Invicta is a great option if you want to wear 47 mm watches. Having big hands and forearms makes 40 and 42 mm watches look like kids watches on my arm. Invicta has a nice selection of large face watches.
Man, I agree with you! My late uncle was 6’-6” tall, weighed about 300lbs. and had HUGE hands, wrists, and forearms (he played high school, college and NFL football for the Cowboys as a linebacker. These big watches would have suited him well to match his proportions! He did own a Rolex watch because he could afford it but I definitely get what your saying here!
I don't love Invicta, but I do have a 42mm auto pro diver, 30091, that I paid 55 bucks for and it's the absolute goldilocks watch for me. Not too big, not too small, not too expensive, looks great on a nato, low profile, Seiko nh35a movement... Great watch.
Just picked up a 44mm Pro diver from Invicta last week. It's got the NH35 in there and I threw a 22mm rubber strap to it when it got here...I'm kind of impressed.
Mr. Goodman, I think it's really important when discussing fashion accessories like watches you have to have an all encompassing analysis. Price (what you are spending) and value (features and benefits) is a huge part of that in ANY watch discussion. At no time do you mention what this watch costs while you are running it down...For the record, Amazon currently sells this model for $99. Invicta's most expensive watch is currently about $8,000 and their cheapest watch is currently about $29. That's a huge swing. Many consumer brands miss out on customers and sales because their products are too narrow in their focus. Invicta is the rare brand that is trying to be all things to all people and is likely missing customers and sales because their product line is simply far to vast in styles, feature and benefits and yes...pricing. I own 3 Invictas. They were all bought in the last year and vary from about $125 to $200. For what I spend for these watches (which is an important part of my buying decisions), I can't think of another brand that gives me this much value. I can't think of a brand at those prices that can sell me watch that looks as good as my 3 Invictas. (And for the record, I agree that ANY watch...Invicta or otherwise, that is 45+mm is undesirable.) Now, can my Pro Diver compare to a Rolex Submariner? No, you proved that for us previously. Can my Speedway compare to an Omega Speedmaster? Again...no. Can my Lupah compare to a Hamilton? Once again...no. In closing, Mr. Goodman you don't care for Invicta. No sweat...more for me. So, I would ask you to tell me and your audience, please...if I only have $200 to spend on a watch, which watch should I choose instead of an Invicta? I think the sample featured here sent to you by a viewer is not the best Invicta example...
Invicta has something for almost everyone in my opinion. I personally don’t like the majority of their watches. I only like the automatic versions of some of the simpler and smaller sized pro divers. Also, I like the simpler looking automatic Grand Divers as well. Gotta have that NH35.🤤
I started with a classically-styled Invicta Pro Diver automatic, and I still love the brand. I've since focused more on Seiko, Citizen and Orient, but Invicta's economies of scale allow them to offer a lot of value. You'd be hard pressed to find a halfway decent meteorite dial with NH35a (no sapphire, alas) for $150 elsewhere. And I must admit I'm a sucker for their licensed property watches, such as a Mandalorian/Baby Yoda quartz chronograph and various Marvel and DC Comics character watches. No, I won't ever wear a 58mm with chains or cables around the bezel, but hey, they're making bank off of that sort of thing, so more power to them.
My beater work watch is an invicta prodiver and I have zero regrets. Screw down crown and solid dust resistance? Check. Stainless steel build? Check. Easy to replace? Check decent timing bezel? Check. Perfect for using when you are working outdoors if you want an automatic analog beater watch.
I'm a big guy and I like a big watch. I have some expensive gear (Tags are my favorite) but for the money, you can't beat Invicta. Sure, their marketing is bogus and some of their watches are ridiculous. But they also have nice pieces that are not knock-offs, look great, and keep time perfectly. That's more than I can say for my Dad's Rolex. That watch cost 5 digits and it spends more time in the shop than it does on his wrist. Hell, one of my Tags has been to the shop twice for the same issue in 3 years. None of my Invictas have had problems.
Yup!! People of today preferred small watches. As for me I have 6 Invicta watches 2 pro diver, 1 bolt, Marvel Black widow, 2 Subaqua Noma V, VII don't have any quality problems.
I believe Invicta had a really good reputation back in the day as a Swiss brand dating back to 1837. I'm dumbfounded their current leadership turned the product line into what it is today. One pro is their packaging is still nice.
It’s called capitalism, my friend. Rolex & Seiko are the greatest watch companies because neither puts profits ahead of employees or customers. Rolex/Tudor is a non-profit so it doesn’t need to watch stock prices at all. Seiko, like most Japanese companies, puts employees first, suppliers second & customers third. Only a company like this could build the Spring Drive. Invicta is only a venerable name with lots of good will. They new owners view good will as a depreciable asset that they will be exhaust for maximum profit.
@@timesupgr.8471 Japanese companies "put employees first"? Dude, that's just delusional. You have obviously never worked for a Japanese, or in fact, ANY Asian company. I have. They expect the employees to put the company first, above quality of life and their family. 9 to 5? Lol. Forget it! It's more like 6am to 10pm. Trust me, I HAVE worked for Japanese and Korean companies.
I personally think that the conversation about Invicta watches and the people that collect them have matured to a different level. Your review is legitimate and is what's needed for people to hear before diving into particular models of Invicta. This format you have is actually pretty dope!
Invicta has some god awful designs. That said, the Pro Diver line offers something kind of cool. It’s a watch that closely resembles an item that costs over 10 thousand USD, and all for around 50 bucks. Seiko NH is a solid movement and you aren’t buying some fake Rolex. Granted, a nice Seiko, Citizen, or Orient is always preferred (by me at least), but even those brands charge 3-4x what Invicta is asking for a Pro Diver. My Pro Diver is my vacation watch. It can get slathered in sunscreen, covered in sand, and shake around on a jet ski. For 50 dollars, I do not mind. There’s a sense of security that comes with a cheap watch.
I've stated this before. Invicta has a lot of misses but they do have some very nice value pieces for those of us with budget constraints. The Grand Diver is a very nice looking piece supported by a nice Seiko movement which is shared with Vostok, Seiko, and Spinnaker. I get compliments on mine from time to time and I humbly point out it is an Invicta. The only thing that urks me is the garrish "Grand Diver" etched on the case.
The pro The 1967 (or whichever vintage year sub its homaging) I had a cool PVD and blue centre link chronograph (sold it) Beyond that, I'm struggling though!
Although a lot of watch collectors hate invicta. they are the entry level watch for a lot of people. They will always hold value to people as their first watch
Some Invictas are really Cool! The DC Comics and the Marvel series's automatics. I have two Sellita SW200 chronographs. A Batman and a Incredible Hulk! Both with threaded pushers and a 300m water resistance. They are very well done with substantial solid link bracelets Big? Oh yes! I know I'm wearing them. I also like their Disney watches. I have a cool Pirates of the Caribbean automatic and a Mickey silver automatic hockey puck. I have gotten more compliments on those two watches than my Direnzo DRZ-02 and DRZ-04. Nobody says anything about my speedmaster, but I did get a compliment on my Seiko Pepsi Turtle
I have a few invictas, in a sea of basic watches in a collection, it's nice to have a few flashy pieces that double as conversation starters. That said, as much as I like Invicta, a pocket watch serves the same purpose in this day and age but you need a vest and all that good stuff too.
