Invicta Diver Watch - Invicta Watch

Invicta Men's Automatic Pro Diver S2 Model 8926 Movement: Automatic 21 jewels; Shock resistant Case and dial: ø43mm; Solid stainless steel; Unidirectional turning bezel; Screw down stainless steel see through case back; Anti-reflective mineral crystal with magnifier; Tritnite® luminous hands and markers; Date display Band: Solid stainless steel diver buckle with safety clasp Water Resistant: 200 meters

Big, bold and masculine, the Invicta Men's Pro Diver Automatic watch is an affordable luxury watch with classically styled features. This precisely constructed timepiece for men features a solid stainless steel case that's 40mm wide (1.57 inches). It has a black face with Tritnite luminous hands and markers and a unidirectional black bezel with white numerals and markings. Other features include anti-reflective mineral crystal, date display at 3 o'clock, and water resistance to 200 meters. The stainless steel band features highly-polished center links, and is secured by a fold over clasp with safety.

Pro Diver Collection

Plunge into any horizon using the steadfast guidance of the Invicta Pro Diver. Stylishly classic, internal workings are forged with variations of either Swiss chronograph or 21-jewel automatic movements and willingly navigate in depths up to 300 meters. Built with confident prowess, the fortitude with which these timepieces function makes the Pro Diver the quintessential in performance.

The watch mechanism is great, but if you're looking for a watch that will last, including the watchband, then look elsewhere. My watchband (all stainless steel) broke at the end and a regular watch repair shop cannot fix it. It must be replaced, so I called/emailed Invicta and their response was that I can PAY for a replacement. The replacement fee was 20% of the MSRP of the watch, which is $255.00 on their website, not including shipping! The warranty that is supposed to be one-year only includes the interior mechanism of the watch. It doesn't include anything that is related to the exterior, including the watchband. I emailed several times to Invicta, and I never got an email reply back. I am extremely disappointed and I thought I was getting a great product that will last. Next time, maybe I should invest my money in something that has a REAL warranty with a real effective customer service department.

I had this watch for over a year, and last 3 months it's collecting dust on a shelf. The auto-winding was not working when I bought it, so I had to send it to the repair facility ($15 s&h). After that it worked GREAT for about 7 months. Closer to the end of the warranty period it became not as accurate as it used to be, and precisely after 1 year it started dying at random moments. The cost of repair now is comparable with a cost of a new watch of the same kind, or even higher.
In other words guys, the looks are deceiving. Rolex it is NOT !

The invicta watch appeared to be a bargain when I purchased it, however after one day's wear the second hand came off and blocked the minute hand and so the watch stopped and I sent it back.

I bought this watch for my sons graduation gift. It looked great but after only a week the band broke right at the bezel and had to be repaired by a professional for half the cost of the watch itself.

In early December I left a rather glowing review, in which I rated the 8926 at five stars. Because of the beauty of the watch and outside construction, I was still going to rate it two stars, but I'm so disappointed with Invicta's warranty policy that I can only give one.

Well, my erstwhile trustworthy 8926 stopped tonight (January 22) at 9:01 p.m. The second hand froze at almost exactly 30 seconds, and manually winding it doesn't help. In fact, if I wind it manually, the second hand will vary between 29 and 31 seconds, depending on in which direction gravity is pulling it. The nice thing about the clear back is that it shows me the automatic movement isn't working at all. When I move it around to try to see if that would restart it, the rotor seems to be swinging a little *too* freely. Right now I have it rotating in a watch winder, which isn't helping either.

So now I have to pay to send it in to Invicta, plus include a check for $15 for them to ship it back? Bleh! I'm just going to write off the $70 and buy a different brand, maybe the Bulova Marine Star (the imitation of the Omega Seamaster). It's too bad, Invicta, because you made a really beautiful watch here, and it's solidly constructed -- at least on the outside.

Maybe I jinxed myself, telling a friend last night how it's a great watch. I was thinking to surprise him with one for his birthday, but now...

Original review follows now...

I was browsing Amazon for gift ideas when I came across the Invicta 8926 and felt strangely attracted to it. After initially deciding I had enough watches (can a man truly say that anyway?), I woke up one morning and placed the order. Now that I've had it for a week, how I regret not discovering it a year ago. It's a better value, and pleases me so much more, than a dressier Kenneth Cole I bought that was discounted down to about the same price. The Invicta 8926 is a watch that can complement just about any outfit, casual or dressy, short of a tuxedo.

