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dbphotos · 18 October 2009, 01:12 PM

I own quite a few and have had 0 problems with them. Love the look and styling for the $. I've dove with the SS Sub and no issues.

deserted · 19 October 2009, 01:44 AM

They are some tough watches .....I have one invicta AG with Blue dial, i actually get more compliments on that one than i do my TT black sub......UMMMMMM.

Flaxmoore · 19 October 2009, 05:08 AM

Love my Pro Diver TT- extremely tough watch. A few links are wearing thin on plating, but that's to be expected for a plated bracelet.

sevryn999 · 28 October 2009, 08:29 PM

I love these watches.. I have 2 myself

goduke1 · 28 October 2009, 11:47 PM

I have a 8926C and it runs fine and I have no complaints with it. I have also read a lot of neg. feedback about their customer service and some quality control issues, but mine has been fine. For the price, it's not a bad deal at all.
I have since brushed out the polished center links.

onkyo · 29 October 2009, 01:49 AM

Can't beat them for the price.....

But not near the league of Rolex or other finely made brands.

goduke1 · 29 October 2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Can't beat them for the price.....

But not near the league of Rolex or other finely made brands.

I thought that would have been obvious, but yes, it's not a Rolex as far as fit, finish or quality. If someone buys an Invicta and expects Rolex quality, they will be let down.

AWATCH · 29 October 2009, 02:06 AM

I have had one in the past, it was a nice well made watch, I recently sold it because I was not to crazy about the style. I have heard that Invicta has poor customer service.

rook · 10 November 2009, 06:12 AM

The sub looking ones are fine (well because they look like a sub). However when they branch out and do "original" designs that's where things fall apart. Gold on carbon fiber on rubber in 50MM size and I swear I saw one with bullet looking things on the strap. BULLETS? Come on now.

Some of these Invictas look like you are wearing an Ed Hardy T shirt on your wrist.

zak98 · 11 November 2009, 12:18 AM

i have two.. nice pro diver on a bund strap, and a nice pilots watch large date on heavy leather strap.

no problems.. wear them in my rotation. nice for the money.

Flaxmoore · 12 November 2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rook

The sub looking ones are fine (well because they look like a sub). However when they branch out and do "original" designs that's where things fall apart. Gold on carbon fiber on rubber in 50MM size and I swear I saw one with bullet looking things on the strap. BULLETS? Come on now.

Some of these Invictas look like you are wearing an Ed Hardy T shirt on your wrist.

It's true.

In a way, it's as if Invicta is run by two separate groups of people. Some of their stuff is pretty darn nice, and can get you a pretty good watch for the money. They're like how Swatch operates, in that way.

Some of their stuff is interesting, and I don't know anywhere else to get it. A 500M chrono? Got it. An affordable version of the old Zlatoust diver? Got it. They're an excellent intro into the level of watches lying a step above the everyday Casio or Timex.

The other side, though? Some are just ridiculous. A Russian Diver in black is a nice looking watch. Redo it in black and Dayglo yellow, though?

One thing that has always confused me about theirs is depth rating, though. My Pro Diver is rated at 200M, and I had it tested to prove it. Passed with flying colors, using my own jeweler as the tester. Some of their pieces seem almost laughably low, though- 100M on the Russian Diver?

wantonebad · 20 November 2009, 02:56 AM

I heard a rumor that Rolex forced them to discontinue the coin edge, I agree that the Japanese movement is basically junk, I've owned two and they both died within a year, I never owned one with a swiss movement so i can't speak to them

deserted · 20 November 2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flaxmoore

It's true.

In a way, it's as if Invicta is run by two separate groups of people. Some of their stuff is pretty darn nice, and can get you a pretty good watch for the money. They're like how Swatch operates, in that way.

Some of their stuff is interesting, and I don't know anywhere else to get it. A 500M chrono? Got it. An affordable version of the old Zlatoust diver? Got it. They're an excellent intro into the level of watches lying a step above the everyday Casio or Timex.

The other side, though? Some are just ridiculous. A Russian Diver in black is a nice looking watch. Redo it in black and Dayglo yellow, though?

One thing that has always confused me about theirs is depth rating, though. My Pro Diver is rated at 200M, and I had it tested to prove it. Passed with flying colors, using my own jeweler as the tester. Some of their pieces seem almost laughably low, though- 100M on the Russian Diver?

Point taken , i have an invicta ocean ghost and it gets insane wrist time , fresh and bold innovation i like invictas line of watches but not every one just like with rolex....

AWATCH · 20 November 2009, 04:27 AM

I just picked up a pro diver yesterday and it seems to be a nice watch, well made and good price

snowbird · 20 November 2009, 11:16 AM

I just came across this thread and there are a lot of positive things said here about Invicta's, I have been wondering about these and think I'm going to have to check them out . . . hopefully they are still sold at Costco as someone noted above.

cmr · 20 November 2009, 11:42 AM

stick with the swiss movements and you will be fine. the entire watch seems to be made to a higher standard. all of mine have been fine.

