. I have the Snoopy version of the same watch and frankly, it has been the second most accurate watch I own out of the box and unregulated after my Orient Bambino. I own a timegrapher and regulate my own watches but didn’t even bother with the Invicta because I think it runs about +3 sec/day. A note on timegraphers. They will tell you what your watch is doing in a precise moment but they cannot really tell you how accurate your watch will be over a long period of time and affected by your wearing habits and activity. In other words, I’ve regulated a watch down to +/0.0 and it will still gain or lose time depending on how I wear it. So I usually set all my Seikos at +10 sec/day and then when worn, I’m usually around +/- 4 sec/day. My only issue with the Invicta is the excessive amount of branding on the case, dial, bracelet, etc. My SKX still gets the most wrist time of any watch I own and I have upgraded it to the NH36 which gives it all the features of the Invicta (hacking & hand winding, improved accuracy) while remaining a Seiko through and through. Thanks for the review and your frank, unbiased assessment. A crime against horology has to be my favorite part though. But many watch manufacturers are equally guilty, but Invicta probably rightly so, get the brunt of it.
Hi Steve, thanks for all that additional information. I would be really interested to learn how you regulate your own watch. That little Invicta is still in my collection and not going anywhere fast! Mine is also very accurate! Thanks so much for watching and commenting
The Casual Watch Reviewer I bought a Weishi 1000 timegrapher on eBay for about $150. I was originally using an app on my iPhone called Hairspring but it was a bit finicky and not as sensitive as an actual timegrapher designed for the task. Adjusting the spring to correct for beat error and timing requires very, and I mean VERY, steady hands. Moving the lever an almost visually imperceptible amount can change the rate by as much as 30 to 60 seconds per day. It takes some practice to learn how to dial it in just right, but if you’re patient, it can be achieved by mere mortals like us.
With a fairly complete collection of luxury watches, including a Rolex Sub, I decided I needed a beater/beach "disposable" watch. As you pointed out, Invicta has somehow gotten a reputation for being a cheap fake. As I was looking for my beater watch, I kept looking at the Invicta Sub homage. With a bit of embarrassment, I bought one for even less than you paid. I figured it would be stored away or even thrown away pretty quickly. As soon as I got I put a NATO on it and removed the cyclops. I still thought the engraved 'Invicta" logo on the side was tacky and I didn't like the Mercedes hour hand. But the watch was otherwise (surprisingly) well made. I took it to the beach and wore it all week. I kept checking the time against my world clock and noticed that it was running 1-2 seconds fast every day (as good or better than my 4 figure mechanicals). Needless to say, it's become my favorite (non social occasion) weekend watch. I still don't like the Mercedes hour hand. But I don't even think about the engraved "Invicta" logo. And I enjoy changing NATO straps to fit my mood or a special occasion. Thanks for an honest video that told it like it is - even knowing that it might bruise your horological cred. Brave man! And thank you for boosting my comfort in wearing a watch that has such an undeserved negative reputation.
Hi thanks so much for commenting. Yes I totally agree with you, dare I say this is one of my most accurate watches and really changed my view on a lot of the mid range watches I had my eye on. I will do a follow up video as I also took the cyclops off, changed the hands and also changed the bezel. I would have maybe also changed the dial but I have grown very fond of Micky proudly on there!
I don't like Invicta's huge, gaudy watches but I really like their Pro Diver and Speedway series, as well as their Specialty lineup. I've had my Pro Diver 9094OB since January of 2018 and it gradually became my default watch. I don't need Rolex quality everyday; I just need something that's built well, doesn't cost a fortune, and looks good with anything I wear. And then today i got my new Pro Diver 1770. It's a bit of a departure from the Submariner because now it's 43mm, has a black/red bezel around a black dial, and a *quartz* chronograph, Yes it still looks a lot like a Sub but no one will mistake it for a Rolex; it's its own thing. And the kicker is, I got it for just $54. The bezel action is a little rough but it feels less 'clicky', and the crown is a screw-down crown as opposed to what reviewers are seeing on their units, which are push crowns. The crown threads in with a noticeably rough feeling but, oh well, at least it screws in tight.
I own 13 automatic Seikos, 1 Steinhart, 5 Invicta Pro Divers, and several other watches. Believe it or not, my Pro Divers are the most accurate automatic watches in my collection! If you took the Invicta name off of these watches, they could be sold at much higher prices. The build quality is really good. The finishing is excellent and the movements are fantastic. What’s not to like?
I have around 15 different Invicta watches and have had no serious issues with any of them. All have Japanese or Swiss movements not Chinese. I have Seiko and Citizen watches and have had some issues with them. Invicta is surprisingly in the same price range as Seiko, Citizen, Nixon, Fossil, Guess and other lower cost affordable watches. They aren’t as accurate as the Rolex, PP or other way out of the normal price range watches are but are decent. They are a very respectable build quality for the cost. The Swiss quartz movement units are a pain to change batteries and are stiff to pull the crown out on unlike the Japanese movements. I have no qualms on buying more Invictas but I do look at the moments installed to see what they have in them. They are no better or worse then any of the other "affordables".
Hey Richard, I certainly question some of invictas design choices but I think this watch is the best mechanical under $100 I have ever reviewed. I still have it in my collection. There are a lot of microbrands on kickstarter using the same movements and designs for a lot more.
I really enjoyed your video and knowledge really cool to compare them to other companies using same movement. G shock at work invicta everyday got 15 of them and 2 sekos
PuRe GhOsTT when you say pointless you make a statement to those who like them that they shouldn’t like them after all they are pointless well quite frankly your saying that my bigger invicta is pointless is infact a pointless statement seeing millions love them!
Is your invicta hackable and hand winding? If not then I doubt that the movement is the same as the Seiko watches you mentioned which use the 6R15 and are hackable and windable and have a 50 hr power reserve along with sapphire crystal.
Hey, yes it is hacking and handwinding, it is the unbranded 4R35 movement from the Seiko owned company TMI. I was surprised as any one when I received the watch and started researching it for part 1 of this video. Look it up yourself its called the NH35 TMI movement. Seems I have been massively over paying for this movement in other watches as you can buy them at cost around $30 US. It doesn't have sapphire crystal... but neither does my speedmaster
I have a SARB065 the original Cocktail time (which is the one you pictured in your video) and a Samurai they both have the 6R15 movement it is stamped on the movement.
I may be wrong but If you look on Amazon it clearly lists the Samuri as 4R35. I researched the video from here watchbase.com/seiko/caliber/4r35 I try and get multiple sources before I make a statement. The cocktail time features a modified 4r35 was the statement i made it has a different calibre number.
My mistake, I took a second look at the case back and the Samurai does have a 4R35 movement. However I think the Seiko is a much better watch over all. What model number for the Invicta?
My argument was not that I think invicta make great watches, in fact some of there watches are just horrific looking. I think this watch however represents a great value and made me question most watches in this 'mid' price range. Yes I believe Seiko make better watches also, although I believe this Invicta keeps better time than and automatic seiko I have owned. My argument was that I paid $65 for this watch and the seiko Samurai is $330. Its even more shocking to think that the SXX009 has an even more inferior movement than the Invicta. I think mine was a limited edition so its no longer available. Looks like the updated version is MODEL 24753.
Great video. I have everything from Breitling to invicta. My point is not everyone can afford and even if they can afford, say a Rolex, they choose to spend their money differently. If you like and enjoy it then that's all that matters. When someone snubs their nose at something, it says more about them then it does about the person or thing getting snubbed. Keep up the great work.
Great vid Sam, thank you very much! Your review immediately made me ordering that watch. Curious how it will perform compared to some of my high end Swiss watches.
Yes I was curious as well, this was a great experiment to do and changed my opinion about a lot of more expensive watches I was lusting after. You will have to let me know how you get on with it. Did you get the Micky one? I think they do popeye, Donald duck and a Garfield one!
Hi Sam, Got my Invicta today. Honestly, on first sight the overall quality ( bezel, bracelet , markers etc.) feels and looks very poor. Also the rubber coated packaging is of a very cheap quality and smelly. At the end you always get what you pay for I guess. But I do like Mikey and will fix a NATO strap to see how it runs.
A good review, and kudos for accepting when you may have been wrong with your initial opinion. My only issue with Invicta is that because of the Pro Diver it almost devalues Seikos with the same movement. I can't stomach something like a Samurai at £300 when this uses the same movement for £50 or so. And when you consider that price there are watches available with the ETA 2824-2 for £300 ish. I'd love to see something like the Seiko SKX updated with the NH35 (the branded Seiko equivalent) but at it's current price. It would make the SKX seem more worthwhile.
Hey, yep so we have the exact same feelings about seiko now. I feel like I got burned with my PADI seiko. I did a series of videos on it and had a watch maker strip it down, great series of videos he did if your interested!. The invicta is a great watch if it just looked different from a rolex that would be even better! I have a spinnaker with the same movement and that works well!
