Unspoken Truths of Invicta Pro Diver Revealed!

[@KevinKienitz]

I got the Pro Diver while at university before I really knew much about watches. I just wanted something nice looking to wear as I began my internship and as an engineer I wanted something mechanical. It was my gateway watch. Years later l learned much more and added much nicer watches to my collection, but to this day I still rock my Pro Diver weekly.

[@nicholasjoseph9062]

does it work? yes. is it cheap? yes. does it look nice? yes. will i cry if i get it mugged? no. problem solved.

[@Mikev2g]

This watch was my first automatic watch,still have it after 15 years. Still works great. Most probably works better than the R@@@x.

[@dennischen8887]

Same here, I still have my pro diver. Since then I also added a Rolex sub, Omega Seamaster pro, Speedmaster pro, Tudor Pelagos 39, Grand Seiko, and more. But I still have the pro diver on my work table every day.

[@PETERJOHN101]

My Invicta quartz pro-diver died when the original battery was replaced, never to tell time again. It was $100 that I should have put toward a Seiko.

[@metaldreams3595]

​@@PETERJOHN101 It's more likely it must have suffered impact while you were wearing it.

[@garrytuohy9267]

You really took one for the team there ... thanks!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers Garry! Appreciate this!

[@DrBerkantAtay]

I have the exact same Invicta diver. It has the yellow rotor, the bezel turns just right, it doesn't have a strong lume. It runs accurately, and have no cosmetic flaw. I like it.

[@Battle_of_Bricks]

When you were just starting I was not much into your channel but now I appreciate and value it. We need more positive, funny and energetic people like you.

[@clontstable1]

He’s quite the character!

[@tonyrome655]

The thickness is due to the NH movement. The Pro Diver I have is about 14 years old. It has the Miyota movement and is at least 2mm thinner. Also, the bracelet has split pins not pin and collar as stated in this video.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I’ve owned and handled NH35 divers thinner than this 13mm could have been done trust me

[@slashdotism]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I've made an 11.5mm NH34 GMT watch in the Explorer II style and an NH35 sub style with an exhibition back at 12.5mm so it's definitively possible.

[@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus]

Invicta sells a Pro Diver (36784) with the NH35 movement that is 12mm thick.

[@paulkleinkramer5065]

An Invicta Diver was my gateway watch into this hobby way back in 2001. In those days the Invicta Diver contained a Miyota non-hacking movement and the case didn't have any letters etched on the side. Otherwise it was very much the same. I wore that watch daily for 4 years and beat it up very hard doing field service work on industrial equipment. I sold the watch for nearly what is paid and moved on to Seikos, Orients, Citizens and Casios. I've never owned another Invicta, but can't really think of a negative thing to say about my Invicta experience.

[@matthewkerrison4735]

Little tip - if you don't like the polished centre links on the bracelet, you can brush them out with a scotch brite pad. Brush in one direction only and then curve each link to do the centres. It takes 5 minutes and makes the watch look so much better. I own some high end watches, but still wear my 8926OB on a regular basis. It just looks, well, great!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Brilliant tip!!

[@michaelhorn8962]

I did it to mine (actually a 7041) and it looks great!

[@mateogomes8027]

Can you share a video or more info about the tip? I am trying to find it on the internet but i cant

[@cedenoanthony45]

I still think the polished center links look sharp, I don’t get why some people don’t like it. It matches the polishing on the side of the watch

[@damianvause3846]

The bloke in the video is an imbecile

[@brymtb]

I bought two Pro DIVERS in the same sale...both had yellow rotors and the bezels work perfectly...it brings a tear to my eye thinking my brothers across the pond were hustled...so very sad...😢😢😢

[@longden57]

I absolutely love mine. It was my first automatic watch and it really sent me down the rabbit hole of watch collecting. I was also very lucky with mine, the overall build quality of is fantastic! The watch always runs within 3-5 seconds per day, the bezel is fantastic, there are none of the mentioned flaws with lume colour matching, the screw-down crown threads are an absolute dream and the display back is great. At the £55 I once paid for it I really can't complain about anything, other than the originality 😅 I can't and won't be buying a submariner any time soon! And the Invicta makes me smile in the meantime. Great video as always btw 👍👍😊

[@lawncrow]

The pro diver was also my first automatic watch, but I wasn't as lucky as you unfortunately. The bezel on mine is GENUINLY unusable, don't know how accurately it runs because I never checked, but the lume is by far the worst of any of the watches that I own. One thing I will say though is that the threads on the crown are very nice, haven't had a watch yet that has replicated it that way. One thing I'm also finding out is that I definitely paid too much for it, I bought it from the Invicta website and I thought I was getting a good deal at the time, since I didn't really know watches that well yet. I don't wear it much anymore, but that's mainly because the color of it isn't very "daily wear" appropriate, just doesn't really appeal to me as much anymore now that I have better options when it comes to my collection.

