5 Reasons To Buy The Invicta Pro Diver | The Best Starter Automatic?

Hello friends and welcome back to another video. In this video I discuss 5 reasons why the Invicta Pro Diver is a great choice as an entry level automatic watch. This is a great watch for any watch enthusiast and would make a great first automatic watch for anyone just starting out.
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0:00 Introduction
1:09 Seikos are getting more expensive
3:05 Ekster promotional ad
4:33 My Invicta Pro Diver and Specs
10:30 5 Reasons to buy Invicta Pro Diver
14:32 Where's the lume?
14:47 Meet my puppie dog Millie
15:57 Conclusion and shout out to ‪@Trapvision3D‬ please go and subscribe to his channel
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[@MirrlyonTime]

You can get the black subby homage right now for an incredible $48 (as at the date of posting this comment, Nov. 18th 2023) dollars USD! Go check it out (not affiliate link): www.amazon.com/Invicta-8926OB-Stainless-Automatic-Bracelet/dp/B000JQFX1G/

[@watchsixto]

Invicta does have some nice watches, and for the price, great beater watches

[@MirrlyonTime]

For sure 62, as a starter watch into the collecting addiction this is a perfect first automatic imo

[@bogrot69]

Seiko's gone freakin' bananas 🤣 A friiend of mine was looking for a new watch a couple of years ago . He was a full time student on a pretty tight budget. I suggested the Pro Diver and he was very happy with it. I Ran into him recently and it still looked fantastic. It has it's shortcomings but for an NH35 diver st that price, you can't beat it. OMG Millie is gorgeous!❤❤❤❤

[@MirrlyonTime]

Thanks Andrew! Your testimony proves the point that I was hoping to make, this is a great first automatic watch for someone wanting to get a decent watch at a good price. Mille is something, little bitch also got at my new ekster wallet and chewed the corner off of it too!

[@bogrot69]

@@MirrlyonTime Oh no!! Not puppy proof then 🤔

[@BCallum]

Thanks for the video. I have no issues buying decently priced and sized Invictas. I have 3. The 1953, the batman 1953 and the black and gold sub. All 3 are what I consider well made, well priced, great deals. Cheers!!!

[@MirrlyonTime]

Im really thinking of pulling the trigger on the black and gold sun I need a nice two tone :)

[@Trapvision3D]

I cannot argue your 5 reasons for ownership. Overall, the Invicta Prodiver is a great choice for any enthusiasts

[@MirrlyonTime]

Absolutely and amazing price too

[@rappers5719]

I've had mine for over a year. I still wear it occasionally. It was actually the first auto I bought. I do prefer quartz.

[@MirrlyonTime]

The quartz pro diver you can get for under 50 usd I think! Lol, crazy price for it. Thanks rappers!

[@Trapvision3D]

I greatly appreciate the shoutout. You're a genuine guy!💯

[@MirrlyonTime]

My pleasure pal! You are doing awesome things man.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I’ve always liked Invicta, they do make some insanely huge watches but the pro diver series are pretty decent as long as they aren’t overpriced. I always recommend the 1953, but I’ve even seen sellers asking $160 just for that one.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Yeah the 1953 seems to be the most or one of the most popular options but it’s definitely also as a result as much or dam near as much as a Seiko SNK series. I would still choose the Invicta in that case now as the bracelet on the invicta is better. Lume isn’t a deal breaker for me as much as those horrible folded link bracelets you get on some of those starter seikos

[@adrianfernandonoya5196]

I have 4 INVCITAS= 1 Pro Diver 12455 CRONO WR100M 2 Grand Diver 3048 WR300M 3 Specialty Men 12846 WR100M 4 Pro Diver 36533 WR200M

[@MirrlyonTime]

Awesome!! I have two right now but I do have the two tone bluesy subby homage on my hit list which I can’t seem to find a decent one of on aliexpress

[@robertwald6343]

