Invicta Pro Diver Unisex Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Automatic Black Dial - 9403

The media could not be loaded. 4/25/23: Update 3Even though I said I was done updating this review, I felt I needed to do just one more…I’ve had this watch for around 2.5 years and it still runs like a champ. I don’t wear it that much anymore, so I give it a wind here and there to keep things moving; having zero problems starting back up. The watch has a decent amount of scratches in the case and the bezel insert lume has slightly deteriorated over time.In late 2021, I wanted to do something special. I swapped the dial, handset, crystal, and strap out for some high quality aftermarket ones. And sheesh, it looks and feels a thousand times better!! Only grievance I had was with trying to install the seconds hand which I accidentally broke… it’s kind of difficult to doAnyway this watch looks so much better than it had before and still functions like new. The automatic pro diver’s are an incredible platform to work on, especially if you wanted to get into watch modding. Very, very easy to work on.10/4/20: (Main Review)Recently purchased this watch and had been anticipating its arrival. It is absolutely gorgeous and is everything I had been wanting in a watch. The two-tone bezel, exhibition case back, screw-down crown, 200 meters of WR, and low price; what’s not to love? Well with the first one that I ordered, the crown was quite difficult to pull in and out and to screw back in. I was not pleased with this and was very disappointed with it. Thankfully, Amazon took my request for a replacement and I have to say that it is a much better improvement. In general, the threading in these watches aren’t the smoothest to begin with, but it shouldn’t feel like metal on metal (I’m pretty sure my first one was refurbished). I’ve heard somewhere that a quick fix regarding this issue would be to apply silicone grease to the threads. Another con about this watch was the lume. It’s not great since it doesn’t last long and isn’t even bright enough when fully charged for any real usage while submerged under water. Delivery was rather quick (early in fact), as it had been shipped and sold via Amazon. I definitely recommend this watch as a solid first automatic timepiece and/or diver. Before I finish, I want to discuss this watch’s movement: each new Pro Diver has Seiko’s NH35 automatic movement which is said to be highly accurate. Some people complain about its accuracy but I don’t know what to expect and will find out for myself. Thank you for reading and I hope you find this review helpful!UPDATE #1: 11/19/20:Having owned this watch for a little over a month now, I have to say I am EXTREMELY pleased with it. I have received quite a few compliments while wearing this watch and it just feels awesome to wear. Some people give the Pro Diver lineup a bad wrap for being a Submariner homage and for its supposed lack of water resistance. Well hear this: most people won’t even care if you’re wearing a Submariner homage or the real thing. Yeah the Rolex is obviously impressive and better; but this is a way to have a Submariner without buying one for thousands of dollars. This watch just happens to be the best of the homages (in my opinion). Anyway, the water resistance is no worry for me. As long as you remember to screw the crown back in after setting the time/date, it’ll be fine. Mine has survived numerous times after being submerged in hot water. To conclude this update, I want to say to you that this watch is a must-have. Yeah it might not be the best watch out there but know that it has most of the same specs and similar build quality as dive watches worth $100 more than it. I love mine and so will you — if make the right decision and buy one!UPDATE #2: 2/16/21Still a daily wearer! I have so many other watches in my collection but I need to say that this one gets most time on the wrist. I’ve acquired noticeable scratches on the polished parts of the case from normal wear and tear, but that’s to be expected. I’ve held off on talking about the movement’s accuracy so it could pass the break-in period. It keeps really good time. Mine’s running an average of between +/- 5 to 10 seconds a day. It varies for me regarding how much I wear it. I’m raising the stars up to 5/5 from 4/5 because I love the watch so so much. But wow do I really hate scalloped bezels! (Not the watch’s fault per se). Looks like this will be my last update for this watch. Cannot recommend it enough. Thanks for reading!

These 40mm Invicta automatics are the best value around, I have four of them in different colors. They look great and they work great.

For the price point, I appreciate Invicta offering this dive watch with push pin links rather than folded links. This makes it easier to wear, as it isn't pulling your hair like other bracelets at this price. The automatic movement is pretty accurate, and setting the time and date is intuitive. Always remember that these watches have a screw down crown, so once you set the time, and wind the watch, make sure to screw the crown back to keep the water resistance.