[@WilMenJr]

You took the words out of my mouth. I love my ProDiver. It was my first automatic. I now have some “higher end” automatics including Oris, Hamilton, Seiko5, Steinhart and Tag but my Invicta makes me feel good and seems to be my go-to. I can’t imagine paying $10k+ for a Sub but to each his own. Love my Pro-Diver. Great review.

[@superdad4324]

I do appreciate the diversity in price ranges of the watches being reviewed on the channel! I have the 37 ish mm quartz version, it was an amazon prime day deal snatch for less than £30. It was used purely as work watch in my barman days. It held up pretty well. Even the bezel turns okay.

[@traindriverdan]

I have the very same watch and it's spot on for me, wears well on wrist and can do anything with it. I've been swimming with it, wore it for a formal dinner and even been trampolining with it today! The bezel on mine moves absolutely fine as well so no complaints from me.

[@superdad4324]

@@traindriverdan My only surprise was the lack of the screw down crown despite of the 200m claimed water resistance

[@traindriverdan]

@@superdad4324 Yeah I'd take the 200m water resistance with a large pinch of salt but it's certainly good enough for swimming and showering

[@c.w.9615]

Dude, I just mentioned that watch. Nice reference.

[@frankgerace5997]

@@superdad4324 the crown on the Pro Diver is a screw-down crown.

[@Spscc23998]

I bought an Invicta Pro Diver three years ago. Very reliable, great timekeeper (less than +5 seconds per day) and keeps going for 48h+ off wrist. My only regret is having opted for the gold-coloured model (a bit too flashy) and not the plain steel watch.

[@tyronewalker5764]

The one I've ordered is "carbon" black. Love the Vadar look.

[@fluffycuddles8008]

Mine is silver with a red dial and bezel. I really love it

[@-whackd]

Do you take it in the ocean much?

[@rcpjimmy]

I got mine 18 years ago, it's been through scuba diving, rough sea sailing, serious motorbike accident, it refuses to die, I v grown to love it very much, the best 100 euros I have ever spent

[@sunrayrosin7181]

I just started with the Invicta Pro Divers because I saw a video of a man getting tied up and robbed for his Rolex collection (two pieces!) and that led me to a video comparing Invicta to Rolex. Now I have several affordable Invicta Pro Divers in different colors and I love wearing them. They are for certain a gateway watch and I’m enjoying learning more about watches all because I saw a video of a man getting robbed for his Rolex . Funny how that worked.

[@omadayusjones6414]

My first automatic was a silver and gold diver w black face that I bought from a work buddy. Other than the crown threading wearing out it was a decent watch. I now have Seikos, Bulovas, Farer, Oris, Vaer, Swatch and Rados in my collection 4 years later. Thanks Invicta for having an affordable entry way into my watch wearing passion. Great channel as always mate! Thank you for your work.

[@xxryan76xx]

I bought the Invicta pro diver for both myself, and my son in two different color ways. Both of them have the yellow Invicta counterweight on the back, but my sons Basel twists with no trouble at all mine very much like yours does not twist without ripping the skin off of your fingers other than that, they both keep good time. And are usually worn when a dress watch is called for all and all for the price not a bad watch

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

I bought the pro diver gold 2 years ago. Still works great I never take it off. Pretty durable. The lume on mine will still be glowing in the middle of the night. Was my first automatic watch I ever owned. Made me very happy. Now I prefer the automatic. Also I don’t mind the size because I’m not the shape and size of a little girl.

[@NunYa953]

Do yourself a favor and buy a decent watch. You'll realize how terrible Invicta watches are.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@NunYa953 I can’t really afford much what do U recommend

[@NunYa953]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors A Seiko "5KX" is an excellent watch for someone on a budget. Also a Citizen Promaster Automatic would be decent choice. Both are FAR superior than an Invicta.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@NunYa953 ok thanks I’ll look into both those watches

[@fredhammer6413]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors; don’t listen to that weirdo. It’s only a watch, you know, a tool to tell what time it is.

[@TheYoungMontana]

I have a blue/gold two tone 8926OB. It was my first automatic watch and to this day I receive more compliment for wearing it than any other watches that I have.

[@bogrot69]

I recall suggesting a pro diver to a mate of mine a few years ago. He was a student at the time and was on a very tight budget. He had narrowed his choice down to the Duro or Pro Diver and eventually settled on the Invicta preferring an automatic. When I got a look at the watch, it was fairly decent for the price. It was fifty pound at that time. The bezel action was definitely acceptable. A bit of back play but not too bad. It also had the signature yellow rotor. I revisited Jody's review from around the same time and it was pretty accurate. I'm almost wondering if Amazon received some factory defect models to sell off on Prime day or has Invicta really gone down hill.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers Andrew. I think the company seems potentially in trouble from the bankruptcy in the brick and motor shops. They have definitely thinned the value out of these watches recently for sure!

