The Only Invicta YOU Should Buy: 1953 Automatic
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- We can all sit around and make fun of Invicta, but this is the only one YOU should buy. This thing has great specs, and awesome styling.
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The Invicta 1953(Ref 31290) is a homage to what at the time was an unnamed Rolly prototype diver introduced at Baselworld 1953, which would become the ref 6204 Submariner, which was introduced for the first time to the public and made available for purchase at Baselworld 1954.
It's funny cuz the wrap on the 1953 bracelet is it's "Jingly jangly" loose, however as a former Certified Master Horologist and Certified Rolex Independent Service/Repair Horologist before they brought that in-house with their regional RRC's, I've worked on hundreds of Rollies and four 6204's(yah, I kept a notebook of every single watch that I worked on across my 9+ years as a Master. Anyhoo, the old Rolly stainless steel Oyster bracelets were "jingly jangly," well into the early 2000's, with the 11610/hole, lol.
That is really cool that it has that same feeling as the original 6205🤙.
My only bitch on the 1983(for those that have a laundry list, please remember that it's a 99 goddamn dollar watch, lol🤪) is that for a few pennies, literally, they could've put the domed crystal per the original Sub 6204, and that would have put it over the top.
I don't know if you can pick up an aftermarket domed acrylic crystal though if they do offer them, if ya really wanna take your 1983 to the top floor, pick one up!!
And NO, DO NOT add a sapphire Crystal if available cuz this is a homage and the Sub 6204 used acrylic crystal, not sapphire!!
Nice vid🤙
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So much good info in here for sure
(late post) Cool post, gonna get on to my watchmaker, mines coming tomorrow.
Thanks for your great post here. I've just picked one up from ebay. I have a 98 seamaster but need other watches to wear that I'm not so anxious about losing or damaging. This Connery special is just the ticket.
Owned a Rolex Submariner and a Sea-Dweller both, bought used for $2400 and $1400 respectively in the late 80’s. And yes the bracelets were jangly and the clasps stamped.. A couple of my buddies had two-tone Datejusts on Jubilees which were even more jangly, lol.
it gives reviewers something to bitch about.😊
Not the only Invicta you should buy; however, the best Invicta choice you can make.
Agreed
I have this watch and 2 8926OB’s ive had one 8926OB for about 6 years and it’s literally been through major abuse and still works as well as the day I bought it. I think invicta is a great brand, I have a few gigantic watches too (venom and bolt) yeah they’re heavy and I wear them for only an hour or two at a time because they’re so big lol but again. The quality with whatever piece you buy will always be good and you do get a lot of value for your money. Thanks for the video!
I recently got into the Watch hobby. As soon as I found out about the 1953, didn’t hesitate to buy it. I also have a Casio Duro but this one is the way to go and I got it for like 50 bucks
Welcome to the world of collecting!
I keep hearing the argument of people hating that Invicta places their insignia on the side. And what is wrong with that?? why would you mind to have it there unless you're pretending to pass your watch as something else??
Thank you for a very good review. I just bought this watch after seeing your video. This would be my 4th Invicta; I hope the last one for a while...
I think it’s that trying to pass it off part. This watch is a great watch
Blancpain does their name on the side of some of their divers too but most Mongoloids on UA-cam don't know that.
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I appreciate the fact that the dial of my watch reads “Invicta”, and I wouldn’t try to fool anyone as those around me know well I could never afford a Rolex, but I love the simplicity and cleanliness of the dial. I actually dislike watches with both day and date displays. It breaks the symmetry to my eyes.
I also dislike the latest pro divers with Invicta logos virtually everywhere. But it’s all a matter of personal taste and preference
Nice review 👌 It would have been nice to see this on a NATO or field strap. I can see a shark or perforated rubber looking period diver as well.
looks great on a black NATO, gonna try it with a black silicon or rubber strap, bracelets sux on most daily wearers anyway
I think the Invicta Grand Diver 3044 is another great looking Invicta. I bought it last year because i wanted to get into Mechanical / Automatic watches and i loved how this one looked and for around 200 dollars it seemed like a no-brainer to me. Don't care about re-sale value or about their reputation. (Don't like it, but it wont make my watch any less good looking to me) This one, at least to me, stands out from the.. "Exotic" rest.
The 1953 is the way to go. Subdued, classic design. Great value for money.
100% agree
I'm sorry but the Pagani design 1971 is way better. I have both and can honestly say that Pagani is the cheapest watch you can buy to get a luxury bracelet.
@@ZeginMakesMusicyou mean Steeldive 1971?