Why the hell are people trying to knit pick a watch that costs under 100 bucks for not being exactly to par with watches that cost thousands. Give Invicta their flowers man 😂
I truly like Invicta watches! Unlike every other brand, they have a low cost models, cost effective models and expensive, high quality models! Their very reasonable in pricing and look good! I just bought a Rose Gold model and commonly receive unsolicited, excellent remarks on taste and looks of the watch! I disagree Time Teller...
I love my Invicta's. You pay almost nothing for them. I get what you say about the 'hugeness' of them. I actually just gave a 52mm one to a friend, who likes those big watches. Check out the 1953. So clean. I also have a Pepsi and a Coke from them. For the money, they actually build a pretty decent watch. Do they compare with my Hamilton's? No, but way less expensive haha.
I'm actually wearing one of those right now in all black. I use it for work until I can find a part for my G-Shock G-7100 band that I've had since 2004. Not a bad watch but the NH35 is on the fast side.
For 100 USD, "100m water resist only" isn't really a flaws. It's 100 USD. I mean, at least it wouldn't make my wrist blue like Mission to Neptune, which is more than twice the price of this 29816.
Hey, it's cheaper than a Hublot! Seriously, that particular watch fails to check ANY boxes for my criteria. I know Invicta make other watches that actually do check some boxes. But none of their watches have been able to entice me to open my wallet. Hope springs eternal that one day they will come out with something I like.
Fashion watches use the chrono hand as the second hand and usually don't actually have functioning chrono hands. The sub dials are usually for show. I used to have a few, my parents would buy them for an odd birthday here and there for me and they never worked like that. Didn't realize that wasn't normal until I got into REAL watches lol.
I had a fashion watch like this too. It was a Kenneth Cole watch. It actually made me not buy chronographs for a long time because I thought it was useless until I got a proper one and yeah I can actually can tell how much time a lapse.
As a beginning watch owner, Invicta enabled me to try many styles of watch, learn to size watch bands and replace batteries (for those quartz watches) and figure out what kind of watch owner I was. I moved on to a Seiko, an Orient, and a Long Island Watch (From Marc!). BUT. I still wear the invictas as daily wear watches and still love them.
This model actually started out as the 25075 which uses the same case etc. and is visually almost identical, but DOES have 500mt water resistance and screw down crown AND pushers. You can still buy the 25075. This model is a pared down version for those who want the look but aren't necessarily bothered about the specs. So that's why it's built like a tank - because the OG variant is one. You should probably do a bit more research before you start spouting crap all over the internet. Hattori/TMI Seiko makes the movement and it's used in tons of entry-level watches where the consumer base cares more for a central seconds hand than a central chrono hand. Are you going to trash talk Seiko too? There's absolutely nothing wrong with that - there is no magical rule of horology that says you can't have central seconds and small chrono seconds - you sound like the worst kind of watch snob suggesting otherwise. But then you do make that final comment about getting paid either way.. so yeah, that pretty much sums you up, doesn't it?
I love Invicta but is your opinion expressed, I respect that. For some of us, is just about the various choices between the different collections and subcollections.
I would not say this Invicta is Gaudy and clownish, its not a Hublot or a pathetic patek or any other huge investment gamble. Its a watch that looks smart and tells the time, that you can wear everyday anywhere.
My Wife has given me 3 Invicta watches, because of the look. Also she has given me Seiko, Tissot, Citizen, G-shocks for the looks - so I'm okay with them - they look good on my wrists 😀 - Cheers
Thought about getting yourself a mistress? 😂 I have a chunky bulova precisionist that I probably wouldnt buy now, but I cherish it because the wife got it for me when we were dating and I loved it at the time. Something worth remembering is that these watches are the ones that get people into the hobby. Just a simple need to change the battery was enough to get me hooked
Skagen and invicta made me addicted to watches for real you literally can’t beat the fact that you can pick up a pro diver invicta that is originally like 550$ for around 60$ on sale that is mind blowing
Why do you think it's on sale for that much off then? It's either no one is buying it or it's their stupid marketing skeem to way over priced the watch just to show it as a "sale". Think of it from a business perspective. If you own the company, why would you sell your products at 9 times the price and then discount it? They're not just being nice about it. They're there to make money. So end of the day, you bought a $60 watch. Nothing wrong with that at all, but I don't support a company that tries to trick customers into believing they're getting an incredible deal.
That's one reason why they get so much hate. Their ridiculously inflated MSRP. And then they go on "sale", making uneducated buyers think they're getting a crazy deal. The watch would never sell for those crazy prices and was never intended to.
I have been attempting to curate a 3 piece collection of brands by country. 3 Orients, 3 Tissot, 3 Sinn and now im trying to decide on what country to shoot for next.
Serica have some beautiful watches they are French. Christopher ward have nice watches but I don't think I can wear someone else's whole name on my wrist lol
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 they've got rid of the name off the dial now, if that changes it for you? Never got the issue with the "other man's/mens name" issue. Presumably the same applies for Patek, AP and VC? If it's the full name that's an issue, just pretend it was a partnership between Mr Christopher and Mr Ward!
@@WatchesOnWood Well I wouldn't compare Christopher ward to AP ,VC or Patek Philippe. They aren't in the same stratosphere when it comes to watch making reputation wise. AP ,VC ,PP are watch makers earned the right they are legendary as for CW is not but hey if you love the brand their is no problem with that
I absolutely love Invicta watches....Actually wearing 1 now. Invicta watches ⌚ can be tricky though, always make sure that you buy 1 with a bracket around the stem. I had 2 of them that stems either fell out/ got lodged in the watch.
Hello I am 14 trying to get my first expensive watch I really like the citizen Fairlady z watch because it is based off my dream car but I know nothing about watches and it is very expensive could u explain a little to me?
To think about it, the chronograph sub dial is the product of some deep thought process, considering one wouldn't need a chrono function between the hour of 5 to 7, a.m or p.m. ha. gotcha jory. but thanks invicta. i'll stick with my cheap seiko.
They do make these in a 200m, 300m and 500m depth rating. I remember reading online some like to see the larger Seconds hand moving more. So instead of having the chronograph running at all times it's easier to use these types of movements because let's be honest how often do you use a chronograph or better yet how many people actually use it? Your still timing things just not with the bigger seconds hand.