[@capo328]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Great video, first time watching and it had me hitting subscribe. I bought my Pro Diver off amazon just a little over a year ago, and it has the yellow rotor so their troubles must be really recent.

[@Trapvision3D]

I have a number of Invicta pieces with the Pro Diver being my favorite design. However, seeing the slight changes in quality over the years have become aggravating. Even with members of the Invicta team seeing this great review, I seriously doubt that they will change it for the better!

[@dannyhampshire9077]

Thanks for this review interesting

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Appreciate you watching the show my friend! I’ve also noticed the length of the bracelet you initially get is significantly smaller than what was sold in the past just by seeing 3/4 year old unboxings . I honestly think the company need to strip to 25/50 designs instead of the 4500 a year they boast. Rolex are a perfect example of less is more. The more the references you make, the muddier the brand gets

[@Trapvision3D]

As a collector of Invicta, I fell in love with all of the designs they offered. However, as my knowledge of watches increased and my desires changed, I became vocal with the company through social media and emails about scaling back on the number of watches created and focus on the quality. Facebook is loaded with complaints about broken and unfinished pieces upon arrival.

[@Trapvision3D]

Side note, I've been a fan of your channel for a while now. I consider you and a few others to be legit watch enthusiasts!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

@@Trapvision3D appreciate that man I’m always open to all brands! I know there’s a lot of lovers of Invicta and I hope I came across ok!

[@seanhickling7340]

So mineral crystal is only just acceptable on a £50 watch but perfectly acceptable on a £500 seiko? (yes, hardlex is just a slightly tougher mineral that still scratches very easily)

[@David-bz5gv]

My King Samurai does indeed have Sapphire on it.

[@David-bz5gv]

This one is just class for the price. I bought in 49 dollars and it really gives a bang for the buck. A nice beater.

[@91lifetime23]

I have the Swiss movement version but i had to changed a few things.. changed the bezel to a high quality ceramic bezel, added a sapphire crystal imported from sweden and change the bracelet to a full stainless steel with no polish. I love it, it looks great, runs great and it has taken a few bad hits and still 0 scratches

[@91lifetime23]

and the bezel turns 360 beautifully

[@LS1007]

I have several Invicta Pro Divers that I purchased as I got into watch collecting. My favorite is the one with a carbon fiber dial. I don’t have any problems with the bezels. Although I don’t own one, I hear the 1953 model is their best homage to Rolex. Great video! Have a great day!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@chrissimpson453]

​@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I'll send you my 1953's one of which is brand new if you'd like to review them. O and if you want to sell this invicta I'd love to buy it from you just to be able to say I have a watch once owned by my favorite youtuber/watch expert!

[@stevieb300]

I bought an invicta out of curiosity a while back. And honestly, for what it cost, its actually a decent watch. Its got an nh35 movement in it.

[@regtower]

I have my Pro Diver now for nearly 10 years. Has always been very comfortable to wear. Keeps very good time. Have worn it for swimming a lot over this time with absolutely no issues. No yellow bezels back then. Only change from new was the bracelet which I swapped out this year with a heavier better quality one!

[@forthefunofit5487]

I think you mean yellow ROTOR not bezel.

[@ryderlayne6178]

I just got my Pro diver 9110 but they didn't take off the 35% I asked them to adjust the invoice but they sent me a credit instead but it was for double so I bought another model 5053 and with the added 35% to the credit it only cost me like 32 dollars including the shipping. I'm a happy camper.

[@TheSpritz0]

RUSSELL- I LOVED the return of "Mr. PAGANI"!! He was missed! I have had a Pro Diver since 2017 it is still reliable and very durable at that!

[@kaunas888]

It is a small point but I do miss that yellow sticker on the rotor, which gave it a special aesthetic touch, like the red color on the Oris rotor.

[@LKWDITE]

Not sure what happened to yours, but I ordered mine off of Amazon in January, 2023 - it has the yellow rotor, the lume matches fine and the bezel rotates fairly easily. It has been a great watch and it is an amazing value. I really like your reviews - keep them coming.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@-whackd]

Do you go scuba diving or swimming in the ocean at all

[@sooptime]

I have one with the scalloped bezel (Omega/Rolex combo ripoff). Try turning that one. I had to pull the bezel off and oil it up. Still stiff but loosens the more you use it.

[@Bearded_Tattooed_Guy]

The Pro Diver is a bargain, and as a daily watch a pretty decent choice. I got mine nearly ten years ago, to see if was what it was hyped up to be. Now mine is a lender for those who wonder about a mechanical watch, or a diver, or if they should buy any watch. Some lands on a quartz, some on "something thinner", some quite like the size, some defenitely wants better lume, etc. For what it is, it's an ok watch, and clearly worth more than 48 pounds. I paid close to 100 dollars for mine, and did not feel ripped off. The only scam is the "before" price, not what you paid for it. Mine keep ticking still, it's gains five-ten seconds a day, just the way I like it. For 48 pounds I'd say gor for it. Cheers.

