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 Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Automatic Watch #8926 By: Invicta Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 332 More Information Great Deal  On: 2008-05-09I had an issue with the watch band coming off in shipping(or wasnt put on all the way at the factory, but it was minor, and the watch far outways the issue. Excellent watch. Really excellent price. Arrived on time and as described. Terrific Deal!  On: 2008-05-07I just received my Invicta Pro Automatic Diver Watch, #8926, and I love it. For $99.00 you cant go wrong with this watch. The Miyota 21 Jewel movement so far is proving to be very accurate without need of regulating, and should prove to be quite robust. The watch is very attractive, taking design traits from classic dive watches such as Rolex and Omega have made. Regarding size, I have relatively narrow wrists, and the watch does not look too large while wearing it, nor is it too heavy. Most of my watches are lighter weight, but this one doesnt feel heavy while wearing. The lume is ok, probably in the league with typical low-priced watches (not a big deal for me-might be if you find yourself out at night a lot or want to know what time it is at 3:00 am). Ive read reviews where some were discussing the change to the Omega-styled bezel from the coin-styled bezel, and I have to say I prefer the Omega-style. The bezel seems to move fairly easily with one hand while wearing, so its definitely not hard to move-doesnt seem like the coin style would make a difference, and for 16 bucks more. Gorgeous On: 2008-05-04What a beautiful watch! I already own a couple of much higher-priced, very nice watches. One, an Oris BC3, is water resistant to 50 meters. But I wanted a watch nice enough for a night out that could take a trip to the bottom of a pool and come back unscathed. I read the reviews and looked at the pictures. At $99 on Amazon, the price was right. As the reviewers have said, this watch is much prettier in person than in the picture and the picture doesnt look bad. For about 1/50th the price of a Submariner, you can buy a solid automatic with a similar look, the same features and, as far as I can tell after a month, an excellent movement. It is a hair fast -- maybe 30 seconds every couple of days, but my regulated Oris deviates by about the same amount in the other direction, so thats par for the course for an automatic movement. The lack of a hacking movement means the second hand doesnt stop while youre setting it, but, again, its not a chronometer. The strap is easy to adjust. i had a shop remove a couple links, but fine adjustment (about a links worth) you easily do yourself moving the spring pin back and forwards on the clasp. Very convenient. The 2 common criticisms with this watch are the illuminated dial and the date cyclops (magnifier). I find the dial to be easily read at night with a minute or two of exposure to bright light before dark. It fades over time, but its readable. Not a Seiko, but not bad. The date is easy enough to read with the cyclops. Again, not as magniied as the Rolex, but close enough. Again, its quite functional. It has a mineral face, not sapphire, but Its resisted easy scratching. The strap is solid, attractive and comfortable. I was surprised at what a great watch one can get for a hundred bucks. I wear it now more often than the Oris. Great watch! On: 2008-04-27This watch is beautiful and works great!! I was a little nervous because the price was so low for such a supposedly good quality watch. It honestly better than I even expected. My boyfriend thinks I spent a fortune on his birthday present. If youre thinking about buying this watch, do it. You wont be sorry. Even Better than Expected On: 2008-04-25I bought this watch a few months back to replace a Bulova Marine Star that had finally given out on me. I chose this as my "everyday watch". I had experience with another Invicta watch, but this was the first one I bought with a steel bracelet. I LOVE this watch. I was pleasantly surprised by the size and heft of the watch, which isnt that easy to see in the pictures. The automatic movement seems to keep excellent time. As noted in some other reviews, the polished sections of the link can scratch if this is your knock-around watch, but if youre an office worker like me that wears something else as a "beater", this is a fantastic option for daily office/casual wear. It looks great with anything. I have had several people ask me what brand it was, including a couple who asked if I was wearing a Rolex. I highly recommend this watch, and I will be buying another at some point. often you get what you pay for  On: 2008-04-25The invicta watch appeared to be a bargain when I purchased it, however after one days wear the second hand came off and blocked the minute hand and so the watch stopped and I sent it back. exactly what i wanted On: 2008-04-21I am so pleased with this watch. I havent taken it off since i got it. When worn at a business meeting, numerous compliments. No problem wearing it working out, in the shower, playing tennis, etc. Then the value - it cost less, including shipping, than a theatre ticket. When you see it discounted; get it. Typical great Amazon service. Good, solid, automatic sports watch On: 2008-04-17Excellent watch all around. Good Japanese Miyota movment; keeps decent time without gaining too many seconds over a month or so. Tough stainless steel case. Virtually "water proof" as long as you keep the crown screwed in tightly, and dont descend past the 660 ft threshold. Ive worn mine in the pool, shower, lake, ocean, and never had any leaks or "fogging up" underneath the crystal front or back. The luminous hands and markers are quite handy in the dark as well. The bracelet is of a very high quality stainless steel with an effective clasp. If you want a great automatic watch that functions like a citizen auto but has the looks of a Submariner, then this watch is for you. Other thoughts: if you have the extra funds, go with the Invicta 9937 model. It looks the same, yet has the better ETA 2824-2 Swiss movement, improved crystal (synthetic sapphire vs mineral crystal) and a bigger date magnifier. Just the important things to know On: 2008-04-17There are numerous reviews out there detailing how wonderful this watch is (and how!), so Ill keep it short and sweet. The center links on the band do get scratched. Mine started to pick them up almost immediately, and they end up looking like little scuff marks. Not really noticeable from a distance though. The band comes *quite* large, I had to get three links removed before I could wear it. Only cost ~$10 at my local mall, so its not a big deal. The glow in the dark coating on the hands and such is pretty useless, it doesnt last more than maybe an hour. I dont have any comparison to other watches, but its surprisingly not as much of a problem as I thought it would be, because I dont actually check my watch in the dark that often. Enough of the cons though, this watch looks amazing. The watch is shinier than it looks in the pictures, and the center links really add class. Construction is excellent as well, my only complaint would be that the bezel isnt completely flush and moves slightly when you press on it. I did my research before buying this watch, and I come away completely satisfied after multiple months of ownership. I cant think of another watch Id rather have at this price, and it looks like a much more expensive watch than it is. Great value. On: 2008-04-16There is not much that I can say about this watch that has not already been said by other reviewers. What I will add is that those detailed reviews are very insightful and aided me greatly in my decision to purchase this watch. My previous watch is a very nice Citizen ecodrive, but for some reason I have desired an automatic more and more over the last few months. Now that mine has arrived, I must say that those reviews describing this as a nice, handsome automatic perfect for daily wear were spot on. Although the Citizen cost me much more than this Invicta, I think Ill probably be going for the 8926 more often as I head out the door. Thanks to Amazon and the helpful reviewers! Invicta 8926 Great! On: 2008-03-25Arrived today,very fast delivery to UK. Very impressed with the quality and value for money,and great packaging to. Looks like a watch costing many times the price. Very good watch with nice features for a good value On: 2008-03-20I was unsure about ordering this watch after seeing the prices of the other automatic watches on the market, I thought there must be an issue with it. I was pleasantly surprised when an expensively packaged box showed up at my house. After 3 months, not a day goes by that I dont congratulate myself for making a great purchase. Lets start with the facts. The watch is automatic. This means the movement of the watch rotates an internal flywheel and winds the mechanism. This is not for everyone. If you do not wear it then it stops(but no battery to change either). Personally, I love the see-through back and being able to see the mechanism working. (If you are looking for a no hassle watch then I would suggest something from Casio.) If you are looking for a watch with character then you are on the right track here. When I mention hassle, it is very minor (from my point of view). This watch is not super accurate, (+/- 1 minute per month approx.) which I assume is due to its mechanical nature, but most of my life is not timed down to the nearest second so this is acceptable. When I trade this against not having to replace the battery it is a winner for me. I have to adjust the time about once per month but since I have to do this on some months to change the date then it is not a huge deal. Watching the second hand shows that it doe not move in 1 second increments. I think there are 6 steps per second which gives a more expensive appearance to the watch. The other thing I have noticed is noise. If I move the watch I can hear the flywheel moving around inside. This (to me) adds character but I could see some people not liking this. Not a lot of noise but it is there. Now to the opinions. You can see the face for yourself but in my opinion the look is unclutered and does exactly what you want, tells time. The face is not encumbered with multiple dials or doo dads. Admitedly, I do own a few of those watches and while they are fun this one has a classic quality and will stand the test of time (no pun intended). Since I am not a professional diver, the 660 (200m) capacity is a little lost on me. I dont even wear it in the shower but it is helpful to know that I could get it wet without damage. The high water resistance does give you a neat feature, which is a screw in adjuster. This, coupled to the other attributes, gives the watch a feeling of good quality. The watch is solid, reliable, automatic and good looking all for under $100 so what more could you want. (Since getting this all my watches will have to be automatic from now on.) Get it, you will not be disappointed. Nice watch for the price. Too much hype over the 8926. On: 2008-03-20Ive been reading a lot about this model, how its achieved "legendary" status via Internet reviews, and I want to see what all the hype is about so I ordered the 8926 to see for myself. First, the obvious comparison of this watch is to the Rolex submariner, to which pays homage. When you pay $100 or less for a watch, dont expect to get a Rolex submariner. So I believe that the comparisons should be to other $100 watches not a $5,000 watch. As far as quality goes, there is no comparison to the Rolex submariner, so you cant really fool yourself into thinking that you have a product equal to the submariner. But if you like the look of this watch, which is admittedly quite handsome, you will enjoy wearing it. The first thing I will comment about is the box that this product came in. This is important it if you plan on giving this item is a gift. The outer cardboard box is cheaply constructed and gives the first impression of a cheap product. The inner box is more substantial, the outside of it being fairly decent appearance, but the inside of the inner box leaves something to be desired. It has a dirty yellow appearance. One nice touch however is that a polishing cloth is included. Moving on to a the watch itself, I must say this is a handsome rugged looking piece. It appears very sporty and solid. The bracelet is very nice