Is this INVICTA 1953 the vintage Rolex Sub we all hoped for? Here's a honest review.

[@ph69jbl]

Never thought I would say this... but... I like this Invicta :)

[@larsstougaard7097]

Ha ha me too, I'm shocked 😲😅

[@mohit_22]

Exactly what I thought. I don't know what they were thinking, but it ended well. Like this one.

[@JS-ev4xc]

The nicest Invicta I think, so understated and classic. If only it comes with sapphire, this will be a legend.

[@urbnctrl]

The original rolex it is based on comes with a domed ACRYLIC crystal. Not sapphire

[@marcelodietrich8674]

Very well done! Here's something: Zodiac with their Sea Wolf, and Blancplain with their Fifty-Fathoms, first introduced their dive watches - the very first commercially available dive watches - at Baselworld in 1953. Rolex, that same year, showed ONLY a prototype of their yet-to-be named dive watch - it was not yet named Submariner. It wasn't until Baselworld in 1955, that Rolex made available their dive watch for commercial purchase.

[@BraveBeaters]

Really? I wasn't aware lf that. Thanks for Sharing Marcelo!

[@M3LTUP]

Imo. Zodiac , Blancpain , Doxa , Seiko are the only Legit dive watches.

[@davidcrandall4958]

have you become George Santos-ish

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

I bought this watch last year for 99 dollars with the black bezel very good daily watch so far keeping accurate time. For some reason I love your videos 😎

[@BraveBeaters]

Thank you Teddy! and congrats for the purchase!

[@anthonysmith2982]

Good for you man. The OG black bezel is the one imo. No denying - it's a nice looking watch. Bracelet or Connery Bond nato? 😊

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

@@anthonysmith2982 I’m currently using it on a vintage white stitching leather strap 👌

[@anthonysmith2982]

@@teddyhenriquez5192 Cool. I'd imagine that it's hard to find a strap that ᴅᴏᴇsɴ’ᴛ look good on it!

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

@@anthonysmith2982 Thats correct however I'm not a big fan of nato straps. I like oyster style bracelets and leather and rubber straps!

[@stevefox8605]

Did I hear you say that you didn't like the Black Bay 58? Thought I was the only one!! 🤣 I work in a small shop in a rural town and I see more Invictas than any other brand, so they must be doing something right. Not my style, but watches like this are important as they get many folks into mechanical watches, and I'd much rather see any mechanical watch adorning someone's wrist than one of those awful smartwatches or fitbits! Interesting to see you review something different. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BraveBeaters]

HAha, good one with the fitbits, yes, curious how a lot of people have Invictas. I guess, they are available, and not bad looking :)

[@BraveBeaters]

And yes, I don't like the BB line.

[@ph69jbl]

@steve fox spot on comment! Any watch is worth paying attention to as long as it keeps us away from smart devices. Except for Hublot of course.... :)

[@stevefox8605]

@@ph69jbl 🤣👍🏻👍🏻

[@marvinberwart]

Love your bold style and statements🤘. From saying that Rolex are well made but nothing that special to reviewing Invicta, honestly there's a lot to like about this chanel.

[@BraveBeaters]

:D Why not, we have to see both sides.

[@stevec5465]

The Rolex will be passed on to your kids and maybe your grandkids. The Invicta possibly not. The Rolex will hold it's value over it's lifetime. Toy can get thousands for one if needed to be sold. You might get $50-100 for an Invicta. They might look good, hit that's about it. Big watch? Get a Gshock. But it won't be designed by Jason Taylor. 😱

[@Echo_Six_Romeo]

The opening commentary had me chuckling lol.. great job man

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another incredible video brother! Not a bad looking piece. I’m still on the fence about reviewing an Invicta, maybe one day.

[@olegariomartinez6807]

I own about 30 watches, half of the 30 are high end but I also own 3 Invictas. They have served me well as beaters and I think they serve a purpose in the watch community. They are a gateway drug into our hobby.

[@davidcrandall4958]

Aren't you heroic!

[@RCPrepping]

Your presentation is well executed. I own the Invicta 1953 Automatic.

[@BraveBeaters]

:D thanks

[@shukeelc5177]

Just subscribed. Loving the channel. Very good video graphics too

[@BraveBeaters]

Welcome aboard! :)

[@timemeasured9137]

Good point that invicta takes care of Glycine!!!