[@chronos-calculus]

Great review! I have the quartz version of the Pro Diver. Very inexpensive and looks very good. No problem at all with the bezel. I also got a "vintage" Invicta for Father's Day this year from my wife and daughter...it's only 33 mm in diameter! Quite the shock considering some of their supersized models. It's a very nice watch. So, when they want to, Invicta can make some more "modest" models. I'm happy with them!

[@yoyex2009]

Invictas are famous for their watch sizes. I own from 40mm to 65mm

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

11:19 - - I've owned probably 25+ Pro Driver's (40mm) over the years; all with different dial colors, varying bracelet & case tones. I never had issues with any of them.

[@teamjnd]

My Pro Driver is from 2006. Never been serviced, keeps wonderful time. Fits Nato and other Nylon bands its absolutely class and not going to get you mugged or dead for a watch.

[@Batang90s_to-its]

Bought mine a few days ago and we have the same bezel, it does not twist. But I saw a 10 yr old tutorial video on how to fix the bezel and it worked. Just turn the bezel while the watch is submerged in a bowl of water while using a cloth to turn it easier. It worked and I can already turn the bezel. Really worth it and enjoying the watch. My Seikos, Orients, Citizen etc will stayin the box for now. Keeps great time.

[@nittanyburg20]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who didn’t get the yellow rotor from this prime deal. I was worried I got a counterfeit

[@allenjerhald556]

Hi, if yellow rotor is not there in my watch do you think it is counterfeit

[@nittanyburg20]

@@allenjerhald556 it seems like they just don’t make them with the yellow rotors anymore

[@steffenaarsnes8066]

I have to ask, does Mr. Pagani live in Roehampton? The House of Design looks so familiar!

[@mtbkmaniac1]

I respect Invicta. They are all over the watchscape. I own, among others, an Invicta Hulk and a Batman both with Sellita SW500 chronograph movements with. Display casebacks! Lume is 80% amazing! The dials are right up there with the AP Black Panther.

[@Taylorripsharleys]

I have this exact model of pro diver purchased just over a year ago. I really enjoy mine for all of the reasons that you listed. The QC seems to be the biggest issue with these watches. My bezel turns pretty well, especially after using it fairly often it has seemed to break in with use. You mentioned that your cyclops is aligned perfectly, mine is not. I find that screwing my crown down can be a bit of a chore sometimes. The thickness of the watch especially when wearing it on a NATO is a bit on the frustrating side. I quite enjoy the movement and mine has the yellow rotor. At first I didn’t particularly care for the yellow rotor and would’ve preferred a plain one like yours but now seeing yours I think I quite like mine with the yellow rotor. The Lume is terribly disappointing and the bracelet isn’t the best. I paid $65 usd for mine and I wear it regularly and I’ve taken it on a few vacations already! I’m not upset with it for the money! Maybe someday it’ll be replaced by a sub. Great show as always Russell!!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you for watching my friend!

[@fuzzytalz]

Dude! You crack me up so much. Your’s are among my favorite videos on KZbin.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@MrStashevsky]

I am the owner of a Pro diver and I have a yellow balance but I have a grey box instead 😂, mine have very nice and easy click on bezel movement. In my opinion your problems explain the price you pay I believe better offer worse quality. One of the most impressive thinks none of you guys mention when talking about this watch is that you can made adjustments and have a time keeping compare to top brands mine actually have about one second Los in 24 hours some days is one other wise and it stay like that from more than three months so quite impressive. I want to ask where you can buy orient ray 2 for less than a hundred pounds.

[@danieljones3683]

I have 3 Pro Divers. 1 quartz and 2 automatic's. My automatic's have the yellow rotor and all of my bezels work ok. The lume is the worst part for me. I have Casio's with better lume. Overall for what I paid I am happy with them. I wanted 3 different dial colors and Invicta was the cheapest way to get them.

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Just seen your joint broadcast with Randy and had to come on over and subscribe. I have owned a couple of Invicta divers, but they now just collect dust in boxes that have not seen the light of day in 15 years. 😂 I do appreciate your presentation and humour, and I look forward to many hours of enjoyment from your channel.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Simon!!!! Appreciate you coming on board! Randy is a top guy! Could not believe the prices of those speakers!!! Looking forward to chatting more in the future!

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Yes, there are some incredibly pricey pieces of equipment as there are in the watch field. I'm a modest watch collector too, and I hope to chat with you further. Take care, mate, and all the best.

[@brianmccord7387]

I can’t find the video right now, but Richard Perrett the UK watchmaker once blew that caseback right off the watch doing a 60 m pressure test. For similar money, you can get a Steeldive Sub homage with better lume and equally unreliable QC.

[@ShaunSommer]

I too bought it on Prime day for $48 USD and it is now my daily wear. Love it.

[@ShaunSommer]

I do agree on the rotor being plain is a tad bothersome.