for a watch of this price with the exception of the end links which are hollow rather than solid. The bracelet links are well machined with smooth edges precise tolerances. The clasp could be a little thicker, and it does lack the diver extension for use with a wet suit up. The oyster case of the watch is finished very nicely in a brushed stainless steel with polished stainless steel sides. One annoying feature is the Invicta name engraved on the left side of the case, although it is less obtrusive than I initially thought it would be. I do like the scalloped edges of the rotating bezel(similar to the Omega SeaMaster), and I actually think this gives the watch a classier look than the old-fashioned coin edge bezel. With regards to the ratcheting mechanism of the be unidirectional bezel, the feel is a little dull and imprecise. The large numbers on the bezel, however, are really quite attractive. With regards to the dial, the hour markers are somewhat small for a watch this size. I would rate the luminosity of the markers and hands as being average. The marker on the secondhand is placed too far out on the hand giving it an unbalanced appearance. The Invicta insignia on the other side of the secondhand although small, is really overdone. The lettering on the watch face is crisp and symmetrical. The magnification factor for the cyclops date window is a little too low. The screw-down crown of the watch is nice and large. Overall, The watch is decent, not great, for the price. When comparing it to automatic Seiko watches of similar price range it appears comparable in value. In summary, forget the hype, this is a nice handsome watch for a decent price. If you like the look of it, you will probably not be disappointed. Good Value On: 2008-03-17Theres not much that hasnt already been written about the Invicta 8926. It came up at a sale price from Amazon recently and reviews were ridiculously easy to find, making the decision to purchase an simple one. This watch is widely thought of as being very good value for money, particularly if it can be had for under $100. This reviewer owns a dozen watches, from classic and costly to near throw-away, and find myself wearing the Invicta 8926 more than most for day-to-day. More than any single feature, look, or feel, that simple fact prety much tells the story. Overall Very Satisfied On: 2008-03-11I am not a "watch freak" by any means, but I was looking for a solid automatic watch that would keep reliable time. This watch seems to be doing that very well. I have had it a little over a month now, and it is working great, no scratches or marks wearing it every day performing a variety of tasks. Id say it does run slightly fast, but only by a few seconds a day. This may even out over time. Very satisfied! Invicta Pro Diver On: 2008-03-10Very nice watch. Great band. Attractive and solid. Would recommend for those who are looking for an everyday watch that can be dressed up or down. Invicta On: 2008-02-28Im very satisfied with this product. The service from you guys is as good as always..... Best Watch so far On: 2008-02-27For the money Excellent watch!! I have a tissot, Citizen ecodrive, swiss legend, and a few more it is my favourite! And it keeps good time. Overall i think its a great watch solid in time keeping. And looks good. love 8926! On: 2008-02-24have it for 1month keeps good time. the power reserve is up to 10hrs. (il try to update this aftr 6months to see how good it keeps time) comes in a very attractive yellow box hard enough to protect the watch inside. the face is just beatifull. looks almost the same as the rolex submariner has the same feel, the same weight. there are only 2 things that i dont like with the watch 1st the magnifier which zooms the date like 15% and the luminous markers are a lil green which makes it look cheap. I love this watch. got it only for 83$ with a free bag. GREAT DEAL! great watch! good bag! :) Affordable automatic diving watch, with some quality issues  On: 2008-02-21For the price, you cant beat this automatic-movement diving watch. However, as other reviewers have experienced, the quality control inconsistency is real. I briefly owned this watch. It looked very good, and feels solid. However, upon closer examination the Invicta logo was crooked by a fraction of a millimeter, though noticeable. I havent seen such problem in $50 watches, and I dont think it should happen in a $100 watch. Regardless, it went back the next day. I had better experience with the blue/gold dual tone Invicta watch using the same movement, I doubt Ill buy the 8926 again. My son went ga ga On: 2008-02-17My son absolutely went nuts over this watch. At age 13, he is a budding Michael J. Fox on Family ties. This, along with a nice Waterford mechanical pencil sent him over the moon. So far there havent been any problems with the workmanship. Had it for 3 1/2 years now On: 2008-02-17Very good watch, for the money. Ive had it for more than three years now, and its perfect, it has never stopped or failed like some reviewers say. It looks good, so good it attracts too much attention some times. It does have to be reset to time for a couple of minutes off like monthly or so, but thats kind of normal on mechanical watches, not too much of a problem to be aggravated about. Ive wore it mostly daily, and Iit has gotten roughed up a little bit, and still everything ok, nothing clunky or loose in it. If you want a Rolex then shed the $5K+ but if you want a divers watch that closely follows the Rolex spirit with good quality, looks and performance this is the watch for you. Believe me, theres nothing bad about this watch. Fabulous Looking Watch for Large Hands/Wrists/People On: 2008-02-16This is a beautiful watch. I have received many compliments. I took it to a jeweler and had 2 links removed for $5. I am a big guy - 63" 250 lbs, and the thick heavy watch works well for me. Ive seen some complaints about how big the watch is. Be on notice that if you are not large, this will probably not work for you. I also echo another reviewers complaints about the horrible manual. Even for a watch this simple I had problems. It keeps changing days at noon instead of midnight. After some trial and error I figured it out but no thanks to Invicta. At any rate, it is nice looking, appears to be very durable, and I recommend it heartily. Should have bought a timex at a local store On: 2008-02-16Invicta Mens Pro Diver Collection Automatic Watch #8926: I purchased this watch in November 2007, only 3 months ago. Shortly after purchase it started losing time. Then the stem to wind the watch/change the time malfunctioned and only occasionally works when turned counterclockwise. Also the date cannot be changed. And to top it off I no longer have my receipt; my fault, I know, so cannot return this defective piece. I will not buy anything but books or music from Amazon from now on. I highly recommend anyone really think hard before purchasing this watch. And if you do, please make sure to hang on to all receipts and other paperwork. A nice automatic On: 2008-02-15Ive had a fling when it came to watches and was fascinated by the gears and inner workings of a mechanical watch. Ive read most of the reviews about the Invicta 8926, both user reviews on Amazon and dedicated reviews elsewhere on the Internet, and went for it. After a month of wearing it, it definitely has a quality feel like the Seiko I have, and its always fun to see how it works through the exhibition back. Time tends to be inconsistent, either off by 1-2 minutes either direction, but this is typical of mechanical watches; otherwise, I havent noticed any problems with the watch itself. Its a great product, and great for someone who wants a good automatic without breaking your wallet. GOOD SO FAR !!!!!!!!!!!!! On: 2008-01-28THIS IS A GOOD WATCH FOR THE MONEY, INVICTA #8926. I HAVE READ ALL THE REVIEWS ABOUT IT VARYING IN SECONDS AND STOP WORKING IF NOT WORN. IF YOU WANT A WATCH THAT DOES NOT VARY IN SECONDS DONT GET AN AUTOMATIC....GO TO WALMART AND GET A TIMEX QUARTZ(LOL). BUT IF YOU WANT A NICE LOOKING AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT WATCH THIS ONE IS AN EXCELLENT BUY. I OWN 2 TAGS AND THE 8926 SEEMS TO BE OF NEAR EQUAL QUALITY. ALSO IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE SOME LINKS IN THE BRACLET GET THE WATCH PIN REMOVER SOLD ON AMAZON FOR ABOUT $8.00 OR TAKE IT TO A WATCH SHOP FOR ABOUT THE SAME PRICE. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS WATCH FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND WEAR IT 24/7 TO TEST IT OUT. SO FOR I AM VERY PLEASED WITH IT AND WOULD/HAVE RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS.....FOR $89 WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY? Great Value and Looks On: 2008-01-27I rather have a car than a Rolex, so there are many ways to get a Rolex knockoff. You can get a good friend to get one on their next trip to the Orient. You can buy one from one of the hundreds of street vendors at a swap meet or home show. Or you can buy an Invicta from Amazon with the comfort of having a return option. I got it from Amazon and dont think I will exercise that option. The Invicta Mens Pro Diver Collection Automatic Watch #8926 is just great. PROS 1. Great looks. Unless you look for the Rolex trademark, the design is very close to the Rolex so you know the design is solid and well accepted. 2. Automatic. My real purpose of getting this watch. I got really tired replacing batteries for my other watches...and they seem to always be out when I need them the most. 3. Sturdy. Watch feels well made and not tinny. Very solid body. The clasp on the watch band seems thin...so I will update this review if things turn out differently. 4 Price. Very good looking watch for the price CONS 1. Accuracy. Loses about a minute or so a day. Not a big deal for me. I have atomic clocks at home and adjust the time accordingly. That is the trade I made not to have to replace the batteries. OVERALL 5 stars for looks and value. I bought 2 other Invictas in different color schemes so you will see this review there as well. Semi-Pleased On: 2008-01-25I ordered this product because of the reviews and for the fact that is was automatic. It is a nice watch, however the self-winding is not as good as many other watches. This is partially made up for with the manual winding feature. Supermodel with osteoporosis On: 2008-01-24It looks good, thats just about it! The watch itself feels like kid toys made in china that is going to fall apart anytime soon. The band feels like a cheap hollow tin can. When I read some positive amazon reviewers, they all says how heavy it is. but its way lighter compare to my cheap casio watch. It looks good because its rolex wanna-be, and thats about what you get for $90......Rolex looks. This will likely be my last invicta (who?) purchase.....Thanks Amazon for your fast shipping. Good quality, very good price On: 2008-01-22I am satisfied with this 8926 automatic watch. It arrived in time and working perfectly. It looks and feels like a much more expensive watch and being an automatic keeps time pretty accurate. Nobody could guess you can purchase it for just 80 bucks at amazon. It is a good watch at a bargain price really. Nice Watch! On: 2008-01-21This is a nice watch. It has the look and feel of a far more expensive time piece. I found the face easy to read and the band has a high quality finish and feel. I like the safety feature of the band which will keep me from loosing it when diving, which has happened to me with the rubber band style. It is a self-winding watch so you will need to wear it every day or it will stop and you will have to reset it. That can be annoying if you dont want to wear it for some reason. The only real complaint I have with the watch is the glass over the date is convexed. This means the there is a bubble like piece of glass that has already gotten scratched on my watch. If you have a desk job it wont be a problem. I however work with my hands and it is not uncommon for me to hit the watch while working. Over all Iam pleased and would purchase another Invicta. Not bad watches...not great, but not bad. On: 2008-01-21Not bad watches...not great, but not bad. I have two Invicta watches. Here is what you need to know about Invictas Automatic Watches. They look great, great selection of styles, and the price is right. The problem is the automatic movements do not keep great time. If you wear them over night they are pretty