Invicta Watches: Quality At An Affordable Price
Invicta started out in Switzerland producing competitively priced watches that almost anyone could afford.
Their goal was to put Swiss quality watches in the hands of people who normally could not afford it. However, over the years, the company has changed hands, the majority of the production is now overseas and the watches may no longer be as good as they once were?
So, I thought I would do a detailed review of their range of watches and see if they still stand the test of time (no pun intended).
After all, their watches are stylish, solid and look almost the same as a watch worth 10x the price.
No products found.Down But Not Out: Invicta Reinvents Itself Over & Over
Invicta is quite successful these days, which might be one of the reasons you are reading this review. You start to see their watches everywhere, and to me, they are very much in competition with the likes of Seiko.
Invicta has always stood for “supremely crafted timepieces can be offered for modest sums”, meaning great watches for a decent price!
And although they nearly died along with many Swiss watch brands during the Quartz revolution in the 70s, they have since re-established themselves as a leader in the field.
They have won design awards (Red Dot 2013) and are now very much focused on oversized, perfectly fitting watches that stand out from the crowd. Just take a look at the two-tone and gold plated watches below and tell me they look cheap? Yet, you might be surprised to learn both are available for less than 100 bucks!
No products found. No products found.Invicta Quality, Manufacturing & Warranty
In order to compete, it is no surprise that the majority of Invicta watches are not made in Switzerland. And when you look at the price point of most of them, below one hundred dollars, it’s a no brainer really.
However, Invicta wanted to stay true to their Swiss traditions, so have started releasing some specific Swiss Made models onto the market. They are, in most cases, quartz movements, to help keep the price down, but they are still Swiss Made, which really means something when it comes to quality. And, as someone who has spent quite a lot of time living in Switzerland, I can tell you the Swiss take this very seriously!
So, with quality very much being on the radar of Invicta, how is the warranty.
It is certainly not as amazing as that of a Rolex, but for a cost-effective watch it’s pretty good: 1 year limited Warranty.
Invicta Pro Diver Collection – Their Most Popular
Perhaps their most popular of all, the Pro Diver collection is a great place to start if you are thinking about an Invicta watch.
With a range of colors and movements, this collection is very reminiscent of the Rolex Submariner (which normally retails for many thousands of dollars).
The classic diver’s watch version (seen in black & gold/blue below) features dive timer bezel, lume on the markers to help see the time in low light, a clear and easy to read face and a date at the 3 o’clock position.
There is also a chronograph version (black / gold shown below) that takes things a little further with a 3 dial chronograph, a two-toned rubber strap and a very unique day/date display on either side of the 6 o’clock position.
No products found. No products found. No products found.- Pro Diver Specifications
- Japanese Quartz & Automatic Movements available
- Stainless Steel or Rubber straps (single or two-tone)
- Water Proof to 200m (660 ft)
- Uni-directional bezel
- Luminous markers
- Case size: 40mm
PRO DIVER COLLECTION ON AMAZON >
Invicta Aviator Collection – A Unique Statement
Invicta have a huge range of watches, and this is never more apparent than when you check out the Aviator Collection.
The focus with aviator-style watches is the extra dials and numbers. Historically, these things were used by pilots and the like to measure time-elapsed, speed and other useful information for their jobs. Today, we honestly only use such things as a chronograph (the three dials on many aviators) as stop watches or timers.
However, it is all about the look. So, these watches are less waterproof than the Pro Diver collection (100m vs 200m) but still more than enough for swimming or snorkelling.
There are actually quite a few distinct Aviator styles with Invicta. The first, is the more classic 3 dial chronograph (well, more like 2.5) with two button (2 and 4 o’clock) timer either side of the crown. And on the right side of the face you also get a day window.
These watches are all stainless steel with metal clasps on the strap, a quartz movement (not automatic, so a bit thinner), have a large 48mm face and on most models – a sapphire crystal glass.
No products found. No products found. No products found.But, Invicta was not satisfied with the run of the mill aviator look, so they also have a huge variety of less “busy” faces. These range from the more classic looking with leather strap, to the GMT (two time zone) models with day/date. As well as slightly differently designed chronograph models where the 3 dials are all lined up below the center.
So, choice is not something that is a problem in this range!
No products found.Invicta Aviator Leather Casual Model
No products found.Invicta Aviator GMT Model
No products found.Invicta Aviator 3 Dial Model
Invicta Speedway Collection – A Unique Statement
A cross between the Aviator and the Pro Diver, the Speedway collection is aimed at the kind of person who mixes sports and work.
These watches feature a Swiss quart movement with chronograph, as well as 200m water resistance and a scratch resistant sapphire glass. So, are fit for almost any purpose.
And the majority of them are all stainless steel, so they ooze class as well. Although, for those that prefer a leather band, there are options for you too (such as the third one below).
No products found. No products found. No products found.- Speedway Specifications
- Swiss Quartz Movement
- Stainless Steel or Leather straps
- Water Proof to 200m (660 ft)
- Chronograph with 60 second, 30 minute and 1/10 of a second sub dials
- Date function
- Case size: 41mm
Other Invicta Watches
Never a company to just settle for a couple of colors or watch collections, Invicta have a huge range of other watches for you to choose from.
Rather than show you all of them, I have collected a few of the more stand out models below ranging from the renowned Lupah, Subaqua and Ocean. All the way to the very unique DNA watch.
No products found.Invicta Lupah Black
No products found.Invicta Subaqua Sport
No products found.Invicta Specialty Chronograph
No products found.Invicta Reserve Ocean Predator
No products found.Invicta Sea Hunter
No products found.Invicta DNA Chronograph