[@dunderhay9169]

A fair review 👍. I have a 1953 it has good bezel action and the yellow rotor. However, I think they should ditch the display caseback to reduce the thickness as that is the only thing that lets it down for the money (well apart from the lume of course!)

[@watchingdanny]

That has to be a defective bezel. My Invicta bezel is very smooth. But I did get it 2 years ago and have the yellow rotor. Perhaps quality control has lessened. Always a great quality video though. 👍🏽😁

[@jacobkohler]

Do the newer production pro divers from Invicta have ‘Japan Movt’ text at the bottom of the dial near 6 o’clock? I’m seeing them with and without it.

[@peruna75205]

I put off the purchase for awhile, but got mine from Amazon as an opened box for 50. I have been impressed, bezel action just like the Urban Gentry review no bezel problems. Mine also came with that classic yellow rotor. It stinks you were robbed of the experience

[@alecleamus3280]

I picked up one for my son for £42 a few years back, after reading great reviews. I was really impressed, and it really looked great on him. The bezel moved freely, the movement was almost COSC, and it did look like a Sub. So I bought a couple more last year, that I share with my son, and again all good. The only real niggle is the lume, but for the price, can’t complain. It’s a shame they seem to have done away with the yellow rotor, that must be a new thing. If I were you, I’d have returned it to Amazon for a replacement, as odds are, the bezel would be ok. For a genuine true beater, a good one is unbeatable for the money. I actually wear the ‘Bluesy’ one often, & forget I’m wearing it, even though I’ve got the 16610 in my box, with a couple of other Rolex. Shame you got unlucky.

[@GVSolo]

I own one and I really like it. I did get the yellow Invicta rotor and the bezel turns and clicks just fine. I wonder why yours has issues.

[@luisferreira7845]

I bought the Pro Diver 8933, it's very nice watch!😃

[@_urahara_]

Got the quartz version and it is my daily beater. Wears perfectly on my wrist and it really is a looker. I have the same issue with the bezel being too tight and hard to rotate. Besides that, I love everything else about the watch. Great and spot on review as always 👍

[@MaximGhost]

Redditers say that sometimes the bezel needs breaking in. One redditer say, "Just grab some gloves, turn on tv, sit there for an hour watching a movie and just twist that bezel haha" Another redditer says to, "soak in warm water and turn with washcloth. Becomes much smooter to turn. Be sure to screw crown in to waterproof." A thrid redditer says, "pop bezel off, pull off bezel gasket, replace with brand new greased gasket, snap bezel back on with minimal pressure." If you are uncomfortable doing the last on, I'd imagine that a local watch servicer who works with any dive watch brand can do this for you as well .. for a fee.

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

Invicta certainly has a wide range of watches. I’ve owned several and I’ve given a lot of way as gifts I think they are an excellent watch NH 35 screw down crown. The ones I own in the ones that I’ve given away I think a good value for money. Plus if you keep your eye open you can usually find a sale.

[@blackduncan9812]

Yeah I have a pro diver and the bezel can become really stiff. I've popped off the bezel and lubed it with a small amount of 3 & 1 oil. It helps but after 6 months it will go stiff again.

[@TomaisMac]

Bought one year before last for about €65, no display back, but everything else is perfect , bezel perfect, great timekeeping, looks great, I'm very happy with it. One thing I don't like about Invicta watches is the logo on the case, the watch I have doesn't have that.Model 22019.

[@kaunas888]

My only real complain about the ProDiver is that the clasp can be stiff to open and close and the bezel also can be stiff to turn.

[@mdh1775]

Looks like you got the NH35 that is marked TMI. That's the Malaysian version of the NH35 movement and does not come with the yellow rotor sticker like most but not all SII Japanese version of the NH35. I have had a few Invicta Pro Divers over a 20+ year span (maybe longer?) with both movements in them and have never had any issues. I am not a desk jockey and am out in the hands-on workforce working with heavy equipment and hand tools so dust, dirt, paint, grime wear and tear are my everyday environments and I wear the same 8926OB (I switched bezel insert a green one) for the last 4 years after I disassembled and tinkered with my 7-year-old pro diver just so I can learn a few things about watch modding. For the price I don't think you can beat the Invicta Pro divers. Now the prices are definitely going up but if they were ever get to the $150 mark I will be looking at Seiko SRPD watches which I already own a few and have modded. Great video bro keep it up. I'm with you on the pros and cons of these watches but whether on sale for under $70 I say buy a couple and wear like crazy. 👍🏻

[@chair5728]

That’s odd since my rotor says TMI but has the yellow colour, plus my bezel turns ok if a little tough, did he get a fake or something?