No one is never wrong. Pitting a $5k Rolex against a $90 Invicta is like comparing a bicycle to a Bugatti Chiron. That's a 56 to 1 price ratio, and I'm being conservative with the price of the Rolex. In case it isn't obvious to you, Invicta watches are marketed more like fashion accessories than purpose built speciality time pieces. Their designs appeal to a completely different demographic than people whose lives may depend on their watches being fit for their purpose. I have Rolex, Omega, Tag, Panerai and other watches in that price range in my collection. Other than my Sea Dweller and Aquaracer. The rest are mediocre at best as far as accuracy and durability is concerned. Bell&Ross is absolute trash, overpriced overrated and the two I bought got deep-sixed in less than 5 years . I can say this because I have used my watches in the course of my work which includes diving in marine environments. I'll take the $90 Invicta Subaqua over a Bell&Ross or Hublot on the job any day of the week. By way of comparison, I have over a dozen Invictas collected over last 15 years and I have only had to repair one. I happen to like Invicta watches and I think you get a lot of watch for the money. But in the end, that's just my opinion. And you are rightfully free to express yours. However, I would REALLY like to see you do a comparison between your Rolex Submariner and a Richard Mille RM 025.
I enjoy some of the tamer looking Invictas…but they’re becoming harder to find! Even this piece, while a little quieter, is still a bit over the top for me. But with SO many watches, there’s one for everybody!
I have an Orient, a wood watch, a fossil, an Omega Seamaster Replica, a Casio G Shock and 3 invictas, 1 of them is a vintage, 1 is a wind mechanical skeleton and one is one of those big ones chronograph…. I get more eye catch and open up more conversation to people when I wear the invictas than the other ones… so if you can’t afford a Rolex, buy the invicta Pro Diver and enjoy it…
i own swiss watrches, my invicta grand diver is my favorite watch to wear. wear it at the beach, at work, anywhere. dont stress, and people think its an expensive watch.
Love these vid coverages tbh, I own only one Invicta and it's a rare swiss-made one, and it's just been a tank, and class. Overall it's a brand that gets more hate than it deserves, unfortunately. I primarily blame those new models tbh
Totally fair review. Jory actually hit it on the head: it's all about the styling. The functionality of a given movement is generally less important to Invicta customers than the looks of the watch overall. And I'm saying this as a huge Invicta fan. I've sold several of my used Invictas where there was something wrong with a subdial or a chronograph function, but the buyers haven't cared. They were just looking for those particular models for their looks or case finish or theming.
Caugh caugh, BS, invicta uses a tried and reliable Seiko movement in many of their automatics and they use a Swiss automatic movement n their Swiss autos and a excellent Ronda movement on there swiss quarts watches. It is a fine watch at a extremely good value. If you want to flex on the ooors or show of your money get you a Rolex or breitling , other than being over priced they do not tell time any better than a Invicta , and they normally do not look as good
The Invicta Pro Diver 40mm is my goto pool, hot tub, and beach watch. And the Speedway is my look-alike Daytona with many cool dials that I wear with different clothes for fun.
@@thetimeteller serrated is sharp. Steak knives are serrated. There are four kings of knurling, right hand, left hand, checkered and straight. Most crowns are straight knurling. It’s called reeding on coins.
Invicta does make some reasonably sized watches. I own a 37.5mm, PC32A quartz, 200m Sub homage, with a beautiful orange sunburst dial (ref. 10665). It cost me all of $40, NIB off eBay. They also produce a 39.5mm, Daytona homage in numerous colorways, called the Speedway. The Speedways were better when Invicta used Miyota movements across their product line, because the Miyota quartz chronographs had the stopwatch function run on the central hand. The newer Seiko VD5x calibers run all the chrono functions on the sub-dials, making the tachymeter bevel useless. My other Invicta is a chronograph from the Specialty series (ref. 10302). It has a proper Swiss, quartz chronograph movement (Cal. 5030.D), made by Ronda. This was my first ever on-line watch purchase, and I didn't even realize watches came in 48mm cases, with 24mm bracelets. It's a really attractive watch, but a little big and heavy to wear every day. Ten or fifteen years ago, Invicta was the king of bang for your buck, in affordable watches. They offered way more in specifications than the Seiko 5 or Orient Tri-Star. Back then, if you wanted a Seiko 4R3x diver with 200m WR, it would run over $300 and an Invicta 8926 was $75. Now Invicta has been surpassed by many Chinese watch brands, sold on AliExpress, eBay, and Amazon.
I miss the Miyota-powered Speedways, those were real hidden gems that were regularly found scattered around TJ Maxx and Ross stores prior to the pandemic. I had my eyes set on a couple, but by the time I could buy them, they were snapped up.
I'm not a fan of the larger Invicta watches but I'm not a fan of big watches to begin with and the largest size I have is 45mm. I own an Invicta Speedway, couple Pro Divers and a 1953 (along with some much more pricier watches) being as I know they're not expensive I'm okay with wearing them to work and around the garage/yard.
Hi! love the channel, I have been a fan for a few years now and somewhat recet subscriber, I believe this review is not fair to Invicta as a company, I currently have 3 of them in my collection and I love my pro divers both the 8926ob and my 3048, when it comes to Invicta watches I feel they get a bad rep all together just cause of some off pieces, it would be like judging Ford motor company on the Edsel, without taking under consideration the Mustang or the F150.
15 years ago, with Invicta being the company they were then, I'd be in total agreement with you. But, sadly, the general design direction of Invicta watches is horrible presently. Yes, there are a few (and I mean a few) outliers in the collection. But, generally, they now make clownish oversized watches with the cheapest movements possible and borderline quality components. The days of the COSC Speedway, or Swiss ETA 7750 Lupahs is long gone. It is not the same Invicta by a long shot. At one point, I owned like 15 of their Swiss-made autos. What a shame they went in the direction they did. But, maybe it just makes them more money.
Lol. Hey man the Edsel got a bad rap because they were priced incorrectly and the economy collapsed right after they were released. A lot of brilliant cars died then. Other than the first year models they’re pretty sweet. I’d love to get my hands on a Corsair or a Bermuda wagon. 345HP, decent looks and gorgeous interiors. What’s not to like? Other than the name. The name was tragic.
I have Invicta Reserve Model 6892 I've been wearing for 12 years. It has the Valijoux 7750 Swiss movement. 47mm. 500 meters water resistant. It's beautiful and gets many compliments. Please tell me you can see some value and appreciation for a watch like this. = )
What a POS. Invicta, back in early 2000s, the Pro diver line was solid as can be for a watch I was buying off shop nbc for $50 with coupon codes. You couldn't beat them! I bought every color and version they had! They were powered by Citizen Miyota automatic movements.. some had Swiss ETA with solid end links, later, they switched to Seiko movements. Funny fact, the only ones of those that still run, perfectly I might ad, are the Japanese powered ones. Anyway, they were great watches for cheap!! All 316L steel.. They were awesome! They had to go destroy their brand with the whole giant mountain watches.. it was sad!
Again, why do so many care what others buy? Unless you cut off that person's arm and attach it to your body you can't judge what someone likes and or buys.
My favorite Invicta and I've had a few is a 28548. 52mm but smooth looking and not gaudy. Stainless steel with a light blue bezel and white face. It blows away the watch that you got sent. He could have least sent you an Invicta Reserve. I wouldn't waste time reviewing an Invicta unless it's Swiss made or at least Swiss parts. A lot of their watches are gaudy for sure but people like having them maybe more because they look better in the display case than they do on a wrist.
I saw Eyal Lalo (Mr Invicta) say on TV that he switched the main chrono second hand with the subdial due to the number of customer requests/complaints he received.