I recently became interested in the INVICTA Pro Diver watch After watching this video, I am convinced and will purchase one fo myself.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Awesome Robert thank you! Be sure to get one with a coin edge bezel, much better than the scalloped one I have here :) let me know what you get! And please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t done so yet that would be much appreciated

[@andretmadrid]

Very interesting investment, considering the price and the watch's excellent appearance, as well as the reliable Seiko movement. 🌟

[@MirrlyonTime]

If by investment you mean a good watch yes! Invicta pro divers are excellent and stand the test of time, a reviewer did a 20 year review of one and it’s still going strong. Scuffed to beat hell but still going. Thanks for watching and if you don’t mind please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t done so yet. Thanks!

[@TheGearPeddler]

Excellent job reviewing the Pro Diver. I have over a dozen of the 40 and 42mm versions of the Pro Diver...they are all solid performers. Love my Pro Divers!

[@MirrlyonTime]

They are great wafches! Thanks for watching and if you haven’t done so yet please subscribe :)

[@TheGearPeddler]

@@MirrlyonTime Subbed up Sir. Excellent channel!

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@TheGearPeddler thank you!

[@01Scalpel]

Good video, and your're right, about Invictas, just received my 29179 the blue one, and omg it is perfect for the price.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Is that the two tone one? I’m looking at the “bluesy” subby homage as my next invicta not sure what the model number is but it looks great too! Thanks for watching and if you haven’t done so yet please subscribe :) God bless m8!

[@01Scalpel]

@@MirrlyonTime Invicta Men's Pro Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black/teal, Diver,Chronograph and yes i'm a subsciber, it's the blue one with jubilee bracelet 42 mm 162.10$ cad

[@01Scalpel]

and i'm a subsciber for sure good vid and nice Dog 😀

[@FiremanFrach]

I have an Invicta Grand Diver. It may not be for everyone, but I love it.

[@MirrlyonTime]

I will have to look those up, thanks Frach and please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already done so yet :) God bless m8!

[@radiocontrolled9181]

Great looking watch. Well made, tough and with some adjustment it can be made to run wiithin 2 second error per day. Impressive. Love my 8926OB.

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@radiocontrolled9181 i tried to regulate one of my Seiko movements and failed spectacularly! Won’t be doing that again lol. Thanks for watching and please subscribe

[@radiocontrolled9181]

@@MirrlyonTime Sorry to hear that. It's not difficult. Lots of good YT videos show how to do it. You have to be very delicate and patient. If you cannot master those two skills, better not try. I managed to do it on both my 7S26 and my NH35A, but took lots of patience because I don't have a timegrapher. So it's a lot of trial and error and then finally success. Cheers!

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@radiocontrolled9181 haha yeah I watched some videos, but I slipped while trying to move the lever and hit the mainspring, and kaput to the movement, it was in one of my fav Seiko 5s too, sent it to Brandon casedintime on IG to have the movement replaced. Lesson learned!

[@gben2457]

I have an Invicta Pro Diver, it's great for the money. Less than $100.00. I plan to buy a Divosa Ternos to replace it, it's the Swiss equivalent.

[@highwayman1224]

Just got an Invicta pro diver and grand diver at Christmas. Really like them and for the money they're fantastic buys. Also got a seiko prospex which I love! The only thing I don't care for with the Invicta is the lume that they use, fades away far too quickly compared to the Seiko which is amazing!

[@MirrlyonTime]

Yeah if Invicta improved their lume like a lot they would have a killer watch. Hard to beat Seiko lume but if they wanted to they could match it. I like Invicta watches and have another one that I hope to be getting soon. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t yet

[@securitybase3430]

I want two Invicta Pro Divers for the Holidays. The 8926OB & the 8929OB. Those things are tanks.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Are they the grand diver version then? They are bigger then the regular pro diver

[@securitybase3430]

@@MirrlyonTime They're are regular Pro Divers. But I love the Grand Diver in a 42 MM version.