Great review thumbs up! i have one of this watch invicta pro diver 8926OB for over a year now and using it as my daily wear watch, and i did a lot dives with it and the deepest dive i've made for this watch is 150/feet or 45 meters and it never fails though i usually have dive computer the Suunto D9tx as my watch back up in every dive.. but yeah this invicta watch is really amazing for the price of $70.00 in amazon daam good a dive watch for 70 dollars???? its really great, come on haters make up your mind, by the way I am a Certified OWSI (Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor) cheers Mr. Casual Watch Reviewer your opinion and great review for this watch is highly respectable and highly appreciated.! have a great day to you.!!!
Hey Reynaldo, thanks for adding all that great detail. I actually saw a diver the other day wearing an Invicta. Hey if you ever fancied doing a joint video 'a diver on dive watches' I would welcome your expertise?
I've watched both videos. Thanks for the info. I just wanted to say that I love the bunny lamp in the background. Did you make that or buy it? It's awesome!
"Applied markers" not "implied." The NH35 is a Seiko movement and is renowned for accuracy and reliability. As you state, very popular in micro brands. I love that watch and I'm pleased it generates comments. It puts a smile on your face. Isn't that what Mickey is supposed to do? Decent vid.
Thanks Paul, not matter how many times I edit and re-edit sometimes a mistake gets in there. So well done for spotting it, I clearly missed that! Big fan of the Micky, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Whenever someone asks me why I buy Rolex submariner homages not the real one: 1. I can’t afford Rolex. 2. Even if I could, why pay for a Rolex while you can get a homage at 1/100 of a Rolex price? 3. While I love the design, I despise how exorbitantly priced a Rolex is. Hence I buy homages, not replicas, nor counterfeits. For those watch snobs, homages is not fakes nor replicas. They are a nod of acknowledgement to the original design by other affordable brands.
I have mixed views on this, I think there are ‘homages’ that cross the line.. quite a bit. Like Parnis and Steinhart. I changed the hands on this invicta and now the dial to make it more of an unique design.
The Casual Watch Reviewer Invicta in a way, is unique. Those engravings and oversized logo, you and me like it or not, it’s very own trademark already made the brand very outspoken. Rolex might be the first one to launch such design, but doesn’t mean it has 100% right of it forever. Afaik brand name and logos are protected, but those are not patents, but copyrights. Even they wanna go after homages, it would be difficult as measurements and parts might be totally different. Homage in my definition is a clear cut case from replicas. The brand must be different. It is alright for me as long as the brand is distinguished no matter how similar they are to the original. Homage is actually respect paid to Rolex. Anyway that’s my 2 cents, cheers!
guys, i need help. i'm a marine and get roughed up a lot and shoot a lot. shooting causes really sharp shocks to the watch. i've broken 2 g-shocks so far. are there any sub $100 automatic or analog watches you'd recommend that are supremely durable? even if they aren't more durable than the g-shock, what's the most durable watch i can get for that money? i really appreciate any insight. i know next to nothing about watches. trying to get into it. but i'm poor... hahaha.
Hi carl, you broke 2 G-Shocks, that would actually make for a great video if you ever fancied coming on the channel? I know the Victorinox Watches are supposed to be durable but all are more than $100. My all time favourite G-Shock is the Rangeman. It has a lot more rubber on it and should withstand more shocks than the cheaper ones. Its a great all round watch. You may be able to get one secondhand for maybe $150. new ones are here amzn.to/2RpQhWB also this citizen may be a good pick as it was a variant that was used by the British Navy I think amzn.to/2BTHLW5
@@CasualWatchReviews i really appreciate the advice. one of the g-shocks i had caught my fall off a roof during training. i was wearing probably 80 pounds of gear so my total weight was near 300 pounds. i was being lowered off a roof and my buds dropped me. my arm was extended and the watch face caught a corner of the concrete. that didn't break it. about 2 years later i look at it and it's broken. the rubber was peeled away from the body and the inside was cracked. i dont remember how i broke the other one. both were 5600s. i wore them all the time. during many forms of martial arts and other training and the daily abuse from being an idiot. they got kicked, smacked with weapons, knocked against trees, caught on all kinds of things. they're my favorite watch currently, although i have only ever used 3 different kinds of watches. that citizen has caught my attention. if i were to get a watch above $80ish, i would probably start taking it off during 'questionable activities'. i know in the watch world that's not expensive. but it is to me right now.
@@carl-ok9gn Hey if you are looking for a watch send me an email and I may have something in the collection you can give a 'field test' to! the casualwatchreviewer@gmail.com
Ps. ...Based on this review , I have ordered a limited edition popeye watch today off eBay, number 32 of 3000 ,, will let you no what I think in a couple of wks cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
Hi Brent, someone else just asked about it... I love that lamp, I got it from West Elm... its still available bit.ly/2XG2IgQ and I'm sure it goes without saying but they don't sponsor the show ;)
Have I got that right? Expensive Seiko Samurai has the same movement as your less expensive Rolex Submariner homage? If yes then Seiko are pricing themselves a little bit to up market in my ignorant opinion.
Yes your right, well the unbranded movement. I also paid a lot more for a similar movement in a seiko watch. I will be doing a video follow up on that soon. I also need to do something about changing those hands to make it look less Rolex. There are some clear differences but to the casual eye they are very similar.
The Casual Watch Reviewer you could remove the Rolex type hands and replace them with hands from a Mickey Mouse watch to match the mouse you already have? That would be unique. A genuine submariner rodent.
Seiko does all sorts of things that make me question them. They'll throw a cheaply made folded metal band on a $100+ watch and give it 30 meters water resistants with no hand winding or hacking. Yet you have companies like Orient, Invicta and others who give you allot more bang for the buck with similar or even better build quality. I just don't understand Seikos strategy. It's as if they're competing with themselves, so they don't undermine their higher end offerings while the competition cleans the floor with Seiko.
@@RobertNES816 just to let you know, Orient is owned by Seiko, but you are right. I love Seiko watches but they need to begin providing better braclets & sapphire crystal glass for their £300 plus watches AT LEAST! I bought the Invicta Pro Diver over the Seiko 5 Sports. Same movement, NH35a is an unbranded Seiko 4R35 movement. You get a similar looking watch with the same movement 200mtr water resistant, screw down crown & costs way less than the Seiko 5 Sports. Makes HUGE SENSE!
Great review! I own myself two pro and one Grand Diver. The only concern I have with them is that cheap aluminum bezel insert. I tried once a Parnis Sea Dweller and that cheap replica had chinese sapphire and a real ceramic bezel insert. But other than that I love those pro divers. Cheers!
Hey thanks for watching and commenting, I still have this watch in my collection! there is a certain charm about it for sure and you can get an aftermarket ceramic for it I think
Rolex does not represent good value for the money and frankly their designs have not progressed over the years, not drinking Rolex Kool-Aid. I have an Invicta Pro Diver with an open heart dial and love it.
Hi Jim, yes I don't own a Rolex either with exception of my Wife's. I think this watch is probably the best mechanical watch for under $100 I have certainly ever seen. Its still in the collection and that really says something considering how often I rotate it!
Its been said by a highly respected authorized Rolex watch repair specialist trained at the Rolex service center that the Rolex submariner is the best 1000.00 watch money can buy.hmmm,where does the other 8 grand go?
John Adams Hi John, yep I’m going to be doing a video soon about Rolex as an investment. Should be uploaded so let me know what you think!
Sounds great my man,I have owned several Rolex 16610 Submariners that were purchased new by me from an AD.the whole buying new experience was like floating on air with all the goodies that come with closing the deal in the showroom.drifting out the door with that gleaming steel stallion gliding along step by step,stopping into Starbucks for a latte,ahhh,them were the days.
An open heart on a dive watch is pretty fucken stupid.....i know its not a real iso certified diver like the skx but still.......and the pro diver is the only real value from invicta, everything else is so overpriced...............
I own an Invicta Pro- Diver, and an Invicta Grand Diver. They are both excellent in every way. I think it is sad to hear some watch “experts” berate Invictas for various reasons, none of which are legitimate and some are downright incorrect. If some think Invictas are ugly, I’ll remind them that I’ve seen hideous watches from many brands besides Invicta. If I think a watch is hideous, I simply don’t buy it. If someone else likes it and buys it, I hope they enjoy it. My congratulations and thanks for a rare and objective review of the Invicta divers.
Thanks James. I try to be objective in my uploads and I had to be honest. There is a lot to like about the Invicta, the value vs quality of this watch just can't be beat. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Invicta might be the poor man's watch of choice, but it's the brand that launched my love of time pieces.
I love my Grand Diver that I recently added to my small collection. The black band and blue abalone dial look fantastic together, and I appreciate the larger case diameter, as my wrists are quite massive. They make 40mm cases look like children's watches.
@@CasualWatchReviews Like others commenting here, I too have a Grand Diver and like it more than the Pro Diver as far as quality. Some may not like that most Grand Divers are slightly larger than the Pro Diver, but it all together feels like a better built product. If you haven't already done so, I'd very much like to see you do a review on a Grand Diver to get your thoughts.🙂
Tony A I do have a friend with one so I may do
I own this watch in both automatic and quartz versions. I also own a Rolex Submariner.