I would have given this four stars because of a few complaints, but I really have to give FIVE because of the price. A week later, I'm still blown away by the look, the feel, and that I paid only $69.99! To top off the wonderful buying experience, I ordered it on Sunday, and the "Free super saver shipping" got it to me on Thursday. Superb, Amazon.

So far it's been accurate to within several seconds a day, but I want to be more accurate and start keeping a daily log of gains/losses and my level of activity that day. Maybe I've just been luckier to get one with a better factory-tuned regulator, or that I typically wear the watch for 12 hours and then let it sit for 12. Some have rightfully pointed out that the product description merely gives the movement as "automatic," and that Amazon should be more specific that it's Japanese. However, I figured that at this price, I certainly wouldn't be getting Swiss. Nowadays there's not a lot of difference, anyway, not unless you want an exceptionally accurate automatic that will cost far more than $70-$100.

Fit and finish are excellent, even when compared to more expensive watches. The cover for where the bracelet meets the case could be better aligned with the lugs: they're slightly "sunken" compared to the bracelet, but people will notice that as much as they'll notice a car door 1/16" out of alignment. The mirror-polished center of the links are scratch-prone, but unless you really scrape against something hard, it's doubtful it'll be noticeable either. Also, polishing compound and a Dremel with polishing felt wheel will take care of most surface scratches -- just be careful not to polish up the brushed-finished surfaces and ruin that gorgeous two-toned effect. Now, for those with more active lifestyles, might I suggest certain metal polishes available in auto stores, which leave a thin polymer coating that absorbs microscratches.

My own complaints: presumably the purpose of the 8926's date magnifier is to further mimic the actual Rolex Submariner, because goodness knows the "cyclops" is functionally useless (perhaps only +15% as someone else said). Invicta should simply use a flat crystal and let the watch stand on its own stylistic merits. Second, Invicta needs to make the foldover clasp easier to undo. After a week, it's been a literal pain on my thin fingernails. Third, as others have complained, the bezel is a bit stiff, so if you don't get an 8926 with the original coin-edge bezel, the "scalloped" style is hard to turn.

Some have complained about Invicta's customer service, which appears inexcusable. I read most of the 120+ (!) reviews prior to placing my order, and I was hesitant because of the few one-stars, but I figured that the 8926 is a somewhat disposable watch. If this lasts me a couple of years, I'll be happy and might upgrade to Invicta's 9937.

Big, bold and masculine, the Invicta Quartz Pro Diver 8932 is an affordable luxury watch with classically styled features. This precisely constructed quartz timepiece for men features a solid stainless steel case that's 39mm wide, slightly smaller than its 8926 cousin. It has a black face with Tritnite luminous hands and markers and a unidirectional black bezel with white numerals and markings. Other features include anti-reflective mineral crystal, date display at 3 o'clock, and water resistance to 200 meters. The highly polished stainless steel band has a diver buckle with safety clasp.

Pro Diver Collection

Plunge into any horizon using the steadfast guidance of the Invicta Pro Diver. Stylishly classic, internal workings are forged with variations of either Swiss chronograph or 21-jewel automatic movements and willingly navigate in depths up to 300 meters. Built with confident prowess, the fortitude with which these timepieces function makes the Pro Diver the quintessential in performance.

I recieved this watch yesterday and I was very excited. This was not my first Invicta, I've been very impressed with their watches. After I got it home, I put a rubber band on it and then started setting the time. I first noticed that the bezel is very difficult to turn. I thought if I kept working it, it would loosen up. It hasn't so far. Next I noticed that the time keeps stopping periodically. I know it's a quartz, but even early on I expected the watch to keep running in the beginning. Then I look at the warranty card. I admit this is the first time I've had to, and I notice that Invicta wants a $25 check for return shipping. They send me a defective watch and they want money to essentially fix it. I don't think so.....I'm used to very quality from Invicta, so I am very disappointed in this watch.

It is not a bargain, looks great but useless as a watch. I got two of this watches but both stops working perodically.

The product description says the watch is water resistant up to 200 meters (600 feet). However, I use this watch for around 1 and half month and water has gone into the watch already. I didn't wear the watch to swim or take shower. I just use it normally and sometimes I wear it when I wash hands. How dare they say the watch is water resistant?

I bought an Invicta 8932 and nobody could loose the crown! That was so firmly attached to the body of the watch that I have to use pliers to switch the crown to be able to pull it and adjust the date and time. But it works fine. I gave 1 star but the clock deserves 4.