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@securitybase3430 yeah it looks great

[@brianmsahin]

As a Seiko fan I completely agree. I do scuba dive and use divers as backups, I've the SKX, original Monster 2nd gen and original Tuna, all ISO certified and well priced way back then. Prices for the Prospex line now, you can pay $800+ Huge money!! . I'm not an Invicta fan, but I do think this is decent enough if you get one as, cheaply as possible. I suppose one advantage to waiting and saving up for a Seiko is future value as you showed very well in your video. Seiko holds its value and often increase substantially particularly limited edition or discontinued lines. I spent around $150 for my SKX, I could probably get $800 plus. My Monster cost me $250, in pristine condition. I've been offered $1400 for it. You can get a second hand Invicta for $10. That's not dissing it in any way. It's a well made watch, however as a diver I certainly wouldn't use an Invicta because lume is unusable and I would not trust the water resistance that much. Invicta are famous for inconsistency in quality control. As for AE watches, I have also used both Steeldive and Heimdallr watches as dive computer backups, they perform perfectly and have Seiko level lume. They have really the same quality level as the more expensive Seiko Prospex line with sapphire crystals. It pains me to say it as I love Seiko but it's just true. However, both cost a bit more than Invicta with import duties etc, but not by much and have sapphire crystals, solid bracelets and milled clasps that are better than my Seiko divers which do have solid links except for the end link and of course pressed clasp. The better Ali Express divers are better than an Invicta in my opinion, better overall specs, better lume and better crystal. To have a cheap watch that looks good the Invicta is fine, I have seen them as low as $75 on occasion. You should definitely pay the lowest price you can, because it's almost instantaneously worth nothing as soon as you buy it. I would look around in 2nd hand stores, garage sales, small jewelry sellers,, watch makers, you can get one for peanuts as people tend to move on from Invicta as soon as they can afford something better. Finally if you do actually want an affordable diver to use as backup when diving, I would recommend Heimdallr Monster and Steeldive Tuna as I've used both. I actually bought both those equivalents to my Seiko's as Seiko never made a, red dial Monster or Yellow dial Tuna and they are extremely cool, couldn't resist!

[@MirrlyonTime]

Thank you so much Brian that was one of the most thoughtful replies I’ve ever received on one of my videos ever! Yeah the prospex line up is disappointing when it comes to the price of them now which is why I chose the SNE549 I believe is the model, prospex Solar quartz by Seiko. Bought it off Marc new at Long Island watch for 300 USD I believe, and I absolutely love it. Would be my go to if I was actually going to do a dive. For me, like many I suppose, dive watches are cool but since I would never actually need to rely on a good tool dive watch the dive style like this invicta suits me just fine, and I get the look of the iconic subby for a fraction of the cost, well a huge fraction. I have heard that heimdallr monster is good, I have Marc’s version of it in wine red, from their first run of them, but the bezel action on it was a bit dissapointing, very light and slippy and too easy to rotate. Even some of the Ali watches like Steeldive are pushing their prices up, right now they aren’t much more than an Invicta but I do feel that this particular model is well respected among enthusiasts, doesn’t mean much to some but it is a consideration. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t done so already, God bless m8!

[@MarkoVukic-ef5yy]

You can use your palm to rotate bezel very easy.

[@WATCHingJames]

It is getting harder to find great super affordable options now.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Buying brand new, which I do prefer to do, absolutely correct! Though I would be comfortable buying on eBay now whereas before for whatever reason I was leary

[@SpaceG95]

Definitely was one of my choices for my first automatic watch. I decided on an Aragon because I wanted sapphire and ceramic for more durability. Also not the biggest fan of Mercedes hands.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Ahhh Aragon, yes they sell some watches for a really good price too nice one!

