#1:Invicta Men's 8926OB Pro Diver Collection Coin-Edge Automatic Watch
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Looks great - but bracelet is cheap
Bought this as a used item on Amazon for about 1/3 the typical price and 45% off the sale price. The grading was “Very Good” and noted minor imperfections on top and side of item.
I received the watch in its original packaging with no warranty card. It did have a booklet. The presentation box had a very small amount of damage to one corner and was otherwise in good shape. The watch was obviously previously opened, with the plastic crystal cover removed and pressed onto the inside of the presentation box. The bracelet and caseback plastic coverings were in place. I did not find any imperfections on the watch.
8926 vs the Ubiquitous 9937 ... watch collector and Dive Master
My first dive watch was Seiko's first dive watch, the 62 MAS introduced in 1965. I've collected watches ever since.
The watch pictured next to my Ball Skindiver is the Seiko Prospex Reinterpretation of that original watch, their newer 1965 Automatic Diver's Watch SPB051J1. I wore that original Seiko dive watch for more than 20 years without service of any kind, through thousands of dives. Their new "reinterpretation" is much improved.
I bought my first Invicta 9937 to replace that original Seiko many years ago, mostly because I liked the Submariner look, and it served me wonderfully well until a close friend talked me out of it. I bought a new one to replace it ... the 9937 is my favorite Invicta dive watch hands down.
This is a fantastic watch regardless of the price.
I’ve had the watch for a week now, and it is a fantastic watch regardless of the price. The fact that I paid $65 for it makes it completely surreal. Forget for a moment that it really looks like and performs like a Rolex. Just think,
of buying an automatic watch for $65 that looks this good. It’s heavy, looks great on the wrist, the fit and finish is really flawless. The second hand hacks away six times per second. I bought it in stainless steel with a black face and bezel. The only minor thing I notice is that the luminous paint has a slightly yellow look to it in the daylight. Thus, it appears to have a very minor pale yellow and black appearance. The luminous paint works well in the dark, as long as it’s been in some sunlight earlier.
Great intro to Automatic/Mechanical watches.
Invictas get a lot of hate for being a Rolex homage, yet other brands like Orient can make Rolex homages and not get hate. This does not makes sense to me. Now that the elephant in the room has been addressed, this watch is killer for the price. It includes a Seiko NH35 movement, a solid and hackable movement. My Seiko 5 that was more expensive included a non-hacking 7S26 movement, solid and reliable, but still more expensive than this Invicta. I love my Seiko 5 but the movement in this is superior and maybe even more accurate (not that the 7S26 isnt accurate) for less money. As a first Mechanical watch you cannot go wrong with this. Yes it looks like a Rolex Submariner, but the best part is its less than $100 and you wont feel bad using this watch as a tool watch, the way it was intended.
Even my jeweler said, "Wow. Beautiful."
Took it in to have a couple of links removed from the band - at the best and largest jewelry shop in town (Rolex dealer, staff of 20, been doing business there for 10 years, am treated like "family"). They actually passed it around. "It looks like a Rolex!" But that's not why I bought it.
I needed a green dial, gold, classic style, automatic, inexpensive. I've had great luck with Invictas. Own six Invcta automatics and one quartz - some 20 years old. Two all-gold; the rest stainless or two-tone. They all still look brand new and keep incredible time. No wear on any of the gold plating. Amazing.
Rolex Submariner Alternative
Perfect for those people on a Rolex budget that are not willing to cash in their SNAP benefits. Extremely similar dimensions, functions, and time sweep as a Rolex Submariner with equal quality but without the price tag. Durable materials ensure the watch will last a lifetime during normal use. Waterproof testing has passed with no hiccups in operations or fogging of the lens. The watch is not as heavy as your mother in law and is more comparable in weight to a 24 year old college cheerleader. The band may need some adjustments to get a tight fit similar to that first time on a date. If your date won’t give you the time of day, this watch will and without fail. Best bang for your buck.
Excellent piece for the price
I was extremely skeptical about purchasing this Invicta pro diver simply because of the negative reviews I kept seeing. Alas after almost a year of debating, I pulled the trigger and purchased my first automatic piece, and I 100% buy it again. The watch build is surprisingly good for the price and with the nh35A movement quite accurate. I have had the watch for 9 months to date and I use it at least 3-4 days of the week and it never fails. Accuracy is 8/10 the watch looses about 2-3 seconds a week and the glass is mineral crystal which does attract those scratches, but as stated before it is still excellent quality for the price, I should mention I got this on an Amazon sale for $55. The bracelet is off a high quality as well as the case. There really isn't any cons, you just need to know how to calibrate the watch when you get it and you should be good to go. 10/10 would recommend purchasing.
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