On receiving this Invicta #8932 product, I immediately tried to set the date. It was impossible to set the day of the week. The stem did not reach the position to change the day of the week. I guess all Invicta watches need immediate repair.

The Russian Diver Watch by Invicta is a powerful black and silver timepiece done in a canteen style with a screw-cap crown and chain. The luminous hands and indexes make it easy to read the time, and the adjustable buckle on the comfy band make for a good fit. Featuring large Arabic numbers and a convenient date display just under 12 o'clock, the grand 52 millimeter stainless steel case frames the black dial with the notable Russian Diver logo in place of 12 o'clock. Water resistant to 330 feet, this eye-catcher will have people noticing, especially when paired with jeans and a t-shirt.

I bought this watch and love it for it's size and weight but Amazon is lying through photography. The watch in the pictures says SWISS MADE and this is SWISS MOVEMENT. Huge difference and honestly fraud on Amazon's part. I got a good deal on the watch @ 79.00 but still I feel slighted as to the fradulent offering. If you like a big weighty watch this is for you. SWISS MADE----look elsewhere.

The watch I received is not the watch in the pictures... There is a HUGE difference between "Swiss Made" and "Swiss Mvt". When I called Amazon about it all they could offer was a return and the phone number to the manufacturer. I will be calling them tomorrow to complain and will be returning this watch as soon as possible!

The picture for this item has "Swiss Made". Why does mine say Swiss Movt? Maybe it should say Swiss cheese. The abbreviation makes it look cheap. It also feels cheap. It is much lighter than I expected (almost as if it were made entirely of plastic). It was a lightning deal, but I don't think I'll wear this thing. Maybe it'll make a great gag gift--I will send it to a very petite person. No more Invicta products for me.

What kind of diving do the Rusian military do?! My real diver watch is 1000 feet or 3 times of this so called diver. In fact, here is what even Amazon says about watches of the Russian category:

"Water resistance 100 meters (333 feet): It is wearable around household sinks, while playing sports, and while swimming or poolside diving. It should NOT be worn while scuba diving."

So no scuba diving and not a diving watch even by Amazon's definition. Deceptive advertising.

When you go to any 3rd World country and check a local market, you can find $1 DVD disks, Pawasonic and Panaconic radios, $10 genuine Rolex watches. That's another product of the same type. Russian watch collectors may die of laughing if you try to impress them with this "Russian diver". The Russian letters read"IMF", when it is supposed to be "VMF" - voenno-morskoj flot (navy fleet) . IMF is nowhere to be found, some garbage abbreviation in Russian letters Invicta decided to use to impress kids.

The Russian Diver Watch by Invicta is a powerful black timepiece done in a canteen style with a screw-cap crown and chain. The luminous hands and indexes make it easy to read the time, and the adjustable buckle on the comfy band make for a good fit. Featuring large Arabic numbers and a convenient date display just under 12 o'clock, the grand 52 millimeter stainless steel case frames the black dial with the notable Russian Diver logo in place of 12 o'clock. Water resistant to 330 feet, this eye-catcher will have people noticing, especially when paired with casual summer clothes.

Russian Diver Collection

Originally created to honor the 1959 watch commissioned by the Russian Naval Fleet, Invicta’s Russian Diver commands attention. Strikingly oversized with its complementing Signature crown cap and surgical stainless steel or titanium construction, the truly bold Russian Diver proudly possesses the distinction of being Invicta’s largest timepiece. Yet, evolving to accommodate demand, these patented designs now include models fit for any woman’s bidding. Equally comfortable scaling the heights of adventure or arriving for dinner, this Russian Diver will never be in doubt and always able to fulfill the orders of any mission.

Maybe it's me, but this watch is too heavy to wear regularly and the stem bites into your hand when you bend your wrist.

Hi friends,

The watch is ok for me but I think in your adds you should to show a wrist wearing the watch in order to show also how big the watch is.
Because some people could have surprises because this watch is enormous
especially for young people.

Salutations,
Jordi

Dont get me wrong I like this watch and its got a massive 52 mm case. My only problem is that its not swiss made like the watch in the picture , insted it says swiss movt. which means the movt is swiss but it was made in China and not subjected to the superior quality control standards of the Swiss. So anyways I checked the model numbers just to make sure It was the same watch and it was but I suspect the watch in the picture is a older version but since then Invicta has cheaped out and started making them in China to save money , but the retail asking price is the same $ 575.00 which seems kind of shady to me.
Since my original review amazon has corrected and updated their pictures to say " swiss movt " insted.