Want a good watch for good price, Invicta is the watch to consider. I collect many watches and have found out after buying high-end watches for many years that the more a watch cost the less you wear it and the more you protect it by keeping it safe in a watch box. You spend 10k for a watch and never wear it but spend a couple of hundred for one then you will wear the crap out of it and never worry about it. Invicta watches are durable and never quit working the automatic ones that is Battery watches are good, but batteries eventually die then you replace it.

This is my second Invicta watch, having purchased a model 22061 a couple of weeks ago. The 22061 is a bit larger --- 43mm vs. 40mm on this watch --- and has a quartz movement rather than the Seiko NH35A automatic movement in the 9403. The price of the 22061 was $69 and the price of the 9403 was $88 and I find it nothing short of amazing that Invicta can sell these watches at the stated prices.This list price of the 9403 is $315 and a web search shows that typical selling prices are around $200. At $88 it is a steal. First, the watch itself is simply gorgeous, looking even better on the wrist than the photos depict. I have a smaller wrist and the 40mm wide 9403 fits my wrist-size better than the 43mm wide 22061 which looks a bit large. It has a solid, well-constructed feel to it belying its modest price. Comparing it to my $3,000 Omega Seamaster, the 9403 compares very well to it, although the finish on the case isn't quite there and the edges are sharper without the ultra smooth polishing of the case. The bezel has the same scalloped edge as the Seamaster bezel, and is equally difficult to turn unless your hands and the bezel are dry. For a dive watch, this is not the best situation. The otherwise identical 8926OB Invicta watch has an easier to grip coin-edge bezel (minus the red/black insert) and would be my preferred choice for diving.As noted earlier, the 9403 uses a well-regarded Seiko NH35A movement that has both manual winding and hacking ability. I owned a Seiko dive watch with a Seiko 7S26 movement that cost over twice as much as this Invicta when I bought it on Grand Cayman about a decade ago, and this is a much nicer movement than the non-manual winding, non-hackable 7S26 which is still used in many Seiko sport watches.So far, it's been running about two seconds slow per 24-hour period, which shows the movement has been carefully regulated. Swiss coronometer standards are, if memory serves me correctly, -2/+5 seconds per day so this is a very, very good performance for a mechanical watch. For reference, my 15-years-old Seamaster is a COSC certified chronometer and it typically runs less than one second per day fast following an $800 overhaul by Omega in its Miami service center. For the price of one Seamaster you can buy more than thirty Invicta 9403 watches, which is something to consider.I have noted many complaints regarding Invicta's customer service --- or lack thereof. Buyers have complained about paying $28 for warranty return shipping and handling of warranty repairs, along with having to wait weeks or months for the watch to be returned. Invicta ought to strive for much better service, without question, but the reality is --- at this price --- the 9406 is essentially a disposable watch. Buy it, enjoy it until it breaks or needs service and then toss it into the trash. That may sound harsh, but the cost of a routine CLA service is going to be in excess of the $88 you paid for it, so you might as well buy a new watch and be done with it.That said, I am delighted with my 9403 and will probably spring for a 8926OB at some point down the road. If you are in the market for an inexpensive dive watch, the 9403 or 8926OB deserve a close look.October 26, 2016 UpdateI've been wearing the 9403 for a couple of months and decided to give an update. First, it remains a very handsome watch and looks much more expensive than it is. I have not had the opportunity to use it while SCUBA diving but showers and forays into the pool have not resulted in any leaks. The bracelet looks nice, was easily resized, works well and seems more resistant to scratches than my Omega Seamaster bracelet which is a well-known scratch magnet. My only significant issue with the watch is its accuracy. It has settled in at running 10-15 seconds per day slow. That works out to about a minute to a minute and a half slow per week. I'm a bit OCD'ed over accurate watches but this may not be an issue for many owners. The Seiko NH35A movement is decent and reliable and should be capable of tighter regulation. I may break down and have a watchmaker see if they can tighten it up a bit. I'll keep you posted.

Invicta seemingly gets a bad rap, but I was very happy with this watch. It has good build quality and material finish. It keeps time as well as I would expect from an automatic watch, it lagged by about 3 seconds a day.