People have no idea how right is Mr. Lalo on this issue. it would be fantastic if Some Automatic chronometers had the main second hand function as a large sweeping seconds hand. only lovers of that great seconds hands which feel repelled by it's absence on chronometers, are sticking to 3 hands movement based watches. however theory and idea are good, the final product in this case is rather immature. i do find the Automatic Invicta watches to be of great value for money, specially when compared to the offerings in the NH35 seiko movement segment. Mr Lalo surely sees the financial bottom line better than anyone and if he believes and sees a need for such tweaked movement and if this can be translated to sales (and as i mentioned i would surely buy a chronograph with automatic movement which switches between the large seconds and the sub dials. however the implication must be smart and also functional, which is doable i guess). as for monstrosities... i have a large wrist. a Seiko Monster or a Samurai just feel Small on me, my SARB Alpinist feels like a tiny dress watch. my old Tissot watches are from times in which i still liked quartz swiss watches. they look sport-dressy and not impressive. a Breitling Superocean 44 is the smallest i would go. but then if i spend such amounts i would like a watch which would compliment my wrist dimensions. my shoe size is 13/14, does it mean to be respected and dressy i should cut my toes and wear smaller shoes. i think "The Time Teller" is a crap talker, and his reviews are highly subjective. i find his Rolex submariner repelling, and not worth it's value in money. comparing a Pro diver to a Submariner even for the joke is bad taste, just as his plain regular status symbol look faint and dim compared to my vintage Fabre Leuba. it's nice making reviews on watches which you don't own, and talk sh** about brands which you don't really own and wear for periods of time to brag about knowledge and understanding of Horology. i found his review, useless, pointless, snobbish and in general a waste of time. since the watch he chose to review to begin with was not worth the time for a review, and for a guy who can afford a submarines i would expect to spend the 50-75$ and buy his own Quartz invicta for a mock review.
As to say as I have Invicta watches, it seems that it is time for a the South Koreans to do free trade with Switzerland to buy Swiss parts and put it back together in South Korea or let’s see Invicta assemble a watch in South Korea and use Swiss Movement. As to say Assembled in Korea with Swiss Movement. That is also something to see a South Korean made watch using Swiss mechanical movement as being automatic.
I agree, for that size the depth rating should have been higher. And I don't mind quartz chronographs as I have one but the one on this is unusable. Only thing I would buy from invicta is their sub homages as they use a good seiko movement and is actually a good watch for the price.
I doubt very seriously most people who use invicta watch’s dive to 300 meters , this guy and you are both a bit to judgmental . The Japanese movement is not the only watch invita makes. MOST of my invicta are Swiss made or with Swiss quartz movements. The Ronda movement they use is outstanding. The Swiss automatics they make with a sw200 movement are as good as any watch in the world even Rolex at a fraction of the price. Around 500 dollars for a Swiss made invicta with automatic movement. The Japanese movements are good also. Stay away from anything they make out of China. Invicta is a highly underrated watch company especially by watch snobs. Many people still collect Invicta because of their variety is styles and designs , it’s easier to collect many watches and fun to do especially when they are not priced at 10000 each. I can point to many factors that make invicta a better watch than a Rolex or higher end models. Another thing it does is it gets young people into watch collecting hobbies. It may not seem like much but this is what supports the over priced values of many watch companies as it gets people into watch collecting then they move up their collections to what they like selling more watches making our hobby more fun and interesting. Cheers
Soy coleccionista , tengo Omega , Hamilton , Oris , Concord ,Tissot e Invicta , núnca hablaria mal de ellos ,pues fueron la primera marca que me introdujo en este bello jobie ,les tengo un gran cariño .
Invicta is a great option if you want to wear 47 mm watches. Having big hands and forearms makes 40 and 42 mm watches look like kids watches on my arm. Invicta has a nice selection of large face watches.
Man, I agree with you! My late uncle was 6’-6” tall, weighed about 300lbs. and had HUGE hands, wrists, and forearms (he played high school, college and NFL football for the Cowboys as a linebacker. These big watches would have suited him well to match his proportions! He did own a Rolex watch because he could afford it but I definitely get what your saying here!
I don't love Invicta, but I do have a 42mm auto pro diver, 30091, that I paid 55 bucks for and it's the absolute goldilocks watch for me. Not too big, not too small, not too expensive, looks great on a nato, low profile, Seiko nh35a movement... Great watch.
A wise man once said.. when a person who buys Invicta gets money. They buy Hublot.
No one said that
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So you must have a Hublot.
You picked an easy target knowing that you were going to trash it.
Just picked up a 44mm Pro diver from Invicta last week. It's got the NH35 in there and I threw a 22mm rubber strap to it when it got here...I'm kind of impressed.
Mr. Goodman, I think it's really important when discussing fashion accessories like watches you have to have an all encompassing analysis. Price (what you are spending) and value (features and benefits) is a huge part of that in ANY watch discussion. At no time do you mention what this watch costs while you are running it down...For the record, Amazon currently sells this model for $99. Invicta's most expensive watch is currently about $8,000 and their cheapest watch is currently about $29. That's a huge swing. Many consumer brands miss out on customers and sales because their products are too narrow in their focus. Invicta is the rare brand that is trying to be all things to all people and is likely missing customers and sales because their product line is simply far to vast in styles, feature and benefits and yes...pricing. I own 3 Invictas. They were all bought in the last year and vary from about $125 to $200. For what I spend for these watches (which is an important part of my buying decisions), I can't think of another brand that gives me this much value. I can't think of a brand at those prices that can sell me watch that looks as good as my 3 Invictas. (And for the record, I agree that ANY watch...Invicta or otherwise, that is 45+mm is undesirable.) Now, can my Pro Diver compare to a Rolex Submariner? No, you proved that for us previously. Can my Speedway compare to an Omega Speedmaster? Again...no. Can my Lupah compare to a Hamilton? Once again...no. In closing, Mr. Goodman you don't care for Invicta. No sweat...more for me. So, I would ask you to tell me and your audience, please...if I only have $200 to spend on a watch, which watch should I choose instead of an Invicta? I think the sample featured here sent to you by a viewer is not the best Invicta example...
I have a titanium invicata reserve chronograph with a 7750 movement. I like it alot, bought it for cheap used
Invicta has something for almost everyone in my opinion. I personally don’t like the majority of their watches. I only like the automatic versions of some of the simpler and smaller sized pro divers. Also, I like the simpler looking automatic Grand Divers as well. Gotta have that NH35.🤤
I haven’t seen one I would buy or want to wear. Using a Seiko movement automatically means you can trust that however.
To each his own. Enjoy
@@TJCoolTV buy a Speedmaster
Who drools over a NH35? Lol
@@TJCoolTV lame. Grow up.
The only people I see wearing invicta is methed out wanna be drug dealers.
I started with a classically-styled Invicta Pro Diver automatic, and I still love the brand. I've since focused more on Seiko, Citizen and Orient, but Invicta's economies of scale allow them to offer a lot of value. You'd be hard pressed to find a halfway decent meteorite dial with NH35a (no sapphire, alas) for $150 elsewhere. And I must admit I'm a sucker for their licensed property watches, such as a Mandalorian/Baby Yoda quartz chronograph and various Marvel and DC Comics character watches. No, I won't ever wear a 58mm with chains or cables around the bezel, but hey, they're making bank off of that sort of thing, so more power to them.
