This is INVICTA?? (1953 Pro Diver)

This dive watch from Invicta, model #31290, is part of their Pro Diver Series. It's a modern retro-inspired dive watch that sold out when first introduced . This video looks at the pros and cons of the watch and whether or not its a good deal, today.
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[@alanroberts6918]

I like the invicta logo on the side

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hello Alanroberts6918. I understand people who are big fans of Invicta may like the name on the side. That makes sense. Thanks for watching.

[@WATCHingJames]

Probably the best watch Invicta has to offer. It looks great

[@alanroberts6918]

Too small

[@mohit_22]

@@alanroberts6918that's what she said😅😅

[@brinx8634]

Seriously underrated watch. You should have suggested this for the £100 challenge. You would have been the winner!

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hi Brinx. I seriously considered it. Give it a lot of consideration actually. One reason I did not, as I thought other people would pick it as well. I can’t believe nobody picked this watch for the competition. Thanks for watching.

[@thebaldwatchcollector]

This Invicta hits different, far from their norm, and that's a great thing, wish we had more choices.

[@mattinmalaga]

I love my 31290, it's become my daily driver and I work in the marine industry, it gets covered in sea water daily and I swim in the ocean with it, still going strong and reliable to +/-2'ish seconds per day 💪🏻.......and I have no anxiety about it being lost, stolen or ripped off my wrist!

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

Got some awesome invicta’s… !!! 👍😊💥

[@highwayman1224]

Just bought one of these and 3 other Invicta Pro Divers from ebay last night. Can't wait to get them. I've got a Seiko and a Citizen, but for the value you can't go wrong with these Invicta's!

[@actuallyitskevin]

Great review! I've been thinking about this one, and I think I'm going to pull the trigger. Just discovered this channel now, and subscribed!

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hello actuallyitskevin. Thanks for watching and subscribing. I really appreciate it. I think this may be the best watch Invicta has made. Enjoy your watch. 👍

[@j1d7s]

This is a very tasteful watch and a good buy at that price point! I own a similar one already, but I will take a look at the website now for their other offerings. I never bought a watch from Invicta because the models did not appeal to me before, but this is a very nice direction and I hope they will be doing more in this or similar styles.

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hello j1d7s. Those are my thoughts exactly. I hope Invicta produces more watches along this design style. Fingers crossed. Thanks for watching.

[@lislearnitalianwithsongs]

I’m not a big fan of Invicta watches, but this one looks really, really nice! The “aged” color scheme is really attractive and also the features are very interesting! Thanks for the review!

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hey LIS. Thanks for continuing to watch. This is my favorite Invicta so far. I think it appeals to a lot of people and not just the usual Invicta fan base.

[@daresome1]

Just got mine from Jomashop today, impressed.

[@sinjinadams2862]

I remember desperately trying to get one of these when they first came out and failing miserably. They were completely sold out. It was like trying to get a Rolex. It took me about a year to get one and then I had to pay a slight premium on ebay. Of all my 40 plus watches at every price point, this is my go to watch. I wear this watch more than any other watch I own. I absolutely love it! It's an homage of my favorite watch of all time, the Rolex 6204.

[@Kurt49]

Have one an absolutely love it.

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Enjoy your watch. 👍👍

[@Brati999]

The bruching is diferrent on my watch. And the box is the smaller one. Interesting. Great video

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hey full drive. Thanks for watching.

[@toddjohnson5506]

Best Invicta for the money!

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Absolutely. 👍👍

[@tawny222]

Well balance reviews, this 1953 dial has clean vintage look with its gold tone. Like the second hand with a lollipop extended right to the edge of the dial. Best Invicta model, imo. Thanks.

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hi Tawny. Thanks for watching. I agree with you, I think this is Invicta best model too.

[@IncApu2025]

Great review. I have an Invicta Royal Marine from early 80´s, the last all-Swiss made Invictas. This seems to be a great ...homage? to the Rolex or Blancpain submariners from the 50´s. New susbscriber from Lima, Peru.

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Thanks for watching luisenriquesuarezpalacios7857. I’m a little jealous of your Swiss made Invicta. 😄 thanks for watching and subscribing. I appreciate it.

[@fishrowe420]

I love this watch. Got mine a couple weeks ago. Looks awesome on an o.d. green nato. I'm looking at the black one next. Just a super nice looking piece. Unrestrained, but understated.... best watch under a hundo. Period.

[@fishrowe420]

Also, my bezel does NOT line up. Lol.

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hi Fish R. Enjoy your watch. I think it’s a great looking watch. The best Invicta has ever done, in my opinion.

[@HHH-ye1ro]

Invicta is the best brand out there, for the money. Dozens of great designs. Sure, there are some duds, but, for the most part, solid.

[@PanzergrauModels]

Nice review and pretty good watch. That is not a ghost position: the movement is still a NH35 and therefore has a date dial. The watch does not have the window for it, but the date is still there. Alternarively, they could have use an NH38 (same as NH35/36/34 at the core but without a date). Cost saving measure, I assume, but I still don't like it. Other than that, the watch looks amazing!

[@MikePlantus]

Wouldn't it still be considered a ghost position if there's no date window, just because there's a date wheel under the dial you still have a ghost position IMHO. That's not just my opinion but is explained as such by all the watch channels your the only one I've heard explain it that way. Anyway cheers Lad!

[@rogerauclair1670]

I have this watch also and I very happy with it. One of the reasons I like it is that it’s virtually identical to the 1953 Rolex (except that it has a 40mm case instead of the 1953 Rolex’s 38mm) which is also the same year I was born. I have also fitted a sapphire crystal onto it and managed to regulate it to +2 to +3 seconds per day. The only downside is that although it looks like a vintage Rolex, when I wear it I’m very conscious that it’s an Invicta.