Looks very nice! Ive never owned an Invicta watch. Does it feel or wear cheap in any way? Does anyone have any experience with the Invicta speedway chronograph watch? The one that resembles the old Bulova chronograph? Ty!
I love my 9937OB Pro diver, and not because it looks similar to the Rolex Submariner, but because I simply like the look of it. The fact that it has a Swiss Sellita movement for $170.00, including tax & shipping doesn't hurt either!
Facts!
Great review I have to agree one of the best invicta watches in years I got the black and red bezel option after a few months I swapped out the crystal with a box dome sapphire and it really made it look amazing and it will always remain in the collection even complete strangers have made ridiculous offers to buy it Really enjoy your content Thanks 👍
Where did you obtain the domed sapphire crystal? Any problems installing it?
Where do you buy the saphire dome for it? Would make it perfect
Considering the original 1953 Submariner on which this is based came with only 100m of Water Resistance and an Acrylic Crystal, you might say the mineral glass is an upgrade.
Great review! Very beautiful piece of vintage designed. 😊
Thanks!
I have it and the pepsi one. Love love😅
I have this very same watch and I love it. This is a great review I enjoyed it.
Thanks! I am really quite enjoying the watch. More so than expected
I agree.
This is 31290 n its not available anywhere, how about the 34337 the black version? What can u say on this bcoz this is d only avail in store for now…
Mine is ip finish replacing the bracelet with black curved end rubber strap
Nice!
decent watch. great value but it scratches really easy thats too bad
Agreed
Hi. What a great review. I like all the camera close shoots. Very nice :)
I have a pro diver black dial and I love it. I can't complain on anything. It does its job and looks great. Now when Im looking around for 1953 version, your presentation just convinced me :)
there ae many different color versions, but the one you've reviewed talks to me the most. Keep it up :)
At 08:12 and at 13:17, in talking about the bracelet, you said “Its hard to do any worse” which sounds like it’s really bad, I think that you should have said, “Its hard to do any better” or “You could have done a lot worse”.
Owned a Grandriver Open Heart Auto 3/4 Carrot 🥕 GoldTone and That Watch Got me into Watches . Never had so many ppl Admire any watch Like That one. Fast food workers Even and Had a ProDiver as well great Little watch Bought The Diamond Grand used for 70$ and the ProDiver Used as well for 40$
Sold the Granddiver for 200$ and gave my 19year old Son the Pro . A lot of ppl hate But Can say For the Money Show me a Better options
Completely agree.
Nasty reflections on the cheap crystal. I can't see the time. No comparison with chinese masterpiece San Martin 6200 , or even the cheap steeldive,addiesdive,tandorio etc. with AR coated sapphire.
I definitely agree with you on San Martin
I noticed you saying, 'it's hard to do worse than this watch' several times. Surely you mean to say it's hard to do better.
It was probably a nice look in 1953. It looks kind of boring today. If you want to look like something you’re not, I guess you could buy it. But why? All it says is “I’d love an old Rolex, but I’m a loser that can’t afford one, so here we are. Except, I can’t afford a decent imitation either, so I got this.”
If you’re going to get an Invicta, get a Grand Diver. Same movement and it doesn’t look like you’re trying to be a poser. Plus it has a date, solid end links, and a solid clasp. Waaaah, but the branding!!! Get a life, people.
Wow, because someone likes a vintage style Rolex sub and won't spend $50k on an old watch that probably won't work as good as a $100 homage makes them a poser? I have many vintage watches and love them all but rarely wear them because of their age. I prefer to wear something I like the looks of but don't have to worry about damaging.
The only invicta you should buy is the one with a Swiss movement for $200. If your budget is less than that, buy a pagani design. Their straps feel like you paid $500 for the watch.
I definitely don’t disagree with you on that. I don’t know what Pagani design is doing but they are doing it right.
I appreciate Your OPINION
@@davidcrandall4958 No need to yell David. We can all hear you.
And how you going to make a video tell people what to buy what you eat don’t make me shit
Invictas are hot garbage but damn I love this model.
Like I said, the only one..
@@allthingsrandom8137 true story, my daily driver is a 40mm ceramic sub. I really do love that watch but don’t tell anyone (looks around and whispers), I have a 1953 in my Amazon cart 😬
Invicta makes quality watches I don’t know why all the hate
I appreciate the standard lighting showcasing what it actually looks like.
*better.
It’s hard to do any *better than that.
What you said throughout the video would mean this watch is terrible and there is nothing that could be worse.
Yeah….