Strapping several thousand dollars to your wrist is not always a good idea, so I use my Invicta as a 'stunt double' for those occasions.
The quartz version is my 'beater' for when I am shooting, working on the car, or some other activity that might damage an automatic movement.
What other people happen to think of my wristwatch is a matter of complete indifference to me.
Hey, thanks for watching. I have reviewed a bunch of watches on the channel (maybe over 200) and I still think this is the best value automatic you can buy (Bests value overall I think is Christopher Ward)
I own an Invicta Grand Diver with the NH35. Worn in every day for 2 years, in all conditions. Runs +5-10 seconds per week. I love it.
Yes this watch is still going strong and comes in and out of rotation. I think its more accurate than some of my ETA based watches,
@CoachJason How is the watch holding up now? I recently purchased my first pro diver and should be arriving in a few days. Any thing else that you have noticed for new Invicta owners to be aware of?
I don't borrow other people's prejudices. So I don't care what watch snobs think.
I think some of the criticism is justified, some of the invicta watches are horrible. This watch shows that they can make a very decent watch when they try.
Invicta has got a very bad reputation because some of their watches are disgustingly ginormous, but the Invicta you were looking at is what has a good reputation. It’s the bad watches they produce that gave them their bad reputation. If I am not mistaken, Invicta is the longest lasting watch brand, correct me if I am wrong.
@@peterotremba8980 Nope, that would be Blancpain which dates back to the 1700s, and Favre-Leuba is a close second. Invicta's not even in the top 10 oldest. They may have started at some point in the 1800's but they folded and came back as a zombie brand. Hell even Seiko is older, they set up when, in 1880s?
@@hugeshows Invicta was started by the Picard family in 1837, at La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Older than Seiko, Omega, Rolex, and many more. Sold in the 1970s, they now make a select number of great-value for the money watches, and a huge repertoire of ridiculous watches. I've got a Pro Diver and it's excellent. And cost 1/100 what a Submariner goes for, and is 2/3rds as water resist, while keeping about as good time. The bezel has less backlash than my Rolex Daytona. And if I thrash my Invicta--I'll just buy a new one, no big deal.
@@TheRealDrJoey The brand may be that old, but the company? Hardly. And the only ones claiming that heritage are the company themselves. I cannot find one source that claims they're that old that doesn't reference Invicta's website. Whatever they once made, their current watches are quite poor.
Great Review, honest and straightforward! I had an Invicta Pro diver several years ago that had an ETA 2824-2 in it , coin bezel and it was an excellent watch, paid $300 for it and sold it for the same one year later....... thx
Hey Robert, this watch has certainly changed my view on some of the watches I have been previously collecting. Thanks for watching and continuing to input with your comments.
What Invicta has an eta movement? I'm not talking it down or talking crap, but what invicta has eta movement? Most i've seen is the seiko nh 35 movement which is a great movement, same movement in a lot of microbrand watches, and entry level seikos, but eta movement is usually reserved for hamiltons etc in that price range. Unless a special edition invicta I don't know of ?
Model 9937 has a Swiss ETA movement with coin edge bezel and "flame fusion" crystal. You can find it on Amazon.
Is that movement 28,800 beats per hour, if so that is a great price to get that ETA movement. I am not a big fan of the 21,600 as I find it jerky. I look for inexpensive watches with a good movement, I am not a luxury watch buyer.
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Just chimed in to tell you that you've earned my respect and telling it as it is. I can't stand watch snobs who just overlooks the value of what they're getting from Invicta. And I do hope Invicta responds, design wise to all the criticism of making gaudy looking watches.
Part of me says there is a reason why Invicta is making such watches, it must be profitable, or else they wouldn't have made it. Like China for example, they might have a totally different taste then the Western world.
Hi Carlo! Yes your right there must be a market for them. I saw in costco they were selling some huge one but not in the jewelry part in one of the areas where you pick up the cardboard placeholder. So they must have had a hundred or so in the stock room.
I don't really mind the 50 mm ones. It depends on the size of your wrist. I have two Invictas in that category.
Thank you for your review. It seems like people do like to bash Invicta but they really don't know why (other than styling). They do offer a good value for the money and the build quality is excellent. I have three of them (a Pro Diver, Grand Diver Gen II, and for fun, a Limited Edition Snoopy Lupah) but they all get nice compliments and I never feel that I need to make excuses for them. As for their bold designs like the Bolt or Reserve watches, some may think they are outlandish, but consumers buy them, a lot, so I say rubbish to the nay sayers of Invicta watches, they keep time just as other watches do, and they are fashion statements just as other brands are, so get over it. Enjoy the watch you're wearing no matter what brand it is. That's my two cents worth.
Hi Tom, thanks for commenting! Im a fan of this watch but if I’m being honest I feel some of the watches they make really taint the name. But i tried to be as fair as possible and honest in the review. They clearly do sell in a very saturated market that is dominated by fashion brands at that level for what the mass market would own.
Awesome review! I have been looking at the "Human size" Invicta dive watches for some time and your honest review is greatly appreciated! You now have a new subscriber!
Oh great... welcome to the party! Yes this is the one Invicta that is not like a cartoon sized watch!
My (mechanical) watch journey started with the Invicta 9937 (Sub hommage with the ETA-2824), I've worn that watch throughout my college years as a broke college student lusting after Speedmasters and Subs. It has been a few years after college now and my collection now includes a Speedy Pro and a birth year Pepsi GMT, but Invicta still holds a special place in my heart as it was where my journey began and what accompanied me as I lusted after my grails. I honestly don't why Invicta gets so much hate on WUS etc as I believe it to be a great first watch for someone just starting on the WIS journey. Thanks for this excellent review!
Thanks and thanks for watching. Yes I really couldn't say a bad word about this watch for the price. After my recent Seiko experiences I think this watch is a great bargain!
Hilarious lamp in the background! I think you did well on the Invicta purchase.
That Rabbit lamp took ages to find! we love it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have a Pro Diver, and it's one of my favorite watches. I'm wearing it right now. :)
I think you're spot on in your assessment. I don't like the rest of the Invicta line, because their pieces always seemed too big and gaudy to me. But the Pro Diver series is fantastic.
Couldnt agree more Brian. I had to give my open and honest feedback on the ProDiver and I still really like it.
Brian Hartman I got one recently because I liked it in general (Not a huge watch guy). It’s a little small compared to the other watches I have but I was interested in getting an automatic as never had one. Not a watch guy at all just own a few for different things
I bought my Invitica 8926ob a couple months ago, been wearing it everyday, hasn't let me down. An awesome timepiece. I bought a cheap automatic watch few years ago and it lasted 20 minutes before it stopped. Crap, straight in the bin. But this is a beautiful watch, keeps accurate time, which is mainly why I wanted one, was tired of getting batteries changed in manuals. I had one person comment and said they love my Rolex Submariner and they have one too. I sadly had to say it isn't a rolex, but I wish it was haha. I said I'm a watch enthusiast and i hope to one day own a sub. Well... a few I wouldn't mind owning. But yes overall I would recommend to anyone buying it. Well worth the money.
Thanks Shaun, I agree with you I think the PorDiver is probably the best value for money automatic under $100. Glad your enjoying yours.
You're right, Invicta does make some horrific watches. At the same time, good for you for being willing to try one and change your opinion! Too many people get so attached to their opinions, whether they be automotive, political, religious, or horological, that they are completely unable to ever change them. Major props to you for taking that dive (heh) and letting the experience of living with the watch alter your outlook. Thanks much!
Hi Kim, thanks for commenting. Yes I realised that I should be a bit more openminded. Also I was impressed with the movement and at the same time a bit annoyed. I have paid a lot... lot more for watches with the 4R35.
Just purchased an Invicta reserve 35730 for $895 and although it's quite heavy I love it the build quality is heaven
Nice and honest review
If you know what to buy, Invictas are the best finished watches for the price, hands down, I own 6 of them (#7 on the way) and many other watches from a Daytona to cheap Armitron plastic sport watches going through G-Shocks, etc...my nicest piece is an original hand wind 1952 Universal Geneve chronograph with moon phases (from my father).
My Invictas tend to be on the larger size (48 and 50mm chronographs) but nothing flashy, no gold plating (I hate it) or any other plating finishing, no steel wires, spikes, chains and so on....just simple polished steel.
I noticed your watch packaging is a bit cheaper than the usual Invicta standard (faux leather wrapped box with suede-like lining inside, again, IMHO unbeatable for the price).
If you are into quartz and want to venture into a tasteful big size Invicta, try a review of the Subaqua Noma III 20155 .....when some "experts" tell me that you can buy a Seiko, Citizen or for the same money and better quality, I usually reply: "when you can find for $129 an all stainless steel Swiss made ETA G10.211 movement Quartz chronograph with a stated 500m WR, screw crown and pushers, with a level of fit and finish that can rub shoulders with 4 figures Tags (scissor like buckle, solid links all the way so smooth that feels like they are running on bearing, etc..) from another brand, please let me know"...silence usually follow....