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hello rogerauclair1670. That movement inside is great. Very reliable and as you know, capable of being very accurate. Of course it’s an Invicta and not a Rolex but for the money,I think it’s the nicest watch Invicta makes by far.

[@rogerauclair1670]

@@EricsEverydayWatches I agree 100%, I breathe a sigh of relief if a watch has an NH-35 movement.

[@mirekbns]

I own the all black but looking to get the batman. Very solid watch, and accurate.

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Very possibly the nicest Invicta, in my opinion. Enjoy your watch 👍👍

[@jazzman5598]

Good vid!

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hello Jazz Man. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@timeintheuk]

Had one for review at some point was good

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hello timeintheuk. I’m my opinion, this is probably the nicest watch invicta makes. Thanks for watching.

[@timeintheuk]

@@EricsEverydayWatches 1001 subs mate

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

@@timeintheuk thank you 👍 I appreciate that

[@TheLaughingOtter]

Just a quick note...a screw down crown does not "give" you water resistance, make a watch water resistant or add more water resistance...That is not it's purpose. Otherwise...great video, new subscriber here!

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hello TheLaughingOtter. Good catch, it’d be more accurate to say “helping to achieve” although I’m not sure that’s the best way to phrase it either. I’ll give it some more thought and adjust when I create future videos. Thanks for the comment and subscribing.

[@TheLaughingOtter]

@@EricsEverydayWatches No worries brother, just trying to help. The screw down crown was created to prevent accidental opening of the crown while underwater. So technically, you are right, it does help with water resistance in a way. Here's some other things that "watch guys" say that I strongly disagree with... A lot of "watch guys who do videos on KZbin will say that if a watch does not have a screw down crown then it's not a dive watch, they'll say it's a "dive style watch"...this is far from true. There are many well made dive watches that don't use screw down crowns, take Sinn for example, they make a 5000m diver that does not have a screw down crown. Another thing that"watch guys" will say is, if a watch only has 100m of water resistance then it's a "dive style" watch...hmmm, 100m is roughly 330 feet or so ...I live on the coast and I know many professional and recreational SCUBA divers, a iot of the recreational guys dive between 50 to 150 meters... the fact is...if you need a breathing apparatus and gas mixtures to go that deep then 100m is a dive watch, don't let anyone tell you different. The third thing some "watch guys" will say is, if it's not ISO certified then it's not a dive watch...lol, Getting ISO certification is a pain in the ass for watch makers. Some will go through the process (Seiko), some won't...I've never heard anyone call a Rolex Submariner a Dive Style watch because it's not ISO certified. I like your channel, I hope it grows...Just do your own research and you'll do just fine brother!

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

@@TheLaughingOtter hey LaughingOtter. I have heard those before, especially the 100m , it seems to be a common thing people say about dive watches. But I’ve never seen anything which says a dive watch HAS to be 200m. Thanks for sharing, always good to hear other people’s take on things like this. 👍

[@fldiverjc4496]

​@@TheLaughingOttervery good points across the board. I don't know of any recreational divers going to 150 meters let alone 150 ft. So your point is correct in part. For most recreational divers if it's a dive watch that's been at least pressure tested to 50m that's more than enough. Overall some very accurate points.

[@tredz87]

No lume on the second hand would drive me mad! Why did they put the lollipop if they're not going to add lume, they did on the other pro divers

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hello tredz87. I agree lume on the second hand would have been nice to have. Especially on the lollipop.

[@Agent-vj3ns]

That's how it was originally

[@WATCH-4U]

Try find one of these less the £100 ...Seem to be holding there value nowadays wished a bought one when they were half this !!!

[@Uchoobdood]

One of the biggest reasons I bought this right after i bought my pro diver auto, is the lack of invicta logo on the side!!!

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hi powerbottom. Thanks for watching. The lack of a logo on the side was a definite plus for me too. Enjoy your watch👍

[@pzwolski]

Very similiar in overall perception to 8926OB model.

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hey Pawel. Thanks for watching. It’s similar. It looks like that other model has a cyclops eye for the date and the Invicta logo etched on the side, but you’re right they have a lot similarities going on. Seem like Invicta makes a lot of drive watch variations now. Do you own the other model? If so, how do you like it?

[@pzwolski]

Invicta 8926OB is a homage to Rolex Submariner. I find it made very well. Both sides are polished matching the polished sides of the bracelet. Brushed top of lugs match the top of the bracelet. There is a regular crown with a nice convex logo. The dial is simple, but has magnificent applied logo and brand name. The seconds hand is outstanding, however lume is so-so. Mine copy has a little too stiff bezel, it could fly lighter. The caseback is probably the same as in yours. I also own an Orient Kamasu and must admit both watches are very similiar, Kamasu being twice more expensive. Overall the Invicta's "submariner" is well worth buying.

[@S-Ltd1000]

It's a shame you pass on the Pro Diver. Look beyond that logo and it's a decent watch for little money. I also suspect they have upped their quality control. I had a Pro Diver some years ago and it took 3 attempts to get one that was satisfactory. I sold it on and never looked at them again but recently I picked up another two out of curiosity and both were pretty much flawless.

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hi John. Good to know. I’ve toyed with the idea of looking at the pro driver but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I may need to take a look at it.

[@j.p.9522]

Whoa when did Invicta get so tasteful?

[@rosstisbury1626]

nice watch but the lume is rubbish, the hands dissappear in short order . . otherwise like it

[@EricsEverydayWatches]

Hello Ross. Thanks for watching. Yea, it’s definitely not the Seiko Lumibright that’s for sure. But it’s still the best watch Invicta has made recently (IMO). Hopefully it’ll start a trend for them ( but with better lume. )