[@SpaceG95]

@@MirrlyonTime I set a goal to find the best quality specifications for the most reasonable price. At the time $184 USD shipped. Sapphire crystal with 6 layers of AR. Ceramic lumed 120 click ball bearing bezel. Solid end links, lumed crown and milled scissor clasp. To top it all off a beautiful Platinum Mother of Pearl dial. I think my DiveMaster 4 EVO was a good choice. I still plan on adding Invicta to my collection. 2024🤞🏾

[@robbied4766]

Dove with this watch. Works very well, screw the crown down and no problems. Maybe a little oil touch ups prior, but a solid watch. I see people with a real Sub and never touch the water, or wear their Casio more. A watch needs to be worn.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Hey Robbie thanks man! Yeah I’ve seen video reviews of this watch being used as a true diver and it definitely does well for that. And yeah why buy a real sub if you won’t wear it! Thanks for watching and if you haven’t done so yet please subscribe, God bless m8

[@Trapvision3D]

Beautiful puppy

[@MirrlyonTime]

Thanks pal

[@lucabrasi5070]

And it’s on Amazon now for $48. Hard to beat that.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Just noticing that myself as I forgot to put a link in description, or pin comment, pinning a comment shortly, incredible deal thanks luca and be sure to subscribe to my channel or you'll be sleeping with the fishes haha God bless m8!

[@James-dt7ky]

I'm not a fan of the large INVICTA lettering on the case.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Lots aren’t but as one KZbinr said it at least distinguishes it as a homage piece and won’t be as confusing to others who see it. I actually don’t mind it as the case finishing on this isn’t like a Christopher ward that draws your eye to it, I’m only looking at this one to tell the time haha

[@northshoreman]

Agree 100%. Great looking watch. Excellent built watch. I hate that snobs call these ripoffs. It's spending 15 grand on a watch that's the ripoff. The fact is, most ppl don't care about what kind of watch you wear. If you like it, wear it. These invictas are great. My daughter has been wearing one for years and her an her husband are avid divers and adventure seekers. I taught her good cuz she hates watches you have to plug in every couple days. Every time they visit, it makes me smile when she walks in the door with it on her wrist.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Yes!!!!!!! Thank you great comment

[@MrDanijelho]

This is my second automatic watch, my first one was Citizen promaster ny0040.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Excellent choices thanks for watching and if you haven’t done so yet, please subscribe God bless

[@MrDanijelho]

I completely agree, right now there is a discount on ali express, but I still decided to buy invicta.

[@scatterbrain9490]

I like my Invicta

[@MirrlyonTime]

Love both of mine!

[@AnCar88]

Huh, not sure why my comment got deleted Chris. I guess it was automatically removed. I was saying that I would definitely also go for a prodiver over an aliex watch. It's funny how some prodivers come with the omega style bezel and some other come with the coin-edged sub style bezel. I think i'd for the coin edge as well. These are really nice first auto watches, especially if you can find one for around 50-60 USD.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Hey Andrei, no idea why either, I’ll checked the head for review comments but can’t see it going in there as there are plenty of your comments on my channel. This one is only 48 bucks usd right now an amazing price.

[@jimmymcclure4549]

I find that By definition of the people who make KZbin videos I must be what is known as an entry level consumer. I seem to find that the value associated with some things, watches being one stops for me at "entry" level. I own about 60 watches and really like and am satisfied with my purchases and my collection. I consider myself a watch enthusiast. However all of my watches are in lines that these KZbin people call "entry" level. I never seem to want to move above "entry" level. I guess I am just an entry level guy.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Hi Jimmy! By entry level I would mean to say one entrance into the collecting forray without any assumption that one needs to spend more money next. I own about the same amount of watches, only a couple are more expensive than average. The average cost of my watches would probably be between 1-200 dollars. So to be clear, when I refer to entry level I mean getting into automatics in this case, and nothing more than that. And with Seiko becoming more and more expensive than they used to be these invicta pro divers will get someone a Seiko automatic movement watch for a fraction of the cost of a Seiko name brand. Thanks so much for watching and for your insights, please subscribe, and happy collecting to you!!

[@Sowhat300]

I have bought several to give as gifts. If the watch is assembled in Malaysia it is golden. But if it is assembled in China watch out.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Ahhhhh…..so how do you tell when you purchase? Thanks for the tip and please subscribe if you haven’t done so already thanks m8!