Have four Invictas. They’re all absolutely amazing.
Doubt it
Invicta makes a great "knock around" watch you don't need to worry about getting damaged while out and about. That's it.
My beater work watch is an invicta prodiver and I have zero regrets. Screw down crown and solid dust resistance? Check. Stainless steel build? Check. Easy to replace? Check decent timing bezel? Check. Perfect for using when you are working outdoors if you want an automatic analog beater watch.
I'm a big guy and I like a big watch. I have some expensive gear (Tags are my favorite) but for the money, you can't beat Invicta. Sure, their marketing is bogus and some of their watches are ridiculous. But they also have nice pieces that are not knock-offs, look great, and keep time perfectly. That's more than I can say for my Dad's Rolex. That watch cost 5 digits and it spends more time in the shop than it does on his wrist. Hell, one of my Tags has been to the shop twice for the same issue in 3 years. None of my Invictas have had problems.
just you reading the specs was the funniest part of my day so far
Yup!! People of today preferred small watches. As for me I have 6 Invicta watches 2 pro diver, 1 bolt, Marvel Black widow, 2 Subaqua Noma V, VII don't have any quality problems.
My Marvel Black Panther has kept time almost like my cell phone, for 3 years!
I believe Invicta had a really good reputation back in the day as a Swiss brand dating back to 1837. I'm dumbfounded their current leadership turned the product line into what it is today. One pro is their packaging is still nice.
It’s called capitalism, my friend. Rolex & Seiko are the greatest watch companies because neither puts profits ahead of employees or customers. Rolex/Tudor is a non-profit so it doesn’t need to watch stock prices at all.
Seiko, like most Japanese companies, puts employees first, suppliers second & customers third. Only a company like this could build the Spring Drive.
Invicta is only a venerable name with lots of good will. They new owners view good will as a depreciable asset that they will be exhaust for maximum profit.
@@timesupgr.8471 Japanese companies "put employees first"? Dude, that's just delusional. You have obviously never worked for a Japanese, or in fact, ANY Asian company. I have. They expect the employees to put the company first, above quality of life and their family. 9 to 5? Lol. Forget it! It's more like 6am to 10pm. Trust me, I HAVE worked for Japanese and Korean companies.
dude, it was sold to an American company in the early 90's. That's why it's so much scam with the price abd strange modells 😁
You probably weren't wrong but it is really cool that you're willing to go back and revisit a brand that people dog pile on all the time. Good on ya
I personally think that the conversation about Invicta watches and the people that collect them have matured to a different level. Your review is legitimate and is what's needed for people to hear before diving into particular models of Invicta. This format you have is actually pretty dope!
Invicta has some god awful designs. That said, the Pro Diver line offers something kind of cool. It’s a watch that closely resembles an item that costs over 10 thousand USD, and all for around 50 bucks. Seiko NH is a solid movement and you aren’t buying some fake Rolex. Granted, a nice Seiko, Citizen, or Orient is always preferred (by me at least), but even those brands charge 3-4x what Invicta is asking for a Pro Diver. My Pro Diver is my vacation watch. It can get slathered in sunscreen, covered in sand, and shake around on a jet ski. For 50 dollars, I do not mind. There’s a sense of security that comes with a cheap watch.
Bro intentionally buys a watch that he knows he's gonna hate then rags on the manufacturer... Really fair and unbiased brand review...
I've stated this before. Invicta has a lot of misses but they do have some very nice value pieces for those of us with budget constraints.
The Grand Diver is a very nice looking piece supported by a nice Seiko movement which is shared with Vostok, Seiko, and Spinnaker.
I get compliments on mine from time to time and I humbly point out it is an Invicta. The only thing that urks me is the garrish "Grand Diver" etched on the case.
The pro
The 1967 (or whichever vintage year sub its homaging)
I had a cool PVD and blue centre link chronograph (sold it)
Beyond that, I'm struggling though!
Are those the "retail value" where they save you 90% off an astronomically high made up price?
The Pro Diver 1953 has no side Etching!
@@WatchesOnWood Do you mean the Pro Diver1953?
@@davidcrandall4958 that's the one. I'd have got that rather than my pro diver when I started out on this hobby. But it's not of interest to me now.
I just saw a invicta ad. Came to youtube to see what all the hype was about. Yeah no 😂😂😂😂😂
i actualy like this watch 3:00 but invicta does indeed have some bizzar watches but i like the one in the vid
It takes some soul searching to find the right Invicta.
Say what ya want, but Invicta is the reason I got addicted to watches.
Me too. Friend gave me a pro diver for being in his wedding party.
I recently bought a titanium invicta reserve, love it
@@spldrong bet i have the same titanium. Grand diver by chance?
@jtec99 model #23376. Not sure the name of it. It looks pretty normal for an invicta!
2:54 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 we've got to buy a bottle of champagne for this viewer... Dude is a legend 😂😂😂
I like Invicta… but was shocked when I purchased a Master of the Oceans. No hand wind! No screw down crown! But a nice and heavy watch
🤣 why you buy trash?
Actually wearing a Starking while watching this. Time Teller. I should have put on a Movado…. Just to show solidarity 😀😃😄😂
Bought 10 invictas in the last two months. Zero issues. 😁
wow... what a time test !! 2 months !! LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Damn! You’ve only got 2 wrists.
Damn, you bought a lotta trash 😅 jk, to each their own.
No issues, I'm fact your getting a wrist workout as you wear them.
Although a lot of watch collectors hate invicta. they are the entry level watch for a lot of people. They will always hold value to people as their first watch
Some Invictas are really Cool!
The DC Comics and the Marvel series's automatics. I have two Sellita SW200 chronographs. A Batman and a Incredible Hulk! Both with threaded pushers and a 300m water resistance. They are very well done with substantial solid link bracelets
Big? Oh yes! I know I'm wearing them.
I also like their Disney watches. I have a cool Pirates of the Caribbean automatic and a Mickey silver automatic hockey puck. I have gotten more compliments on those two watches than my Direnzo DRZ-02 and DRZ-04. Nobody says anything about my speedmaster, but I did get a compliment on my Seiko Pepsi Turtle
The invicta watch I wear that draws a lot of attention is a subaqua Noma 1 , check them out.
I have a few invictas, in a sea of basic watches in a collection, it's nice to have a few flashy pieces that double as conversation starters. That said, as much as I like Invicta, a pocket watch serves the same purpose in this day and age but you need a vest and all that good stuff too.
I love my Invicta 30094 only thing I didn't like was the hollow strap, but I changed it to a decent solid strap and love it.
I'd say no. I'll never, every buy another Invicta.
Hi Jory. Please have a look at the new Invicta Speedway automatic chronograph 39075. Thanks!
Why the hell are people trying to knit pick a watch that costs under 100 bucks for not being exactly to par with watches that cost thousands. Give Invicta their flowers man 😂
Would not spend more than $100 for one. Just to play it safe.