Great video, thank you. I own several Rolexes but my "go to" watches are homage Invictas or Paganis. Personally, I quite like the Invicta branding on the case side and face because it screams "I'm an Invicta, not a Rolex copy." Isn't that fair enough? As for value for money, they're incredible, and it's hard to fault the quality for the price, which is excellent. The only criticism of your review is that on two occasions you say "it's hard to do worse", which by definition, surely means it is at the bottom, ie. the worst. In my view, for my money, I rate this 1953 as "it's hard to do better" in terms of quality for cost. I regard most of the (traditional looking) homage ProDivers in the same way. But I fully agree that the classic unfussy 1953 is particularly brilliant. You get a fantastic bang for buck. Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧 😀
Ok, ok… I know that I messed up on the saying…
I got me one by the beginning of 2024. Not many available online, it seems.
That’s my regular wear.
Great pick
one of the best watches for price range
The only invicta you should buy is the one you personally like. It doesn't matter what others will say or think, it's YOUR jewelry.
The lug to lug is too much had to return it
That sucks
I just ordered the all black one that I’m supposed to receive today and I’m planning to buy another one that looks like what you got. I think they’re great watch.👍🏼👍🏼
This one is a real killer
I’ll get the other one next month coz I don’t like my wife’s look!!😜😅😎😁
It does not have invicta everywhere which is good. On the dial Invicta letters looks ugly bigger. The bezel is not so good compared to other models. I like the invicta logo on the dial and on second hand on other models which 1953 is lacking. Obviously not my choice. 1953 is a rolex date which invicta will not get any much attention.
Maybe one of two Invictas. Looking for an Invicta 9402 GMT - a homage to the Rolex Explorer II GMT. They should put a date on that 1953 since it's an NH35. But the 1953 is one of my favorite watches. It's up there with watches that are 30 times more expensive.
The ONLY Invicta I should ever buy? WTF are you talking about? I've owned the best watch that Invicta ever made, the Grand Diver #3049, for twelve years and it still looks and runs like new! Not only is it not just another Rolex clomage, it is one of the most beautiful watches that I have ever seen! That thing doesn't hold a candle to it!
Great review. What a solid design and workhorse automatic
Movement. What else can you ask for around $100?.😇
All about what it LOOKS like. Not how reliable or accurate it is. Useless.
It’s an NH35. It’s a work horse movement that is like a Honda. Curious what is useless about it? Other than the comment 🤷🏻♂️
@allthingsrandom: Actually it's a great movement. Bang for the buck, perhaps the best in the world. Mine (I have 2 or them) are within COSC specifications (-4 to + 6 spd). Granted, that I carefully store them overnight has a bit to do with that COSC spec specification, as they are different in crown up or horizontal regulation. That said, my friend's Rolex it twice as accurate, but 400X times more expensive. The only problem with my Invicta Pro Diver is that it looks like a @#$% Rolex! Makes me a target for thieves! Seems that Rolex came up with a great ergonomic watch design, and everyone copied it. Oh well. It's not as accurate as a quartz movement, but it has more quiddity.
@@N7492 so then I’m not sure what you’re talking about with your first comment. Clearly, you know a lot about the moment, five seconds breezing over it tells you how accurate or how good of quality it is, so why wouldn’t I then talk about the looks of the watch?
@@allthingsrandom8137 Excellent point! I'm a function over form guy, mostly, from my Tilly hat to sensible shoes. The Invicta Pro Diver copies the Rolex submariner (an unforgivable sin to many), which, IMHO, is a superb ergonomic design. In that respect, looks matter. Of course, If I were totally function over form, I'd never have a delicate, somewhat inaccurate, mechanical watch at all, and simply wear my tough, accurate to within a human reaction time Casio G shock atomic solar powered watch.
You are not looking hard enough!
Suggestions?
Yes.The New Invicta Vintage quartz copy of INVICTA Surfboard 7753 chronograph( san 7753),chrono Chrono. forty bucks! The new Invicta Vintage quartz line is up and coming!
I’ve got a bolt 23860 and I loveeeeee it I’m 22 and these watches for the price are worth it I love how extra they are
This and Invicta 8926 ob.
Gloves for an invicta 😂
Gloves to cover the ugly hands.. 🤣🤣
Unless you're a male "hand model" (yes they exist, used to know a guy in ATL that was his career) ALL watch reviewers should wear gloves. Nothing more distracting than ugly hands and/or fingerprints all over the watch.
Great Review! I just bought a coke bezel version one to review … by the way! very good details with out rambling! I really enjoyed it! I was planning on flipping it after the video but now I don’t know 🤷♂️… pretty neat!
Yeah, there are plenty of videos I’ve done where I ramble.😂
@@allthingsrandom8137 not this one ☝️
I just bought a 1953 Brand new for Sixty dollars!
