This Invicta absolutely smokes knockoff Rolexes that run in the $300 range. The casing is good and solid and it is an attractive watch that looks much nicer than its pricetag. A couple of things, however: the movement is not particularly robust so even if you wear this thing all around town one night the wind will exhaust itself by about 10:00 the next morning (assuming you do not put it back on). Also, the bracelet is adequate but of course does not begin to measure up to a higher quality brand. Yet I suppose both of these things are totally acceptable for a watch in this price range. Excellent value.

I can't say much here that hasn't already been said. This watch is a steal at $100 and can usually be found for a few bucks cheaper with a little patience and effort. The band is really well-made - much nicer and heftier than typical at this price point. The two most common complaints - the weakness of the glow-in-the-dark material and the paltry date magnifier - are really minor and don't affect my appreciation of the watch. If your vision is bad enough that you struggle to see the date unmagnified, any magnifier isn't going to make that much of a difference. And how often do you really look at your watch 8 hours after you've shut off the light? The glow on mine definitely lasts for 5-6 hours, which is plenty impressive at this price range. The view of the concededly-undecorated movement is still fascinating and something you can't really get for this price with most watches. The screw-down crown is solid and easy to work with. The supposedly stiff bezel did loosen a bit with use and wasn't that tough to turn to begin with.

The only real caveat is that Invicta is notoriously bad at customer service and is only spotty with quality control. The risk is that you'll get a slightly defective unit - a slightly off bezel, a screwy crown (har-har, no pun intended), or some other minor problem - and end up having to live with it or risk further damage, poor communication, and a loss of $25 and shipping under their "warranty." I'm reviewing the watch I received, which was flawless and deserves 5 stars. I've now bought two other Invictas and both have arrived in perfect condition. I imagine if I had to go through the headaches some of these other reviewers have warned about, I wouldn't be so gung ho. But if you want a fantastic automatic diver watch at 1/10 the price of most other options, and you don't mind taking a bit of risk, I wouldn't hesitate at all to purchase it.

I really liked this watch - until the crown simply fell out after 5 months. I had a hard time pulling it out to set the date and time - something seemed to be wrong with whatever was holding it in.

Anyway, one day I looked down and the crown was missing.

Now I've got to ship it back to Invicta along with 20 bucks for shipping and handling (don't most manufacturers cover this??)

I had done a lot of research before settling on this watch. I read all the reviews and they do not do this watch justice. The look, quality, and weight of this watch completely exceeded my expectations. Whether your are buying this watch for a gift or personal use, you will not be disappointed. Several friends and family could not believe what I paid for it. In case you can't tell I am very satisfied.

I purchased my Invicta Pro Diver about three years ago. I owned other watches at the time. My son came to me one day and told me he really needed a good watch. He couldn't afford one, so I (being a soft touch) gave him my Pro Diver. He is in the construction/remodeling business and is really tough on watches. He doesn't just wear a watch. He brutalizes it. The watch looks as if it had been put in a meat grinder, but it keeps perfect time and hasn't missed a lick. If a wrist watch will hold up under his use, it will last for a long time with normal wear and use. If you're looking for a really good watch for a good price, I strongly recommend this Invicta. I own two other automatic Invictas and couldn't be happier with them. Great products at a good price.

The movement of this watch is great - nice smooth second hand sweep. However, the design is a little clunky for my tastes and it just didn't feel right. I returned it and will probably buy another Tag Heuer.

we were very disappointed by this watch. It stopped working almost imediatly. and went to repair atleast 2 more times.

I have had two of these watches. I am pretty hard on my watches so I can't justify spending thousands on something nice just to beat it up. This is my go-to beater automatic watch. The first one I broke (completely my fault, and wound up being stepped on/kicked by a crowd of people), so I bought a second one. I am not sure what happened to it, but I lost it. Since I like this watch so much, I am wanting a third one. It is a decent automatic for less than $100 brand new, it has a very close resemblance to a Rolex Submariner (a fine looking watch), and keeps good time.

