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The movement which lies inside this 200M dive watch is the trusty Seiko NH35 automatic movement with 21 Jewels and a 40 hour power reserve. This is where the real value comes into play in my opinion. This same movement is seen in many watches with prices up too $400-$500 USD. It is a fairly accurate movement and Invicta has even added their own badge in yellow to the rotor. This movement can last you many many years without failure and is a great option for any watch enthusiast.
Dial
The dial is done in a very deep black and almost appears glossy under certain lighting conditions. The Invicta logo is applied in gold beneath the 12:00 position and “Automatic, Professional, 200M, Water Resistant is printed in gold above the 6:00 position. The markers are slightly raised and sit in place with a gold bezel around them to match the gold finish of the watch. We get the typical Mercedes hand which is from Rolex and the sharp swordlike hand for the minutes. The markers and the hands are filled with Invictas lume which is not all that great but it does work somewhat. Above the dial lies a mineral crystal which is not as good as Sapphire but it is gets the job done. At 3:00 we have your quickset date beneath 2.5x magnified cyclops which is glued on to the mineral crystal. The 120 Click Uni-Directional dive bezel is also very useful when timing things and lines up perfectly to the chapter ring with no play what so ever.
Caseback
The caseback is screwed down and polished with a mineral crystal exhibition so we can see the movement at work. They also list some basic information such as the model number and water resistance.
Bracelet
This watch comes equipped with a gold tone oyster style bracelet and a stamped clasp. The bracelet itself is definitely comfortable and is certainly higher quality than that of the popular Seiko SKX. We are using the pin system here which is to be expected from a watch at this price. The clasp itself is signed with Invictas logo and features 4 micro adjustments for a snug fit. The clasp does not feel all that heavy duty but it does clamp down pretty tight and it certainly wont come off the wrist once the safety tab is latched over.
Conclusion
In conclusion, for $85 or so I don’t think you can really go wrong by adding one of these watches to your collection whether you are a new collector or a seasoned one. The watch has some great features and well let’s be honest , people love watches that resemble the iconic Rolex Submariner. This is in no way a Replica watch but rather a Homage watch which pays tribute to an iconic watch and brand. If you are interested in grabbing one I have left a link below where I bought myne on Amazon. Also, Check out the full video review where I go hands on with the watch below.
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5 Comments
4/5/2018 03:19:24 am
Nice post on such a beautiful watch.I was thinking of gifting a Erik Martin to my brother on his birthday and he will really love it.Thanks for the information it will really help.
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Mitchell j Wnorowski
7/18/2018 06:35:12 pm
I'm 68 and watch your youtube channel on my samsung blu ray. i own 4 orients a couple of vintage bulovas (1937 tank and 68 accutron) as well as a 50's longines tank. I swim every other day and was using a cheap casio diver to time my swim but the bezel froze up. I just bought an invicta auto pro diver to replace. Planning to take my first plunge into a swiss aut later this year maybe a tissot or hamilton. I always enjoy your reviews.
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Waddict
7/18/2018 07:36:48 pm
Hey, Sounds awesome. Thanks so much for watching my content , good luck with the Pro Diver - It will get the job done. A Hamilton automatic is also a great option , they make solid automatic watches at great prices, I myself have the Khaki Field automatic and it has worked like a charm :-)
best regards
Erik
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Scott
9/16/2020 12:44:00 pm
Some inconsistencies in your review:
- The NH35A shown in the image has 24 jewels, not 21 - it's printed right on the rotor.
- The gold is not "paint" - it's ion-deposited 18K gold. Much more rugged and long-lasting than electroplating. My watch is showing some scratches from years of wearing it, but the gold is not coming off whatsoever.
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