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Brand NameInvicta
Model number8930
Part Number8930
Model year2011
Item shaperound
Crystal materialMineral
Claspfold-over-clasp
Case materialgold-tone-stainless-steel
Case diameter44 millimeters
Case Thickness13 millimeters
Band materialgold-tone-stainless-steel
Band lengthmens
Band width20 millimeters
Band colourgold
Dial colourblue
Bezel materialgold-tone-stainless-steel
Bezel Functionunidirectional
CalendarDate
Special featuresluminous
Item weight500 grams
MovementAutomatic
Warranty typemanufacturer-and-seller-combination
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With the affordable gold-tone Invicta Pro Diver automatic men's watch, you can still afford to buy flippers and a pair of goggles. It features a shock-resistant, 21-jewel automatic movement that will stand up to the rigors of your undersea adventures, and it's water resistant to 660 feet. The watch case and stainless steel bracelet band are both plated with 23 karat yellow gold, and mix brushed and polished finishes. The navy blue dial includes large Tritnite luminous markers and hands, and a date window at 3 o'clock with a magnifier. Other features include a unidirectional rotating bezel with elapsed time markings, fold-over clasp with safety, and a durable mineral crystal.
Pro Diver Collection
Automatic Watches
Automatic watches do not operate on batteries. Automatic watches are made up of about 130 or more parts that work together to tell time. Automatic movements mark the passage of time by a series of gear mechanisms, and are wound by the movement of your wrist as you wear it. The gear train then transmits the power to the escapement, which distributes the impulses, turning the balance wheel. The balance wheel is the time regulating organ of a mechanical watch, which vibrates on a spiral hairspring. Lengthening or shortening the balance spring makes the balance wheel go faster or slower to advance or retard the watch. The travel of the balance wheel from one extreme to the other and back again is called oscillation. Lastly, automatic movements come in different types, including movements that are Swiss-made, Japanese-made, and more.
Also referred to as self-winding, watches with automatic movements utilize kinetic energy, the swinging of your arm, to provide energy to an oscillating rotor to keep the watch ticking. They're considered more satisfying to watch collectors (horologists) because of the engineering artistry that goes into the hundreds of parts that make up the movement. If you do not wear an automatic watch consistently (for about 8 to 12 hours a day), you can keep the watch powered with a watch winder (a great gift for collectors).
Plunge into any horizon using the steadfast guidance of the Invicta Pro Diver. Stylishly classic, internal workings are forged with variations of either Swiss chronograph or 21-jewel automatic movements and willingly navigate in depths up to 300 meters. Built with confident prowess, the fortitude with which these timepieces function makes the Pro Diver the quintessential in performance.
Screw Down Crowns: Many Invicta watches are equipped with a screw down crown to help prevent water infiltration. This is most common on our Diver models. In order to adjust the date and/or time on such a watch, you must first unscrew the crown before you can gently pull it out to its first or second click stop position. To do this, simply rotate the crown counterclockwise until it springs open. When you have finished setting the watch, the crown must then be pushed in and screwed back in tightly. Not doing so will cancel the water resistance of the watch and will void all warranties from the manufacturer. Overall, this process should not require a lot of effort or force.
Product Description
Features include:Case: 23 Kt yellow gold platingDial Color: Blue dialBracelet: 23 Kt yellow gold platingClasp Type: Deployment Movement: Japan 21 jewel automatic movementCrystal: MineralCalendar: Date display at 3:00Water resistant to 200 metersCase Dimensions: 44mm diameter x 14mm HBracelet Dimensions: 20mm W x 9.0 in. LSpecial Features: Sweep second hand/Luminous hands and hour markers/Blue unidirectional turning bezel/Screw down stainless steel skeleton see thru case backWatch bands can be sized to fit 8.0 inch to 9.0 inch wristsExtra links are available through the manufacturer. (We do not provide this service).
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5.0 out of 5 stars
for a 100 bux Delivered, Canadian this is a Super Score! & a great watch too, bye the way! *lol* :-)
Dec 20 2010
for a 100 bux Delivered, Canadian - this is a Super Score! & a great watch too, bye the way! *lol* :-)
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4.4 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Watch
Oct 25 2008
By Darin Hyatt
- Published on Amazon.com
Amazon Verified Purchase
I own and have seen/handled several expensive watches from $5k to $35$ in price. This one really does look like it belongs in that group based on just looking at it. The quality, packaging, etc is also reflective of a watch that costs a great deal more. The only real differences I see from the Rolexes and Omegas is the weight and feel of the watch when you handle it, and very minor workmanship touches that you have to closely inspect to see(you really have to be looking for them and inspect closely). And, of course for the price of this watch, if you are dissapointed by that, then you are probably going to be disappointed by any watch that doesn't come with a price tag in the thousands. If you are looking for an absolutely beatiful watch that is well made, looks like the expensive swiss made watches, and generally has the quality of a much more expensive watch, then you have found it. For the price they are selling these for, you absolutely cannot go wrong.
Well, less than a month after receiving this watch, I find that I have to edit the review. The watch stopped working. I mailed it back for a refund. I researched if Invicta had a problem with quality a little deeper and didn't find a huge number of complaints, but found enough to be of concern. I am still debating if I will just call this very bad luck and give Invicta another shot or not.