I would never buy an homage, but that is just me, I rather have the real thing, thankfully I tend to like certain styles and not a specific model.
Overall, ignore the snobs and critics and wear what you like.......I love people making fun of Invicta owners and not minding the fact that a Submariner is no more than a $1000 watch in value sold for 8 grand (in US)....
Regards and keep the videos coming!!
Hey John, thanks for all the information there. Yes i still wear the Invicta even though the experiment is over. I just swapped out the hands so they don't look as 'Rolex' Like. I also bought another one for $58, i mean the value is unbelievable on the second hand market. this one was new and form Ebay. I only bought it to swap out the case so I don't have the magnification on the date window. Invicta should create a secondary brand. Like toyota with Lexus. I know glycine is technically this but they could knock out some fantastic designs and dominate the market
After watching your review as well as reviews by several other UA-cam watch enthusiasts I've decided to buy this watch for myself. Every single reviewer has grudgingly admitted that they actually ended up liking this particular Invicta model (Pro Diver) a lot more than they initially thought they would. I agree that the vast majority of Invicta models are loud and tacky, but this one is a winner! Thanks for the honest review!
Hi Ken, yes I think you summed it up exactly. You go in to an Invicta not expecting a lot and I was very pleasantly surprised. Thanks for watching!
My Invicta Pro Diver got noticed fairly often at Disney. Either waiting on line for a ride or just eating lunch with the GF. It's got the look of a more expensive watch, but I'm sure nobody would really notice unless they were close enough to read the brand name. Even then I'm sure they'd be surprised, I can wear my Seiko SNZF17J1 which is a similar black and brushed/polished look plus it's a bit larger. Nobody bats an eye at it. But the smaller Invicta gets all the attention lol.
I know that Invicta got noticed more than my speedmaster ever does! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
I love Seiko watches but they need to begin providing better braclets & sapphire crystal glass for their £300 plus watches, AT LEAST! I bought the Invicta Pro Diver over the Seiko 5 Sports. Same movement, NH35a is an unbranded Seiko 4R35 movement. You get a similar looking watch with the same movement 200mtr water resistant, screw down crown & costs way less than the Seiko 5 Sports. Makes HUGE SENSE!
Hi Gary I couldn’t agree more actually, thanks for commenting!
I'm not necessarily disagreeing, but I trust Seiko's water resistance rating... I don't trust Invicta's. For some, it's just fine, but for others, they report water breach under mild conditions. I would much rather have a watch that may be only slightly less value, but from a more reputable and trustworthy brand, which has tremendous support, and a fantastic reputation. Not hating on the invicta diver, but I would rather buy a seiko for the reasons above.
James Shives Hi James, yes the only watches I have had issues with is Seiko recently actually. Check out my video feed and look for ones on the PADI SBDC055
Seiko makes everything in-house.....it aint gonna happen, invicta watchs are 100% second to third party outsourced, which is why you could get a pro diver for 42 bucks on amazon prime day.
Miguel Garcia yes that represents a great value for money. Stainless steel case and band. Dial with applied markers and logo and the TMI NH35a. The equivalent SKX is $200 with a significantly inferior movement.
Great, honest review...I just might get a Pro Diver and check it out (and then probably mod it). thanks for another great video :)
Hi Jeffrey, I was thinking the same actually. maybe putting straighter hands on it? I cant get rid of Micky though!
I have one and I love it BABY BAABY!!!!!👍
I just bought a Invicta pro diver with Popye on the dial. An Rolex submariner cost $195 in 1964 and was worth every penny. They have made a lot of improvements in it but they keep going up on the price because they can and people will keep buying Rolex because of the status
Oh I actually looked at the popeye and the Garfield watch actually. I settled on Micky and I really like it to be honest. This watch has stayed in the collection as a few have been and gone.
I have several Invictas and they are all fantastic. Their quality is exceptional and they all, both quartz and automatic, keep very good time.
Well done for being honest and giving the watch a go very impressed
Yep, I still think this is the best value mechanical watch for under $100! Appreciate you watching
Thanks for a candid and thoughtful presentation that starts by quoting your earlier self as hasty critical upon the brand. You have accommodated your Invicta fan audience with all redemption and helped me as a neophyte understand better a most mysterious product market that holds history, technology, social status, wealth and gimcrack proclivities all in the same amazing basket. I'm the guy with a $1.88 ebay Chinese watch on a British genuine leather strap who stares at this endless watch world asking why do watches make people do what they do or don't do with....watches.
So when I go walk in the malls (and they still exist, right?) and see Invicta showcase displays in the traditional department stores (they ALL seem to sell Invicta watches!) I know what you mean by the garish models common with the Invicta brand and I'm not thinking I want one like that. Then I stare at these huge polished chunks a bit and begin to consider that well...if I did own that monster Invicta watch for some reason, I'd wear the damn thing just for the spectacle of the object on occasions of whimsy and bling, like when I gel my hair up and back ala Christopher Walken or wear my red Crocs to a restaurant of popular reputation. These loud choices that I cite can provide great liberation in social pathways.
Today I bought a Casio G-SHOCK GBA-800-4A G-SQUAD Step Tracker Bluetooth for my son who's been dreaming of a G-Shock watch of whatever design for his workouts. This model is bright orange, which is MY choice (should be called the G-Shock X2 for the extra EYE Shock) which holds the logic that when running or biking or kayaking he will have a few more incriments of conspicuous visibility for safety reasons along the perils of play. The Casio's somewhat oversized dimensions and intense detail seem akin to some of the overwrought Invicta models.
For me the Casual Watch Reviewer's go upon his Invicta specimen, along with the comments I've read about the brand and the market at large now get my own wheels of thought upon what model Invicta I'd like to snatch up for myself when the mood, the price and the piece all say "yes" in sync. AND...those large ostentatious chunk models are fair game as well. I never had a doubt that Invicta watches mark the passing of time with all reasonable assurance, just as the subject model in the video was shown to do.
In closing, my "hour glass"....it times out at 28 minutes. Imagine that! Why 28 minutes?
Thanks Manuel as always for commenting. If you do get an Invicta you will have to let me know how you like it. Honestly i can only recommend the pro diver. I have a friend with a full sized one and its monstrous and heavy! But each ti their own and buy what you like!
Appreciate the objective and unbiased review. Subbed.
thanks and welcome to the channel!
I have beaten the hell out of my 8926C for many years now, it looks terrible but still runs about +7 secs/day unregulated. Best value in the industry!
Yep, I have to say I was impressed with this watch. I'm going to keep it in rotation. This also combined with 2 issues I have had with much more expensive ones. It changed my view on Invicta a lot.
I absolutely hate watch snobery. Why should you or anyone feel the need to justify why they bought any brand of a watch. I have and Invicta in my watch collection and when I have someone pick at me about it I always ask: 1. Do you own one or ever tried one and 2. Are you going to buy me a replacement and as you can guess the answers are always no.
Thanks for sharing your view Jason, hopefully you enjoyed the upload. I have done several more on the invicta, A few where I battle the watches together.
Jason Holmes how often do people poke fun at your watch?
Ferien7 I would argue that literally no one in the general public even notices what watch your wearing. Let alone cares.
While trying to gather info on these watches, this video has played a good part. Appreciate the video, keep it up.
Thanks and thanks for watching. Yep I actually happily still have this watch in my collection as many have come and gone.
I have an old one of these (without Micky) with the non-hacking Myota movement. I don't know how old the watch, is because I bought it very cheaply at a thrift store. The owner probably donated the watch because they jammed up the bezel. I don't care about the bezel. The Invicta still runs within spec parameters. The appearance is still like-new. I also get compliments when I wear it.
Hi J, yes I still have this watch in the collection and still wear it. I think you can repair the bezel, I easily got a bezel insert if you wanted to change the look. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I bought this watch without any Mickey in TJMAX for $79.. quiet enough movement, for 3 days 9 seconds late, all cyclops and dial looks great, change date( not bad as Seiko do it from 0:00 to 03:00!!!) sharp at midnight... good watch for this price !!!
Yes, I agree actually, I think the pro diver is probably the best mechanical watch for less than $100. We actually debated Invicta on my regular watch show you may be interested in seeing it ua-cam.com/video/TDbmTFUw3KI/v-deo.html
When it's on your arm, your view is the only one that matters. Just bought one and I'm enjoying it!
Hey Jack I still have this watch in my collection glad you like yours
Thanks for the review. I especially liked that you included accuracy sheet, it made my decision to buy this watch even easier.
Hey, thanks for watching, yes I have been very impressed with this watch so far!
Many people aren’t aware Invicta also has a higher end selection called Invicta Reaerve I believe. Those watches have the Valjox 7750 movement. Well made cases. Tend to be on the larger side.
