Invicta Pro Diver after 18 YEARS!!!!! Craziest Dive Watch Value Ever?
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Love this. I got my 8926 with the coin edge bezel in early 2009. I was in the Navy, deployed to Iraq with my Marines and my Casio Gshock LCD stopped working from the heat I guess. I dug my invicta prodiver from my pack and wore it. Broke the band and put it on a NAR turniquette and wore it the rest of the deployment. Chipped the cyclops, scratched the hell out of it worked flawlesly. Here we are, 14 years later and I still put it on and take it out for a good beating.
You should post a short of it now. That'd be awesome to see
People can be snobs if they want, but my Invicta Pro Diver is probably the BEST VALUE of the 36 watches I own. If you think their huge, garish watches are tacky, don't buy them! Apparently, somebody buys them. Difficult to imagine, but yes...
Facts. They have some ugly ones. Skip those and jump in this durable gem. This and they 1953.
what's the most expensive watch that you currently own? (asking for a friend).
No such thing as a watch snob, everyone has different opinions on watch's, differing opinions doesn't make you a snob. I have seen low end watch buyers be some of the biggest snobs by putting people down who will only buy high end. Goes both ways. I have watch's from $5k to $30 Casio.
@@daleyfamily2179 There are snobs that shit on this model because of the name. Even if someone mods the crystal and bracelet, they still turn their head and scoff because of the brand or movement.
Mine stops working several times a day. It’s great if the correct time is not important.
The Invicta Pro Diver has has become an unlikely icon of the watch world !
I agree. All of the invicta hate has seemed to solidify its status.
@@cheapwatchman_official 😄
No it has not
@@maverick4177 Ha, ha, ha, ha "All of the invicta hate has seemed to solidify its status." lmao
They really offer more than we want to expect. The pro diver is an excellent line of watches honestly.
I believe your first Invicta review a while back is what brought me here, so glad you started this channel!!
thanks so much for watching!
I got the blue two tone gold 6 years ago and discovered the world of watches because of it. To this day, I still get more compliments on the Invicta Pro Diver than any other watch that I wear.
Has the gold faded
@@jayman9162 ive had mine for 5 years and the gold has not faded yet.
I just bought an Invicta. I had one 15 yrs ago it was good.
This is one of the most interesting watch reviews I’ve ever seen. I’ve watched dozens of reviews of a variety of watches, but not one was a LONG term review. Incredible that this cheap, oft maligned Invicta is still giving good service after eighteen years. It just goes to show that when it comes to watches, we pay the high prices for branding, finishing, and design, not durability.
1. LOVE your channel. 2. About a year ago (ish?) after watching several of your videos, I purchased an Invicta Pro Diver for myself as my first automatic watch. Gotta say, in that year I have been surprised and pleased about its accuracy, and it never fails to garner compliments. And the price was right, too: I caught a huge sale, and got some first time customer coupon and got my Pro Diver shipped for under $50. I couldn't be happier. Thanks for all the info!
I am truly loving what you bring to the table in watch youtube land. I have a 1953 in my collection and I had a prodiver, but I got the model with the SW200 movement. No regrets and do not care what anyone things. I also love the point you made about respecting them more than san martin. Great point! Keep on keeping on. It is a good perspective you often have.
thanks for the kind words
Hello shipmate! Subscriber here. I saw my first Submariner up close in a shop in Hong Kong in 1990. It was around 3K and way out of an E5's budget, but I vowed to have one. I was able to fulfill that dream six months ago with a five digit sub, but it followed an Invicta Pro Diver. I removed the cyclops on the first Invicta because I didn't like it. I purchased a second one recently and left the cyclops because it sorta clones the new-to-me (1999) Submariner. The Pro Diver is my dedicated lawn mowing gardening and anything damaging watch. Cheers and keep up the excellent content!
Thanks for your service, brother!
Also a military to civilian guy myself, retired Air Force.
I bought the current Invicta Pro Diver watch last year during a Prime Day special for $59... ridiculously cheap considering that I have straps that cost that much.