[@mdh1775]

​@@chair5728I did have an Invicta Pro Diver I purchased about 2 years ago where the bezel would not turn at all without using a rag over the top of it to get more grip and I did a little digging into that as well and was told to get a bowl of warm soapy water and let it soak for about 5 minutes and then take a towel and turn the bezel while it is underwater. It worked because I found a few small metal shavings in the bowl when I was done turning the bezel and now the bezel spins a lot easier but in my opinion you don't want a bezel to spin too easy. I've taken a few of these apart and modded them and they use a (in my opinion) more complicated bezel spring that is a pain in the butt to remove and reinstall. I prefer the Seiko clickspring because you can pop the bezel off easier and it's only a one piece spring instead of the two-piece pinched springs that invicta uses.

[@bkstarkey]

I’ve got a couple of faux-lexs about 15 years old. And they still are really good. Now. There are a few questionable choices I made back then but my pro divers aren’t them.

[@delanoscott7856]

Would you believe I have two, one automatic and one quartz. I keep the quartz on the bracelet and the auto on a couple of different blue straps. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and they honestly give me the look I was wanting.

[@kevinc1001]

I remember someone who works for Invicta saying their were no longer gonna be using the yellow rotor anymore that was like 2 years ago lol

[@Zonediver]

Verdict: Buy a Casio G-Shock and be happy for a loooooong time 👍🤣🤣🤣

[@Graymanone]

The same thing could be said about my Timex Ironman!

[@karlsenula9495]

Isn't the Pro-diver an homage to the subby? If so does it have more cache or deserve more respect than other homages (especially those spec for value chinese watches)?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s more a copy than a homage! Pretty sure the ‘Invicta’ on the side of the case was to pro text themselves in the late 90’s from lawsuits! Seems as though you can get away with anything these days!

[@owenlaprath4135]

I have three of them. 2 automatics and 1 quartz. All excellent. PS: I took my Hulk pill and while green in the face twisted the stiffy bezels on all 3 of my Divers til I turned blue to match the blue on the model 8928 and 9204 dials, sort of ... anywho, the bezels are no longer stiffies, but softies ... never mind ...

[@MyRetroWatches]

It’s a no from me. I have two vintage Invicta now which are great but these things are not my bag. I can see why they sell and for 50 quid it’s a bargain for a mechanical. I don’t like the Invicta stamped to the side of the case and I’m annoyed they are not bothering to put their own rotor on. Would be really interesting to see how it would work in a pressure test . If it’s waterproofing holds up then I will give it a nod.

[@doncristobalaspee5925]

I'm wondering if you got a fake or a messed about with return because I bought that exact same watch on the same prime day sale for the same price and the bezel turns easily and it has a yellow rotor.

[@curtishatem6739]

I'm in on the pro diver. It's a great watch. Quality can be iffy, but Invicta backs up returns (service department, not so much). Anyway, I've owned several versions for 20-plus years. I've gifted several to friends, and they love them. I own the sub aqua II with the 7750 movement, which is as far as I'll go in the bigger, gawdy, and trendy Invicta models.

[@kkiely]

I have a Pro Diver and the bezel is fine, easy to turn

[@fubaralakbar6800]

I have the blue dial variant and I love it. But you are right about the bezel. I just leave that alone, because I know it just about takes a pair of pliers to get it back to the zero position. Pros: solid links, display caseback w/decorated rotor, four holes of micro adjust. Cons: too hefty for hot weather, too pretty to be a beater. Overall: makes a good dress watch in the summer, makes a good daily in the fall/winter.

[@Avaddon911]

I have the same watch and mine was that way when I got it. Try putting it under water and twisting it with a rag or something to grip it with. Maybe with a little soap. I'm not sure why they arrive so dirty but once you get the dirt out it's actually a great bezel.

[@fubaralakbar6800]

@@Avaddon911 Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try!

[@67nearmint]

When I started getting into watches about two years ago, the Invicta Pro Diver was the one I chose due to the price (about $70 USD),that fact that it was an automatic at that price, the movement was a respected caliber, and the overall look was generally appealing to me. That Christmas I was given the 1953 with Batman bezel and I love that one too. No, it's not up to Rolex build or accuracy quality, abd no the lume isnt good at all. And yes, the bracelet is horrible. But its a solid entry level piece that works great for work or revtrstion (as long as its not dark) and neither of my bezels has ever done anything but click beautifulyy when twiste. Oh, and bith have the yellow rotor which does indeed tart up the somewhat pedestrian lookinh NH35a. Recommend without reservation to bidget cocious buyers snd first time watch shoppers.

[@ringaleavo]

While running it under warm water turn the bezel, you may have some muck under there, a drop of liquid silicone may help too.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Is it cold or warm I’m getting so many different contradictory tips!! I’ll try yours first!

[@ringaleavo]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Warm to hot water removes dirt better than cold, I'd say the hotter the better, you want to remove any grime that be in there. Silicone works well but never use oil (petroleum product) because it deteriorates rubber.

[@engineeredlifeform]

I've got an Invicta 9302 in Titanium, that I picked up in 1999, it doesn't have a yellow rotor either, although it did come in a yellow box.