[@Sowhat300]

Christmas 2023. Amazon USA had them as low a# $40 for one day. Then I found them for. $56. The 1953 is a very good watch same movement, but a homage to the first Rolex Submariner. You can’t tell when you order. I have only had one about a year ago assembled in China. The date wheel slipped a half a day and it would stop at odd times. But the Malaysian ones are really good.

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@Sowhat300 yeah they come pretty good price wise and the 1953 is nice

[@quintensmet100]

Why are the seiko's so expensive in USA here in belgium the Orange seiko is like 250 dollars like why 😂

[@MirrlyonTime]

That’s a good question no idea but the prices are going up

[@gazookerman1328]

And the band length is..??

[@MirrlyonTime]

Not sure exact length but I have a 7.5 wrist so it will fit 8 inch wrists and smaller for sure

[@adk7962]

Can’t beat an Invicta for the money. I (and this is just me) don’t like Rolex Homages. 20 year review… wow. God bless Seiko Movements.

[@MirrlyonTime]

No kidding right? Seiko movements are bloody fantastic. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t done so yet, God bless m8!

[@pzwolski]

8:18 The Invicta word on the left side is the only thing I do not like about this watch.🤢

[@MirrlyonTime]

I hear ya wolski lots don’t like it but as one reviewer said on his video, at least it distinguishes it as a homage piece and not the real thing, and I do agree with his point on that; it doesn’t trouble me that much. Thanks m8!

[@NaNByZero]

I have the black version with coin edged bezel. I never wear it because it looks like a Submariner AND because of it’s weak lume, but yea, it’s for sure a good value for the money and a good start point. And if you don’t care about the lume, also a good everyday timepiece. 🕐⚙️🍸

[@MirrlyonTime]

Absolutely if they actually did a decent job on the lume this would be killer! It’s also just a great everyday piece though as you say, and to be honest, have I ever really needed lume? Personally the answer is no, lume is just nice, but if you are going to do it do it right, they wasted their time on the lume, and money, which could have been invested on nicer brushed finish on the lugs

[@NaNByZero]

@@MirrlyonTime in fact a dive watch has to have good lume. Period. ::D Improved finish and no lume should go into dress watches. :)

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@NaNByZero true, not sure they this one is a certified dive watch though so there’s that

[@NaNByZero]

@@MirrlyonTime it’s definitely not certified but they sell it as a diver. No lume on a diver is a no no. Certified or not. I have a Tissot Seastar 1000 which is also not certified and has weak lume. I hate that watch and I hate Tissot who charged $700 for it. :D So the Invicta is the better watch because it costs a fraction of the price.

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@NaNByZero I did not know that about the Tissot I was hoping to get one at some point 🤔

[@jontpt]

Except that the Invicta is a Rolex, not a Seiko clone. There are much better examples of the latter available.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Hi Jon yes you are correct. As a collector, I was drawn to Seiko as a first automatic because of the many videos that I have seen on Seiko being a go to brand for many. I highlighted invicta here not so much as a comparison to Seiko but as an alternative to them for those wanting a decent automatic as their first watch, or for that matter this is a decent option for anyone really that are budget watch collectors like myself. There are also better “clones”’of Rolex on Ali express that you can get with better specs (and I have) but it’s an aliexpress watch. I have found that people are proud to own invicta (lots hate but lots love em), not too many people are out there boasting about there aliexpress watch, they are cheap to buy yes which is why lots of channels feature them (as mine). The reason if everyone is honest is twofold: 1. They are cheap, and therefore easy on the wallet for those that have to buy their watches to put on their channel; 2. And you can make money as an affiliate partner. If either of those options were removed I think you would see a hell of a lot less of aliexpress videos on KZbin. Thanks for watching and if you haven’t done so yet please subscribe to the channel, God bless m8!

[@mervynhardy6161]

I thought this is a watch review not a dog show.

[@MirrlyonTime]

oorrect, the dog maes an appearance, what's your point?