I was quite surprised by the quality for the price. I shook my watch for a week before I discovered that it had hand winding. It also hacks, which is a must have for me. The level of accuracy is equal to or better than many of my multi-hundred dollar watches from the big named companies.
If I could change one thing, it would be to get rid of that garish "INVICTA" etched into the side... a little too much "look at me" for my taste, but for the price it's a small sacrifice.
Anyone that laughed at these watches without actually seeing one should do the sub-hundred dollar experiment and own a true no cares adventure watch that you can freely wear in hazardous conditions without fear. I have no regrets from my $60 investment.
Thanks for your service! Appreciate you watching and sharing your story
if you want to go through the trouble of removing the Invicta stamping on the case, it can be done... czcams.com/video/5QXg3vAMz-U/video.html its done a bit crude but he gets is done,
The 40mm Prodiver was available with the coin edge bezel first. It’s an OB after the model number. The pro divers are amazing value. Mine is about 15 years old and the Miyota movement finally died. The 8 series Miyotas are hand winding and as of last year are now hacking. Invicta makes a 40mm PD with a Selita movement and can be found for around $200.
2023 December bought my first Invicta like new shape for only 21 dollars 😊😊 I love it so far , it looks Nice and feels good stainless steel.
I purchased my Invicta Pro Diver 5/2003. It has the Miyota 8215. The bezel is 1/2 black and half red. The red portion is anodized and has a great faded patina. The black portion appears to be ceramic and looks new. Recent case back and crown stem "O" rings (greased), and minor speed and beat error adjustments. Has not been serviced since purchase. Still running strong after 31 years.
My 2018 Invicta Pro Diver needs some very minor repairs but it still runs fine after 6 years of terrible treatment. Rather than clean it up, I decided to just order a new "coin edge" Invicta Pro Diver. I'll eventually repair the case of the old watch and maybe pass it on to one of our grandchildren. I'm 76 years old and the Invicta Pro Diver is the best watch I've ever owned.
Invictas are the Nickelback of watches. Everyone talks about how lame they are but they’ve sold millions.
I'm not far behind you, I've had one for 12 years. Great watches.
I use mine as a 'stunt double'for my Submariner, though these days I only bring the Sub out on special occasions, since it has skyrocketed in value. That means my Invicta is my main watch, worn 24/7, and it's still kicking.
Right on
My Invicta Ghost Diver from 2003 runs a Miyota, still going strong. Two decades, zero complaints.
Mine is 16 yrs. old, I splurged on the 9937 swiss movement, still runs great never been serviced. Bought mine leaving the Air Force and wore it during my airline job interview. Great video, cool to see all the scars on yours!
I've never understood people buying watches and then not using them. I have some nice watches from omega and Tudor and I like it when it gets a scratch. I don't do it on purpose, mind you but those are my scratches. sometime when they get passed down to my kids I'd hope they would keep them exactly as they are.
I love Invicta watches, for the money you can’t beat quality and looks . You can’t even buy a decent watch band for the price of some of these watches.
I’ve modded, sold, destroyed and gifted many 40mm automatic Invicta Pro Divers. My first automatic was an auto pro diver - purchased in 2009. I was not aware the Submariner existed at the time. I loved the submariner design language.
Several years ago, it was extremely difficult to find a better value packed watch under $100. The Chinese have caught up. While these are great, the Invicta 1953 released in 2020 is a better watch. I have both. Despite owning watches that cost a lot more, I will always have one in my collection.
I actually just modded a steel dive sub clone. was a lot of fun. white dial with black markers and new pilot style handset. looks cool.
I love Invicta, I have had an Omega and a Rolex submariner, not to toot my horn. I will always love my invictas more. They survive the everyday hazards. They are tough and stand up
I love this watch too. I also plan to always own it. I never wear it, but I love seeing it when I look through the collection.
Dude, i didn’t know you were doing a channel other than audio man, really nice. I just bought a ADDIESDIVE quartz (didn’t plan to wear it much and didn’t want to worry about winding or wearing). It was $45 and unbelievable how nice it it. I planed to toss the bracelet but (Bought a nato when i ordered) it was very large and much much nicer than expected so i took a few links out and I’m impressed - could easily pass for a watch multiple times what i paid.