Well, less than a month after receiving this watch, I find that I have to edit the review. The watch stopped working. I mailed it back for a refund. I researched if Invicta had a problem with quality a little deeper and didn't find a huge number of complaints, but found enough to be of concern. I am still debating if I will just call this very bad luck and give Invicta another shot or not.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Service
Aug 12 2009
By B. white
- Published on Amazon.com
I bought this watch around 2000-01 and never had a problem with it. Looks and feels like a watch that should be much more expensive. Keeps good time. The reason for this review is to inform others of my experience with invicta customer service. Over the years I have requested and received a couple of replacement spring pins without any hassle. A while back a spring pin failed and the watch fell off my wrist and hit the concrete and quit working. Obviously a good shock. I recently sent it in to invicta explaining what had happened. Other than it not running, the watch did not show any signs of damage. Now I have read some reviews of invicta's customer service stating how terrible their service was. It's necessary to understand that not all people have the same experience. I sent my watch in with the 25 dollar money order for return shipping and then waited for someone to contact me with what the problem was and the charge to fix it. I just received the watch back. My watch came back in the same condition it was when I mailed it off with the exception that it now works.Whoo..Hooo!. There was no charge for whatever the repair was. This is a 9-10yr old watch which is no longer under warranty. The only thing Invicta could do better at in my opinion is communicate. In all my dealings with Invicta, I have never had any direct communications with an actual person. I have read that other's have, good and bad. Overall I am satisfied. I also have 3 other Invicta watches. No problems with those. Also, Invicta had my watch for 8 weeks. A substantial amount of time, I know , but I have other watches. If time is an issue this might be a problem.
Update.. March 2011
year and a half later after the fix. My invicta is still going strong. Still keeps great time. I don't wear it as much as I once did simply because I've got more watches now. It's still in the rotation but not worn as much. I like this model (pro diver w/automatic movement)so much that I just ordered another but with a leather band instead of the bracelet. You can't go wrong with this watch. Also bought my nephew his first auto. A pro diver of course.
Update... April 2012
Another year without any problems. This is a great watch.
Update.. March 2011
year and a half later after the fix. My invicta is still going strong. Still keeps great time. I don't wear it as much as I once did simply because I've got more watches now. It's still in the rotation but not worn as much. I like this model (pro diver w/automatic movement)so much that I just ordered another but with a leather band instead of the bracelet. You can't go wrong with this watch. Also bought my nephew his first auto. A pro diver of course.
Update... April 2012
Another year without any problems. This is a great watch.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great first Automatic watch
Dec 17 2009
By E. Robinson
- Published on Amazon.com
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased the 8920 blue faced Pro Diver watch 6 weeks ago and have been very pleased with it. It is my first Automatic watch and the idea of not having to have batteries replaced yearly was appealing. I mostly bought this watch for the looks. It is a beautiful watch and looks a lot like the much more expensive ones. The materials and construction appear to be quite good. This watch gains about 5 minutes a month which is within normal findings. I expect that to be closer to 2-3 minutes per month after more time goes on. I have received many compliments on how nice the watch looks. Two items to note: Obviously you must keep it wound by wearing it regularly or using a winder. I found a nice winder on Amazon for $39 which works great.
The second item of note is one that that I haven't seen in any review and that is the color of the bracelet. It is very nice, if you like the Rolex bracelet look (and I do), but... it has just a bit of a brassy color to it. It's not bad at all, but I would have preferred a less brassy color and more true gold look. Still, I would buy it again. I liked the Invicta so much that I subsequently bought the Stainless steel 8926-C Invicta and love that also. Two great watches for all occasions. When buying the Invicta from Amazon, you get the extended 5 year warranty for free, but you MUCH sign up for the warranty within 30 days of PURCHASE, not receipt of the watch.
Added April 29, 2010 I have now had this watch about 7 months and really like it. The longer I have it the more accurate it is. It gains about 3 minutes per month, no big deal. I still think the color has just a bit too much brass in it, but I am liking it more and have received compliments on the watch.
Update Dec. 2011 I have now had this watch 2 years and greatly enjoy wearing it. I have had no problems at all, it still gains 2-3 minutes a months, not a problem. I have the silver version of this watch which I wear almost every day and it's great. This gold one gets worn periodically on dressy occasions. When I pull it out, I just set the watch, shake a couple times it to get it wound a bit and it works well. Very nice watch.
The second item of note is one that that I haven't seen in any review and that is the color of the bracelet. It is very nice, if you like the Rolex bracelet look (and I do), but... it has just a bit of a brassy color to it. It's not bad at all, but I would have preferred a less brassy color and more true gold look. Still, I would buy it again. I liked the Invicta so much that I subsequently bought the Stainless steel 8926-C Invicta and love that also. Two great watches for all occasions. When buying the Invicta from Amazon, you get the extended 5 year warranty for free, but you MUCH sign up for the warranty within 30 days of PURCHASE, not receipt of the watch.
Added April 29, 2010 I have now had this watch about 7 months and really like it. The longer I have it the more accurate it is. It gains about 3 minutes per month, no big deal. I still think the color has just a bit too much brass in it, but I am liking it more and have received compliments on the watch.
Update Dec. 2011 I have now had this watch 2 years and greatly enjoy wearing it. I have had no problems at all, it still gains 2-3 minutes a months, not a problem. I have the silver version of this watch which I wear almost every day and it's great. This gold one gets worn periodically on dressy occasions. When I pull it out, I just set the watch, shake a couple times it to get it wound a bit and it works well. Very nice watch.
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