Hi Dean. Yes I think I may have seen those. Those would be a stretch for me still I think. But it gives me over all hope for the brand and Glycine.
The Casual Watch Reviewer Funny you mention that. I own a Glycine. My understanding is invicta has not exerted any control over the company. They expect Glycine to be profitable on their own but they do offer better marketing ect....
I own three invictas and I'm crazy about all three. I think you get your moneys worth for sure. I like your channel !
I’m not a fan of a lot of what they do but I think the pro diver is the best value mechanical watch for under $100
Thanks for the review. Thanks also for the Watch Tracker tip. I downloaded it and have just started to use it. I do have a timegrapher, but this app is also useful. Whilst the timegrapher will help in adjusting a watch, in that it lets you see how the watch is performing in different attitudes, the Watch Tracker app lets you keep track of how it is performing dynamically over time on the wrist. Another advantage of the timegrapher is that if say a watch is going slow on the wrist it can be possible to set it down overnight in a position which the timegrapher has found it gains time. In that way, the watch can be corrected without manually having to pull the winder out.
Hi Liamo4, that is some great information thanks for commenting and watching. Regulating and timing watches is somehting I think I should try and get in to.
fantastic review. i went and bought my own from the invicta store online. enjoying my Mickey watch! all my appreciation on this great 2 part video. regards from New Jersey :)
Thanks so much and thanks for watching. Mine is still going strong. I mentioned in the video I may replace the dial but I cant get rid of Micky now I'm so attached to seeing him on there!
Oh btw, I have the blue 9094 and the grand diver with the deep diver icon and scalloped bezel. They keep time consistently and am enjoying them tremendously. Cheers!
Very cool!
My wife is a big Disney fan and she has now 4 of invicta disney edition watches. She works in retail and she cant believe how many positive comments shes getting about her watch from costumers. They are real eye catchers and as you said in your video buid quality, fit and finish is right out there with sub 1000 usd watches.
Yes I agree, I really was not expecting much from this watch but as you cab see I was impressed!
Ive just bought a Pro Diver. And I bought it for what it is not what it potentially looks like. If I was to be asked about the watch, saying that its an Invicta shouldn't bring about embarrassment. The only thing embarrassing at the end of the day is that a Rolex owner might beat you to the market by a few seconds.
HI Potjie, thanks for commenting. This invicta is still in my collection although it looks a bit different now after a few mods. You can see those in my last 'state of the collection'
Very honest review. Enjoyed it, the watch looks excellent by the way.
Hi Colin, thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I had a feeling you'd end up liking it! I'd gotten the 9094OB as my first auto (well, the first one I bought for myself, anyway) a while back. It's definitely a great watch for the price. I didn't want an Invicta, but a watch with that NH35A movement couldn't be got for less than $300 when I was looking around.
Yes you where right it has really grown on me. Such a shame they don't make more 'sensible' other watches. But maybe that why they bought Glycine? I still wore that Invicta this week even though my 'experiment' had ended!
The criticisms of Invicta are silly.
"Fugly watches" ==> then don't buy their ugly models
"Ridiculous list prices" ==> then don't pay list
"Poor quality control" ==> debatable, but if you get a lemon just exchange it for a good one
"Derivative design" ==> then buy one of their fugly watches
Thanks for the honest review. I'm happy with my Pro Diver. It keeps good time and is a solid piece of watchmaking. So many of the criticisms of Invicta seem to come from defensiveness, perhaps from people who are trying to justify the more expensive watch purchases they made. And one day I might drop a bundle on a watch. But that won't make me turn into an Invicta critic.
Hi Ron, I agree with a lot of your points. I'm a big fan of their ProDiver. I have been a vocal critic of some of the other models but if you enjoy them then who am I to stop you. Thanks for commenting and watching!
Ron Jenkins you make 100% sense, I have one of the Invicta Pro Divers and I’m not a watch guy or anything so don’t really have much to compare but the build quality seems pretty good to me so far.
I Love my Invicta's. Great video and Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Eddie and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I do wish Invicta would make an Ocean Ghost Pro Diver automatic at 40 - 43 mm size.
At 47 mm, the Ocean Ghost is off limits for my 7" wrist. Thanks for reviewing your Pro Diver. It is indeed a really great watch.
Thank you and thanks for watching, that watch looks nice.
Got 4 pro divers (black,navy,olive,and black/green vessel) ,a bunch of nato, and leather straps, and a kit to swap them for less that 550 and i'm having a ball, I can use them and combine them and quite honestly abuse them without fear because they are cheap yet excepcional quallity. So Im not afraid to breake them or get mugged, I love how those four of the same watch can work with any outfit with a diferent combination of colour and strap, and fortunately I dont move on a circle where I have to stand foolish watch snobbery, based on a logo hate.
Great insight, Sam! One of those “don’t knock it until you try it” stories. I’m glad it turned out to be a good experience for you. I agree, the giant Invictas don’t particularly look good but some people can pull it off. For me, the smaller ones like the one you have would be the ideal watch from their collection.
Thanks Shawn, yes I hate to say it but it has really grown on me this watch!
Straight forward, honest review, that I can only 100 percent agree with , I own 4 , invictas and one is a black Popeye limited edition that is unreal in its accuracy, the other 3 are fairly accurate and they wear nice on my wrist , in the comfortable department without taking off ,,can wear for days and not notice I wearing,, I have no brand snobbery, it’s a watch first purpose to give time second to be a little tough and look nice and has to be waterproof, I don’t dive but wash up , and it can take being submerged in soapy. Water/,,, fits and fills all my requirements, oh and fantastic value ,,, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
Hi Shane, welcome to the channel and thanks for commenting. I still have this watch in the collection after many have come and gone!
I really enjoyed your video on this. Subbed & notified! These watches with the SII NH-35A movement are pretty accurate (especially when regulated) and represent great bang-for-buck when bought from a reputable Ebay seller or Amazon Prime, like I've done. I have 2 of the larger (47mm, for my 8.75" wrist) "Grand Diver" models that I paid ~ $100.00 for about 6 years ago and still going strong after EDC-type wear. The lume isn't that great, but I've never had _any_ problems with either, and that includes swimming, showering and plenty of outdoor wear. One is the blue dial, the other has a lime-green luminescent dial which actually does have a little better lume than the blue one. The solid end links on the bracelet are a nice touch, especially at the price, and the clasp and bracelets are still tight and perfectly reasonably worn after all the [-]ell I've put them through.
Hey, yes I made mention to this in some other comments but I think the pro diver is probably the best value for money Watch under $100 and mine is very accrete like you mentioned. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Every time I see a review on watches in the $300-$500 range, I love my $75 pro diver all the more.
Hey Mike, I still think this invicta is the best value mechanical for under $80. But there are some very interesting watches in the sub $1000 range. Depends what you like. You can get some US assembled microbrands for under $200
I agree there are many great choices. I was referring to the fact that so many much more expensive watches have the same nh35 as the invicta. Btw mine runs at +1 second a day.
@@mikedandurand3548 Oh yes, then I totally agree with you there!
Awesome review. I have several Invicta watches. I love the build quality and craftsmanship. They receive a lot of unwarranted hate.
Great honest review, most reviewers shy away from admitting to liking invicta given the aforementioned monstrosities. Just wondering though at the 5:00 mark it sounds like you say the watch has "implied" markers... I think its either your accent or you meant to say "applied"
I think this one is 4-5 years old, so I can’t really remember how I said it. I know it’s applied and no one else has mentioned it, I could have got it wrong but I’m not sure it’s that relevant to the overall review from memory.
Hahaha dude ...... u got caught out didn’t u?! 😂 U really looked a wee but uncomfortable praising this watch! But u made it through! Good on u!
The NH35a is basically Seiko and u can’t really fault it. Price wise, well Seiko is really out pricing themselves aren’t they?
I never really wanted to buy an Invicta as I’ve just didn’t know any better but after your review.....welllllll
Thx for the review dude. Well done!
Hi Phillip, thanks for watching both the videos, yes I had to be honest here I really do love this watch! I have modded it a bit since then so i need to do a follow up. They pop up on ebay for between $65-$99 with free shipping and I think this is honestly a bargain! I bought one for a friend and its still have the 'RRP $695' sticker on it. He messaged me saying... "dude thanks so much, I'm not worth $695" and I was like... "yep your not"
The Casual Watch Reviewer I’m not really a watch guy at all but have one of these (regular edition) and like the watch. I have a couple of other watches like a chunky G-Shock for in the gym / being active. Also a Fossil Smart Watch that I don’t really use ever and a black casual watch. I’d never spend money on a Rolex or similar really as I’m just not interested enough in watches - maybe as an investment but in that case it would never get worn lol
I was getting much respect watching this. Cheers for spending the time and money to investigate as it actually serves you as much as your viewing audience. At least YOU give what I feel is an HONEST response. Right up to aprox 10:oo where you start worrying about making excuses for wearing it. Like getting caught walking out of a cat house at 2am. "I'm here to visit my sister" but that is still honest. Another reviewer bought one with Mickey but he got the big Mickey in the middle and I do agree, it does somewhat obscure the time telling a bit. I got one for my wife years ago because she draws blood at the hospital. This was a big help dealing with kids as a slight distraction. This other reviewer returned to complaining about the Invicta LoGo all over the watch as well as, it rattles, isn't finished well... (Gawd knows NO other brand does that!) Others, not you, simply refuse to give up the rude unjustified comments based on ?Fear? myths? just plain gossip. I still think you did a good job. the lady at the market? I'd said, "NO, its an Invicta Special edition that didn't cost $15 thousand dollars". Invicta is a Latin word that means, Invincible! You have seen the Rolex Mickey mouse edition, right?