accurate, but not perfect. If you take them off during the night, no matter how you set them down, they gain or loose time and you have to reset them in the morning. I have one that gains time and one that looses time....go figure? So, if you dont mind adjusting the time of your watch daily, they are a good looking, inexpensive, fair quality watch. Highly recomend On: 2008-01-20I get a lot of compliments. I am currently shopping for my second Invicta watch. Very good quality; excellent price On: 2008-01-20I have owned this watch for over a year now and am very pleased with it, my sense being that it is, as some other reviewers have asserted, dollar for dollar about the best watch available. For buyers who want the looks of a Rolex Submariner, the model with the coin-edge bezel and black dial will likely be appealing; for those who want a watch whose appearance is a little more unique, the model with the scalloped bezel and blue dial will be more attractive. Otherwise the models are identical, both containing the extremely reliable Miyota movement and both using the heavy, solid steel case that make this a very tough, durable watch. Some prior reviewers have complained that the watch runs too fast out of the box, sometimes gaining minutes in a day. I didnt have this experience, but its not a big deal. Any watch and clock repair person (check the phone book) can regulate an automatic movement to within a high degree of accuracy. This is a par-for-the-course procedure and not expensive. Moreover, generally speaking, automatic movements run fast at first and settle down after a month or so of regular use (i.e. being wound) so dont give up on the watch if its not particularly accurate at first. My only real complaint is that the bezel on the watch I received was so tight as to be virtually immobile. But a few drops of lubricant applied between the bezel and the case loosened it up nicely and now it turns pretty easily. Nice Watch! On: 2008-01-20This is a nice watch. It has the look and feel of a far more expensive time piece. I found the face easy to read and the band has a high quality finish and feel. I like the safety feature of the band which will keep me from loosing it when diving, which has happened to me with the rubber band style. It is a self-winding watch so you will need to wear it every day or it will stop and you will have to reset it. That can be annoying if you dont want to wear it for some reason. The only real complaint I have with the watch is the glass over the date is convexed. This means the there is a bubble like piece of glass that has already gotten scratched on my watch. If you have a desk job it wont be a problem. I however work with my hands and it is not uncommon for me to hit the watch while working. Over all Iam pleased and would purchase another Invicta. Automatic diver watch On: 2008-01-19The Invicta Pro Diver Automatic watch is a quality watch. The case and face look similar to the Rolex Submariner. Invicta is a Swiss company, but the self winding mechanism is Japanese. It works well, it runs fast just a few second a day. This does not happen with quartz movements, but the advantage of self winding is evident. It is a rugged watch at a good price. Case and stainless steel bands finish is quite good. satisfied with 8926 On: 2008-01-19I have had this watch for over a month now. So far so good it keeps good time, within a minute a day, and seems to be constructed very well. I would recommend this to someone that wants a good quality watch at a great price. Beautiful On: 2008-01-16My son got another watch for Christmas. He would not let me return this one. Absolutely beautiful. What a value! He loves it. Great Amazon price. UNSATISFACTORY... On: 2008-01-13THE DAY I GOT THE WATCH..I GOT SO MUCH COMPLIMENTS ABOUT IT BUT UNFORTUNATELY AFTER FEW DAYS IT STOPPED WORKING.. I WAS SHOCKED TO C.. I GOT VERY DISSAPOINTED WITH IT BECZ I REALY LIKED THE WATCH..... Great value On: 2008-01-10I have had this watch for a month, very pleased, keeps good time, looks great, water restant, runs about a day with no use. I would buy again. A stunner On: 2008-01-10The 8926 has gained almost legendary status and its easy to see why. It would be worth every penny of the $285 list price, so the fact it can be had for less than half of that makes it a no-brainer. There are plenty of of other reviews that go into detail, so Ill just say that you shouldnt hesitate for a second - I can pretty much guarantee you wont find anything else as good for the money. Great value On: 2008-01-09I have had this watch for a month, very pleased, keeps good time, looks great, water restant, runs about a day with no use. I would buy again. A stunner On: 2008-01-09The 8926 has gained almost legendary status and its easy to see why. It would be worth every penny of the $285 list price, so the fact it can be had for less than half of that makes it a no-brainer. There are plenty of of other reviews that go into detail, so Ill just say that you shouldnt hesitate for a second - I can pretty much guarantee you wont find anything else as good for the money. Great Value at a great price! On: 2008-01-08I bought this watch for my husband at an 80% discount. Needless to say, he was "wowed" by the watch and I hardly had to pay anything for it. It is well made, heavy, and works great! Great Value at a great price! On: 2008-01-07I bought this watch for my husband at an 80% discount. Needless to say, he was "wowed" by the watch and I hardly had to pay anything for it. It is well made, heavy, and works great! Pleasantly Surprised On: 2008-01-03I got this watch for my boyfriend this Christmas.. It is a handsome, well priced and visually impressive piece. Nice weight and heft to it. Looks expensive. He was very impressed with it and concerned that I spent too much on him. Hes a fan of dive watches and likes the Omega, but was pleased with the appearance of this watch, in fact, he indicated that he preferred this style to the much costier Omega. The only draw back... the presentation box is a hideous yellow and somewhat cheap looking, plus the box was all but destroyed when I got it... I had to "punt" and use the exterior box to present... Very good value fro money! On: 2008-01-02I own a collection of watches, all of them electronic with the exception of my Omega Speedmaster which has a winding mechanism. I wanted to own an automatic one to make my collection complete but didnt want to spend big. The Invicta Mens Pro Diver, model 8926, proved to be a very successful purchase in that this watch is reliable, with beautiful / aesthetic sportive design at a very reasonable price. It is indeed an excellent value for money. Invicta Automatic On: 2008-01-01I am very happy with the Invicta automatic dive watch. It arrived in great shape and all the functions work perfectly. I would have liked to have seen it come with a coin edge bezel instead of the scalloped edge it has but the bezel does work smoothly. All in all a great looking watch and a great deal. Expensive looking watch at an inexpensive price On: 2007-12-29So far I have been impressed with this watch overall. The only negative thing I can say about it, is its an automatic/Kinetic watch and the amount of time you can leave it sitting before it stops is not as long as I had hoped. I believe its look-a-likes, the Omega Seamaster and Rolex Submariner have longer run times. But for the price I dont think you can beat this watch. It looks like a much more expensive watch. It has a heavy, solid feel just the Seamaster and the Submariner, but at 1/15 of the price. horrible experience- poor quality watch!!!! On: 2007-12-26I bought this watch this summmer around $90, after 2 months, it stop working, this is the worst watch I have ever had. I need nearly one third of the watch price to mail the watch to invicta for repairing. so I dont wanna spend time to do this boring process. I wound never buy invicta watch. cheap price, but unreliable and poor quality watch! Great Value On: 2007-12-25I think this is one of my favorite watches although I have a couple of Tags and Breitlings. The quality is great for the price and I dont feel guilty wearing it for an everyday watch. My only complaint is that the painted bezel around the dial does not look as nice as the rest of the watch...still, an accurate piece that I would recommend to anyone. Great Value On: 2007-12-24I think this is one of my favorite watches although I have a couple of Tags and Breitlings. The quality is great for the price and I dont feel guilty wearing it for an everyday watch. My only complaint is that the painted bezel around the dial does not look as nice as the rest of the watch...still, an accurate piece that I would recommend to anyone. This watch is my nemesis On: 2007-12-19The only thing worse than this watch was the customer service I received. I sent in the watch for repair when it stopped telling the correct time. The watch was returned to me, but it still couldnt keep time. Also, the companys Web site made it impossible to track the status of my repair. When I finally did a company rep on the phone, she sounded as if she had just woken from a coma. I wrote the company a letter explaining my troubles, I received no reply. This is one of the worst outfits Ive ever dealt with. And the watch still doesnt work. Invicta watch is great but seller issues On: 2007-12-15I ordered the watch more than a month ago from famous watch, and received tracking info accordingly.I was tracking the package and the tracking info claimed the watch had arrived.I contacted seller and waited finally they decided to resend a new watch.Im thankful that i didnt wait to last minute to order and can now give it as a holiday present. the watch itself is great, looks amazing and to see the movement in the back is nice.sometimes, i find myself staring at the movement for hours.just kidding.lol The only down fall Ive noticed is light weighted metal band not sure of quality but to get adjusted was difficult for watch shop as the pins are think like wire. but for a watch such as this seems well rounded for the price tag.much better than Fossil or similar companies at the same price. would recommend for everyday wear:style can go with suit or jeans and tee. not for those with more money than brains and status of Rolex. Invicta watch is great but seller issues On: 2007-12-14I ordered the watch more than a month ago from famous watch, and received tracking info accordingly.I was tracking the package and the tracking info claimed the watch had arrived.I contacted seller and waited finally they decided to resend a new watch.Im thankful that i didnt wait to last minute to order and can now give it as a holiday present. the watch itself is great, looks amazing and to see the movement in the back is nice.sometimes, i find myself staring at the movement for hours.just kidding.lol The only down fall Ive noticed is light weighted metal band not sure of quality but to get adjusted was difficult for watch shop as the pins are think like wire. but for a watch such as this seems well rounded for the price tag.much better than Fossil or similar companies at the same price. would recommend for everyday wear:style can go with suit or jeans and tee. not for those with more money than brains and status of Rolex. very good watch On: 2007-12-12I love simple watches: round, easy to be read, no frills, made of shining steel. This is what I search for about watches, and this watch meets my "desiderata". It is simple, automatic, this is why I hope it will last for a very long time. Better than expected On: 2007-12-10I received my 8926 in the mail a few days ago, I wanted to wait to post a review until I had some experience with it. Before I get into the watch, I should note that this is my second Invicta, the first I got a few years ago and it kept terrible time, breaking eventually. However, since I bought it on ebay, I decided to give the company another chance, and I think I am going to be very glad that I did, despite my initial apprehension. First impressions: The watch came packaged very nicely, in a stylish yellow box with a pillow, a cleaning cloth, and warranty information. NOTE: Be sure to get the free Platinum Warranty from Amazon, extends the one year Invicta warranty to five, and all it takes is filling out a form that comes in the box. The watch was well packaged, covered in plastic and blemish free. It was much heavier than I expected, even after reading other reviews. Perhaps I am not used