[@imaprinta]

I have 3 Invictas - 2 automatics and a quartz. All diver styles. The autos work great, including the bezels. I did have to send the quartz back to have the bezel adjusted becuase it was way too tight, also. Works much better afterward.

[@DerbyshireBrian]

Just got mine today and I love it as much as my seikos! Nicely packaged and presented in the box, just one thing though, there wasn't an instruction manual in the case (not that I need one) just a warranty card.

[@RyAnLeeKW]

Have the same issues with the hard to turn bezel and no yellow rotor😢 but there a easy fix with the rotor, just submerged it in water around 5 min or so and you the bezel somehow easy to turn again. Mine works with this method

[@marklittrell3202]

I bought a Pro Diver after much research and checking. I was duped by the Invicta brand legacy. I bought a Pro Diver as well. Within a year and change the "wings" logo INSIDE the sealed watch-face came look from the face back, stuck between the hands and stopped any hand movement. I checked the fine print and the warranty says it ONLY covers the watch face and not any of the moving parts... You know, like this exact same thing? So I went through all the hoops to send it in to be repairs to the only Invicta Servicing department that exists, the one off their official page..... And they said they would do it for $200 USD (not counting the money I spent sending it in, and the money I had to pre-pay for the return shipping before they even looked at it). I could have bought 3 or 4 watches and thrown one away each year and opened the next for the same amount of money they wanted to fix what can only be described as faulty manufacturing.

[@thecheapwatchchap9554]

Had one lasted ten years plus. No yellow rotor though. It was great, not too thick and didn't wear out. Only issue was I myself broke it by smashing the crystal by dropping it in a sink. Oddly in real use the lume was also ok. Not defending Invicta as most models are horror shows but the pro divers are nice looking durable and reliable. My crash damaged one was entirely my fault. Not the watch at all and thank god I didn't have the same accident with a Rolex!

[@kebmel8668]

I was pi$$ed off I didn't get the yellow rotor, it was 90% why I bought the damn thing, but I got over it and now I love the wee bastage 😎

[@pgreeff]

Yup, also have a Pro diver, blue dial and bezel, currently mounted on a nato strap. Why, because the bracelet is terrible. It has been ticking away for more than four years now, in spite of the severe beating it has endured. I bought it as a test to see if I'd be into mechanical watches, and it turned out to be such a treat I wear it frequently. I'm busy assembling the necessary bits to swop out the dial and hands for something more plain, less Invicta or Rolex like. The bezel on mine was also extremely difficult to rotate, to the extent I broken one of the spring bars trying to turn in on wrist. With a little bit of lubrication and a few rotations it worked itself loose and is now firm but easy to rotate.

[@redfeildre349]

I just got mine as a kind prize for being a good sales person. I came across this channel trying to figure out if I could adjust the band without removing links. Didn't find what I was looking for here but the video was very entertaining. What IS a bevel and what is it for? Does it serve a purpose at all? Or is it just a cool thing it does? Also, How did you make your like button glow like that when you reminded people to hit the like button? I've never seen that. It earned you a sub even though I'm not particularly interested in watches. But I'm also easily amused so there is that. Great video.

[@RichardKoppinger]

I've got several Pro Divers in different colors. They're great for the office. I'm in IT and I have lots of opportunities to bang my watch into a server rack. I once lost a lume pip from a Pagani Design. Anyway, I like having watches I don't have to worry about. The bezels, sadly, are quite the crap shoot. You may get a good one, or one like you got. As for the lume... yeah, we know. Frankly, I'm surprised it didn't get a negative score. 🤣 Honestly, if I suddenly need to tell the time in the dark, I've got other problems. Thanks for another great video. 👍

[@Pellidon]

Mine is older. Has a Miyota movement. One mm thinner than the new ones. Still runs well. Removed the cyclops. My beater watch.

[@stevepick9527]

Bought this Prodiver 6 months ago and for the price ($73) with the NH35 (yellow rotor) It is a great bargain. I don’t wear it much anymore and the reason is that due to the thickness of the case back it sits on top of my wrist instead of on my wrist. For me it’s just not comfortable and flops around too much as I wear my watches a little loose. It is now just sitting in my case unused.

[@danturgelis1957]

I have the older model with the yellow rotor, and my bezel moves smoothly and on point I also dive with it only about 20 ft and it’s still perfect five years later

[@dannicatzer305]

Had mine 4 or 5 years still wear it regularly (I have it on just now) keeps excellent time still.. Bezel works fine although it is starting to become harder to turn and will likely stop turning at some point so I just leave it at 12.. I paid 90 at that time and I've had my moneys worth and I have the yellow rotor and if this one ever goes t--s up I'd have no qualms about buying a new one I'll just need to figure out swapping the rotors over..