The only weakness I can see is the bracelet. I broke the pin holding it on to the watch pretty easily. It was a $2 fix at a mall watch shop though.

If you want the look and action of a Rolex Submariner (sweeping second hand!) for less than $100, this is what you want.

After 6 weeks this watch started to malfunction. Called Invicta to inquire about the warranty to learn that a check for $35.00 must accompany the watch to obtain service. Ridiculous to pay such an amount on a $99.00 watch after 6 weeks. I shipped it back to Amazon and while I was penalized 20% for a return made after 30 days of purchase I am happy to be rid of it. I would not purchase this brand.

Very happy with the watch itself. Seems to be a bargain at this price. Unfortunately My band broke and I do not know where to purchase another one. Good Luck!

Eagerly purchased to 8926 for only $95.00. It looks and feels like a much more expensive watch. It runs pretty fast, about 3 or 4 minutes a week. After wearing it for only six weeks, a link in the band keeps popping out. Invicta wants over 20% of the purchase price for shipping even though its only a few bucks via UPS. You truly get what you pay for.

The watch itself looks nice, looks durable (I've only had it for about a month or so) and I've gotten compliments already. The Invicta Gear Collection Backpack was a nice gift, an $82 dollar value if you purchase it by itself.

I'm not much of a watch person, I don't need it for the time (I check my centro for that) which this one does well, but I like it because of its appearance and it goes nice with my graduation ring.

Very nice watch, affordable price and well I at least got a gift, right now I think you get a football with your purchase. I even got the Platinum warranty by sending Invicta my Amazon receipt with the form that came with the watch for free, so 5 years of warranty for FREE. Good deal if you ask me. 5 Stars!

I had a long customer service saga with Invicta itself on this one. Sent the original watch back twice to be fixed for a minor defect, which I discovered after the Amazon return period expired. They eventually sent me a replacement, but it had a broken bracelet, which they then replaced separately. The replacement watch was gaining 80 seconds a day, and I learned to regulate it myself rather than send it back yet again. I'm completely serious about that, although it would have been a better idea to pay a professional to do it.

What I've ended up with is actually quite a good watch for the money. It now keeps time to within a couple of seconds a day, actually averaging out gains and losses for very little net change. The case and bracelet are very good quality, and overall, it's quite attractive.

Two quibbles still. The date magnifier is just slightly off center, just enough to be a slight annoyance once you notice it. The uni-directional bezel moves stiffly, and occasionally sticks. Compared to the timing bezels I have on other watches, some of them pretty cheap, this is sub-par.

On the whole, though, I've ended up with a pretty good mechanical watch for not too much money. Most people probably won't get a defective watch, as I did initially, and if you're not happy with the accuracy, a watch repairman can regulate it for you to be very good indeed. There's nothing wrong with the movement, but as was pointed out to me by someone else on a horology forum, for $100, Invicta isn't going to adjust it that much in their factory. They probably just get a shipment of the movements in from Miyota, stick them in the cases, and figure that most of them will be accurate enough for most people.

If you decide to adjust it yourself, and end up breaking it, don't say I didn't warn you; I just got lucky!

Since I bought, I have set the time more than 5 times and everytime after a day it changed its time.
Returned it back. As per Amazon, it is my fault and they have charged shipping to me.

If you are like me, you probably will read all of the reviews on this watch before you buy it. I can honestly say that you will get a decent watch for around $100.00 bucks. I own (2) of these and both of them average around 10 seconds fast per day. This is considered within a normal range for this watch. You are not buying a Rolex automatic or even a quartz watch for that matter. If you are trying to buy an inexpensive automatic that will keep time to that of a Rolex, or an Omega forget it. I will say that most people can live with 15+ or 15- seconds a day for an Invicta. That being the case, the Invicta 8926 watch is a fine looking timepiece that looks just as good as a Rolex automatic. Another thing that will be apparent is that the screw down crown is not that smooth. Again, you are buying an Invicta, not a Rolex, Omega, Breitling, or a Tag Heuer. You get the picture. What you will get is a very nice looking acceptable timepiece that keeps accurate time within the acceptable standards for this Japanese automatic movement. It is not a $2000 Swiss movement. If you want the Swiss Invicta movement, prepare to spend more money. To sum up, I am happy with my purchase of this watch and being realistic for around $100.00 bucks it is a good deal.