I truly like Invicta watches! Unlike every other brand, they have a low cost models, cost effective models and expensive, high quality models! Their very reasonable in pricing and look good! I just bought a Rose Gold model and commonly receive unsolicited, excellent remarks on taste and looks of the watch!
I disagree Time Teller...
I love my Invicta's. You pay almost nothing for them. I get what you say about the 'hugeness' of them. I actually just gave a 52mm one to a friend, who likes those big watches. Check out the 1953. So clean. I also have a Pepsi and a Coke from them. For the money, they actually build a pretty decent watch. Do they compare with my Hamilton's? No, but way less expensive haha.
The Pro Diver 1953 is a very good approximation of the pre Submariner that actually came out in 1954 along with the first model with Mercedes hands!
I'm actually wearing one of those right now in all black. I use it for work until I can find a part for my G-Shock G-7100 band that I've had since 2004. Not a bad watch but the NH35 is on the fast side.
For 100 USD, "100m water resist only" isn't really a flaws. It's 100 USD.
I mean, at least it wouldn't make my wrist blue like Mission to Neptune, which is more than twice the price of this 29816.
With the weight it has, it will easily drag you down to depths where 100m won't be enough.
@@zwerko HAHAHAHA 😂
Jory- here’s one for you- Invicta Grand Diver…
Hey, it's cheaper than a Hublot!
Seriously, that particular watch fails to check ANY boxes for my criteria. I know Invicta make other watches that actually do check some boxes. But none of their watches have been able to entice me to open my wallet. Hope springs eternal that one day they will come out with something I like.
I hav invicta S1rally diablo and to be honest it’s eye catching and the best
Invicta has a place on my heart
Fashion watches use the chrono hand as the second hand and usually don't actually have functioning chrono hands. The sub dials are usually for show. I used to have a few, my parents would buy them for an odd birthday here and there for me and they never worked like that. Didn't realize that wasn't normal until I got into REAL watches lol.
I had a fashion watch like this too. It was a Kenneth Cole watch. It actually made me not buy chronographs for a long time because I thought it was useless until I got a proper one and yeah I can actually can tell how much time a lapse.
As a beginning watch owner, Invicta enabled me to try many styles of watch, learn to size watch bands and replace batteries (for those quartz watches) and figure out what kind of watch owner I was. I moved on to a Seiko, an Orient, and a Long Island Watch (From Marc!). BUT. I still wear the invictas as daily wear watches and still love them.
This model actually started out as the 25075 which uses the same case etc. and is visually almost identical, but DOES have 500mt water resistance and screw down crown AND pushers. You can still buy the 25075. This model is a pared down version for those who want the look but aren't necessarily bothered about the specs. So that's why it's built like a tank - because the OG variant is one. You should probably do a bit more research before you start spouting crap all over the internet. Hattori/TMI Seiko makes the movement and it's used in tons of entry-level watches where the consumer base cares more for a central seconds hand than a central chrono hand. Are you going to trash talk Seiko too? There's absolutely nothing wrong with that - there is no magical rule of horology that says you can't have central seconds and small chrono seconds - you sound like the worst kind of watch snob suggesting otherwise. But then you do make that final comment about getting paid either way.. so yeah, that pretty much sums you up, doesn't it?
I love Invicta but is your opinion expressed, I respect that. For some of us, is just about the various choices between the different collections and subcollections.
🤣🤣 why do you buy trash?
What are your thoughts of the Invicta Reserve that use the Valjoux 7750 movement?
I would not say this Invicta is Gaudy and clownish, its not a Hublot or a pathetic patek or any other huge investment gamble. Its a watch that looks smart and tells the time, that you can wear everyday anywhere.
My Wife has given me 3 Invicta watches, because of the look. Also she has given me Seiko, Tissot, Citizen, G-shocks for the looks - so I'm okay with them - they look good on my wrists 😀 - Cheers
Thought about getting yourself a mistress? 😂
I have a chunky bulova precisionist that I probably wouldnt buy now, but I cherish it because the wife got it for me when we were dating and I loved it at the time.
Something worth remembering is that these watches are the ones that get people into the hobby. Just a simple need to change the battery was enough to get me hooked
Harold W.
Good watches!
U lucky man
Skagen and invicta made me addicted to watches for real you literally can’t beat the fact that you can pick up a pro diver invicta that is originally like 550$ for around 60$ on sale that is mind blowing
Why do you think it's on sale for that much off then? It's either no one is buying it or it's their stupid marketing skeem to way over priced the watch just to show it as a "sale". Think of it from a business perspective. If you own the company, why would you sell your products at 9 times the price and then discount it? They're not just being nice about it. They're there to make money. So end of the day, you bought a $60 watch. Nothing wrong with that at all, but I don't support a company that tries to trick customers into believing they're getting an incredible deal.
That's one reason why they get so much hate. Their ridiculously inflated MSRP. And then they go on "sale", making uneducated buyers think they're getting a crazy deal. The watch would never sell for those crazy prices and was never intended to.
I have been attempting to curate a 3 piece collection of brands by country. 3 Orients, 3 Tissot, 3 Sinn and now im trying to decide on what country to shoot for next.
Three Christopher Wards? British-ish
@@WatchesOnWood That would be awesome! Thanks for the input.
Serica have some beautiful watches they are French. Christopher ward have nice watches but I don't think I can wear someone else's whole name on my wrist lol
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 they've got rid of the name off the dial now, if that changes it for you?
Never got the issue with the "other man's/mens name" issue.
Presumably the same applies for Patek, AP and VC?
If it's the full name that's an issue, just pretend it was a partnership between Mr Christopher and Mr Ward!
@@WatchesOnWood Well I wouldn't compare Christopher ward to AP ,VC or Patek Philippe. They aren't in the same stratosphere when it comes to watch making reputation wise. AP ,VC ,PP are watch makers earned the right they are legendary as for CW is not but hey if you love the brand their is no problem with that
The more I learn about watches, the more I like my Casio Mudmaster. NATO strap at that. Super comfortable and durable.
Interesting perspective. I feel the price reflects the product so it’s not bad in my opinion.
Multiple people looked at this design and said "hell yeah, they finna love this"
I absolutely love Invicta watches....Actually wearing 1 now. Invicta watches ⌚ can be tricky though, always make sure that you buy 1 with a bracket around the stem. I had 2 of them that stems either fell out/ got lodged in the watch.
1 Rolex or 50 different Invicta watches? 🤔
Hello I am 14 trying to get my first expensive watch I really like the citizen Fairlady z watch because it is based off my dream car but I know nothing about watches and it is very expensive could u explain a little to me?
love how the invictas look, and never plan on being 100 meters below water
My butt is Sooo mad. Lol
To think about it, the chronograph sub dial is the product of some deep thought process, considering one wouldn't need a chrono function between the hour of 5 to 7, a.m or p.m.
ha. gotcha jory.
but thanks invicta. i'll stick with my cheap seiko.