Been an invicta fan for a long time.
My first mechanical automatic watch. It keeps amazing time and I still enjoy wearing it.
Never liked the Invictas, but this has convinced me! Incredible that its lasted this long, and for such an affordable price.
The Pro Diver doesn't deserve the hate it's a brilliant wee watch. For even better build quality try the Grand Diver, it's an amazing watch. Mines is in the winder with Rolex Seadweller, Kadloo Ocean Date and Seiko 55 Fathoms and it does not look outta place one bit. Keeps better time than Rolex too.
Nice review brother. Thank you.
Amazon are selling these for £62 on offer now, seems crazy value for a solid watch
I have had mine going on 10 years. I don’t wear it all that often, but it still works great!
bought one 15 yrs ago. running still very accurate. I dont wear it, looks to much rolexy. but: not a bad watch at all 😊
My 8026 is around 10 years old. Its definitely still in rotation. Looks and runs great.
I think you will find it is hand winding. Give the main spring a full wind and it will be good to go.
I have two pro divers (black and a sunburst blue) for 12 years and they're still both going strong and keeping good time. Great review my friend. Looking forward to the next one 😊.
Thanks for sharing Randy. Most of have that one watch that we will never get rid of for special reasons. My first Seiko is that watch.
thanks, G.
I decided to get a watch I could see in the dark after hours of wearing rain gear , testing several watches this watch held lume over 12 hrs, only one better was a Tritium dial. I don't like the metal band, get that across + and ground on your car battery. Good video.
I got an Invicta pro Diver and love it. Keeps good time and great value.
I have the exact same watch, even the scalloped bezel. Bought it from Sam's club in 2007. It was my first automatic and still runs great. Perfect starter auto to get you hooked!
Nice review! When I was going for the submariner look on a beer budget in 2010, I ended up getting the Invicta 9937OB - the version with the sapphire crystal and the Swiss Sellita SW200 movement. I've replaced the aluminum bezel insert a number of times, and I've brushed the bracelet with green Scotchbrite several times. 13 years later that watch is still going strong - it looks great, keeps solid time, and it still has a decent power reserve. I've got no regrets about buying it.
All the better ones seem to not be on the site anymore, just tried to look this one up with no results
What is green Scotchbrite?
@@miamiman196 green Scotch Brite pads are green abrasive kitchen scouring pads, and they are abrasive enough to scratch stainless steel. They come in various colors for varying degrees of abrasiveness. Most people who use these to dress their watch bracelets use green.
Cool didnt know you had a watch channel as well. Glad to have found it.
Brilliant and unique video on an Invicta. Got the 1953 vintage one, last year and it's amazing. So well made. Not sure I understand the hate.
I’ve got one too, I don’t mind clones if the original is no longer available
I thoroughly enjoy my 20478 Pro Diver. Looks classy and easy to read. Best part it cost me $20 CAD used with another $25 for a new battery installed and is in close to mint condition. Beautiful quality.
I love my 2 pro divers. Looking for a couple 12hr dual time bezels to put on them. My friend and parter in the fly fishing shop we own is a Rolex/Casio guy. I went in to the shop when I got the black Invicta diver and called out to Richie at the back of the shop “hey I got a Rolex” while holding my wrist up. He couldn’t tell until he got about 20’ away that it was a Invicta.
Invicta started my watch addiction.
my first Invicta is the 8926, I bought it in 2014 and till these days, it has been flawless...now I have 4 in different shapes, one Grand Diver and 1 titanium version.
Bought this watch yesterday in Amazons sale (Model # 9094OB, Im told the OB stand for old bezel!). Paid £55.40 so around $72 I believe, its my first Invicta watch but I couldnt resist it at the sale price. It looks great although I put it straight on a rubber strap as I just dont get on with bracelets, I just hope it lasts as long as yours has.
Nice review my friend, so I subscribed.