to steel watches, because I have mainly leather/rubber bands and the metal watches I own are titanium, but in any case, the weight made it feel substantial. I was able to adjust the band on my own, with no special tools and without scratching the band, a little care and patience is all that is needed. Once I got the fit just right, I put the watch on, and it felt great on my wrist. As some of the other reviews have mentioned, dont expect a big watch. I would characterize this as medium to slightly larger. That being said, it is great, a classy look without being ostentatious. I personally prefer the Omega style bezel over the rolex coin style. I cant afford a Rolex and I would rather have a subtly different watch than a copy/fake. The bezel is difficult to rotate, but I assume it will get easier with time. A week in: The watch still looks great. Granted, it has only been a week, but I have knocked it a couple times and not had a scratch. People who complain about the durability must really beat the heck out of these things. I am a student, not a diver, so those actually using this watch for its intended purpose may have different experiences, but in the ordinary course of wear, it seems like it should hold up fine. And if not, hey, just adds character. To jump on the bad magnifier bandwagon, the bubble seems to have very limited effect. That being said, you dont really need to see the date on your watch from 5 feet away, so having to hold it a little closer (if for some reason you cant remember the date) isnt the end of the world. The illumination is average, easily visible but fades quickly. I am enamored of the blue citizen glow material, but this is certainly sufficient Time keeping: As everyone knows, automatics are inherently slightly inaccurate and vary from unit to unit. This is a common, well tested Miyota movement, and will probably settle some with time, but so far it seems to be well within an acceptable range. Comparing it to the official time.gov website, the watch has varied between 5-10 seconds a day. The movement seems fairly smooth and quiet, about on par with other watches at the near $100 price point. That being said, I hope it does get a little more consistent, but I can easily live with the variance. Comparisons: I own quite a few other watches of similar style and price. This watch, to my admittedly unprofessional eye, seems to be better than the Seiko 5 movement, and about on par with the Vostok automatic movement (I highly recommend that brand of watch by the way, great quality for the price, perhaps even better than Invicta, time will tell). Although not as accurate as Citizen Eco-drive or Seiko Kinetic, its an automatic watch and I am very happy with the results so far. I plan to update this review after I come back from vacation, when I will put it to a more serious test in ocean waters. Especially with the current price, anyone considering this watch would be well advised to take the plunge. Very good value! On: 2007-12-09Its pretty much best automatic watch you can buy for the money. The movement, made by Citizen, is reputable. The look is the classic Rolex Submariner look. The band looks very classy and heavy---hence expensive and not cheesy like some others. The display back is always nice. Caveats: 1. The date window is too small for the magnifier. I have an antique Rolex OP Date, which has the magnifier, where the number fills the magnifier part. Somehow, this makes it look a little cheap. 2. The lum on the hands and dials are somewhat useless. But I hardly come into the situation where Im in a really dark place needing to know what time it is. 3. The glass for the dial wouldve been nice if it were the thick type, but its not sapphire crystal, anyway. But maybe the more expensive version of this watch has that? Better than expected On: 2007-12-09I received my 8926 in the mail a few days ago, I wanted to wait to post a review until I had some experience with it. Before I get into the watch, I should note that this is my second Invicta, the first I got a few years ago and it kept terrible time, breaking eventually. However, since I bought it on ebay, I decided to give the company another chance, and I think I am going to be very glad that I did, despite my initial apprehension. First impressions: The watch came packaged very nicely, in a stylish yellow box with a pillow, a cleaning cloth, and warranty information. NOTE: Be sure to get the free Platinum Warranty from Amazon, extends the one year Invicta warranty to five, and all it takes is filling out a form that comes in the box. The watch was well packaged, covered in plastic and blemish free. It was much heavier than I expected, even after reading other reviews. Perhaps I am not used to steel watches, because I have mainly leather/rubber bands and the metal watches I own are titanium, but in any case, the weight made it feel substantial. I was able to adjust the band on my own, with no special tools and without scratching the band, a little care and patience is all that is needed. Once I got the fit just right, I put the watch on, and it felt great on my wrist. As some of the other reviews have mentioned, dont expect a big watch. I would characterize this as medium to slightly larger. That being said, it is great, a classy look without being ostentatious. I personally prefer the Omega style bezel over the rolex coin style. I cant afford a Rolex and I would rather have a subtly different watch than a copy/fake. The bezel is difficult to rotate, but I assume it will get easier with time. A week in: The watch still looks great. Granted, it has only been a week, but I have knocked it a couple times and not had a scratch. People who complain about the durability must really beat the heck out of these things. I am a student, not a diver, so those actually using this watch for its intended purpose may have different experiences, but in the ordinary course of wear, it seems like it should hold up fine. And if not, hey, just adds character. To jump on the bad magnifier bandwagon, the bubble seems to have very limited effect. That being said, you dont really need to see the date on your watch from 5 feet away, so having to hold it a little closer (if for some reason you cant remember the date) isnt the end of the world. The illumination is average, easily visible but fades quickly. I am enamored of the blue citizen glow material, but this is certainly sufficient Time keeping: As everyone knows, automatics are inherently slightly inaccurate and vary from unit to unit. This is a common, well tested Miyota movement, and will probably settle some with time, but so far it seems to be well within an acceptable range. Comparing it to the official time.gov website, the watch has varied between 5-10 seconds a day. The movement seems fairly smooth and quiet, about on par with other watches at the near $100 price point. That being said, I hope it does get a little more consistent, but I can easily live with the variance. Comparisons: I own quite a few other watches of similar style and price. This watch, to my admittedly unprofessional eye, seems to be better than the Seiko 5 movement, and about on par with the Vostok automatic movement (I highly recommend that brand of watch by the way, great quality for the price, perhaps even better than Invicta, time will tell). Although not as accurate as Citizen Eco-drive or Seiko Kinetic, its an automatic watch and I am very happy with the results so far. I plan to update this review after I come back from vacation, when I will put it to a more serious test in ocean waters. Especially with the current price, anyone considering this watch would be well advised to take the plunge. Great watch On: 2007-11-28I bought this so I would have a decent timepiece that was automatic and H20 proof. The build quality is great and the price is fair. I travel alot and now I am not worried about a Quartz battery failing when I am in the middle of the outback or Morrocco! Get one! Good looking watch On: 2007-11-22This is my 1st automatic movement watch. Ive done some homework searching reviews online before ordering it. 8926 is highly praised in Invicta collectors. Had this watch for a month, keeps good time, it is as accurate as my Accutron quartz. I dont see problems like catching 1 minute a day as some reviews described. My kid loves it. I let him wear it after school, cause the style is a little bit weird for an 8th grader. I will give this to my son when hes in high school, and my next target will be 25 jewel automatic. It worth what you paid for... On: 2007-11-16Previously all my watches were with quartz movement. I like to have accurate time at all time. However, coming across review on this watch on ShopNBC, I decided to give it a try to see what automatic can do. The watch looks nice and solid. But not a bracelet, its quality is very poor. It broke in three pieces even though it was not even adjusted 4 days after I started to wear it. So instead of sending watch to Invicta to repair this flaw (it would cost you to ship it to them and insure it, plus $20 for shipping it back to you), I went to local Walmart and got nice stainless steel bracelet (not much different from Invicta, except without its logo) for $10 including tax. What surprises me is that I have Invicta 9225 and it has similar bracelet but I am very happy with it and wear it at least once in a week for the last 5 months. So far, I own this watch to 10 days and it keeps good time. In one week it gain less than a minute. I expect that watch will slow down in a month. From what I heard and read, this watch should be accurate to 1 min per month. I will keep on checking it. great watch On: 2007-11-16Great time piece, looks just like the Rolex. I wear it every day and it keeps great time. The only down fall is the watch band clasp is a little light and feels somewhat cheap... Other than that I love this watch.. great watch On: 2007-11-15Great time piece, looks just like the Rolex. I wear it every day and it keeps great time. The only down fall is the watch band clasp is a little light and feels somewhat cheap... Other than that I love this watch.. It worth what you paid for... On: 2007-11-15Previously all my watches were with quartz movement. I like to have accurate time at all time. However, coming across review on this watch on ShopNBC, I decided to give it a try to see what automatic can do. The watch looks nice and solid. But not a bracelet, its quality is very poor. It broke in three pieces even though it was not even adjusted 4 days after I started to wear it. So instead of sending watch to Invicta to repair this flaw (it would cost you to ship it to them and insure it, plus $20 for shipping it back to you), I went to local Walmart and got nice stainless steel bracelet (not much different from Invicta, except without its logo) for $10 including tax. What surprises me is that I have Invicta 9225 and it has similar bracelet but I am very happy with it and wear it at least once in a week for the last 5 months. So far, I own this watch to 10 days and it keeps good time. In one week it gain less than a minute. I expect that watch will slow down in a month. From what I heard and read, this watch should be accurate to 1 min per month. I will keep on checking it. To be read "three-and-a-half stars" On: 2007-11-08Lets get something straight. If youre reading these reviews to see if you want to purchase this pretty good Invicta knock-off of a Rolex Submariner and you think that this grade of automatic movement shouldnt lose or gain a half minute a day, you (as many reviewers here, were) may be disappointed. Ditto if you expect your automatic watch (also of this grade) to stay wound for more than 24 hours after it leaves your wrist. Truth be told, thats what you can expect from this watchs movement. After all, its an automatic, and for under a hundred clams, no less. If you insist on an accurate and convenient timepiece, thats what a quartz watch is designed for. THAT BEING SAID, the movement is very par for the price. My particular Pro Diver gains 20 seconds in 24 hours compared to my Rolex and Omega, which are 5 and 12 second laggards, respectively. More than Id like, though you really couldnt expect better. Its a hell of a sharp looking watch, just like what its trying to emulate, and I think Ill keep mine, thank you. BTW, its well worth the $285 list price, To be read "three-and-a-half stars" On: 2007-11-07Lets get something straight. If youre reading these reviews to see if you want to purchase this pretty good Invicta knock-off of a Rolex Submariner and you think that this grade of automatic movement shouldnt lose or gain a half minute a day, you (as many reviewers here, were) may be disappointed. Ditto if you expect your automatic watch (also of this grade) to stay wound for more than 24 hours after it leaves your wrist. Truth be told, thats what you can expect from this watchs movement. After all, its an automatic, and for under a hundred clams, no less. If you insist on an accurate and convenient timepiece, thats what a quartz watch is designed for. THAT BEING SAID, the movement is very par for the price. My particular Pro Diver gains 20 seconds in 24 hours compared to my Rolex and Omega, which are 5 and 12 second laggards, respectively. More than Id like, though you really couldnt expect better. Its a hell of a sharp looking watch, just like what its trying to emulate, and I think Ill keep mine, thank you. BTW, its well worth the $285 list price, Never accurate ... very disappointed ... On: 2007-11-03After looked others reviews, I decided to order one. Very disappointed with this watch because I have to adjust it every week. Plus or minus 3 to 5 minutes each time. My son drew one for himself and said his is better than mine because its accurate twice a day at least. Never accurate ... very disappointed ... On: 2007-11-02After looked others reviews, I decided to order one. Very disappointed with this watch because I have to adjust it every week. Plus or minus 3 to 5 minutes each time. My son drew one for himself and said his is better than mine because its accurate twice a day at least. 