Alcan · 20 November 2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cmr

stick with the swiss movements and you will be fine. the entire watch seems to be made to a higher standard......

Agreed, including the sapphire crystal on the Sub.

goduke1 · 25 November 2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Agreed, including the sapphire crystal on the Sub.

I have read some bad comments with their SW200 swiss movements, but a lot of great comments on their ETA Swiss movements. Problem is, they don't use ETA automatic movements any longer.

Some of their new Pro Diver's are now using a Seiko Auto Movement that seems to be a little better than the Miyota they used.

My Invicta isn't getting any wrist time at the moment.

Flaxmoore · 25 November 2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goduke1

I have read some bad comments with their SW200 swiss movements, but a lot of great comments on their ETA Swiss movements. Problem is, they don't use ETA automatic movements any longer.

Some of their new Pro Diver's are now using a Seiko Auto Movement that seems to be a little better than the Miyota they used.

My Invicta isn't getting any wrist time at the moment.

The Swiss quartz in my Pro Diver is actually more accurate than the Japanese quartz in my Citizen. Impressive.

Flaxmoore · 30 November 2009, 06:48 AM

Figures. I post that, and the battery in my Invicta died the next day. Now to get it swapped.

NJSub · 3 December 2009, 11:33 PM

They look really good for the price and my friends and I have found even the cheaper Japanese movements to be surprisingly accurate.

Dr.Velasco · 15 January 2010, 12:33 AM

I've had several Invictas

1 pro diver 8928 (looks like a 16613 sub).
1 pro diver 8933 (looks like a GMT II pepsi)
1 pro diver 2155 (all gold plated)
1 pro diver black ionized with rose gold plating on the bezel.

On my way I have a pro diver that looks like an all gold sub with blue bezel. Very nice, got it NIB at ebay for $40.04 including shipping to Miami!!!

The 8928 had scuffed away the gold plating. The movement was ok, the clasp, everything. The only thing is that I end up selling them....

I have a big question. Is the MSRP real???

I mean I've been surfing the web trying to find a place where you pay full retail and can't find it. I'm thinking that the MSRP is pumped up. I mean, I bought a watch that costs $345 for 36 bucks. At amazon its around 90, buy it now ebay is aprox the same.....

Something similar with Croton watches (many models are Rolex-inpsired), I've read that prices are overated.

Anyone knows something??

Best to all

audifred · 15 January 2010, 09:53 PM

I have never seen anyone wearing an Invicta in the street, but I think they look quite nice.

Kind of like a combination of a Rolex Sub with a Breitling name design.

However I would rather be Indira than Invicta.....just the way I am.

baseballduck · 16 January 2010, 02:35 AM

I have had my Pro Diver for about 2 weeks now and so far it's displayed spot on accuracy. Not bad in my book for a Miyota and a $70 price tag.

Tyler

dwr · 16 January 2010, 03:00 PM

I also own two Invictas, getting ready to buy a third, two look like Subs, the third I am going to get looks like a Daytona, very good value. I also own Rolex and Omegas.

chriseskew24 · 16 January 2010, 03:12 PM

I wore mine on a Nato just today...

DSJ · 17 January 2010, 03:57 AM

I bought a 9211 last month, see my review: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=invicta+9211

limbo · 17 January 2010, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

I bought a 9211 last month, see my review: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=invicta+9211

Great review. I was so impressed by your review of the 9211 that I took the plunge and bought a nice preowned 9212 (because I like TT watches). Expecting delivery next week.

DSJ · 17 January 2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by limbo

Great review. I was so impressed by your review of the 9211 that I took the plunge and bought a nice preowned 9212 (because I like TT watches). Expecting delivery next week.

Congrats limbo! Hope you like it!

Dr.Velasco · 19 January 2010, 11:28 AM

I've read that the customer's department at Invicta is very bad.

Anyone knows if the MSRP is pumped up??