I don’t think I have ever seen a Micky Rolex, not that I can recall.
I've never seen someone have such a hard time complimenting something! Great review. I just bought the blue/gold one on Prime Day special for $68 (and this includes shipping to South Africa!! So... $44). I'm looking forward to seeing this thing in person. Loved your video :)
Yes I really didn’t think I would like this watch at all and you never know how people may react to such a controversial brand. You won’t be disappointed, thanks for watching and let me know what you think of yours!
The Casual Watch Reviewer yeah as I was looking into the watches, I came across ALL that controversy.. But I'm literally just starting to look at watches, because I've always wanted to but couldn't afford it. So now I want to start and I almost changed my mind, but thought "hey, I actually like how this watch looks.. Its my money..!"
So I'm getting this and the "Speedway". They land end of the month. I'll definitely let you know 😁
Musanete Sakupwanya yes you can get some decent watches for good prices if you know what your looking for, but that is easier said than done. Thats what I’m trying to do with the channel. Yes please let me know what you think.
On which site did you buy it? .. all the ones I visit have price + shipping
Also I don't understand why watch dealers in our country sell mostly fashion watches 😔
@@David-ej1ps hey David.. I bought on Amazon. Mind you it was also a special, but the Invicta Pro Diver isn't an expensive watch thankfully. Only problem is exchange rate is very diff from when I bought. So now you're looking at around R2k to buy and deliver from Amazon. Still a decent price. I still have mine.
And yeah SA sucks when it comes to watches. The proper watches are overpriced to hell and back! Even cheap ones like this.. You're looking at 3-4k.
Everybody says that a Seiko would be a better purchase for the price but reality is that these Invictas can be obtained waaaay cheaper than a Prospex or an SKX, maybe the SNK809 is about the same price but that one has a more utilitarian look and doesn't have a hackable movement or manual wind
I have 3 invicya watch I've 3nded up with. Bought 1 at a yard sale before I knew the brand, I just liked the way it looked and felt $20, for that one. Another from a co-worker for $50. I bought the last one off evine. All three are decent and would have no reservations about buying another. Thanks for this video..
Thanks Dana, sounds like you got two very good deals there!
Late to this review, but I've been looking for a decent mechanical Mickey watch for years. My family travels to Disney World regularly and every time I go they have poorly made quartz watches for exorbitant prices. After watching your review and another on youtube I ordered one and am really looking forward to it. Thanks for the shooting us straight, because I've also had my reservations about Invicta.
Hey Patrick. Even after all this time from the review I still think this is the best mechanical watch for less than $100
@@CasualWatchReviews It arrived yesterday. I sized it up and have been rocking it since. I really, really dig it. I think I like it so much I might buy a normal pro diver. Crazy.
Patrick McCaul oh cool! Thanks for the update
Applause due to a forthright, honest review which clearly the reviewer found was at odds with expectations. Respect. Not many unbiased reviewers have seen fit to rubbish the Pro Diver homage to the Submariner. The NH35 movement is never seen in a cheaper watch and Seiko stand condemned for their reticence in not upgrading the SKX series to this movement.
The reviewer agrees and thanks you for your comments! I agree, I don't know why seiko don't put the movement in the SKX009 line.
I think the Invicta pro diver is one of the most underrated dive watches on the market. I own 3 Omegas and a Rolex, and yes in my collection is also an Invicta pro diver. Truth is I bought it years ago before I could even enter the arena of high end Swiss watches, and yes I got tons of compliments on the watch. In truth, I’ve had less people notice my Speedy pro over my Invicta. Also people tend to not realize that Invicta actually has a rich horology, they’ve actually been around before many of the more,”famous” brands.
I agree Nigel, I still have this watch in my collection after many have come and gone. I appreciate you watching and commenting!
I'd say most people even some watch snobs will agree that the Invicta pro diver is an excellent watch. In fact the few spots that some snobs complain about - like sapphire crystal, solid end links, swiss movement and a better clasp - all are addressed with another more expensive model that looks pretty much the same.
Yes I’m a big fan of this watch actually, not so much a fan of the ‘watch snob’ term... only because its been used on me a few times. I really think this is the best watch you can get for less than $100. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
A very honest review and 2 great vids. Don't change a thing on the watch enjoy it for what it is.
Hi Jack... I actually have some new hands in the post so I will see how I get on with it! Considering the only thing I could fault it for was it looks a bit like a Rolex. Then thats pretty good going!
Don't find many Northerners doing watch reviews very refreshing for an ex pat
Thanks Jack, as an ex pat myself I am very amused when my colleagues say, 'I want to speak in a proper English posh accent like you'. I have to inform them that mancunian is not considered a 'posh' accent where ever your from in the UK!
I have 4 but not the rolex homage pro diver. All under 100 bucks but so tastefully done. My favorite is a quartz pro diver that is yellow face with blue dial and a blue yellow NATO strap..
Hi, I still think this watch is the best value mechanical dive runder $80
Good review, honest and sincere thanks!
Thanks Steven and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Yes, you can get a good watch in an Invicta. However, there are three areas that have given Invicta a bad name, and I'm not talking about their more extreme looking watches. First, it is their obviously over inflated suggested retail prices. Second, is their quality control. Third, their customer service. A few years ago the BBB of Florida gave them a D-, and even an F.
For a lark I bought an Invicta Sub look alike. The bezel literally fell off the watch after a couple of years. In short, Invicta could do better in the above three mentioned areas. Just something to be aware of. Like others here, I'm not a fan of watch snobs. I have found that the worst ambassadors of something, anything are snobs. It was a good, honest review. Thank you.
Hi Leslie, I would agree with everything you said there. I agree about the RRP prices being outrageous and I was joking about Disney but we frequently go to Disney land and they do sell these at close to the retail in the parks. And for the RRP they absolutely don't offer value for money. So a normal uneducated shopper may take the price on face value and shell out over $700 for the pro diver.
I have not experienced any quality issues with mine in fact the opposite but thanks for sharing your experience. If I did experience any issues I would be inclined to give Invicta a bit of a pass depending on the fault after the just appalling quality issue I had with my Seiko PADI I paid well over $700 for. All videos in the feed.
Leslie Popoff just get Rolex. It will last
Ferien7 if I had the money to spend on a Rolex I would be happy to, thanks for commenting
Hello there I love your review on the Micky Mouse Invicta, I just got mine last week and loving it!!!! I brought it because of all the controversy about it, I did my research first and find out that the only con is that the movement has 2 plastic pieces inside that they worn off about 7 years of usage, other that that you can blame human error, tanks for being honest about this watch, I know that one amazing line (pro divers) don’t redeem and entire history of company miss shots, but this one is right on target, cheers!!!!
Hi, appreciate you wanting and glad you enjoyed the upload!
I didnt like Invicta until i got one with a NH35 movement now i have 2 different types with the movement and i love them
I'm a big fan of that movement actually, it still keeps excellent time and the same with the Spinnaker with the same movement. I'm getting the new lorier in the new year with the same movement and really looking forward to it actually.
That was a generous slice of humble pie, well done ! ! ! ... Invicta Pro Diver, Seiko, Steinhart, ... What do you think of Deep Blue Daynight TritDiver T-100 ?
Hi Michael, yes I was impressed by the Invicta for the price. I have not seen a deep blue watch in the flesh I'm sorry to say. If I can get hold of one I will put up a review. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@CasualWatchReviews You're welcome, keep up the good work!
Invicta n Abutus watches are so under rated today!
I will check that other brand out, thanks for watching
The NH3x lineage is in every way a Seiko movement even though it is sold by the TMI division, it is without question a Seiko. I have the Snoopy version of the same watch and frankly, it has been the second most accurate watch I own out of the box and unregulated after my Orient Bambino. I own a timegrapher and regulate my own watches but didn’t even bother with the Invicta because I think it runs about +3 sec/day. A note on timegraphers. They will tell you what your watch is doing in a precise moment but they cannot really tell you how accurate your watch will be over a long period of time and affected by your wearing habits and activity. In other words, I’ve regulated a watch down to +/0.0 and it will still gain or lose time depending on how I wear it. So I usually set all my Seikos at +10 sec/day and then when worn, I’m usually around +/- 4 sec/day. My only issue with the Invicta is the excessive amount of branding on the case, dial, bracelet, etc. My SKX still gets the most wrist time of any watch I own and I have upgraded it to the NH36 which gives it all the features of the Invicta (hacking & hand winding, improved accuracy) while remaining a Seiko through and through. Thanks for the review and your frank, unbiased assessment. A crime against horology has to be my favorite part though. But many watch manufacturers are equally guilty, but Invicta probably rightly so, get the brunt of it.