[@jaimerivera2545]

Right!, specially that they are using better movement (sellita) in Glycine

[@anthonysmith2982]

Agreed. I've bought a couple of Glycines post Invicta. The quality hasn't changed a bit. The pricing's been a bit unstable, which is OK - I bought an Airman Purist 42 ᴀɴᴅ a Combat Sub for under $600!! I like that Invictas ownership = more variety in the range and l like that all the pre-Invicta classics are still being made and don't look like they're going anywhere... As long as the quality doesn't suffer I don't care. In fact, I like it.

[@timemeasured9137]

@@anthonysmith2982 Well said!

[@facialpolsy]

Very well done

[@OFD]

It's such a great watch I think for the pricing. Great review 💯💯

[@BraveBeaters]

Thank you, it is indeed :)

[@shanephillips8735]

Great vid as always! Personally I think the best vintage Rolex homage is the San Martin vintage diver, I very nice watch indeed.

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting piece. Regards.

[@lowersaxon]

Nothing against Invicta Pro Divers. I own four. Great watches ‚for the money‘. I think they are great anyways.

[@duncanidaho2130]

I own a black Pro Diver which I have on a Bond Nato. It rocks.

[@nicholasdavies6264]

I own 3 , all automatic and they are superb timekeepers 👍

[@davidcrandall4958]

anyways!

[@rogerauclair1670]

I have the original black bezel version of this watch and I like it very much. Invicta has brought out an Invicta 8926BRB which is basically an 8926OB with a sapphire crystal, I hope that they might do the same for the 1953. Most of my automatic watches have the Seiko NH-35a movement and I would much rather have this calibre than a slimmer, almost certainly more inferior non hacking movement.

[@josemiravite3289]

It’s not a bad watch at all. You can use it as an everyday piece. I guess you could call it... a brave beater. I’ll show myself out. 😂

[@BraveBeaters]

:D

[@edwinchan5391]

Quite surprised to see an Invicta on this channel, however honest review is always appreciated. I just came across the Citizen NJ0100-20L, featuring a cushion case with a flieger style A dial, wondering if it will qualify as a brave beater on the channel? 🙂

[@anthonysmith2982]

Man, I've come across a few Citizen pieces on IG that look ғᴀɴᴛᴀsᴛɪᴄ in that SARB033 quality everyday sports-watch realm. Really cool pieces. With their new $6K release that got a heap of press and a heap of chin scratching I reckon Citizen are having a serious crack at entering the 'enthusiast' market... Good!

[@Tarsan97]

Beautiful vintage looking watch.

[@SingleTrackMined]

I got one of these a few weeks ago. Very nice watch and now they're $59.99!

[@andrewmain8022]

The San Martin manages a thin watch with an NH35 in their 6200 vintage diver which is a homage to the Rolex 6538. The crown action and beat rate are also similar to the vintage Rolex with the NH35 movement. Had Invicta used a solid caseback then I think that they would have managed a thinner watch. As you say, the Invicta just falls short of a really great watch. I look forward to your modding video.

[@JamesStephen710]

it’s still a really great watch. haters gonna hate but it’s a no brainer of a great deal for 99$.

[@dougdavidson3260]

I just picked this up on Invicta website for 59.90. I have been very judgmental about Invicta and their propensity to make ridiculous looking timepieces. On the other hand the Pro Diver autos generally look good and are a great value. The coke bezel with the understated watch face is wonderful here. I’m of the belief all dive watches are really homage to a great degree. They all bow to Rolex, Omega and a few other legendary manufacturers when it comes to design and style. I have no problem with that as I doubt I will ever be able to drop $15k for a timepiece.

[@mohit_22]

60? Really? How so?

[@bondpit8750]

Very nice forthright review. Excellent camera work too. If you don’t mind, what are you shooting with? Your macros are stunning! The “vertical ring” is called a rehaut, or flange in English. I think rehaut is French and seems to be the more widely used term by those in horology. I prefer the clean design of the ‘53 but find it ironic that Invicta is widely criticized for their engraved case branding on some of their models yet now Rolex is engraving the rehaut ring with multiple “Rolex” branding on their Submariner. Lastly, I think the thickness of the Invicta ‘53 would be less if they used a solid case back rather than a display back. I think you are correct in your value assessment but would pay more for better lume, and anti-reflective sapphire. I like the watch. Subbed!

[@bryanryan4504]

What's with the walking fingers lol. This watch is now 59 dollars. Really great deal.

[@stephanieroberts1394]

What did you say the white watch was in your video?

[@jamair23]

I know I'm late to the party 😅 but did you say applied indices? I thought the rectangular batons were only applied.