Coming out of the box, the Quinotaur #4338 from Invicta's Russian Diver line leaves quite an impression. With its canteen cap styling, 52mm (a little over 2") stainless steel casing, and large face, this watch impressively makes a statement. This lineup closely resembles a couple of watches I own from a much older watch company called Tauchmeister of Germany.

Besides the size, the number one thing that sold me on this watch is its luminous features. A nice green glow highlights the hands, outer ring and numbers. Even the Russian Diver logo, company tag and date box are illuminated. The large numbers definitely stand out. Obviously missing is the second hand.

Encased in this stealthy timepiece is Swiss movement. The side edging offers a nice refined finish. Sadly, the designers totally missed the boat on the black rubber strap. The strap's eye catching roller/barrel inserts are a nice addition but don't make up for the short length. Cosmetically marketed as a diver's watch, I'm sure that serious divers already know better.

The Invicta Quinotaur Russian Divers Watch come nicely packaged and includes a one year manufacturer's warranty, a five year extended warranty application and product ID card. Florida based Invicta sports a very upscale website with customer support numbers and email links. A repair pricing chart and shipping charges are also posted. The shipping charges are eye opening to say the least.

Don't hold your breath when trying to reach Invicta customer service via the toll free telephone number or email. On various tries via telephone the operator answers and transfers me over to customer service. With wait times anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes I got nothing. No music, no nada. Just clicking and dead air. Its now been over three weeks waiting for a reply to my inquiry via email. That said, its a given that customer service is not a big priority with this company.

Undoubtedly, the Invicta Quinotaur brings it home nicely. Even without the second hand I'm quite impressed with this watch. Unfortunately the strap drops the overall rating of this gem. The folks at Invicta lose major style points for zero customer service. With that in mind, its a given that I will not be purchasing or recommending Invicta products.

I am up set that Amazon will show a watch that is swiss made , and ship out one that is swiss movment .. if it is a swiss movement than the pictures need to show this as well as the wording ..
Model # 4338 Invicta Russian Diver

Be prepared for a night out on the town or a day's diving the reefs with Invicta's stylish, 23 karat gold-plated Ocean Ghost II diving watch with automatic movement, which provides water resistance up to 200 meters (660 feet). It features a round, shock-resistant gold-tone stainless steel case with embossed unidirectional rotating bezel. The silver dial background is accented by gold triangular dial markers and Tritnite luminous hands (with gold seconds hand). The gold-tone stainless steel bracelet band mixes brushed and polished pieces. Other features include an antireflective mineral crystal with magnifier, Cabochon crown, see-through case back, and date function at 3 o'clock.

Pro Diver Collection

Plunge into any horizon using the steadfast guidance of the Invicta Pro Diver. Stylishly classic, internal workings are forged with variations of either Swiss chronograph or 21-jewel automatic movements and willingly navigate in depths up to 300 meters. Built with confident prowess, the fortitude with which these timepieces function makes the Pro Diver the quintessential in performance.

Having received this watch in record time from USA to England I am very pleased with both the look and quality of it. I already own 4 Invicta watches purchased recently so quality and style were expected. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is that it is rather large. Would suit a person of big stature and large wrist, BUT it looks a bit like "Big Ben" on my wrist, BUT hey ho my Daughter tells me large watchfaces are in!!

This is a good watch for the money. I bought this quite awhile ago and thoght a review after some use would be helpful. This automatic keeps very good time - gains a minute or so per day. You can also skip a day between wearings and it is still running. The appearance looks like real gold when compared with real gold, it doesn't appear too yellow. Even after having all this time there are no scratches on the case, crystal, or band nor are there any wear marks. If you're looking for a watch that is styled on the elegant side but still sporty this is a good example. I have a few Invictas and all have performed very well. I am not a fan of this style of clasp so I rated it a 4, but that's probably a preference thing and shouldn't detract from someone else's opinion.

Stunning is the word when viewing this watch; when ever one views it. Durable is the feel while dress is the game. I have owned this model for 4 months now and I simply love to dress up and let it shine. It is truly an Invicta milestone in eloquence and bling.

I love this watch. It is a great watch for a man. It is pretty large and you can't miss it. I have been complimented on it. Looks like a million $$. Solid as a rock. I plan to buy another to put away so if they stop making it I will have a spare.