Hi Steve, thanks for all that additional information. I would be really interested to learn how you regulate your own watch. That little Invicta is still in my collection and not going anywhere fast! Mine is also very accurate! Thanks so much for watching and commenting
The Casual Watch Reviewer I bought a Weishi 1000 timegrapher on eBay for about $150. I was originally using an app on my iPhone called Hairspring but it was a bit finicky and not as sensitive as an actual timegrapher designed for the task. Adjusting the spring to correct for beat error and timing requires very, and I mean VERY, steady hands. Moving the lever an almost visually imperceptible amount can change the rate by as much as 30 to 60 seconds per day. It takes some practice to learn how to dial it in just right, but if you’re patient, it can be achieved by mere mortals like us.
Excellent, excellent review. Must say though I would 100% own one if it in fact wasn't for the "Invicta" engraved on the side.
Yep a few other commenters don’t like that either. I still think this is the best value mechanical for under $100
Good, honest review. Thanks!
Thanks Mike and thanks for watching!
With a fairly complete collection of luxury watches, including a Rolex Sub, I decided I needed a beater/beach "disposable" watch. As you pointed out, Invicta has somehow gotten a reputation for being a cheap fake. As I was looking for my beater watch, I kept looking at the Invicta Sub homage. With a bit of embarrassment, I bought one for even less than you paid. I figured it would be stored away or even thrown away pretty quickly.
As soon as I got I put a NATO on it and removed the cyclops. I still thought the engraved 'Invicta" logo on the side was tacky and I didn't like the Mercedes hour hand. But the watch was otherwise (surprisingly) well made.
I took it to the beach and wore it all week. I kept checking the time against my world clock and noticed that it was running 1-2 seconds fast every day (as good or better than my 4 figure mechanicals).
Needless to say, it's become my favorite (non social occasion) weekend watch. I still don't like the Mercedes hour hand. But I don't even think about the engraved "Invicta" logo. And I enjoy changing NATO straps to fit my mood or a special occasion.
Thanks for an honest video that told it like it is - even knowing that it might bruise your horological cred. Brave man! And thank you for boosting my comfort in wearing a watch that has such an undeserved negative reputation.
Hi thanks so much for commenting. Yes I totally agree with you, dare I say this is one of my most accurate watches and really changed my view on a lot of the mid range watches I had my eye on. I will do a follow up video as I also took the cyclops off, changed the hands and also changed the bezel. I would have maybe also changed the dial but I have grown very fond of Micky proudly on there!
I don't like Invicta's huge, gaudy watches but I really like their Pro Diver and Speedway series, as well as their Specialty lineup. I've had my Pro Diver 9094OB since January of 2018 and it gradually became my default watch. I don't need Rolex quality everyday; I just need something that's built well, doesn't cost a fortune, and looks good with anything I wear.
And then today i got my new Pro Diver 1770. It's a bit of a departure from the Submariner because now it's 43mm, has a black/red bezel around a black dial, and a *quartz* chronograph, Yes it still looks a lot like a Sub but no one will mistake it for a Rolex; it's its own thing. And the kicker is, I got it for just $54. The bezel action is a little rough but it feels less 'clicky', and the crown is a screw-down crown as opposed to what reviewers are seeing on their units, which are push crowns. The crown threads in with a noticeably rough feeling but, oh well, at least it screws in tight.
Hi, I really appreciate you sharing your view on invicta there. We have a lot of similar thoughts on the brand.
I own 13 automatic Seikos, 1 Steinhart, 5 Invicta Pro Divers, and several other watches. Believe it or not, my Pro Divers are the most accurate automatic watches in my collection! If you took the Invicta name off of these watches, they could be sold at much higher prices. The build quality is really good. The finishing is excellent and the movements are fantastic. What’s not to like?
I agree, the pro diver I had kept much better time than any seiko I have ever owned
I have around 15 different Invicta watches and have had no serious issues with any of them. All have Japanese or Swiss movements not Chinese. I have Seiko and Citizen watches and have had some issues with them. Invicta is surprisingly in the same price range as Seiko, Citizen, Nixon, Fossil, Guess and other lower cost affordable watches. They aren’t as accurate as the Rolex, PP or other way out of the normal price range watches are but are decent. They are a very respectable build quality for the cost. The Swiss quartz movement units are a pain to change batteries and are stiff to pull the crown out on unlike the Japanese movements. I have no qualms on buying more Invictas but I do look at the moments installed to see what they have in them. They are no better or worse then any of the other "affordables".
Hey Richard, I certainly question some of invictas design choices but I think this watch is the best mechanical under $100 I have ever reviewed. I still have it in my collection. There are a lot of microbrands on kickstarter using the same movements and designs for a lot more.
The Casual Watch Reviewer They do have some unusual ones. Some look like a drunk designed them
I have the 8926ob and the 8928ob and my daily’s. Very reliable and iconic style.
I really enjoyed your video and knowledge really cool to compare them to other companies using same movement. G shock at work invicta everyday got 15 of them and 2 sekos
Thanks, Luis, appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
Invicta is an amazing brand. The Pro Divers are beautiful and there's a few other models i like as well. I will agree some are huge and pointless.
Also the Invicta 29180 is one of the best watches there is in the Diver category. Its beautiful and very high quality.
PuRe GhOsTT when you say pointless you make a statement to those who like them that they shouldn’t like them after all they are pointless well quite frankly your saying that my bigger invicta is pointless is infact a pointless statement seeing millions love them!
this seiko movement is in more than half of all seiko automatic watches it is thier bread and butter movement and is very good movement
Yes agreed. And Invicta put seiko to absolute shame price wise as these pro divers can be had for less than $80 on ebay new
Great review mate
Thanks Kim, glad you liked it and thanks for watching!
Is your invicta hackable and hand winding? If not then I doubt that the movement is the same as the Seiko watches you mentioned which use the 6R15 and are hackable and windable and have a 50 hr power reserve along with sapphire crystal.
Hey, yes it is hacking and handwinding, it is the unbranded 4R35 movement from the Seiko owned company TMI. I was surprised as any one when I received the watch and started researching it for part 1 of this video. Look it up yourself its called the NH35 TMI movement. Seems I have been massively over paying for this movement in other watches as you can buy them at cost around $30 US. It doesn't have sapphire crystal... but neither does my speedmaster
I have a SARB065 the original Cocktail time (which is the one you pictured in your video) and a Samurai they both have the 6R15 movement it is stamped on the movement.
I may be wrong but If you look on Amazon it clearly lists the Samuri as 4R35. I researched the video from here watchbase.com/seiko/caliber/4r35 I try and get multiple sources before I make a statement. The cocktail time features a modified 4r35 was the statement i made it has a different calibre number.
My mistake, I took a second look at the case back and the Samurai does have a 4R35 movement. However I think the Seiko is a much better watch over all. What model number for the Invicta?
My argument was not that I think invicta make great watches, in fact some of there watches are just horrific looking. I think this watch however represents a great value and made me question most watches in this 'mid' price range. Yes I believe Seiko make better watches also, although I believe this Invicta keeps better time than and automatic seiko I have owned. My argument was that I paid $65 for this watch and the seiko Samurai is $330. Its even more shocking to think that the SXX009 has an even more inferior movement than the Invicta. I think mine was a limited edition so its no longer available. Looks like the updated version is MODEL 24753.
Great video. I have everything from Breitling to invicta. My point is not everyone can afford and even if they can afford, say a Rolex, they choose to spend their money differently. If you like and enjoy it then that's all that matters. When someone snubs their nose at something, it says more about them then it does about the person or thing getting snubbed. Keep up the great work.
Hi Brad, thanks for commenting. I have done a few uploads on Invicta you may be interested in watching. Appreciate you watching!
Great vid Sam, thank you very much! Your review immediately made me ordering that watch. Curious how it will perform compared to some of my high end Swiss watches.
Yes I was curious as well, this was a great experiment to do and changed my opinion about a lot of more expensive watches I was lusting after. You will have to let me know how you get on with it. Did you get the Micky one? I think they do popeye, Donald duck and a Garfield one!
The Casual Watch Reviewer I ordered the Micky version, same as your ones.
Let you know as soon as I will receive the watch.
Hi Sam, Got my Invicta today. Honestly, on first sight the overall quality ( bezel, bracelet , markers etc.) feels and looks very poor. Also the rubber coated packaging is of a very cheap quality and smelly.
At the end you always get what you pay for I guess. But I do like Mikey and will fix a NATO strap to see how it runs.