My old pro diver, ETA, sapphire, coin edge is absolutely bulletproof, has been over 120ft deep in the Atlantic multiple times..solid as a rock and looks great.
Have a black on of about the same age. Great everyday watch and still going strong!
I bought this too . Very great quality for the price. The only Invicta I admired
Ditto on everything you you said in your video. I have the same watch as you , black with the scalloped bezel it still runs great. Wear it almost every day, also banged up and scratched. Great video, invicta pro diver all the way baby. Take care.😊 Forgot to mention purchased August 2004
Nice review! I agree with you completely. I also have an Invicta diver with a Miyota 8215 similar vintage to yours. Still keeps perfect time although it has to be manually wound now. I also have a 9937OB with a Sellita SW200 movement that is even better built. Great value for the price!
I consider myself very lucky to have some expensive pieces, but it is really hard to argue with the value for money that the Pro Diver gives you. I have three Pro Divers and I look and them and think - "Just.....How???" They will go for years and years.
Cool video man thanks!
I love this watch. For me, a dive watch is a sporty watch that can take a beating but look good doing it, and this has those qualities in spades. Its super underrated imo
I’ve got a 12 year old one with the NH movement and it doesn’t wind on its own anymore, but it’s still able to be hand-wound. Great watch for $75.
Thanks for your service. Hope your channel does well.
Thank you too
I still have mine up to this day, pretty beat up yet still works great (NH35 movement).
I was supposed to sell it before since I racked up quite a collection.
But I decided it has too much memories back when I was starting out, kept it as a reminder
I dont think I left comment on the first run watching this so here you go haha! Great long term review bud!
my 9937 coin edge with Swiss movement and sapphire crystal is still going strong after 15 years. And its available online for around $230.
Got the IPD shortly after they switched to the Seiko movement. Still runs like a top, although I mangled the bezel which now barely moves. Oh well, a good all-mechanical watch for 130 bucks, and it'll probably run for decades more.
Love my Invicta (8935 £80) worn everyday for 3 years, work and leisure no problems. Its a watch that looks good and gives you time what more do you want.
Nice glad u popped up on my reccomended channels ,, subbed 👍
I bought this watch a few months ago. I love it.
I've got two and I love them. Fantastic value for money and much maligned.
I got 4 of them. Good beaters/ swimming watches. I enjoy them so i don't care about the bad rep they get.
I was 1st district U.S. Coast Guard, and going to be buying my 1st Invicta pro diver next week, the one I'm looking at has the hammer head shark on it. Thanks for your review, very knowledgeable and informative.
I can't really afford an automatic movement at this time, but the quartz one will be just fine for right now.
Thanks again for the enjoyable video.
I am by no means a quartz snob. In my personal opinion you would do yourself a favor to get the automatic. I recently got a Aragon Dive Master 4 EVO, $160 USD. Sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel insert, solid end links, milled deployant clasp. It also uses the same NH35 as the Invicta. I use my $60 G-SHOCK for work but when I get home I enjoy my budget piece of "luxury". Definitely worth setting aside 20 or 30 bucks a week for a month or two. You will appreciate it more.
We only live once, treat yourself don't cheat yourself 👍🏾✌🏾
tomorrow maybe your day. they will probably be having huge sales and they always have some crazy sale on their website going too.
You can't go wrong with an Invicta Pro Diver Hammer Head Shark edition.
I have one 1953 style been had for nearly a year I use only for work, it’s a beast I gotta say. Using 3/4 drive impact 1” drive impact use of hammer this watch is as tough as they come
Love my pro diver, amazing value and durability. Only complaint is that I found the bracelet to be a hair puller and went with a silicone strap, love it.
I feel the same way I got my pro diver a few years ago as a beater watch. The thing it tough. It’s got the same NH35 movement as my buddies Sangin except mine keeps much better time. I was in the Sub Force as well got out in 05 too!
Great review!
