Invicta Pro Diver Stainless Steel Men's Automatic Watch - 40mm

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I’ve been wearing my Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB for several weeks now, and I can’t be happier. It has a nice heft to it (155g), grasps my wrist comfortably, and seems to be very sturdy. The watch isn’t too large to take all the attention, neither is it too small to look awkward on a man’s wrist.

if joy per dollar spent were a factor, these are top watches. they shouldn’t be judged by all the other cr*p Invicta puts out. judged on their own, if you want a great spec, classic style sub that looks good (yes, except for the engraved ‘invicta’ on the side), then this is totally worth it.

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The 8926 and 8926OB use a Seiko Instruments Inc (SII) Caliber NH35A. This is a very reliable movement that’s found in many watch brands. You might be used to a battery-powered (“ quartz movement”) watch, but the fact is that most expensive and luxury watches use an automatic movement. It has a BPH of 28,800 which means that the second hand has a much smoother sweep (8 beats per second), which is typically only found in higher-tier watches. As a tradeoff, it has slightly shorter power reserve of 38 hours. The NH35 caliber is therefore equipped with features that watch enthusiasts appreciate the most. Moreover, it keeps an accurate time as well. The dial is made of a mineral glass which protects the watches chronograph display. The display also features a date indicator with a magnified window. The watch also features luminescent hands which will make it easier to read in the dark.

From my own experience, I can say that the Invicta 8926OB is definitely worth purchasing, especially considering the unbelievable price that gets you a Submariner lookalike with an NH35 automatic caliber. For the price, the watch offers more than you can wish for. And although I have worn it for only a couple of weeks, the whole construction and the prestige of the caliber suggests a long lifetime. Another problem that caught my eye, although a slight one, is the gap between the three links when bending the bracelet. What causes it is the pinhole in the center link that seems to be too wide. The gap is also the very reason contributing to the rattling noise of the bracelet. Did you know? The OB suffix next to the 8926 stands for Original Bezel, which is the first one they came out with. The other version without the suffix comes with a smoother bezel without the coin-edge design.you just might find these get lots more wrist time than your high end certified divers. i love mine, and just have fun keeping them on my wrist. Reply The NH35 movement is made by Seiko Instruments, which also makes the Seiko watches. They’re a Japanese company making some of the highest-quality watches and movements on the planet. Sellita SW200 I did the first image right after strong light exposure, the other one approximately an hour later, and the third one three hours later. The results were disappointing, to say the least. I would have hoped to get a much better luminosity from a diver than from a casual chronograph. The 8926, 8926OB, 9937, and 9937OB are very similar watches. Kudos to you for trying to get a straight answer about it. It has a BPH of 21,600 which means that it has a smooth sweep of the second hand at 6 beats per second. The power reserve is a standard 41 hours.

Are there better watches - probably. Better values - I think not. At 40mm it's unisex, it's stainless and waterproof, replaceable bezel insert, Flame Fusion crystal - no - but it's tough and scratch and shatter resistant, the dial face is very well printed with tastefully shaped markers reminiscent of much more expensive watches. The hands are tastefully done to compliment the markers and style of the aquatic big name big brother to it's infamous design. The Japanese movt is a well proven movement with a pretty high bps count that leaves only the slightest detection of the second hand "jitters". At the price point these watches can be had for - you can't hardly go wrong. Since I have been using 9937's and 8926's for many years the only degradation in production quality that is of slight n otice is the band/bracelet is getting "lighter." Clasp works well, as do the lug end pieces of the bracelet. I own a ridiculously large number of these watches with every known variation of the 8926 Model series, A, C, OB (several) and the plain ole 8926 with and without cyclops - they have required very little attention from my watchmaker over the years. This the most recent "OB" is yet another cycle in the 8926 as it does NOT have "Japan Movt" stamped at 6 - another plus for my collection. Read full review The watch strap is a standard fold over clasp with a fold over safety as seen in one of the images below.

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The best part of the watch is probably the main reason you’re considering it – the 40mm Sub case. Finding a watch that executes the traditional Rolex Submariner case to a high degree is a journey that most watch enthusiasts will find themselves on at some point. Plenty of microbrands offers sub cases and a whole mess of microbrands do as well. Finally, there’s also the Invicta 8926, which comes with a scalloped bezel instead of the coin-edge version. All the other visual and physical features are identical to the 8926OB. However, what makes my heart beat faster and what I really appreciate in a watch is the automatic movement. And that’s probably the best bit you’ll get with the Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB. Another eye-catching element on the dial is the date window with a magnifying glass on top of it. It is a welcoming addition as, without the magnifier, the date window would require very sharp eyesight to read out the numbers.