They do make these in a 200m, 300m and 500m depth rating. I remember reading online some like to see the larger Seconds hand moving more. So instead of having the chronograph running at all times it's easier to use these types of movements because let's be honest how often do you use a chronograph or better yet how many people actually use it? Your still timing things just not with the bigger seconds hand.
First!
Haven't watched yet, but no you weren't wrong about them.
There are a lot of cheap chronos that use these weird movements with the chronograph seconds on a subdial. Jacques Lemans use this a lot.
No one is never wrong. Pitting a $5k Rolex against a $90 Invicta is like comparing a bicycle to a Bugatti Chiron. That's a 56 to 1 price ratio, and I'm being conservative with the price of the Rolex. In case it isn't obvious to you, Invicta watches are marketed more like fashion accessories than purpose built speciality time pieces. Their designs appeal to a completely different demographic than people whose lives may depend on their watches being fit for their purpose. I have Rolex, Omega, Tag, Panerai and other watches in that price range in my collection. Other than my Sea Dweller and Aquaracer. The rest are mediocre at best as far as accuracy and durability is concerned. Bell&Ross is absolute trash, overpriced overrated and the two I bought got deep-sixed in less than 5 years . I can say this because I have used my watches in the course of my work which includes diving in marine environments. I'll take the $90 Invicta Subaqua over a Bell&Ross or Hublot on the job any day of the week. By way of comparison, I have over a dozen Invictas collected over last 15 years and I have only had to repair one. I happen to like Invicta watches and I think you get a lot of watch for the money. But in the end, that's just my opinion. And you are rightfully free to express yours. However, I would REALLY like to see you do a comparison between your Rolex Submariner and a Richard Mille RM 025.
Time teller what can you tell me about the invicta pro diver 100mt model 31606
Please give invicta another chance, the 1953 pro diver Please
I enjoy some of the tamer looking Invictas…but they’re becoming harder to find! Even this piece, while a little quieter, is still a bit over the top for me. But with SO many watches, there’s one for everybody!
I bought a pro diver a month ago. We'll see how long it lasts.
The only good thing about Invicta, is they have brought a lot of people into the watch game
Absolutely!
I have an Orient, a wood watch, a fossil, an Omega Seamaster Replica, a Casio G Shock and 3 invictas, 1 of them is a vintage, 1 is a wind mechanical skeleton and one is one of those big ones chronograph…. I get more eye catch and open up more conversation to people when I wear the invictas than the other ones… so if you can’t afford a Rolex, buy the invicta Pro Diver and enjoy it…
Is there another Invicta watch besides the Prodiver that worth to buy?
THE GRAND DIVERS!
i own swiss watrches, my invicta grand diver is my favorite watch to wear. wear it at the beach, at work, anywhere. dont stress, and people think its an expensive watch.
Love these vid coverages tbh, I own only one Invicta and it's a rare swiss-made one, and it's just been a tank, and class. Overall it's a brand that gets more hate than it deserves, unfortunately. I primarily blame those new models tbh
That is not a pro anything, nor is it a diver. Though it might be fun to watch the Hydraulic Press channel guy put it in the pressure chamber.
Dude get over your bias against Invicta. It's isn't that deep. I own a few pro divers and seiko watches also. Nobody cares bro.
I have every right to my opinion, as does every other person on this planet, so telling me to "get over it" isn't going do sway said opinion.
Most Invicta I don't like but I can appreciate the way they go outside the norm and do things most watch makers would never think of trying
Totally fair review. Jory actually hit it on the head: it's all about the styling. The functionality of a given movement is generally less important to Invicta customers than the looks of the watch overall. And I'm saying this as a huge Invicta fan. I've sold several of my used Invictas where there was something wrong with a subdial or a chronograph function, but the buyers haven't cared. They were just looking for those particular models for their looks or case finish or theming.
While I do care about function Invicta makes the watch that pairs with an outfit when no other will.
Caugh caugh, BS, invicta uses a tried and reliable Seiko movement in many of their automatics and they use a Swiss automatic movement n their Swiss autos and a excellent Ronda movement on there swiss quarts watches. It is a fine watch at a extremely good value. If you want to flex on the ooors or show of your money get you a Rolex or breitling , other than being over priced they do not tell time any better than a Invicta , and they normally do not look as good
I concur, i stop messing with Invicta years ago, I still have few, that i may use as a beater wear. You are spot on.
The Invicta Pro Diver 40mm is my goto pool, hot tub, and beach watch. And the Speedway is my look-alike Daytona with many cool dials that I wear with different clothes for fun.
The word is knurled, not serrated. Old GI. Gotta know such things to order parts.
Knurled materials are different than serrated materials. This is serrated, similar to a coin’s edge.
@@thetimeteller serrated is sharp. Steak knives are serrated. There are four kings of knurling, right hand, left hand, checkered and straight. Most crowns are straight knurling. It’s called reeding on coins.
Another enjoyable video
But Gosh! for moment I thought you gonna endorse this brand.
Happy to see you still with us
Invicta does make some reasonably sized watches. I own a 37.5mm, PC32A quartz, 200m Sub homage, with a beautiful orange sunburst dial (ref. 10665). It cost me all of $40, NIB off eBay. They also produce a 39.5mm, Daytona homage in numerous colorways, called the Speedway. The Speedways were better when Invicta used Miyota movements across their product line, because the Miyota quartz chronographs had the stopwatch function run on the central hand. The newer Seiko VD5x calibers run all the chrono functions on the sub-dials, making the tachymeter bevel useless.
My other Invicta is a chronograph from the Specialty series (ref. 10302). It has a proper Swiss, quartz chronograph movement (Cal. 5030.D), made by Ronda. This was my first ever on-line watch purchase, and I didn't even realize watches came in 48mm cases, with 24mm bracelets. It's a really attractive watch, but a little big and heavy to wear every day.
Ten or fifteen years ago, Invicta was the king of bang for your buck, in affordable watches. They offered way more in specifications than the Seiko 5 or Orient Tri-Star. Back then, if you wanted a Seiko 4R3x diver with 200m WR, it would run over $300 and an Invicta 8926 was $75. Now Invicta has been surpassed by many Chinese watch brands, sold on AliExpress, eBay, and Amazon.
I miss the Miyota-powered Speedways, those were real hidden gems that were regularly found scattered around TJ Maxx and Ross stores prior to the pandemic. I had my eyes set on a couple, but by the time I could buy them, they were snapped up.
I'm not a fan of the larger Invicta watches but I'm not a fan of big watches to begin with and the largest size I have is 45mm. I own an Invicta Speedway, couple Pro Divers and a 1953 (along with some much more pricier watches) being as I know they're not expensive I'm okay with wearing them to work and around the garage/yard.
Hi! love the channel, I have been a fan for a few years now and somewhat recet subscriber, I believe this review is not fair to Invicta as a company, I currently have 3 of them in my collection and I love my pro divers both the 8926ob and my 3048, when it comes to Invicta watches I feel they get a bad rep all together just cause of some off pieces, it would be like judging Ford motor company on the Edsel, without taking under consideration the Mustang or the F150.
I have 23 more of them in a collection of 24 that I am selling on Craigslist if you're interested I sent that watch to T3 for him to evaluate..