I think this is a good looking comfortable watch .. for that money I wouldnt care if it would stop working after couple of years ... I will buy another one. :)
keep on going with your channel :)
$35 dollar ebay puchase 5 years ago, from what I suspect was a pawn shop. It is a great bargain. I wear it in the pool, when i mow the lawn, and whenever I feel like it. Love it.
I just ordered the 9403, coke, and I’m asking myself, why has it taken this long? Great review, great channel! Subbed :)
Love it too have two of them
I do see others have that coin cut Bezel in the replies,, I just haven't had my hands on that many to be familiar with them. Good video,, keep them coming!
Wearing my Pro Diver 8926 (basically the same as yours but with the TMI movement) as I'm watching this. I find it fascinating that this brand has been around since 1837, that's much longer than most swiss brands, preceeding Rolex by 71 years! That alone is reason to proudly wear one of these and not listen to the snobs. Nice relaxed video, yet again.
The current watch doesn’t resemble the original Invicta. It was bought in the 90s and started pumping out oversized ugly watches. And homages. I’m not hating I own an Invicta 1953
@@MrBacchus18But it still is an Invicta. Yes, they produce mostly disgusting pieces nowadays, but their heritage still stands as a testament for good watchmaking. And that goes back almost two centuries. There is a lot more history in Invicta's horology to look back to than current ugly models can ever screw up.
Some pro divers still have the scalloped bezel like the 9404
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I think Invicta has a bad rap, but having said that, it really depends upon which model you get. I have owned 3 Invicta watches over the past 15 years, and only one of them was 'decent'. Two of them didn't keep very good time, but the third was as good as my Citizen Eco-Drive and was very pleasing to wear. I do think that some of the Invicta prices are not good value and would suggest today, with so many other equivalent priced watches, to look elsewhere for a diver. Thanks for your review and for sharing your opinion.
I have a grand diver and it is a amazing watch. Keeps great time.
Yep have 2 and are both 15+ years awesome
Have you had the watch serviced and if so how long between service? Thanks and keep up the great work 😊
A mi también me gustan mucho los Invicta pro diver !! De hecho tengo varios de Quarzo y Automáticos. Yo no puedo gastar en Rolex u otra marca de lujo. Pero me gusta la sensación de Precio y Calidad que me da la marca Invicta !! Gracias por el Video . Saludos desde México !!
Great video! Subbed! Regarding the hate on invicta, I believe it's more related to their Richard Mille / Hublot over 9000 ridiculous designs.
I have a prodiver from 2011. Still running good. Miyota 21 jewel movement. Great watch for modest price!
That’s awesome
That combat 😍Just got a watch dives for 50 used and mint, boxed and omg it's a crazy good bargain, even new at 90.
That’s awesome!
I’m no fan of Invicta but if I had to take one watch out into the ocean with me on my swimming journey I would be willing to risk an Invicta Pro Diver. The CZcams Channel Wonders of Watchdom changed my view on this watch with his review.
It sounds like it needs a service and maybe a new main spring. I bet with a little bit of love, and some new parts it will run with its former glory!
Yeah. I may see if I can get it serviced. Seems absurd to do it but there is a lot of sentimental value for this watch.
@@cheapwatchman_official If you can find a watchmaker, perhaps a hobbyist that won't charge too much. You get into a situation where many watchmakers will say how much cheaper it would be to just replace the watch. I do understand why you don't want to lose the watch. Subbed.
@@zumalot how bad is the situation with cheap watch service in the US? In Moscow it'll be about 40-50$ for full repassage (not in a fancy service centre, but still) and nearly anyone won't refuse servicing Seiko, Miyota, Orient movements. Just curious
@@thewhalenorman I cannot find a watchmaker in my area except jewelry stores, at least who I would trust breaking down/re-assembling any of my watches. The quick answer is "I don't know". My next service will be headed off to Omega for a "speedy" service. I'm guessing $700-$1000, but have not checked for alternatives. I once trusted a very nice older gentleman, self taught, with a glowing reputation. $250 for a full Rolex DJ service. The watch still runs, but sometimes the stem positions is not exact for manual winding, setting date (quickset). You get what you pay for I suppose. A jewelry store watchmaker charged $750 for another Rolex DJ. $300 for a vintage Seiko with probably a $25 auto movement, but there was sentimental value involved, rare dial..etc. I'll never go back because of a very nice 1966 Breitling Top Time. $800 + given back to me with a big crack on the crystal and he acted like I wasn't going to see it. He did fix it after a few encouraging words from me. One really needs to perform a hard target search within the states for great/cheaper service. Sorry, I'm not much help. Didn't mean to write a book here and thanks for stopping by, friend.