I agree with all the others who say the watch looks nice. I like the heft to it too and love that mechanical watch half second step. Its too bad the watch is slow by 2 minutes a day. Its at least consistent in its 2 min loss. I'll never buy another Invicta again though.

I am a watch fanatic and actually this style watch is not one that catches my eye but I couldn't resist getting an automatic watch for such a low price. I have been wearing it ever since I got it. This is a great watch and I am happy with it. The style is growing on me and I do like that it is automatic. This is a great everyday watch.

This is a frustrating watch. I like its looks, and wear it a lot, but it's a speed demon. Have had it into an Invicta authorized repair place twice and it still gains a minute a day. I have a similar model in blue and gold (I like to change watches now and then) and it keeps perfect time. I really want to stop using battery watches -- I travel a lot and worry about one giving up the ghost -- and will have to keep looking.

I love this watch. I have had no problems with it. Everyone that sees it wants one. Amazon is the best place to buy it from--no one else can match the price. If you want a good watch that keeps great time and looks great, then this is the watch for you!!

Got this watch last week WELL .. this is has a power reserve of like what ? 12hrs ? Because I am sure if I did not wear this watch for just 1 day the watch would stop. That really gets on my nerves. And I did not know that this watch is using a Japanese Movement as amazon did not state that down. What can I say for the price what would I expect ? Swiss movement .. wishful thinking I guess.

I received this watch about 2 days ago, it is a very nice watch and does look more expensive than the price paid for, my only complaint is that I received the 8926a model which from the pictures I've seen is a little bit different from the pictures of the watch I've seen on Amazon, small ingraving missing, nothing really, also personaly I dont really like the polished and brushed steel look on the watch band it does make it look cheaper a bit, but it is still a great watch for the value.

El reloj es muy bonito, por un bajo precio tienes un reloj de similares caracetrísticas que el Rolex Submariner. Lo recomiendo

You can go online to InvictaWatch.com and register your watch and extend a 1 year warranty to the 5 year platinum warranty for free. I did it the other day and the process takes less than 10 minutes. It's a lot better than sending the warranty off in the mail and waiting for a reply in about 6 weeks. --And yes, this is easily the best watch I've owned for less than $100.

P.S. You'll need to refer to your Amazon.com billing slip (order number and item number) and the warranty application's number code that comes with the watch to qualify for the free 5 year platinum warranty. --Once all the information is entered and accepted your watch is covered. And according to Amazon.com you have a 7 day window from the time you receive the watch to the time you register your watch to qualify for the free platinum warranty. --Other wise you'll have to pay for it.

like most other reviews, it's the best 90 bucks to spend on a watch. the price of a fossil at jc penny for a fantastic look. automatic movement and a nice case. most importantly, keeps an accurate time.

again, it's a 90 dollar watch. not as heavy as a real "swiss" automatic. just don't expect to get a $1000 bling out of it.

so if you want a presentable watch but don't want to spend too much... ...this is it. if it looks good, buy it. the worse case is to return it to amazon.

I was looking at buying my first "nice" watch when I stumbled onto the Invicta 8926. I thought I'd take a chance on a $100 watch before dropping a few thousand dollars on luxury watch from Breitling, Omega, Tag, or Rolex.

I was pretty impressed with the Invicta out of the box. It "borrows" design elements from the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster lines. Looks like an expensive watch - solid materials / put together well. Similar to Seamaster or Submariner watches, it looks great with jeans at a BBQ or with a suit at the office (Seamaster is the James Bond watch). It has a Japanese movement instead of a Swiss movement, but it is still an automatic.