15 years ago, with Invicta being the company they were then, I'd be in total agreement with you. But, sadly, the general design direction of Invicta watches is horrible presently. Yes, there are a few (and I mean a few) outliers in the collection. But, generally, they now make clownish oversized watches with the cheapest movements possible and borderline quality components. The days of the COSC Speedway, or Swiss ETA 7750 Lupahs is long gone. It is not the same Invicta by a long shot. At one point, I owned like 15 of their Swiss-made autos. What a shame they went in the direction they did. But, maybe it just makes them more money.
Lol. Hey man the Edsel got a bad rap because they were priced incorrectly and the economy collapsed right after they were released. A lot of brilliant cars died then.
Other than the first year models they’re pretty sweet. I’d love to get my hands on a Corsair or a Bermuda wagon. 345HP, decent looks and gorgeous interiors. What’s not to like?
Other than the name. The name was tragic.
I have Invicta Reserve Model 6892 I've been wearing for 12 years. It has the Valijoux 7750 Swiss movement. 47mm. 500 meters water resistant. It's beautiful and gets many compliments. Please tell me you can see some value and appreciation for a watch like this. = )
That bezel profile would just keep tempting me to pull out the bottle-opener on my Swiss Army Knife and pry it off. 🤓
You can never be wrong about one's dislike for invicta.
The invicta pro diver 1953 it’s the best invicta 🤷🏽♂️ it takes reference on a vintage Rolex but it’s not a solid copy
Say what you will about invicta, they have the market cornered in the +50mm watch category 🤪
Invicta watches has just become cartoonish, some of the cheapest looking crap I have seen!!
The Invicta pro diver got me into watch collecting but they make some god awful watches
What a POS. Invicta, back in early 2000s, the Pro diver line was solid as can be for a watch I was buying off shop nbc for $50 with coupon codes. You couldn't beat them! I bought every color and version they had! They were powered by Citizen Miyota automatic movements.. some had Swiss ETA with solid end links, later, they switched to Seiko movements. Funny fact, the only ones of those that still run, perfectly I might ad, are the Japanese powered ones. Anyway, they were great watches for cheap!! All 316L steel.. They were awesome! They had to go destroy their brand with the whole giant mountain watches.. it was sad!
Again, why do so many care what others buy? Unless you cut off that person's arm and attach it to your body you can't judge what someone likes and or buys.
My favorite Invicta and I've had a few is a 28548. 52mm but smooth looking and not gaudy. Stainless steel with a light blue bezel and white face. It blows away the watch that you got sent. He could have least sent you an Invicta Reserve. I wouldn't waste time reviewing an Invicta unless it's Swiss made or at least Swiss parts. A lot of their watches are gaudy for sure but people like having them maybe more because they look better in the display case than they do on a wrist.
Have you done video on Seiko SRPG field watch couldn’t find one. The ones that have a nylon strap looks nice.
I saw Eyal Lalo (Mr Invicta) say on TV that he switched the main chrono second hand with the subdial due to the number of customer requests/complaints he received.
Funny
People have no idea how right is Mr. Lalo on this issue. it would be fantastic if Some Automatic chronometers had the main second hand function as a large sweeping seconds hand. only lovers of that great seconds hands which feel repelled by it's absence on chronometers, are sticking to 3 hands movement based watches. however theory and idea are good, the final product in this case is rather immature. i do find the Automatic Invicta watches to be of great value for money, specially when compared to the offerings in the NH35 seiko movement segment. Mr Lalo surely sees the financial bottom line better than anyone and if he believes and sees a need for such tweaked movement and if this can be translated to sales (and as i mentioned i would surely buy a chronograph with automatic movement which switches between the large seconds and the sub dials. however the implication must be smart and also functional, which is doable i guess).
as for monstrosities... i have a large wrist. a Seiko Monster or a Samurai just feel Small on me, my SARB Alpinist feels like a tiny dress watch. my old Tissot watches are from times in which i still liked quartz swiss watches. they look sport-dressy and not impressive. a Breitling Superocean 44 is the smallest i would go. but then if i spend such amounts i would like a watch which would compliment my wrist dimensions. my shoe size is 13/14, does it mean to be respected and dressy i should cut my toes and wear smaller shoes. i think "The Time Teller" is a crap talker, and his reviews are highly subjective. i find his Rolex submariner repelling, and not worth it's value in money. comparing a Pro diver to a Submariner even for the joke is bad taste, just as his plain regular status symbol look faint and dim compared to my vintage Fabre Leuba. it's nice making reviews on watches which you don't own, and talk sh** about brands which you don't really own and wear for periods of time to brag about knowledge and understanding of Horology. i found his review, useless, pointless, snobbish and in general a waste of time. since the watch he chose to review to begin with was not worth the time for a review, and for a guy who can afford a submarines i would expect to spend the 50-75$ and buy his own Quartz invicta for a mock review.
As to say as I have Invicta watches, it seems that it is time for a the South Koreans to do free trade with Switzerland to buy Swiss parts and put it back together in South Korea or let’s see Invicta assemble a watch in South Korea and use Swiss Movement.
As to say Assembled in Korea with Swiss Movement.
That is also something to see a South Korean made watch using Swiss mechanical movement as being automatic.
Invicta is the greatest watchmaker of this generation every watch they make is amazing and totally worth every penny.
When you say "worth every penny", do you mean the MSRP or the price you actually pay for the watch?
@@IanHutchison Lol! 😂😂😂
@@IanHutchison 🤣GOLD
Yes, they’re absolutely the greatest at nothing at all…
I agree, for that size the depth rating should have been higher. And I don't mind quartz chronographs as I have one but the one on this is unusable. Only thing I would buy from invicta is their sub homages as they use a good seiko movement and is actually a good watch for the price.
I doubt very seriously most people who use invicta watch’s dive to 300 meters , this guy and you are both a bit to judgmental . The Japanese movement is not the only watch invita makes. MOST of my invicta are Swiss made or with Swiss quartz movements. The Ronda movement they use is outstanding. The Swiss automatics they make with a sw200 movement are as good as any watch in the world even Rolex at a fraction of the price. Around 500 dollars for a Swiss made invicta with automatic movement. The Japanese movements are good also. Stay away from anything they make out of China. Invicta is a highly underrated watch company especially by watch snobs. Many people still collect Invicta because of their variety is styles and designs , it’s easier to collect many watches and fun to do especially when they are not priced at 10000 each. I can point to many factors that make invicta a better watch than a Rolex or higher end models. Another thing it does is it gets young people into watch collecting hobbies. It may not seem like much but this is what supports the over priced values of many watch companies as it gets people into watch collecting then they move up their collections to what they like selling more watches making our hobby more fun and interesting. Cheers
Soy coleccionista , tengo Omega , Hamilton , Oris , Concord ,Tissot e Invicta , núnca hablaria mal de ellos ,pues fueron la primera marca que me introdujo en este bello jobie ,les tengo un gran cariño .
Their biggest vendor,Shop HQ is recycling their Returned watches without even inspecting Them?
Has anyone else experienced problems with Shop HQ?