Invicta pro diver I had one as well, the original homage watch 👍
Interesting. I have the same watch as you except I bought mine in 2009. Its still running and still looks good. Its been with me and has a few scratches and marks but I love it. I paid 100.00 bucks back then. I dont know much about the Myota movement they must be good.
I've been using watches with the NH 35 movement for over 7 months, and during
that time trying to bring them into COSC (-4 to +6 spd) standards. After
watching quite a few watchmakers take them and other movements apart and
reassemble them, I was struck with how similar all of them were. If a Rolex
could do +/- 2 spd, why not the NH 35? These watchmakers also praise the NH
35 and other Seiko movements for their excellent durability. So. What have
I learned?
With a bit of effort, the NH 35 can be regulated (carefully remove the watch's
back, and gently move the balance regulating lever by tiny amounts) to close
to COSC standards. PROVIDED that you've worn the watch for at least a week,
and noted how much it gains or looses. Then, with a timegrapher (1), you can
create a fairly accurate watch.
EXCEPT! The NH 35 had fairly poor isochronous quality. That is, when the
mainspring is fully wound, the watch runs fast. Unwound, slow. It's also
susceptible to gaining time when the watch dial is rotated on it's axis. Grab
the watch by its bracelet, and spin it quickly back and forth for 10 seconds,
and you'll find the watch has gained a second. Go for a 2 hour walk, swinging
your arm, and the watch might gain 10 seconds. Sit at your desk all day,
and the watch looses 2 to 4 seconds.
Is the cheap but durable NH 35 worth it? Of course, it's up to you. Once you
know it's foibles, and learn to work with them, I'd say it was. Bang for the
buck, of course it is!
1) A Chinese timegrapher can be bought from Ali Express for $130+. Or. You
can download a timegrapher app for your cell phone. The former is better,
as the app requires silent surroundings and makes it very awkward to test
the watch in all 6 positions.
I got some many watches that no way my watch would be in a crap position. My Tissot and Versace with Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors and invicta, Bulova, Elgin, Pintime, Biden, Jarguar, and San Martin,and 🎉Casio .. More watches
I recall the very first versions in the late 90s had a regular seconds hand until Invicta received a cease and desist letter from Rolex's attorneys. I like the Pro Diver and unlike many current Submariner microbrands changing 10x the price, the pro diver is still accessible to all budgets. I own two Rolex Submariners and still throw on my Citizen powered 8926ob from time to time.
invicta make good watches for the price, my problem with them is the way they cheat with the price and say you save 90% which is a lie
Prior to Aliexpress popularity and options i would say this was a fantastic pickup.
I am looking at the 1963 Invicta Diver. Maybe this fall or Christmas season
Pro Diver Mickey Mouse are some of the best Mickey watches. ....and yes, I have the regular nh35 one too. ...and the Swiss quartz one with the scallop bezel. Great stuff but ........BEAT NAVY!!!
They are one of the biggest watch sellers in the world. For the money they simply can't be beaten. Everyone likes to talk about the comically large watches, the whimsical kids watches like "Joker"... They make watches for everyone in every shape and size and price point. I own about 30 of them and they're all great. They also don't gouge people like "luxury" brands do. The only time you should pay a premium for something is if it does something better. Luxury watches don't look better, keep time better... You're paying to have your ego stroked.
... just bought the blue one from Amazon (Prime day) for £54! Can't wait to wear it...
Fantastic little dive watches. As you say, the rest of the range are rubbish, but this is worth every penny, I have both the old version, like yours and the newer version.
Love it that you WELL LOVED IT!