InvictaPro Diver Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 31290

This is a great homage watch that lacks the usual gaudy in your face Invicta branding on the case. With the Seiko automatic movement, this watch is reliable and tough. I wear it at work with impact tools and heavy vibration and it continues to run flawlessly. The lume is bright, but doesn't last very long. The power reserve is fairly decent as well. Paired with a Nato strap, I think it's a sharp looking watch. I swim with it as well and have no issues with water intrusion thanks to the screw down crown and advertised water resistance. Very happy with the purchase.

When a watch enthusiast hears the word "homage" it tends to invoke an idea of "fake flex" with a knockoff trying to pass off as the more expensive version it's emulating. When a watch enthusiast hears the word "Invicta", it also tends to invoke the idea of "fake flex" with their line of oversized, over styled watches with ludicrous MSRP's that are deeply discounted to make you feel like you got the deal of a lifetime.Ironic then that Invicta of all people would release a watch that feels much more like a fitting tribute to a classic, then a cheap attempt to impress the luddites at the club.Enter the Invicta 1953, a remarkably accurate representation of the original Rolex Submariner Ref 6204 released in "not surprisingly" 1953.The reason I resist calling this an "homage" is because there is no "fake flash" to be had here. The Submariner Ref 6204 is such a rare piece, that the odds that you find one actually residing on someone's wrist today is non-existent. Also, the original submariner doesn't have many of the details that a modern rolex has. There is no date window with Cyclops. No minute markers on the bezel. No famous Mercedes hand set. In fact the original Ref 6204 bears relatively little resemblance to what the submariner would eventually become. So wearing a tribute watch to the "original submariner" isn't going to get you noticed.Also, this watch lacks the over the top styling and branded found on many of Invicta's other pieces. And as shown in the pictures is a surprisingly accurate representation. Granted, the 40mm case size is more in line with modern aesthetics than the original 37mm case size of the 6204. The second hand is missing the lume on the lollipop pip, and the Invicta is definitely thicker at 14.5mm to incorporate the ubiquitous Seiko NH34 movement.The 120 click uni-directional bezel is amazingly good at this price point with little or no play and good alignment with the index markers. The lume, while not amazing, is definitely a step up from what Invicta offers on their other divers. We're not talking Seiko or Citizen dive watch level lume here, but it is servicable.Speaking of Diving, Invicta claims this watch has 200m of water resistance, but it isn't an ISO Divers certified 200m, so it's not really built or tested for Scuba Diving. That being said, as long as you remember to screw down the crown, the watch should provide a respectable level of water resistanceThe bracelet is competent and consists of mostly solid links. The hollow end links and pressed clasp actually leans into the original vintage feel as the 6204 also sported a pressed clasp with hollow end-links.The bracelet itself has 4 levels of micro adjustment guaranteeing a good fit and it's well finished and comfortable as well.So Bottom Line, If you are a watch enthusiast, you get a competent, pleasantly accurate interpretation of a watch that was destined to become a classic. A reference that most of us will never see in real life, let alone have the option to own or wear. Whether or not the Invicta brand is a deal killer or not, one thing remains. Invicta, as a brand, has nearly a 70 year longer history than Rolex, and let's be honest, the Invicta branding does drive down the price of this watch to the level of almost being a no brainer. Even the most hardened watch snob can see this as being a special watch.If you aren't a watch enthusiast, you are getting a well made automatic Seiko for a fraction of what Seiko charges for their entry level mechanical watches. It's NH34 movement means that you can take it down to almost any watch repair shop and have it serviced.

I've been looking at this model Invicta to come down in price for almost a year. Recently saw an Amazon Warehouse return for just over $80 so snagged it. I could never keep either of the 2 Pro Divers I previously owned due to the aesthetics of Invicta plastering their name and logo all over the watch and that god awful cyclops I'm not a fan of. It just screamed 'cheap' to me.Amazon's description of this 1953 model said, 'Used, Like new' so I figured what could go wrong? I found out why it was previously returned. Like just about every Seiko 4r3x series or NH3x series movement I've ever owned the accuracy always left much to be desired. This one was no exception and probably why the original purchaser returned it. It was running minus 32 seconds a day with a 4.0 beat error. With Seiko's advertised +45 / -35 seconds per day accuracy guarantee that is totally unacceptable to me and should be for anyone paying Seiko's prices. It did however only take about 15 minutes on my timegrapher to get it to a respectable +4 seconds a day at .1ms beat error so at the price of what most budget Seiko's are going for these day, this one's a keeper now.I like the understated aesthetics and retro look of the dial and I don't feel like I'm wearing an Invicta billboard now. If you're contemplating a Seiko my advice is to look to Epson's other brand and buy an Orient instead. Of all 10 or 12 Orient's I've owned I never had to regulate any of them out of the box. They're the budget watch's best kept secret, although not so much the last few years as folks are getting wise to Seiko's lack of fit and finish and accuracy issues. Two Orient Star models I have blow similar Seikos out of the water in so many regards it's ridiculous. But I digress... I'm happy with the 'returned' 1953, the deal I got on it, and hope to get good service the rest of the way.

Amazing style. Everything about the watch is perfect and well-made. I have no complaints about the steel bracelet, but I immediately changed it to get the look of the original Bond watch. I don't have anywhere near the funds to get the real thing, but since this is not a replica, I am thrilled to be able to have the style. Accuracy out of the box is +6 seconds per day.The cons are all due to the seller. The watch was not brand new. Some of the protective film had been removed. The manual was missing. Also, the rotor was not yellow. This is my first Invicta, and I was looking forward to its distinctive yellow rotor. Other than that, Invicta themselves made a fantastic watch!