18 October 2009, 01:12 PM	#31
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	I own quite a few and have had 0 problems with them. Love the look and styling for the $. I've dove with the SS Sub and no issues. __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

28 October 2009, 11:47 PM	#35
goduke1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: North Carolina Watch: 72' Rolex Air King Posts: 421	I have a 8926C and it runs fine and I have no complaints with it. I have also read a lot of neg. feedback about their customer service and some quality control issues, but mine has been fine. For the price, it's not a bad deal at all. I have since brushed out the polished center links. __________________ Rolex Air-King 5500 Omega Seamaster Pro 300

29 October 2009, 02:06 AM	#38
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I have had one in the past, it was a nice well made watch, I recently sold it because I was not to crazy about the style. I have heard that Invicta has poor customer service. __________________ Al

11 November 2009, 12:18 AM	#40
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	i have two.. nice pro diver on a bund strap, and a nice pilots watch large date on heavy leather strap. no problems.. wear them in my rotation. nice for the money. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

20 November 2009, 02:56 AM	#42
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	I heard a rumor that Rolex forced them to discontinue the coin edge, I agree that the Japanese movement is basically junk, I've owned two and they both died within a year, I never owned one with a swiss movement so i can't speak to them __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

19 October 2009, 01:44 AM	#32
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	They are some tough watches .....I have one invicta AG with Blue dial, i actually get more compliments on that one than i do my TT black sub......UMMMMMM.

19 October 2009, 05:08 AM	#33
Flaxmoore Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Casey Location: Toledo, Ohio Watch: Alpha Milsub Posts: 704	Love my Pro Diver TT- extremely tough watch. A few links are wearing thin on plating, but that's to be expected for a plated bracelet.

28 October 2009, 08:29 PM	#34
sevryn999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 14	I love these watches.. I have 2 myself

29 October 2009, 01:49 AM	#36
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Can't beat them for the price..... But not near the league of Rolex or other finely made brands.

10 November 2009, 06:12 AM	#39
rook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: US Posts: 26	The sub looking ones are fine (well because they look like a sub). However when they branch out and do "original" designs that's where things fall apart. Gold on carbon fiber on rubber in 50MM size and I swear I saw one with bullet looking things on the strap. BULLETS? Come on now. Some of these Invictas look like you are wearing an Ed Hardy T shirt on your wrist.

20 November 2009, 04:27 AM	#44
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I just picked up a pro diver yesterday and it seems to be a nice watch, well made and good price __________________ Al

20 November 2009, 11:16 AM	#45
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I just came across this thread and there are a lot of positive things said here about Invicta's, I have been wondering about these and think I'm going to have to check them out . . . hopefully they are still sold at Costco as someone noted above.

20 November 2009, 11:42 AM	#46
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	stick with the swiss movements and you will be fine. the entire watch seems to be made to a higher standard. all of mine have been fine. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

30 November 2009, 06:48 AM	#50
Flaxmoore Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Casey Location: Toledo, Ohio Watch: Alpha Milsub Posts: 704	Figures. I post that, and the battery in my Invicta died the next day. Now to get it swapped.

3 December 2009, 11:33 PM	#51
NJSub Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: NJ, USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 156	They look really good for the price and my friends and I have found even the cheaper Japanese movements to be surprisingly accurate.

15 January 2010, 12:33 AM	#52
Dr.Velasco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lima Peru Posts: 47	Invicta MSRP real or overated?? I've had several Invictas 1 pro diver 8928 (looks like a 16613 sub). 1 pro diver 8933 (looks like a GMT II pepsi) 1 pro diver 2155 (all gold plated) 1 pro diver black ionized with rose gold plating on the bezel. On my way I have a pro diver that looks like an all gold sub with blue bezel. Very nice, got it NIB at ebay for $40.04 including shipping to Miami!!! The 8928 had scuffed away the gold plating. The movement was ok, the clasp, everything. The only thing is that I end up selling them.... I have a big question. Is the MSRP real??? I mean I've been surfing the web trying to find a place where you pay full retail and can't find it. I'm thinking that the MSRP is pumped up. I mean, I bought a watch that costs $345 for 36 bucks. At amazon its around 90, buy it now ebay is aprox the same..... Something similar with Croton watches (many models are Rolex-inpsired), I've read that prices are overated. Anyone knows something?? Best to all

15 January 2010, 09:53 PM	#53
audifred Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toolern Vale Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 67	I have never seen anyone wearing an Invicta in the street, but I think they look quite nice. Kind of like a combination of a Rolex Sub with a Breitling name design. However I would rather be Indira than Invicta.....just the way I am.

16 January 2010, 02:35 AM	#54
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	I have had my Pro Diver for about 2 weeks now and so far it's displayed spot on accuracy. Not bad in my book for a Miyota and a $70 price tag. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

16 January 2010, 03:00 PM	#55
dwr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Doug R. Location: MidWest USA Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 130	I also own two Invictas, getting ready to buy a third, two look like Subs, the third I am going to get looks like a Daytona, very good value. I also own Rolex and Omegas.

16 January 2010, 03:12 PM	#56
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	I wore mine on a Nato just today...

17 January 2010, 03:57 AM	#57
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I bought a 9211 last month, see my review: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=invicta+9211 __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

19 January 2010, 11:28 AM	#60
Dr.Velasco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lima Peru Posts: 47	I've read that the customer's department at Invicta is very bad. Anyone knows if the MSRP is pumped up??

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