8 months ownership review On: 2007-10-27I discovered and purchased an Invicta folowing an internet search for an automatic waterproof watch. I had destroyed 2 or 3 Timexes in the past couple of years and dont want to wear my more delicate Swiss watch when working arround the house, in the yard or travelling. I figured the Invicta must be too good to be true but I decided to give it a try anyway because it was cheap. First, it is not a Rolex nor is it the quality of a Rolex. However, it is certainly a remarkably well built watch for $100 and it keeps time to within 3 minutes a month (about equal to any Rolex I have encountered). Overall I am very satisfied with the purchase. I have taken to wearing it daily as I am immune to worry when I beat it up as it is relatively inexpensive. Definitely better and less expensive than any Swatch I have owned. I was so impressed I bought my wife one. She suceeded in accidently destroying hers (the face on the womens watch may be mineral crystal rather than synthetic saphire). Certainly the cyclops lens is not ground into the surface like a Rolex but appears to be glued on over the date as hers popped off in an impact situation. defective On: 2007-10-14I bought the dive watch for my trip to the great barrier reef. It arrived a few days before I left and the time was incorrect. I reset the time and the next day it was off again. I returned the watch. Looks good, but what do I do with it?  On: 2007-09-30Nice looking watch (not as garish as some of the red and bright blue Invictas) and a free backpack to boot. But as usual Amazons description doesnt permit the purchaser to know how instantly adjustable the band will be and how practical the instrument is for immediate use. Im starting to send them back when they require fitting by my jeweler, who pays no heed to time, whether Invictas or Rolexs, when its not a timepiece hes sold from his store. If you cant wear it out of the box, forget it. Also, best to insure that the directions for operating and setting some of these more versatile technological marvels are available online. (The manuals are usually very small and easily misplaced.) And if you want a genuine Swiss watch, dont settle for "Swiss movement," a no-brainer for knock-off Japanese manufacturers. The jewelry industry is an upscale version of baseball card and doll collecting with claims far more cosmetic than real. Pretty trinkets that go into the junk drawer and eventually migrate to the trash heap. (Maybe thats where the 355-foot waterproof claim gets put to the test.) Buy one, but dont kid yourself. Its highly unlikely youve invested in an appreciating asset. Great Value On: 2007-09-21I would like to say my invicta watch has to be the best watch value i have ever seen. I am very inpressed with the watch, and it seems to be well made. Perfecte Uhr! On: 2007-09-11Hallo habe die Uhr aus Deutschland bestellt. Uhr kamm 2 Tage später schon per UPS bei mir an. Amazon macht das mit dem Zoll. Super Verarbeitung und super aussehen. Einfach eine schöne Uhr für das Geld. Perfecte Uhr! On: 2007-09-10Hallo habe die Uhr aus Deutschland bestellt. Uhr kamm 2 Tage später schon per UPS bei mir an. Amazon macht das mit dem Zoll. Super Verarbeitung und super aussehen. Einfach eine schöne Uhr für das Geld. Excellent!!! On: 2007-09-05Awesome watch. Very classy and sporty. I bought 6 of them as a wedding gift for my groomsman and they all loved them. Its a great buy for the price and everyone will think you spent humndreds on it. Very Goog On: 2007-09-05Very goog product, it is as nice as on the picture. I receive the watch in time (order the 21st - receive the 23rd, I live in France...), in a large box very safe... Invicta 8926 On: 2007-09-02I had earlier bought a gold Invicta with a blue mother of pearl dial. It was a bit too much major bling for everday wear so I bought this one. The 8926 is a very nice quality knock off of a Rolex Submariner. The bracelet is very nicely done, very solid and attractively finished. The movement is a Japanese self-winding movement. It doesnt allow "hacking", stopping the second hand when the stem is pulled out to precisely set it, unless the watch is somewhat run down. That being said, the watch works quite well. It gains about 1 minute over a month. The Rolex doesnt do that but then the Invicta only cost $89.99, not $4,000+. The Rolex is water resistant to 300 meters and the Invicta "only" to 200 meters. Realistically, even if you were a scuba diver, would you be going down further than almost 700 feet? All said, this watch is a real bargain for its price. Its very attractive, will be easily mistaken for a much more expensive watch and it never needs a battery. Youll be happy with it. Highly Recommended!!! On: 2007-09-01Good and durable for everyday use. Price is reasonable. Love Miyota automatic movement. Accurate and dependable. Will buy Invicta products again. Love it. Highly Recommended!!! On: 2007-08-31Good and durable for everyday use. Price is reasonable. Love Miyota automatic movement. Accurate and dependable. Will buy Invicta products again. Love it. Looks good but you get what you pay for On: 2007-08-29I bought this watch for its look and price. Overall, I had been very happy with the look and feel of it for the value. However after just 6 weeks, I have several concerns. First, the clasp on the watch broke without any significant impact. Whats frustrating is that I wont send it back because the warranty requires additional shipping and handling charges for this defective part. Another concern is that the watch does run fast (about 5 minutes per week or two). I have had to reset it frequently and cannot use it for work because it is not consistently accurate. Lastly, you must wear it daily or the watch will stop fairly quickly. Overall, it has not lived up to what I expected and I am very dissappointed in the warranty coverage. Any product that is broken this quickly should be fixed without charge or hassle. Looks good but you get what you pay for On: 2007-08-28I bought this watch for its look and price. Overall, I had been very happy with the look and feel of it for the value. However after just 6 weeks, I have several concerns. First, the clasp on the watch broke without any significant impact. Whats frustrating is that I wont send it back because the warranty requires additional shipping and handling charges for this defective part. Another concern is that the watch does run fast (about 5 minutes per week or two). I have had to reset it frequently and cannot use it for work because it is not consistently accurate. Lastly, you must wear it daily or the watch will stop fairly quickly. Overall, it has not lived up to what I expected and I am very dissappointed in the warranty coverage. Any product that is broken this quickly should be fixed without charge or hassle. Great value for the price! On: 2007-08-24Before buying the Invicta Pro Diver Automatic, I read all the reviews that I could find. Some said that the band seemed cheaply made. Some said the crystal was easily scratched, but overall most people liked the watch. Ive had the watch for two weeks and Ive worn it daily, except for two days when I wore a dress watch. The band seems firm, heavy and solid. No complaints there. The crystal has been knocked against a few objects during that time and there is no mark at all. The watch itself is very attractive and seems well built. It keeps perfect time. It did run down and stop during the couple of days that I didnt wear it, but it was no problem to quickly reset it and give it a couple of shakes for power the next day. I am very pleased with this watch and I do not hesitate to recommend it to others. I havent had the chance to test the performance under water yet. Not a good timepiece On: 2007-08-24This is a very attractive watch, especially for the price, but it continually runs fast. Each day it picks up a minute, so Im constantly resetting the time. Its very frustrating, and I wish I had not bought this watch. pretty good beater On: 2007-08-22I bought this watch back in January, and wanted to get some use out of it before I reviewed it. Overall, this is a good every day watch; no major problems or complaints with it so far. Its heavy solid stainless that has kept pretty accurate time when its been kept running (more on that below). There are a couple of items that kept me from giving this five stars. First, the reserve power of the automatic movement leaves something to be desired. If you dont wear this watch for a significant time *every day*, there isnt enough reserve to keep it running. I guess for the price I shouldnt expect more, but its enough of an inconvenience to me that I cant let it go. Second, theres the issue of the little magnifying window over the date. Its glued on top of the crystal, which means that theres always dirt surrounding the edges, and only some detail work with a cotton swab or toothbrush can get it out. Again, not a big deal, the magnifier doesnt really make the date appear any bigger, and so is only an inconvenience with no benefit. I guess it gives this watch a more "Rolexy" look. Finally, Ive managed to put a few scratches in the bracelet; I didnt let this affect my rating, as any stainless bracelet is prone to scratches. Using a good polishing cloth usually shines this watch up nicely, and the scratches become less noticeable. Be sure it works On: 2007-08-21I opened the box and said, "Wow" this is a beautiful watch. Too beautiful to wear actually. Finally after several months passed I put it on my wrist, gave it the intial wind up to get going and took a four mile walk, gently swinging my arms as I walked. The watch second hand stopped about every fifteen minutes and I had to shake it to get it going again. Despite walking four miles it failed to wind the spring automatically and would only run for a minute or two tops before it stopped. Now I have to mail it to Invicta with a twenty five dollar check for return postage and handling plus the cost of mailing it to them! Maybe, I just had a lemon but I urge you to wear it the day you get to use the Amazon warranty and keep in my that Beauty is only skin deep even if its stainless steel! The one star is for being beautiful. Be sure it works On: 2007-08-20I opened the box and said, "Wow" this is a beautiful watch. Too beautiful to wear actually. Finally after several months passed I put it on my wrist, gave it the intial wind up to get going and took a four mile walk, gently swinging my arms as I walked. The watch second hand stopped about every fifteen minutes and I had to shake it to get it going again. Despite walking four miles it failed to wind the spring automatically and would only run for a minute or two tops before it stopped. Now I have to mail it to Invicta with a twenty five dollar check for return postage and handling plus the cost of