A good review, and kudos for accepting when you may have been wrong with your initial opinion. My only issue with Invicta is that because of the Pro Diver it almost devalues Seikos with the same movement. I can't stomach something like a Samurai at £300 when this uses the same movement for £50 or so. And when you consider that price there are watches available with the ETA 2824-2 for £300 ish.
I'd love to see something like the Seiko SKX updated with the NH35 (the branded Seiko equivalent) but at it's current price. It would make the SKX seem more worthwhile.
Hey, yep so we have the exact same feelings about seiko now. I feel like I got burned with my PADI seiko. I did a series of videos on it and had a watch maker strip it down, great series of videos he did if your interested!.
The invicta is a great watch if it just looked different from a rolex that would be even better! I have a spinnaker with the same movement and that works well!
I think it’s cool. For the price, it’s very impressive. I always recommend it to friends.
We can agree there for sure, one of the best mechanical watches for under $100 I think.
Great review thumbs up! i have one of this watch invicta pro diver 8926OB for over a year now and using it as my daily wear watch, and i did a lot dives with it and the deepest dive i've made for this watch is 150/feet or 45 meters and it never fails though i usually have dive computer the Suunto D9tx as my watch back up in every dive.. but yeah this invicta watch is really amazing for the price of $70.00 in amazon daam good a dive watch for 70 dollars???? its really great, come on haters make up your mind, by the way I am a Certified OWSI (Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor) cheers Mr. Casual Watch Reviewer your opinion and great review for this watch is highly respectable and highly appreciated.! have a great day to you.!!!
Hey Reynaldo, thanks for adding all that great detail. I actually saw a diver the other day wearing an Invicta. Hey if you ever fancied doing a joint video 'a diver on dive watches' I would welcome your expertise?
I've watched both videos. Thanks for the info. I just wanted to say that I love the bunny lamp in the background. Did you make that or buy it? It's awesome!
Hey, thanks for watching. The bunny lamp was bought, I got it from here bit.ly/30xkB2P I love that lamp!
In terms of cost, is a replica watch or an Invicta better quality for the money?
Hi Noah, personally I'm not a fan at all of replica watches so I would say the invicta all day! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Replica watches are often terrible quality specifically the metal will stain your skin
I really liked my Invicta 8926OB but it didn't protect me from a shot with a .22 long rifle
Wow Bob that sounds like quite the story. Hopefully your ok?
How do I get this type of model without the Micky on it
Really easily, just search on eBay and you can get one for $60-$80 range.
"Applied markers" not "implied."
The NH35 is a Seiko movement and is renowned for accuracy and reliability. As you state, very popular in micro brands.
I love that watch and I'm pleased it generates comments. It puts a smile on your face. Isn't that what Mickey is supposed to do?
Decent vid.
Thanks Paul, not matter how many times I edit and re-edit sometimes a mistake gets in there. So well done for spotting it, I clearly missed that! Big fan of the Micky, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
The Casual Watch Reviewer
There you go - "not matter."
I guess you mean "no matter. "
@@paulstevenson200 Hi Paul did I say that in the video or a spelling mistake in the reply?
Whenever someone asks me why I buy Rolex submariner homages not the real one:
1. I can’t afford Rolex.
2. Even if I could, why pay for a Rolex while you can get a homage at 1/100 of a Rolex price?
3. While I love the design, I despise how exorbitantly priced a Rolex is. Hence I buy homages, not replicas, nor counterfeits.
For those watch snobs, homages is not fakes nor replicas. They are a nod of acknowledgement to the original design by other affordable brands.
I have mixed views on this, I think there are ‘homages’ that cross the line.. quite a bit. Like Parnis and Steinhart. I changed the hands on this invicta and now the dial to make it more of an unique design.
The Casual Watch Reviewer Invicta in a way, is unique. Those engravings and oversized logo, you and me like it or not, it’s very own trademark already made the brand very outspoken.
Rolex might be the first one to launch such design, but doesn’t mean it has 100% right of it forever. Afaik brand name and logos are protected, but those are not patents, but copyrights. Even they wanna go after homages, it would be difficult as measurements and parts might be totally different.
Homage in my definition is a clear cut case from replicas. The brand must be different. It is alright for me as long as the brand is distinguished no matter how similar they are to the original. Homage is actually respect paid to Rolex.
Anyway that’s my 2 cents, cheers!
guys, i need help. i'm a marine and get roughed up a lot and shoot a lot. shooting causes really sharp shocks to the watch. i've broken 2 g-shocks so far. are there any sub $100 automatic or analog watches you'd recommend that are supremely durable? even if they aren't more durable than the g-shock, what's the most durable watch i can get for that money? i really appreciate any insight. i know next to nothing about watches. trying to get into it. but i'm poor... hahaha.
Hi carl, you broke 2 G-Shocks, that would actually make for a great video if you ever fancied coming on the channel? I know the Victorinox Watches are supposed to be durable but all are more than $100. My all time favourite G-Shock is the Rangeman. It has a lot more rubber on it and should withstand more shocks than the cheaper ones. Its a great all round watch. You may be able to get one secondhand for maybe $150. new ones are here amzn.to/2RpQhWB also this citizen may be a good pick as it was a variant that was used by the British Navy I think amzn.to/2BTHLW5
@@CasualWatchReviews i really appreciate the advice. one of the g-shocks i had caught my fall off a roof during training. i was wearing probably 80 pounds of gear so my total weight was near 300 pounds. i was being lowered off a roof and my buds dropped me. my arm was extended and the watch face caught a corner of the concrete. that didn't break it. about 2 years later i look at it and it's broken. the rubber was peeled away from the body and the inside was cracked. i dont remember how i broke the other one. both were 5600s. i wore them all the time. during many forms of martial arts and other training and the daily abuse from being an idiot. they got kicked, smacked with weapons, knocked against trees, caught on all kinds of things. they're my favorite watch currently, although i have only ever used 3 different kinds of watches. that citizen has caught my attention. if i were to get a watch above $80ish, i would probably start taking it off during 'questionable activities'. i know in the watch world that's not expensive. but it is to me right now.
@@carl-ok9gn Hey if you are looking for a watch send me an email and I may have something in the collection you can give a 'field test' to! the casualwatchreviewer@gmail.com
It uses a sieko movement. Nothings going wrong here. Invicta is great!
Yes i agree, I really like the NH35a movement in the invicta and also my spinnaker. Thanks for watching and commenting
Ps. ...Based on this review , I have ordered a limited edition popeye watch today off eBay, number 32 of 3000 ,, will let you no what I think in a couple of wks cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
Hey Shane, my watch collection rotates a lot but this Invicta has stayed strong. There is just something about it!
Love the rabbit lamp
Hi Brent, someone else just asked about it... I love that lamp, I got it from West Elm... its still available bit.ly/2XG2IgQ and I'm sure it goes without saying but they don't sponsor the show ;)
Have I got that right? Expensive Seiko Samurai has the same movement as your less expensive Rolex Submariner homage? If yes then Seiko are pricing themselves a little bit to up market in my ignorant opinion.
Yes your right, well the unbranded movement. I also paid a lot more for a similar movement in a seiko watch. I will be doing a video follow up on that soon. I also need to do something about changing those hands to make it look less Rolex. There are some clear differences but to the casual eye they are very similar.
The Casual Watch Reviewer you could remove the Rolex type hands and replace them with hands from a Mickey Mouse watch to match the mouse you already have? That would be unique. A genuine submariner rodent.
Yes I have been looking for some new hands today actually and maybe switch the bezel up
Seiko does all sorts of things that make me question them. They'll throw a cheaply made folded metal band on a $100+ watch and give it 30 meters water resistants with no hand winding or hacking. Yet you have companies like Orient, Invicta and others who give you allot more bang for the buck with similar or even better build quality.
I just don't understand Seikos strategy. It's as if they're competing with themselves, so they don't undermine their higher end offerings while the competition cleans the floor with Seiko.
@@RobertNES816 just to let you know, Orient is owned by Seiko, but you are right. I love Seiko watches but they need to begin providing better braclets & sapphire crystal glass for their £300 plus watches AT LEAST! I bought the Invicta Pro Diver over the Seiko 5 Sports. Same movement, NH35a is an unbranded Seiko 4R35 movement. You get a similar looking watch with the same movement 200mtr water resistant, screw down crown & costs way less than the Seiko 5 Sports. Makes HUGE SENSE!
But why the mouse edition though?
Because I liked the way it looked.
Great review! I own myself two pro and one Grand Diver. The only concern I have with them is that cheap aluminum bezel insert. I tried once a Parnis Sea Dweller and that cheap replica had chinese sapphire and a real ceramic bezel insert. But other than that I love those pro divers. Cheers!
Hey thanks for watching and commenting, I still have this watch in my collection! there is a certain charm about it for sure and you can get an aftermarket ceramic for it I think
We as adults need to stop worrying about what other people think, lets just live life and have fun....
This is not a self help channel 😂
Invicta Pro Divers are awesome. I own 10. Great value for money.