Invicta, sorry, not worthy.
Yes, indeed it looks good. Invicta can still do with a smaller logo and a bit of yellowish lume to give it a more retro look. That's nitpicking for a watch costing 100 or so.
Faux lume?
rolex submariner is an homage of the blancpain fifty fathoms that came out a year earlier.
Not Homage,Same Timeframe!
@@davidcrandall4958 Blancpain came out a year before submariner. It's like how oreo ripped of the hydrox cookie.
looks great on a black NATO, gonna try it with a black silicon or rubber strap, bracelets sux on most daily wearers anyway
True
If it weren't for that second hand, I'd have one in my collection right now. But I just can't get past it
If only they used a straight hand
I so want this watch. I was born in 1953. But alas, I am in a foreign country now and cannot order one. I have a 6330 GMT Invicta. I like the logo on the side. It uses a Ronda 515H quartz movement. Ten years old now. Broken movement but ordered a new one for $7. Cheap watch you can take apart and bash with new parts if you want. Cool watch. Nice feel. But I still want the 1953. Rolex is for snobs.
the gloves are more expensive than the watch🙂
I just bought one last night along with 3 more Pro Divers. Looks like a nice watch and I can't wait to get it and the other 3.
Own 9 different versions of the model 1953. Three are the limited edition of 300 AMWG - Asia Mechanical Watch Group (blue bezel, red/black, green/black) - plus the regular 31290, the black PVD 34337, the Coke red/black bezel 34334, the regular green/black 34335, blue/black 34333, and orange/black 34336. I keep thinking they probably made a Pepsi but have never seen one.
Awesome
I’m just wondering, how much did you spent for the 9 watches?
Cant agree unfortunately. I own the 1953 and two Pro Divers: the classic affordable 8926OB and the 9937OB with Swiss Sellita movement. I think both are great for the price point. Btw I prefer Invicta over Pagani and the like even if the latter meanwhile offer generally more for the money. I like the Pro Diver look much better than the Chinese 1:1 clone watches. I think the Pro Diver Invicta watches are very solid, good looking and decent watches.
This is a really good looking watch. Your review was helpful in making this a top choice. How is the weight? Good reserve time with wrist movements or do you wind frequent?
When I wear this thing often, I don’t ever have to wind it. It keeps pretty good time
The only one invicta you should buy is 38mm grand diver actually, not this 1953 model.. The reason being, grand diver has date, solid end link, and 300m wr, which this 1953 model lack off. Get the 38mm model, as the 47mm model is way too big to average person.
Good points
I like and I,ve owned many Grand Divers I,ve also owned ProDivers with Sellita mvts!
Would have to agree ….this is the only invicta i would ever consider
If more was like this…. But they are not, sadly
Agreed.. I only wear my 1953 Invicta or my Invicta Gladiator (for church and weddings). Both wear about the same.
Your review prompted me to order the Invicta. I am expecting it this weekend.
I would agree if I HAD to buy an Invicta it would be this one. But thankfully other companies make nice homages to older rolex subs.
I quite enjoy my Tisell Submersible and my San Martin Retro diver
Love Tisell as well.
@Riki P. 👍 and i like that vintage handset, the secondhand is cool.
All Things Random...The Only Invicta YOU Should Buy....not...
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Bow wow,You have Quite an ego!
I skipped your review because of your snobby introduction I’ll never sub your channel
You know, Brian, I’ll shed a tear for you tonight. And I’ll look towards the other billions of potential subs
I just subscribed!
The NH35a is a pretty reliable movement....I have 6 or 7 watches with this movement....and they have always served me well! I keep mine in a watch winder...so they are always spot on time.
This is a nice watch...just too small for my wrist...but I have a very large wrist. But I am 6'6" and was an offensive lineman many years ago in college. My wrist is basically 9 inches, so a 40mm watch looks rather small. I usually wear a 47 mm Grand Diver, or another brand that makes larger watches...( hint...the Name is the same of a US President from the 1970's )!
I do have some smaller watches that I wear when my wife an I go out...like a gorgeous "Tank" watch that is black ceramic and polished SS with a black dial, SS hands and diamond hour markers. I also have an Invicta "Tank" watch that is gold IP with a white dial and Roman Numerals...both are quite watches, and they are easy to swap out old batteries.
Its really impressive that they got the bezel alignment so perfect for such a low price. Or maybe I feel that way bc entry-level seiko makes my expectations so low lol
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Lol. Yep. That's a seiko thing. My 40 dollar casio.mdv106 has.perfect alignment