mailing it to them! Maybe, I just had a lemon but I urge you to wear it the day you get it to use the Amazon warranty and keep in mind that Beauty is only skin deep even if its stainless steel! The one star is for being beautiful. Updated 12/07/07 I mailed the watch to Invicta for repair and waited almost twelve weeks for it to be returned. After the first seven weeks I called Invicta to check on the repair status. They said it had to be mailed overseas for repairs and would take longer before it was returned to me. Yes, I now have the watch and it actually works. I purchased an auto watch winder and have left it on the autowinder since I received it. It has been running just fine and keeps accurate time. I will now wear it on my wrist and see if it holds up to daily use. The moral of the story is that while the watch is beautiful it is in reality just costume jewelery and not a serious time piece. I have increased the rating to THREE STARS but be prepared to be dissapointed if you want a serious time piece. Updated 12/21/07 Well, I have worn the Invicta on my wrist daily for two weeks and it has kept very accurate time and there have been no problems. This is my conclusion. I love the appearance of the watch and the price was very affordable. I now agree with all the reviews that rave about the watch. You may be one of the lucky ones and get an Invicta that works right out of the box. I blame myself for not wearing it during the 30 day return period intially. I can now raise to rating to FOUR STARS for satisfaction and value but only if you are one of the lucky ones not to be shipped a lemon watch, even then the stellar Amazon service will exchange it during the 30 day exchange window. Excellent quality On: 2007-08-11If youre into collecting automatic watches under $100, this is the one to add to your collection. The quality is excellent and looks great. The cool part of the watch is the see thru glass window. Excellent quality On: 2007-08-10If youre into collecting automatic watches under $100, this is the one to add to your collection. The quality is excellent and looks great. The cool part of the watch is the see thru glass window. Awesome Watch On: 2007-08-09Looked at several other watches with a similar looking black bezel including the ones from Seiko, Citizen, Sthurling and Orient, and decided on this one. Am I glad I did. The looks are just awesome. Onlt time will tell how good the Miyota automatic movement is but so far it is working great. Will post another review after I have had it for 12 months. Since I could not see this watch at a retail store I went with the Amazon.com reviews and other opinions posted at several watch forums, and this is one internet purchase I do not regret. Again, having looked at several other watches mentioned above at retail stores, I will repeat that this is the one of the most classy looking watches you can buy for this price. Awesome Watch On: 2007-08-08Looked at several other watches with a similar looking black bezel including the ones from Seiko, Citizen, Sthurling and Orient, and decided on this one. Am I glad I did. The looks are just awesome. Onlt time will tell how good the Miyota automatic movement is but so far it is working great. Will post another review after I have had it for 12 months. Since I could not see this watch at a retail store I went with the Amazon.com reviews and other opinions posted at several watch forums, and this is one internet purchase I do not regret. Again, having looked at several other watches mentioned above at retail stores, I will repeat that this is the one of the most classy looking watches you can buy for this price. Invicta Diver auto watch On: 2007-08-06Excellent watch for the money. Keeps perfect time and is a very good looking rugged watch. As with all automatic watches, you must wear it at least 10 to 12 hours a day to keep it wound, otherwise it is a bit of a bother to reset date and time. Solid accurate watch at a VERY reasonable price. On: 2007-08-03Ive now had this watch for 3 full months, and I wanted to give it at least that much time before submitting a review on the watch. In the 3 months Ive had it, Ive been swimming, camping, canoeing, and working around the house. The watch has been banged up, submerged, and worn 24/7 during all sorts of activities. The crystal is still clear, and unscratched, the bezel still accurate and aligned. The band is getting slightly scratched at the clasp, but that part is rubbing along every surface that I rest my wrist on. It seems to alternate +/- 1minute, but Ive not needed to adjust the watch after the first couple of weeks. The magnification on the date is good, and easy to view. The lumination from the hands does fade after several hours, but during my last camping trip was brightly lit until well after I went to bed. All in all, this has proven to be a great watch, if you like large dive style watches. Several folks have commented on the looks of the watch, and mistaken it for a much more expensive Swiss type watch. Im tempted to buy a spare, and lock it in a drawer for the day that I destroy this one in some sort of accident. Solid accurate watch at a VERY reasonable price. On: 2007-08-02Ive now had this watch for 3 full months, and I wanted to give it at least that much time before submitting a review on the watch. In the 3 months Ive had it, Ive been swimming, camping, canoeing, and working around the house. The watch has been banged up, submerged, and worn 24/7 during all sorts of activities. The crystal is still clear, and unscratched, the bezel still accurate and aligned. The band is getting slightly scratched at the clasp, but that part is rubbing along every surface that I rest my wrist on. It seems to alternate +/- 1minute, but Ive not needed to adjust the watch after the first couple of weeks. The magnification on the date is good, and easy to view. The lumination from the hands does fade after several hours, but during my last camping trip was brightly lit until well after I went to bed. All in all, this has proven to be a great watch, if you like large dive style watches. Several folks have commented on the looks of the watch, and mistaken it for a much more expensive Swiss type watch. Im tempted to buy a spare, and lock it in a drawer for the day that I destroy this one in some sort of accident. Phenomenal watch - a classic look for a great price. On: 2007-08-01I refuse to spend $5,000 on a watch, because I destroy them. This watch is eye catching, looks and feels like a much more expensive watch. If you are considering getting it, just DO IT. Great, great watch. Great Price!! & Quality!! On: 2007-08-01Movement: Automatic 21 jewel * Shock resistant Case and dial: 43mm * Solid stainless steel * Unidirectional turning bezel * Screw down stainless steel skeleton exhibition 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 Just got mine perfect condition works great! Phenomenal watch - a classic look for a great price. On: 2007-07-31I refuse to spend $5,000 on a watch, because I destroy them. This watch is eye catching, looks and feels like a much more expensive watch. If you are considering getting it, just DO IT. Great, great watch. Awesome watch On: 2007-07-26I love this freaking watch! I bought it to replace my beatup and battered Swiss Army watch that I had for years. I am very particular about watches and dont wear a lot of jewelry. I always thought that I would never be able to afford a great looking quality watch and looked at them from afar...I only knew the big brand names that cost hundreds and thousands of dollars. All I can say is I would buy a drawer full of Invictas before I ever bought a Rolex. The quality and craftsmanship of this watch is off the chain! Do yourself a favor and buy this watch, you will NOT be disappointed! What's with the price? On: 2007-07-23I bought this watch as a gift, and my brother really loved it. Hes never owned an automatic watch before, so he was endlessly entertained by the window in the back which makes the movement visible (to be fair, my brother is very easily entertained... he does like Adam Sandler movies). Everything about this watch is great, its big, but not comically big, it has a great weight to it, so that it feels like a really expensive piece. For some reason though, the price is constantly going up and down. When I bought it the price was in the low $80 range, as of now its $94, but Ive seen it dip down into the 70s. So, if youre buying this watch, and you can afford to wait a few months, keep checking and you could save 20% or more. Buy it....! On: 2007-07-18Its very good ..I so happy to wear this watch..Its look a lot better than the photo in the web. Buy it....! On: 2007-07-17Its very good ..I so happy to wear this watch..Its look a lot better than the photo in the web. Nice Watch for the price... On: 2007-07-13Good auto watch for the price. I own a few Auto Tags that our a little more substantial, but this is not bad as a daily beater. Looks great for the price. They could make the band a little sturdier. My only complaint is that the crystal is very soft. With normal, gentle use, it was scratched within the first week of use. They really need to upgrade the crystal, and they would have a great everyday watch! Excellent Value for the Money On: 2007-07-12This watch exceeded my expectations and is a great value for the money. The fit and finish is excellent, the watch wears comfortably and the automatic movement keeps accurate time. I find the scalloped edge bezel to be very attractive and prefer it over the coin edge bezel. I purchased the watch at the end of May and have worn it virtually every day since. A great buy! Excellent Value for the Money On: 2007-07-11This watch exceeded my expectations and is a great value for the money. The fit and finish is excellent, the watch wears comfortably and the automatic movement keeps accurate time. I find the scalloped edge bezel to be very attractive and prefer it over the coin edge bezel. I purchased the watch at the end of May and have worn it virtually every day since. A great buy! Invicta Pro Diver On: 2007-07-09I had purchased one for myself and bought this one as a gift. I am very pleased with its look and quality. Excellent value. Amazing watch! On: 2007-07-06This watch is beautifully finished, works very well and looks absolutely stunning! I have several much more expensive watches but only wear this one now! The price doesnt even come close to its beauty and craftmanship. It actually could easily be sold $300 to $500. Grab it now! not for those without a watch winder On: 2007-07-05Although this watch looks very nice it doesnt take long before it stops moving. So if youre one who doesnt like to sleep with a watch on I would look for another... I was impressed with the way it looked though. As well as the way it was packaged. Amazing watch! On: 2007-07-05This watch is beautifully finished, works very well and looks absolutely stunning! I have several much more expensive watches but only wear this one now! The price doesnt even come close to its beauty and craftmanship. It actually could easily be sold $300 to $500. Grab it now! Very Pleased Invicta Customer On: 2007-07-03This is a TIME tested review. I have had this watch over two years wearing everyday in a variety of both casual dress and rugged work environments not to mention the occasional salt water dive. The watch has not stopped in this two year period and requires only time-set adjustment every month or so. For a more formal dress I also have the gold/stainless model with blue face. Also a great watch, kept in a winding box it has not lost time in over three years. For the money this watch seems to be a very good value. i could look at it for hours... On: 2007-06-28now.. this watch looks great but thats it.it will not be a dream come true and you will get what u pay 4.dont get me wrong,5 *s on the looks but keeps terible time and is built cheap.this coming from a 23 yo who owns 13 watches including 2 rolexes 4 tisots and a couple seikos.i know a lot about em.so if looking for a cheap good looking thing to wear get this but if you want a good watch and u dont have 8 Gs for a rolex a sieko will do just fine. An Attractive, solid timepiece On: 2007-06-25I just got this watch, which is my seventh Invicta timepiece. Invicta just has a unique and in this case subtle sense of design and style. All my Invictas keep impeecable time as does this one. This one has the advantabe of not needing a battery being the