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 On: 2007-09-26
I own 14 different watches. From the Submariner to a $40.00 Casio I use when I am out on the tractor working. I have quit wearing all of the others because this one takes the place of all the rest. Sapphire crystal is unscratchable. It feels smooth around my wrist unlike the Submarniers braclet that has never felt this comfortable. Rolex should get one of these and learn how to make a bracelet. One battery every ten years,and water resistant. This is a great looking and working watch.
Thank you Invicta.
Joe Crawford
Texas
On: 2007-08-10
This watch is absolutely incredible for this price point. Unbelievable.
The band is thick, sturdy and heavy, yet well polished and smooth. It has a foldover clasp with safety catch; not my favorite style, but it works well, and is typical at this price point. The band doesnt pull hair from my arm like some other bands do. It came mounted on the case so the clasp operated reverse of my preferred direction; I was able to turn the band around in about five minutes. Call me picky, I dont think this would be an issue for most, and maybe I got an odd one.
The removable links on the band arent too difficult to get out and in if you hold a 1/32nd drill bit in a pair of small vise grips and push out the pins with the back of the bit. Once the desired links are removed, push the pins back in with a piece of plastic and theyll reseat with a secure and satisfying click.
The sapphire crystal is a great feature for this money, as is the sturdy, two color coin edge unidirectional divers bezel. Although the bezel is done in paint and neither embossed or engraved, I cant find any flaws in the numerals or marks, even on close inspection.
The watch face beneath the crystal is spotless and dust free, with no visible flaws. The movement alignment inside the case is perfect; the second hand aligns with each minute mark on every tick.
What the photographs dont show you is that each major item on the face is raised slightly proud of the face surface, and given a shiny metallic border. This includes all of the glow in the dark Tritnite elements. The Invicta name and logo itself are raised slightly from the surface, too, and done in gold metallic. This gives the appearance of a much, much more expensive watch. Even the red "10" in the center of the dial is raised and metallic. The watch face itself is pure class, in my opinion.
Although it is very masculine, heavy and chunky, the overall scale of the watch is slightly smaller than some other similar watches that sell for much more. This is NOT a hockey puck on your sleeve, although it is thick. Most people who arent used to wearing big, heavy automatics, or dive watches in general will probably appreciate that slight reduction in size. I prefer the slightly smaller size for everyday wear.
Its been in the shower twice now, and under water in the sink a few times already. Thats as far as Ive tested the 100m water resistance so far.
This is an awesome watch, especially when you consider the projected 10 year battery life, and the low price point.
I will DEFINITELY be buying more Invicta watches, and Im completely comfortable getting them from Amazon.
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