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Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Two-Tone Automatic Watch #8928OB | 
| Brand: Invicta
Category: Watch
List Price: $285.00
Buy New: $117.88
You Save: $167.12 (59%)
New (5) Used (1) from $99.98
Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 516
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Band Material: 23kt-goldplated-and-stainless-steel
Bezel Material: 23kt-goldplated-and-stainless-steel
Case Diameter: 40
Case Material: 23kt-goldplated-and-stainless-steel
Case Thickness: 12
Clasp: fold-over-safety-clasp
Dial Color: blue
Dial Window Material Type: Mineral
Watch Movement Type: japan-automatic
Water Resistance Depth: 660
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 6.2 x 4.8 x 3.8
MPN: 8928OB
Model: INV-8928OB
ASIN: B000JQJS6M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Japan-automatic movement | | • | Mineral crystal | | • | Case diameter: 40 mm | | • | 23kt-goldplated-and-stainless-steel case; Blue dial; Date function | | • | Water-resistant to 200 M (660 feet) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Classic styling and high performance add up to an outstanding sport watch for your land or sea adventures. This two-tone automatic watch, from Invicta's Pro Diver series, places a large round stainless steel case on a robust steel bracelet with gold-plated center links. The electric blue dial is designed for quick and easy read-off, even in low light conditions. It offers three-hand function with luminous hands and markers and a magnified date display at the three o'clock position. The detailed hands, in Mercedes, sword, and breguet-style logo shapes, add a note of distinction. The dial is capped with a resilient mineral crystal and framed by a blue unidirectional rotating steel bezel with goldtone markings and coin edge detailing. This watch is driven by Japanese automatic movement, which is visible through the see-through skeleton caseback. It is rated water resistant to a full 200 meters. About Invicta
For well over a century-and-a-half, Invicta (the name is Latin for "invincible"), has been producing fine quality Swiss timepieces and making them available at a surprisingly affordable cost. The company traces its roots to the small Swiss village of La Chaux-de-Fonds where, in 1837, founder Raphael Picard began turning out modestly-priced pieces of exceptional quality, and found himself competing successfully with higher-priced Swiss watchmaking giants. Invicta's reputation grew steadily over the years. The company nearly faded from view in the early 1970s, when the new quartz watches were all the rage, but descendants of the Invicta family reestablished the brand in 1991, and its popularity among watch collectors flourished. True to its roots, Invicta continues to create beautifully designed and expertly crafted watches, using Swiss-made movements and high-quality materials like anti-reflective sapphire crystals. Among Invicta's innovations are the first combination platinum and 18 karat gold watch ever produced and a limited edition Subaqua Noma watch featuring a genuine meteorite stone dial. With a diverse collection ranging from its elegant Vintage 1948 and Objet d'Art watches to its high-performance Pro Diver series, Invicta continues to prove its reputation as an invincible player among fine Swiss watchmakers.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 Invicta 8928 - When style and quality aren't enough May 18, 2005
Michael Horn (US Army Combat Support Training Center, Dublin, CA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I really like this watch for everyday wear! This was my first Invicta watch purchase. I am HARD on watches - some last less than a year before they fail or break or fall out of favor.
I've become a great fan of Invicta Sports watches. Invicta is to Seiko what Infiniti is to Nissan. Better quality, design and engineering - more attractive styling at a great price.
I chose this model 8928 for a match to my University ring and school colors. This is a VERY attractive watch. With a Japanese auto-wind movement (visable through mineral glass transparent back), water resistance to 660 feet (I've had it to 130 ft with no problems) - superior quality on fit and finish - it makes a striking statement on your wrist. It looks (intentionally) very much like a Rolex Submariner (who watch collectors qualify as a very good $800 watch that sells for $3,000!).
Things I like:
1. VERY attractive timepiece - striking design and engineering
2. Fit, finish, style and quality are superior to more expensive watches
3. A great diving watch for a great price
4. Transparent mineral glass watch back reduces chance of skin irritation for wear every day
5. Two tone stainless wrist band is high quality, attractive and comfortable
6. Timekeeping is tolerably accurate for an autowind
7. No batteries
8. Watch movement should last 4-5 years before major servicing
9. Watch face magnifier for date
Things I'd like to see improve
1. Power reserve - watch will wind down if not worn every other day
2. Requires a seperate watch "autowinder" to keep time and date if not worn daily
3. NOT a chronometer - time must be adjusted monthly after "break-in" period
4. 23k gold plate links on wristband prone to scratching
5. Too inexpensive to invest in a 4-5 year major maintenance - buy another one?
The Invicta sports model series 8926 (all stainless) diving watch has been their franchise for many years. All 89xx series are attactive well made watches that look much more expensive than they are.
I've seen prices from $118 to $155 for this model - all merchants claiming low price. Be careful of a vendors reliability and customer service. Invicta may not honor its warranty from gray market merchants. If not an authorized dealer - be sure the seller offers an in-house warranty that promises fast turnaround on repair.
The Invicta 8928 is an attractive, low cost, high quality time piece. You can't go wrong with this model.
[I'm a contributing member of InvictaTalk.com, InvictaWatchForum.com, and TimeTechTalk.com and invite all watch lovers to learn more about Invicta and other watches sold on Amazon.com]
Invicta 8928OB (old bezel) February 21, 2008
R. Hoffmann (CT United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Opened the box, and it looked just like the picture. If you look for OB on the Invicta site, you won't find it. Stands for "old bezel" design. I guess Rx thought it looked too much like their's. The current bezel is more scalloped. As a diver, I like the OB as it is easier to move when your fingers are wet. I'll update if the gold starts to come off or if anything else goes wrong, but for now, I give this a: Buy it Now!
GREAT WATCH ON ITS OWN - PRICE A HUGE BONUS April 9, 2008
Gumbeaux13 (New Orleans, LA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Take all of the positive and extensive reviews of this watch, roll them into one, and you have my review. I'm writing mainly to offset the one star review: I spent 50 cents and less than a minute at a country jeweler to have two iinks removed. Most jewelers whom you do business with will take out links free so why mail the watch off? This is an outstanding watch!
 Great watch but....... November 9, 2007
noz
3 out of 21 found this review helpful
I love the looks of this watch. closest thing to the Rolex model 16613 you can find for 50 times less!!! However, the band adjustment is a nightmare! I realy feel betrayed and shafted by Invicta and I will probably not buy another.
The main problem? the screws (Or pushpins) on the band links are so incredibly small that you can't adjust them your self. You have to send it in to be adjusted. $20 shipping fee (ABSOLUTLY ABSERD!) $10 to do the adjustment, and another $20 plus to ship it back? Very disappointing Invicta!! I'm going to try to find a local jeweler to do the adjustmnet for much less. Untill then I'm Sticking to my Croton which I was able to adjust myself for, Ready for this Invicta? FREE!
In conclusion it seems like a good watch but I feel absolutely taken on this one. Buy the Croton instead based on the much easier band adjusment alone.
Outstanding Value ! April 26, 2008
Richard O'Connor (Dallas, TX USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was considering investing $6500.00 for a Rolex Submariner, then $1000.00 for a Tag version of the same watch when I came across this Invicta for $99.00 ! I figured what could I possibly lose ? This watch is absolutely as impressive looking and feeling as either of the aformentioned time pieces. Comes packaged very nicley as well. I've received many compliments on this watch ! It keeps great time; just has to be reset if you don't wear it every day...invest in a watch winder !
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