self winding type. The band is medium weight and convertable. The bezel is might be tight to some but to me, is quite easy to turn. The hands and digits are luminescent at night. The watch face is clear with a sweep second hand and the date has a small inobtrusive magnification square over the date. I am very pleased with this watch, not overly large. Sporty but can be warn with office attire. It has subtly unique look among the various diver watches that are available. The price is excellent for such a quality timepiece. excellent value On: 2007-06-21I recently purchased my Invicta Pro Diver #8926 and am impressed with what I got for the money. This is a superb dive watch, and I own or have owned over a dozen dive watches, since I started diving in 1975. The dive watch is not the primary piece of equipment that it used to be, since the advent of dive computers, the dive watch has been relegated to the role of back up piece of equipment. However, most divers that I know wear one, and the Invicta Automatic Pro is an excellent choice. It keeps reasonably accurate time. The Miyota 21 jewel movement is a reliable workhorse that has proven itself over time. This watch has all the necessary features required by a dive watch- 20 atm case, one way ratcheted bezel, all stainless steel, etc. It looks fantastic, like it should be way more expensive. The only drawback, is that the stainless steel bracelet wont fit over a 6 mm wetsuit sleeve. I suppose that you could get a rubber, urethane, or velcro band at a dive shop. Oh well, when diving in cold water I will use a Casio G-Shock which is wrapped around my console. All in all, the Invicta Automatic Pro Diver S2 Watch #8926 is a beautiful watch, feels good, looks great, and is certainly well made. excellent value On: 2007-06-20I recently purchased my Invicta Pro Diver #8926 and am impressed with what I got for the money. This is a superb dive watch, and I own or have owned over a dozen dive watches, since I started diving in 1975. The dive watch is not the primary piece of equipment that it used to be, since the advent of dive computers, the dive watch has been relegated to the role of back up piece of equipment. However, most divers that I know wear one, and the Invicta Automatic Pro is an excellent choice. It keeps reasonably accurate time. The Miyota 21 jewel movement is a reliable workhorse that has proven itself over time. This watch has all the necessary features required by a dive watch- 20 atm case, one way ratcheted bezel, all stainless steel, etc. It looks fantastic, like it should be way more expensive. The only drawback, is that the stainless steel bracelet wont fit over a 6 mm wetsuit sleeve. I suppose that you could get a rubber, urethane, or velcro band at a dive shop. Oh well, when diving in cold water I will use a Casio G-Shock which is wrapped around my console. All in all, the Invicta Automatic Pro Diver S2 Watch #8926 is a beautiful watch, feels good, looks great, and is certainly well made. excellent value On: 2007-06-19hi i have the gold-plated version of this watch. i like it so much im considering getting this one too. the automatic movement is fast at first but after a month or so calms down considerably and is now only off by +/- 5 sec or less per day, which i can easily live with. if i dont wear it for two days it stops, but a couple turns of the screw and im back in business. really high quality for the price, all the reviews are right. a looker and a solid performer. Worst watch I ever owned On: 2007-06-19I bought automatic 8926 model watch in march 07. In may it stopped working. I thought it may need keying. I did it and it started. It worked for another 2 days and stopped again. I was wearing the watch all the time. At this time I thought I should return the watch. I tapped on the dial and it started working again. I am tired of doing that. I can not trust the time given by this watch. I would suggest to go and buy Timex. Do not spent a penny on this. It is just big name with no quality. My 1st Invicta and definitely NOT my last. On: 2007-06-17I have been researching Invicta watches for awhile now, and finally purchased the #8926. This is my first automatic diver. I owned it for a little over a week, and so far no problems. Time will tell I suppose. I will commence a new purchase for a Invicta #9938 Swiss automatic soon. Since Im a novice at watch collecting, I was very impressed with the 8926. The pictures do not do any justice for the real life quality of this watch. The weight is pretty good compared to my friends Breitling, and another friends Rolex Submariner. I have tested this watchs performance up against a very accurate Digital quartz watch, and it seems to be close within a few tenths. If not worn, the watch usually stops within 24 hrs. From what I gather this is typical for a Miyota movement. Amazon was quick to deliver. I received the watch in 4 business days. Although there are other watch dealers affiliated with Amazon.com, I only buy from Amazon. The Invicta #9938 is $320.00 from Amazon, while a few other dealers advertised it for less than $300. I prefer to pay the price difference, and go with Amazon. Read some of their feedback. I will buy a few more Invicta watches from Amazon. Good buy On: 2007-06-16I have had mine a month now. It is keeping better time than my Seiko Automatic. It is down to about +2 seconds a day. I like the fact that it can be manually wound, unlike my Seiko. Well built, very well made band, nice looking, keeps good time, for under $100. If you want an automatic without dropping a lot more cash, I dont see how you could go wrong (based on the one I got anyway). Invicta makes a great R*lex copy, but... On: 2007-06-15They tend to be hit or miss. You cant beat the quality for the price, but they seem to put a lot of work into the cases and bracelets and even packaging, but cheapo automatic movements. Invicta pro diver 8926 On: 2007-06-11Like the watch. The band broke and am not finding Invicta tech support very helpful, almost non-existent. Best watch I have ever owned On: 2007-06-08I LOVE this watch. Normally I wouldnt say that about something like this, but this time, its true. Its amazing. Ive done just about everything to it, except diving... I even did a little roofing with it the other day.It keeps pretty good time for an automatic, not as good as a quartz, but who really cares? I get a lot of comments on it too, people notice. Thats not why I bought it, but its nice that they do anyway. I use the bezel all the time too, and it works very well. The face hasnt scratched! Which I cant believe, because I am constantly nocking it on things. The band has picked up a few scratches, but not bad. Power reserve seems more than adequete; I have gone more than a day not wearing it and still have had accurate time. Right now this is my only working watch, It never leaves my arm, unless Im doing construction. I would highly recommend it, and I even bought it cheaper than the advertised price now. Although, for the value, it should be priced much higher. My next watch will be another Invicta! Best watch I have ever owned On: 2007-06-07I LOVE this watch. Normally I wouldnt say that about something like this, but this time, its true. Its amazing. Ive done just about everything to it, except diving... I even did a little roofing with it the other day.It keeps pretty good time for an automatic, not as good as a quartz, but who really cares? I get a lot of comments on it too, people notice. Thats not why I bought it, but its nice that they do anyway. I use the bezel all the time too, and it works very well. The face hasnt scratched! Which I cant believe, because I am constantly nocking it on things. The band has picked up a few scratches, but not bad. Power reserve seems more than adequete; I have gone more than a day not wearing it and still have had accurate time. Right now this is my only working watch, It never leaves my arm, unless Im doing construction. I would highly recommend it, and I even bought it cheaper than the advertised price now. Although, for the value, it should be priced much higher. My next watch will be another Invicta! looks great! On: 2007-06-02I just got this Invicta watch today, and it absolutely looks pretty and well-made. Although a little heavy (might be normal for good watch), I do like its appearance. Its gonna be a gift for my mentor. Hopefully it will work great too. looks great! On: 2007-06-01I just got this Invicta watch today, and it absolutely looks pretty and well-made. Although a little heavy (might be normal for good watch), I do like its appearance. Its gonna be a gift for my mentor. Hopefully it will work great too. INVICTA ROCKS! On: 2007-05-26This is my 6th Invicta watch and I shouldnt be surprised anymore at how good the quality is. The price is unbelievable. I would put the appearance of this watch up against my Rolex any day. I have 1 Rolex and 6 Invictas and still havent come close to spending as much on all my Invicta watches as my other. You can feel the quality from the moment you open the box; a watch box that is unsurpassed by any other company with suede like interior and cloth covering the watch, the watch band comes sealed in heat shrinked plastic to protect it in shipping and the stainless steel on the watch is perfect and heavy, the weight that winds the watch is balanced to perfection and the crystal and watch face look as good as any other brand. The only negative thing I can say about the watch is that the clasp is a little light and could be a little heavier to match up to the rest of the watch, but it certainly wont affect its use. I am constantly amazed at what a fine watch Invicta can put out for the money compared to any other brand. This surpasses Timex, Casio, etc. but rivals Bulova, Omega and others for a fraction of the price. Invicta ROCKS! This is a great product My Review On: 2007-05-21First of all Id recomend this product to everyone whod like to spend about 100 $ for a watch it looks great on my wrist :) My favorite On: 2007-05-20I own a number of watches. Several are mechanical, including a Rolex, a Patek and a Panarai. Guess which watch I wear the most? The 8926 is a good-looking and reliable watch. Best of all, if you happen to lose or damage it, you can still live with yourself. This is a great product My Review On: 2007-05-20First of all Id recomend this product to everyone whod like to spend about 100 $ for a watch it looks great on my wrist :) better than On: 2007-05-19Beautiful timepiecce. Substantial weight. A local jeweler thought I paid at least $1500. Looks like an Omega Submariner. Keeps time for about 2-1/2 days before needing winding or wearing. Runs about 3 minutes fast over 3-4 days. Same watch at Sams Club for $25 more. Ill but another Invicta without hesitation. Nice features for price On: 2007-05-16Reviews were pretty good, price looked good, watch looked good, bought it. One month later, band scratches easily and badly leaving marks all over it just from sitting at a desk and using a keyboard. Accuracy is usually within 30 seconds a day but I think that is way to much, a couple of seconds I can live with but.........get what you pay for I guess! Update: Accuracy has improved to about 10 seconds a day. Think I will try, ( at my jewelers recommendation a nice leather band). This should make purchase very wothwhile as I really do love the look of this watch for the price. It is just the right size dial and the removal of the heavy SS band should make the weight just about right. My jeweler who has been in the business all his life states that it is a very nice and well made watch. Actually like it well enough to have bought a 2nd Invicta the 3751. I love this watch On: 2007-05-14This watch is great! It looks great, is sturdy, keeps the time and is totally water proof so 660ft - 200M. I have had no problems with it keeping time and I would buy it again if I needed another dive watch. I work with someone who has a Rolex Submariner and his watch and mine look almost identical. GREAT WATCH. Almost perfect On: 2007-05-14I found this after an exhaustive search for a kinetic movement watch. It appealed to me because the price was almost too good to be true. I was suprised that this did not turn out to be one of those situations where you get exactly what you paid for. I have had it a month now and it has been working flawlessly. I read other reviews that site poor manfacturing standards; I cant agree with them. Any mass produced item will