[@jerichoremitio265]

Since it has a two-tone bezel, Invicta should have added a GMT hand and a date. Would be awesome if they did that.

[@johnjuarez8005]

Invictas are the best bang for the buck. Especially this one.

[@BraveBeaters]

It's not bad, yup

[@davidcrandall4958]

It's excellent and it's significantly below Ioo Dollars now!

[@davidcrandall4958]

Anthony, their go to automatic is now the Seiko NH35 not the citizen Myota!

[@TheFlyrodder68]

I have over a hundred wristwatches from budget-friendly like some Invicta Pro Divers and this very same 1953 rendition to higher-end watches like Longines, Sinn, Hamilton, and Grand Seikos. Invicta gets a lot of hate but the Pro Divers and this 1953 aren't terrible watches from their price point. I enjoy wearing them.

[@davidcrandall4958]

You're high end is my high end but for others they are "entry level" It sounds silly to me too!

[@davidcrandall4958]

Good for you!

[@John..18]

I call my Invicta, (submariner copy) my "stunt double" watch, I wear it, when there's a good chance of my watch getting damaged,, (usually babysitting lively children).. Ha ha,,

[@morgan97475]

Probably good to wear when travelling to 3rd world $hith0les as well.

[@John..18]

@@morgan97475 Yep, and some 1st world rough pubs, and bars,, lmao...

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

This will be a 'domed' mod hero

[@duncanidaho2130]

Their yellow is called Adrenaline Yellow.

[@benbenjan811]

Invicta is old and solid brand.

[@davidcrandall4958]

1983?

[@Iuckylukey]

Want the ultimate early sub homage? Design your own at WMT watches. They'll even age it for you.

[@anthonysmith2982]

Yeah, they look cool. I've played around on their sight a few times. I happen to think they charge a lot for a watch with a Miyota 8 series, but I do like how you can create your own piece, even the packaging is great! Personally, as far as Rolex / Tudor copies go?, it's Steinhart for me. Their Tudor Snowflake and Rolex Explorer II homages are top notch. Although - as you said... WMT age them for you!!

[@mannyfernandez1713]

You couldn’t cope with the hot sister of the DS PH200m and you decided to come back home to the rugged yet beautiful original jajajajaja

[@BraveBeaters]

There's a story there :D but in essence, you are right, back to basics :D

[@FederalTracks]

fire!!!

[@stevefox8605]

First 👏🏻

[@BraveBeaters]

:D

[@rajendrabareto8065]

I have the submariner model and this model vanilla variant. This has a wider dial size compared to submariner model because the bezel is bit wider and the slope of the opening case from the glass to the dial is steep compared to the submariner models.Thats why it looks a bit thinner compared to the submariner model. the bazelis also very smooth compared to the submariner model.

[@tryz01]

incredible !

[@bulldogms]

The problem with Invicta is the depth. It's way too big so it fits awkwardly on the wrist. You mention it early in the video. If they could get that down with a different movement they would sell more.

[@altonza]

How much was this watch 🤔

[@noworries12]

OMG ...this watch is beautiful...very tasty compared to their usual "bonbon paper" flashy coloured pro drivers ...but 40mm is too small for me

[@msh4598]

Wooo nice

[@ginocolella6373]

its nice :), but i think you get a little wrong about watches with NH35 are to thick, look at Wise Hitman ( very nice ) and perfeckt thickness.. ( personal opinion ) nice review however :)

[@jcummings187]

there is already an orient kanno...

[@CocoKoi321]

finally somoeone realises as well the crap side of the seiko nh35s , they make too thick of watches, wish invicta went with the meyota with this one seiko made that one compass 200m watch that was 11 or 12mm thick and but wtf wish that invicta at least couldve tried, i know they couldve designed it to fit better and be a bit thinner

[@davidcrandall4958]

Another Disclaimer ?

[@mariaaraujo7889]

Show 40mm lindo ♥️

[@IVAN-hd7id]

It seems to me that they are very unfair to the extreme with undefeated. This 1953 model seems collectible to me. undefeated whether or not they are part of watchmaking history.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

But it's crazy to buy a watch with that bezel that isn't an actual GMT, that's just gauche like this.

[@davidcrandall4958]

Oh my! It's raining cats and dogs!

[@trp6062]

Go back to your spartan army king leonidas

[@BraveBeaters]

:D

[@geneparadiso6258]

No. Feels like crap. Get the Cronos L6005 v3 for $239.

[@artagain8977]

Noooooo!