It could well be a little bit early to write a review as I've only had the watch for a short time, but I don't mind sharing my experience.
First of all about the delivery service: It was extremely fast and accurate. I received my watch four working days from ordering it. That's not too bad, if you think about it, as I a live in New Zealand. I should also mention, although you'd expect this to be a bare minimum, that I also got WHAT I ordered. That doesn't always seem to be the case.
The watch itself is a very nice-looking piece, probably more attractive in life than on the photo, it does not look like a cheap look-alike. As for it's performance: It does indeed gain time, but not more than a couple of seconds a day, it seems to add up to about half-a-minute in a fortnight. Personally, I can live with that. From what I know this is quite tolerable for an automatic...
It also feels sturdy and well-constructed, I haven't had any quality issues with it.
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30 October 2009
Nothing really changed.
The watch still looks and feels great, no issues at all. Running a bit ahead of time shortly changed to (and stayed at) running approx. 1-2 minute/month behind. Again, I don't think that's too bad. If I wanted something very precise I would buy a quartz, in which case I may lose it if changing the battery is done by some moron - as it happened to me before.
So altogether: Having had it for a year-and-a-half now, I still recommend it to anyone who wants a good-looking reliable watch and doesn't mind adjusting it every now and then. Invicta Men's 9094 Pro Diver Collection Automatic Watch
The Invicta 9094 pro diver watch looks like $5,000 of watch hanging on my wrist. It's nothing short of stunning in saphire blue.
It's a tough watch and good for people who have outdoor jobs or peform dynamic tasks like engineering test work.
The stainless steel bracelet gleams and the watch keeps good time. The bezel also turns easily enough. It is not a "coin edge" like Rolex uses, but "scalloped" like an Omega. That means the wearer cannot turn it from the side like a radio knob. You have to use your thumbs and press down slightly to move it like a wheel, which, of course, it is. There have been some complaints by other reviewers about the Invicta bezels not turning well, but the three Invicta dive watches I've purchased turn with ease after a little use and practice.
To recap: Absolutely stunning looking watch at an affordable price. People will notice it and it works well as a tough watch to stand up in extreme environments.
This watch is very nice looking and has a solid feel to it. So far its keeping very accurate time. It is a bit chunky so if you have overly small wrists it may be a little bit big but I have smaller wrists (6.75 inches) and I can get by wearing it. Three negatives, it is a hair puller and the edges could be a bit smoother and the clasp is impossible to open for me unless I use something sharp to POP it open. I have fingernails and it's still difficult to open. Overall a great watch for the money and the packaging is beautiful.
EDIT- on a side note do NOT expect good service from Invicta. They do not answer emails (do a search, they are known for ignoring emails). Once the sale is made they could care less so be prepared. The kool-aid drinking Invicta lovers either A. had to never deal with them on a service issue or B. are so brainwashed they look the other way. I sent them over 10 emails over a 2 month period and not ONE reply. I am not alone. These companies that do not reply to email should just get rid of their email system. ShopNbc also has a special email address for Invicta customers and same thing, no responses whatsoever. I had to email Citizen twice and both times I got a response in less than an hour. From now on I will only by from companies who respond to a customer. Just a forewarning.
Bought an automatic Invicta pro-diver from Shop NBC and it arrived with the Crown broken. I sent it back and got a refund. I then decided to give Invicta another shot. I purchased this watch and it looks very nice. The band is a bit noisy and the clasp is very cheap. It gains a few minutes a day for some reason, this happens even if I take it off for a 12 hour plus period of time. I searched the web for tools for sizing of the band and decided to make my own from an old mini- screwdriver, a grinder and a vise. It was suposed to have the Invicta polishing cloth in the package, it did not. As far as the watch being a great value, I don't really think so. I think they are mass produced junk. People compare them to Rolex and Tag all of the time. Well, I own both of these watches, and let me tell you.......it is nothing.....and I mean nothing like either a Tag or a Rolex. Save your money, get a real watch.Bill Wild Willy)12-17-09-UpdateWatch is still working, and gaining time each day. The band/clasp that rests on my desk at work is very scratched and starting to look like an old watch. The front and the crystal are like new. Must be a very low grade stainless used on the band, but, I suppose I knew that based on the sound it makes.01-7-10 - Watch is working great, I like it more the more I wear it. It may gain time, but my Rolex loses time at about the same rate, which drives me nuts. It has turend out to be a pretty rugged watch..... I am changing my views on Invicta.10-3-11-Update
I have encountered a new problem this past year. The watch pins keep breaking and the watch keeps falling off. Each time I go to the jewler store and get new ones only to las a few days. I need to find some heavy duty pins, watch is too heavy for the pins it came with origionally. And all the new ones I get are even worse. Watch still gains a couple of min a day time which I dial back. No scratches on crystal yet, pretty durable. You get what you pay for. - 9094 - Automatic Movement - Invicta Watch - Invicta'
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