[@anthonystevens8683]

Confession time. I got one of these around 8 years ago and the bezel was very difficult to move and when it did it felt very 'grainy' like the thing was grinding metal away. Anyway I thought it looked OK but eventually used it to learn about movements and regulation and I learnt a lot. Eventually due to not having the right tools and knowledge I damaged the escapement so RIP Pro Diver. Was it worth it? Yes as it taught me a lot about mechanical movements and regulation but as a watch at the price I paid back then it's another yes for telling the time but as a diver forget it if you want to use the bezel. I still have it somewhere with the aim of fixing it but that may take a long time. Would I get another on a super cheap deal? I doubt it but if you've never had an NH35 powered diver and want to have something that resembles a Submariner then consider giving it a go. Just don't resist getting mugged for it.

[@soll86]

had multiple versions of Invicta watches.. I currently still own the submariner in gold and silver bracelet, the one that has the dial screen in blue.. That one has the yellow rotor on the back.. Also have a Invicta 9224 with the gold/silver bracelet and the black dial screen.. I never had any issue with any of them (not even the ones I had before) I also got them cheap a few years ago on sale on Amazon..

[@kaunas888]

I like the ProDiver because it is based on the older smaller Sub design, which I prefer, with the thinner lugs and smaller indices. For me it is a handsome watch.

[@kaunas888]

It is hard these days to find a homage of a Sub based on the older smaller model, and not the newer bigger one.

[@shanetheriaultshaneisapain4089]

I ordered the same size you did & also one with a bit larger case. The larger case I believe 44/45mm has the yellow rotor & the smaller one you ordered had the plain rotor. Not sure if it was coincidence or not but I figured I’d share that

[@devanw22]

Just discovered your channel, and I want to say I like it. Your videos are both informative and entertaining. The cutaway segments are quite funny too! Keep it up, MWC!! ⌚

[@tonypimm8940]

I am about to return the 2nd Pro Diver in a row. It’s a great looking watch, but the crown doesn’t do crown stuff. Both of them just spin freely and do not adjust the time or date. 😢

[@edwinmuthoga3053]

I had one of these in my collection with a blue dial and the signed Invicta yellow rotor. My first mechanical watch and I loved it!...before it was nicked, that is 😢. Bezel action was smooth and water resistance was as advertised. It unfortunately seems like you got one with poor QC. Pretty cool that you reviewed it though, considering how popular it is.

[@nobbynoris]

Someone actually nicked an Invicta???

[@edwinmuthoga3053]

@@nobbynoris To be honest, it was a break-in so a lot of other stuff was also nicked from my apartment. Luckily, the bastards don't know anything about watches and so they nicked the "expensive looking" Invicta and left the "cheap looking" GA2100. So, I'm decidedly looking at it as glass half full 😄

[@Smartzenegger]

LOL "As I box this up, never to be seen again... I mean, to be worn tomorrow!" Brilliant! :D

[@scottypinball2163]

No bezel face on that cock-up but House of Design makes this review a definite tune in. DO IT!

[@kaunas888]

The ProDiver is a cheap watch built to be just good enough for its modest price. However, I have found that the NH35 movement has been accurate to within 3 seconds a day.

[@khirshagk]

The Prodiver in blue with gold accents was my first automatic around 8 years ago. It got me into watches and I wore it everyday for several years without any issues except for the polished gold centre links wore thin. I have over 30 watches now and it still gets wrist time, on a leather strap now though.

[@c.cabanilla8963]

Well Invicta could be so awesome if they just slowed it down and got rid of 90 percent of their current watches. I would prefer paying 150.00 or more for something with better lume and more unique smaller designs like their original designs. Or a generic 1960's Diver which can look original or something. I have and I like it for now.

[@robertphillips1262]

Yep all I ever buy from them are ther pro diver series or grand automatics.

[@Overlord277]

They keep selling gawdy designs. It must be good for their asset turn over, right?

[@daddyty9083]

Majority of the world isn't a watch guy, its degenerate poverty stricken drug users that actually like those goofy ass watches

[@mugiwaratrii4545]

The SteelDive SD1953 with the NH35 movement is a great Submariner homage :) I just ordered it after reading the reviews. Excited to receive it. I'll let you know if I like it!

[@pablorages1241]

I don't know why it gets so much hate ... I have a pro diver with a Seiko movement ... it looks fine ... been running well for years ... what's the problem?

[@ryanortiz1849]

The one i picked up awhile back was used and had the yellow Invicta rotor. It had the stamp of the NH35 Seiko Movement on it as well. I seem to recall there were two versions of this watch. I may be wrong but the one you got may not have the NH35 Movement. You may need to double check. I am probably wrong but it may be worth checking out none the less. Either way I appreciate your channel and your suggestions/reviews. I gotta say mine keeps great time and its smaller than I typically like but its a workhorse and I'll be keeping it in my collection. I'm curious what are your thoughts about Stuhrling automatic or battery operated watches?

[@Graymanone]

I have one and like it! It does what it was designed to do and is a good looking watch. From my research people have worn them for years and they hold up well. There are many watch makers who have similar aspects of the Rolex and many don't have an issue with them but with the Invicta?