have a small number of DOA units shipped. The only thing that I dont like is the magnifier on this watch. It hardly helps at all, in fact it actually obcures the date information at many angles. It is otherwise a handsome watch that has gotten many compliments. Id recommend it. Its a Deal On: 2007-05-13I bought this Divers Watch on a whim. It turned out to be a great watch! Its quality and accuracy is evident as soon as you open its yellow storage box. The face polishing fabric is an added plus which isnt mentioned in the watchs discription. The watch is heavy and has VERY distinct characteristics. The adjustable band will fit the narrowest and widest of wrists. I saw the INVITCA brand advertised on The Home shopping Channel a few days after I recived my divers watch. It was $20 more than I spent on Amazon. Amazon is the place to get the best deals...Im happy and enjoy showing off this beautiful time piece. Everyone that sees it thinks its cost 100s more than what I paid for it...Thank you Amazon !!! AMAZING On: 2007-05-13I found Invicta Mens Automatic Pro Diver S2 watch while searching the internet for a diving watch. I bought it for my friend. He loves it! It keeps perfect time, looks real classy, plus, he receives so many compliments on it. I received a Rolex watch from my family on Xmas! My rolex is beautiful and it keeps perfect time. However, the Invicta costs around four thousand, nine hundred and ninety nine dollars less than the Rolex watch, yet the Invicta has all the same features as the Rolex. It is the second Invicta that I bought for a gift. The Invicta comes in a beautiful yellow watch box with a guarantee! My friends have also bought the Invicta. I am a big consumer, but I am always looking for a bargain. The Invicta S2 is by far one of the best purchases that I have made. Everyone should try the watch, it is AMAZING, and the price is even more AMAZING. Nice daily watch On: 2007-05-13I like it. For the price it makes a good daily watch and fits large wrists very well. I have a 8-3/4" wrist and it fits perfectly. Its about 42mm wide so if you have large wrists like I do you may wish you had gone with something larger, which is why I recently ordered an Invicta Grand Diver (47mm) as a second watch. The finish on the 8926 is quite good but I wish the movement were more accurate. Im used to quartz movements so the 15 second per day variance has taken some getting used to. I was expecting something better. Its not a major thing unless you are a stickler for accuracy. I have no real need for a precision time piece so adjusting it once a week is not actually a big deal. The bubble magnifier over the date is pretty useless. This has been a major gripe of many Invicta owners, and why it has not been addressed by now is disappointing. There is no hacking - you cant stop the second hand while setting the time. Since it gains 15 seconds a day there is really no reason to get twisted over the inability to stop it while resetting the watch. This is my first Invicta and Im hoping my Grand Diver arrives in one piece and looks as detailed as this one. There have been many discussions about quality issues with Invicta but mine came well packed and in great shape. For the price I didnt expect perfection but I did get what I asked for and wanted. Almost perfect On: 2007-05-13I found this after an exhaustive search for a kinetic movement watch. It appealed to me because the price was almost too good to be true. I was suprised that this did not turn out to be one of those situations where you get exactly what you paid for. I have had it a month now and it has been working flawlessly. I read other reviews that site poor manfacturing standards; I cant agree with them. Any mass produced item will have a small number of DOA units shipped. The only thing that I dont like is the magnifier on this watch. It hardly helps at all, in fact it actually obcures the date information at many angles. It is otherwise a handsome watch that has gotten many compliments. Id recommend it. Great watch! On: 2007-05-12I bought this watch as a gift to my beloved. Hes been wearing it everyday and even though he takes it off at night, it keeps a good time. It doesnt scratch as easily as the other (more expensive) Seiko automatic watch I bought for my dad. It just a beautiful and great watch! Nice daily watch On: 2007-05-12I like it. For the price it makes a good daily watch and fits large wrists very well. I have a 8-3/4" wrist and it fits perfectly. Its about 42mm wide so if you have large wrists like I do you may wish you had gone with something larger, which is why I recently ordered an Invicta Grand Diver (47mm) as a second watch. The finish on the 8926 is quite good but I wish the movement were more accurate. Im used to quartz movements so the 15 second per day variance has taken some getting used to. I was expecting something better. Its not a major thing unless you are a stickler for accuracy. I have no real need for a precision time piece so adjusting it once a week is not actually a big deal. The bubble magnifier over the date is pretty useless. This has been a major gripe of many Invicta owners, and why it has not been addressed by now is disappointing. There is no hacking - you cant stop the second hand while setting the time. Since it gains 15 seconds a day there is really no reason to get twisted over the inability to stop it while resetting the watch. This is my first Invicta and Im hoping my Grand Diver arrives in one piece and looks as detailed as this one. There have been many discussions about quality issues with Invicta but mine came well packed and in great shape. For the price I didnt expect perfection but I did get what I asked for and wanted. Great watch! On: 2007-05-11I bought this watch as a gift to my beloved. Hes been wearing it everyday and even though he takes it off at night, it keeps a good time. It doesnt scratch as easily as the other (more expensive) Seiko automatic watch I bought for my dad. It just a beautiful and great watch! Incredible Value On: 2007-05-07This Invicta automatic Mens Pro Diver S2 watch is an unbelievable value. It has a quality stainless band, a nice Japanese Myota automatic movement (mechanical self winding), and styled after the Rolex Submariner. You cant go wrong with this watch--two enthusiastic thumbs up! Looks great. Doesn't run great. On: 2007-05-04Get this watch for its looks and price, not its ability to keep time. Very well built. Looks like a much more expensive watch. Very solid. However, loses time each day and if you take it off for more than 8-10 hours, it will stop running and you will have to reset the date/time. My previous self-winding watch would run for a couple days without wearing it. Major disappointment that this one wouldnt. GREAT WATCH FOR THE PRICE On: 2007-05-04GOT THIS WATCH AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT AND I AM VERY PLEASED WITH EVERY THING ABOUT IT .IT KEEPS GREAT TIME LOOKS LIKE IT COST A LOT MORE THAN IT COST ALL ROUND GOOD WATCH Great jewlery, so-so timepiece On: 2007-04-30I have had this watch (8926) for over a year. It looks and feels fantastic and Id give it a 5 as a piece of jewlery. Ive received plenty of compliments. It is not that reliable however in the timekeeping department. Id say that it runs 3 minutes a day slow and it stops running if it sits on a table for 12 or so hours. I tried using a watch winder (a machine that keeps rotating the watch) but the motion of the winder did not wind this particular watch at all. If I take it off when I get home from work, I have to reset it in the morning. I wont purchase another automatic watch. Quartz (battery operated) keep much better time in my opinion and you dont have to fool with them constantly. But...you get what you pay for, and at this price Im not complaining too much. It is a good watch for the money, but it is not a good watch. Superior Timepiece, Impressive Styling--WOW On: 2007-04-30This is the best watch I have ever bought. I own a Swiss Army Officers watch and a wonderful blue faced Citizens Chronograph. The Invicta easily tops them all. Heavy, solid, high quality time piece. The word "Invicta" is inscribed on the side of the watch as well as on each and every link of the band. The sweep hand runs very smoothly. The "ecodrive" works flawlessly and it has kept perfect time. The date window is easily visualized, and the crystal is super clear! This is one of the best looking wacthes I have ever seen. It screams high end quality, but thanks to Amazon, we can get it at a super price. If you like high quality, heavy, "manly" :-) watch this one is for you! How to adjust your bracelet On: 2007-04-26I ordered this with $4.98 shipping late Friday night, the arrival was estimated from between 7 and 9 days, but I was pleasantly surprised when it came in only 5 days (3 business) on Wednesday. Even when I adjusted the clasp to its smallest, the band dangled like my Aunts Vegas jewelry. So, I set out Googling all the online help I could. Finally came across a photo lesson on "how to" with the proper tools. Not having any proper tools, I cut the pointy end off a push pin and held it firmly with Dollar Store needle nose pliers. The first time I slipped, I rammed the pin into my index finger but didnt draw blood. The trick is to line up the pin straight into the hole in the link edge. Links which are removable are marked with an embossed arrow. I have an average-to-large wrist so I removed one link from each side of the clasp. It helps to remove the spring pin from the clasp first so the band can lay flat while pushing the tiny link pin. When you get the pin to stick out the other side, you can pull it the rest of the way with your pliers. Youll have to push out two pins on two links to remove just one link. Pushing the link pin back to reassemble is much easier and I used the pliers in true Ohio style as a hammer. I just cant stand the thought of paying some tie-wearing snob to do this for me. nicely updated classic On: 2007-04-26I got this Invicta for a friend to gift to her husband. We all thought it was beautiful, he loves it. This watch has the new "wavy" rotating bezel ( like my "O" brand Seamaster ) while the rest of the styling stays true to the original design of a Submariner. After comparing side-by-side to my expensive dive watches it was hard to understand how the price of the "S2" could be possible. The weight,quality and level of finish are well above what should be expected for the money, however as I am learning are typical of what Invicta offers. F.Y.I., there is a scripted brand logo insribed in the side of the case that I was unaware of when ordering ( which looks very nice actually ) It gains time, it's not as robust as I expected On: 2007-04-25Pros: It looks nice. I like the no battery feature. (Although I can hear it winding, which freaks me out.) Cons: It gains about 2 minutes per week. The clasp feels weak, and the black ring around the face of the watch is loose and pivots back & forth like a see-saw. When I push down around the 1:00 time location, it pushes towards the watch and you can hear it move. Im not crazy about the watch. This is my first "nice" watch, and I think Ill stick with the cheap watches from now on. hidden gem On: 2007-04-20I bought this watch in december. It is my first invicta watch. I read many reviews of satisfied customers and decided to try. The cost was way below other watches of more "known" brands. I was very pleased when it arrived. Even the package shows better details than my other watches. It feels strong on the wrist, has a solid stainless steel. Works pretty well if you use it continuously (otherwise it will stop since its automatic) The trinite pieces look strong at nigth. In few words, much, much better than I expected and price is way below my price expectations for a watch like this (quality and materials). A "real" dive watch! On: 2007-04-16I purchased this watch a few weeks ago and finally got a chance to get wet this past week. I did 9 dives (including 4 at over 100 feet) and it performed flawlessly! Its easy to read and keeps excellent time. The bezel works smoothly. The timepiece looks awesome on my wrist. This is no "throw away" watch like the $50-$100 watches you find at the local stores. This is a "real" dive watch that (hopefully) will last a long time. Nice watch On: 2007-04-13This is my first mechanical watch. It is a solid, well built piece. I have noticed that the time varies by +/- 2 seconds a day, not as accur |