I haven't had any problems with the watch. Gains a few seconds a day but not out of the range of the more expensive brands I was considering. Some of the other reviews here have reported gains or losses of 20 seconds a day so it may be luck of the draw. Stays wound for good amount of time. I haven't had to wind it since I got it. Wear it most days but sometimes don't wear it on a Saturday. Has a nice lume but not the level expected from a $3,000 watch.

Overall, a very nice watch for the price. If you will be annoyed by sneers from the Rolex/Omega crowd or you want to impress with the brand name on your wrist, you might want to save up. If you just want a quality watch, you've found it.

I have had this watch for just about two weeks. Overall as many others have stated the value of this timepiece is well above what you pay.

Is it a Rolex or a TAG no, but it does look good, keeps decent time and people comment asking if it is a more expensive watch...

The primary thing for me is that I do not constantly have to fret over whether I should wear it or not. I wear it everywhere and worst case I have only destroyed or lost $100.

I bought this watch about 2 weeks ago and it's my first automatic. I love it. It has been keeping time really well in spite of reviews I've read about it gaining or losing time.

I do wear it all the time so maybe that helps it keep time.

After doing lot of online research I ordered 3 different Invicta watches (8926 and 8939 - for my colleague's parents 8932-for me).
and this was the first to arrive. beleive me this is an awesome watch for the price we are paying for.

cons: watch is really big and will not suit for the people whose wrist size is small like me.

This watch is a steal. I paid $20 less than I saw it at the wholesale club!!!

I have received more compliments about this watch than I do about my Rolex. I purchased this watch as a "knockaround" watch so I would stop banging up my Oyster, and my buddies think it looks much more expensive than it really is...I highly recommend it...

The Invicta Pro Diver Watch was quite a hit with our son. He just graduated from UCLA and was very excited to see virtually all the mechanisms of the watch. I also got a great priced that allowed me to give him some cash money, which every new graduate needs!!!

Excellent watch. Keeps time pretty well. Bought it for 80 bucks and its a LOT of watch for 80 bucks.

I saw a friend of mine wearing this watch and fell in love with it. I thought it was a Rolex or Breitling. When he told me what he paid for it my jaw dropped and I had to get one. I love it and it looks great. It is a thick heavy watch so beware if you don't like heavy watches. Also if you don't wear it often it'll stop since it's mechanical. No biggy, you'll just have to adjust the time and date again. I've owned it for less than two months now so I can't judge long term quality yet.

I was looking for another watch to wear that was functional and in a diver style that wasn't too expensive. I did read all the reviews and was a little worried about this watch, although I have another Invicta that I purchased from Amazon and am completely happy with.

I was amazed at the weight and feel of the watch when it arrived. It is hefty, without being heavy. It looks great on the arm and I had the band adjusted without any problems. I have been wearing it now on a constant basis for about a month and haven't had any problems. It does run a little fast....about 10 seconds a week. That isn't a problem for most people, and is in line with every other automatic watch I have ever owned.

My only real issue with the watch is the inability to stop the second hand to set the exact time. That, and the fact that the bezel is very hard to turn, are reasons to drop one star from this product's rating. I am, however, totally satisfied with the watch and will be buying more from Invicta in the future.

The description was a very close match to the real thing - all the details you would expect about a watch. Price was really low and gave excellent value. All in all very satisfying experience.

I've been using this watch for two weeks now; so far so good.

When I decided to buy this watch, I was looking for an old look watch, without any alarms, time zone, chronographs or other functions that you can easy find in any watch.

Good thing about, it's automatic, I love it; normally I stay away of battery watches.

I do scuba diving, but I haven't dive on those two weeks, so I can't tell how it works on sea, but one thing for sure won't work: bezel.

Bezel it's really difficult to turn, for sure will be impossible under water wearing gloves.

For almost US$100 I will say it's a watch value.