Invicta Men’s 8926OB Pro Diver Stainless Steel Automatic Watch with Link Bracelet
$136.45
Last updated on February 5, 2025 12:40 pm Details
- Quality Japanese-automatic movement; functions without a battery; powers automatically with the movement of your arm
- Durable mineral crystal
- Case diameter: 40 mm. Band Length: 210mm
- Stainless-steel case; black dial; date function
- Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M). . To start your automatic, you can hand wind it by rotating the crown clockwise
Specification: Invicta Men’s 8926OB Pro Diver Stainless Steel Automatic Watch with Link Bracelet
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Invicta Men’s 8926OB Pro Diver Stainless Steel Automatic Watch with Link Bracelet
$136.45
M S –
For people who don’t have time to read my complete review, here’s a brief review.
Bought for: ₹5808
Pros:
1. Automatic Japanese Seiko movement
2. Amazing build quality
3. 200m water resistant
4. Display back
5. Screw down crown
6. Rotating outer diver bezel
7. Manual wind and hacking functions
8. Looks like a Rolex Submariner
Cons:
1. Looks a lot like a Rolex Submariner
2. A bit tall on the wrist
3. Servicing is tough in India for Invicta watches if something goes wrong
4. A Little heavy on the bracelet
5. Loom is very weak on the markers.
Some people have complain about quality issues like misaligned markers or bezel, hands fell off etc. At the time of posting this review it’s been almost a month of daily use and I’m lucky to not have any issues in my piece.
Verdict: It’s an absolute value for money (at least for what I’ve paid) and you can definitely go for it if you like the design.
Loooong Review:
To be honest I’m a huge horological nerd and I absolutely love watches. I follow almost all watch communities on the internet and I have quite a decent collection of watches myself including Gshock, Seiko, Timex, automatic, manual wind and quartz movements etc. I always wanted to have an automatic diver in my collection and my first choice was a Seiko SKX which is a legendary diver watch. But when I searched I couldn’t find SKX on any website or retail stores in India. (Though later I found that Amazon is selling it in India but for an absurd price of more than 30k where as you could buy it in US for somewhere around 200 dollars) So I had no choice but to find an alternative and I came across Orient Ray and Mako line of watches which are absolutely gorgeous and original in design but they cost around 14k – 17k on Amazon India. Meanwhile I had my eyes on this Invicta Prodiver 8926OB even though a lot of people in watch community dislike Invicta as a company, but like this particular watch model. So when I checked, the prices were fluctuating between 7k to 9k and I was not willing to pay that money for an Invicta, but recently the prices dropped to around 5800 bucks and I jumped on it. Honestly, there are no regrets since.
The dimensions are, 40mm dia bezel excluding crown, the lug width is 20mm. It wears marvellously on smaller wrist like mine even though it wears a little bit taller on the wrist. It has a 120 click rotating bezel and the action on the bezel is very solid and easy to rotate thanks to coinage on the bezel. There are applied markers and applied winged Invicta logo which looks really good and the hands are very Rolex inspired Mercedes hands, both have loom but the loom on the markers are very dim when compared to loom on the hands. There is a loom pip on the bezel at 12 o’clock position that helps in orientation of the watch in the dark. The watch has a mixture of brushed and mirror finishes that is done impeccably well and it gives a beautiful lustre to the watch especially on that aluminium insert of the bezel and glossy black dial of the watch. There is a cyclops on the mineral glass exactly above the date window that magnifies it for improved legibility. Some people don’t like the cyclops but personally, I don’t mind it. The crown is a screw down crown with crown guards. I’m really impressed with the crown on this watch. It has a perfect size to screw, unscrew or wind the watch with ease, and it is signed with Invicta cross that aligns perfectly when completely screwed in. Another impressive thing in this watch is the display back, it shows the automatic movement in all its glory.
Speaking of the movement, it is the best part in this watch. It is a Japanese caliber NH35A movement, basically it is an unbranded version of Seiko movement caliber 4R35 which can be found in sub 30,000₹ Seiko watches. It is most popular automatic movement in micro brands too. This movement is automatic of course(for those who don’t know it doesn’t require a battery and works on your movements) but it has hacking(seconds hand stops when crown is pulled out) and manual wind functions as well. According to the official site it has an accuracy of -20 to +20 seconds per day but I’m happy to report it is given me an impressive +7 seconds per day.
The bracelet which it comes on is completely solid with brushed and mirror finishes. End links are hollow but it is expected in this price range. I must say it looks really good on the bracelet but you can most definitely order some nato straps (preferably on AliExpress 😬 sorry amazon, you lack collection in this regard) and dress it down a bit. And because of the Rolex aesthetics, this watch is a strap monster. It looks freakin amazing with any strap you put it on.
I must say, I’ve washed clothes wearing it, I’ve been to weddings with it, I’ve been on a bike ride with it, I went swimming with it, you name it. I’ve even dropped it once accidentally but it did not stop ticking.
I’ve tried to take and post as many pictures as I can for you to decide but I gotta say it’s one of the best wrist watches at the price range. Absolutely go for it if you like the design and if it suits your budget. At the end of the day if something brings you joy and happiness, it’s worth it.
Regards,
MS
Logx –
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Parto dalla fine: me ne hanno sostituito TRE e si sono rotti tutti nel giro di qualche tempo.
Il primo orologio è durato 10 mesi, poi si è bloccato. Sostituito, il prodotto sostitutivo dopo 48h ha espulso un fil di ferro da sotto la ghiera. Sostituito, attendo il terzo (3°!!) orologio. In un anno è decisamente troppo, nonostante sia un bell’orologio, motivo per cui mi ostino a vedere se ne è mai stato prodotto uno funzionante.
UPDATE
Anche il 3º esemplare ha smesso di funzionare, non voglio neanche commentate, girateci alla larga.
Frank –
You ask the taxi driver the local time in Rome. Setting your Invicta is a breeze, unscrewing the crown and turning to the date and time is easy, the Seiko movement stops the mechanism while you mark the minute. You have time to stroll the Circus Maximus to stretch your legs after such a long flight before you check in to the hotel. Locking up your expensive watch before you left was normal. So normal, you wonder why you have that watch. This Invicta has a unidirectional bezel, a hacking movement that stops the time while setting, and solid stainless links on the bracelet that give a feeling of weight and quality that belies the price tag. You wore this watch knowing you would not take it off, from meetings to swimming laps, it was the only one you would need. Looking up at the Palatine from the Circus, you remember that experience and culture are more important than price tags and perceptions…..
Prince –
Over the years, Invicta has gained notoriety for its endless homages of classic timepieces by other watchmakers. The brand is viewed by some watch enthusiasts as unoriginal, tacky, and deceiving. However, still, Invicta is a good starting point for those looking into getting a genuine automatic watch. The Invicta Pro Diver (8926ob) is an excellent homage of the Rolex Submariner in my opinion, and here’s why:
First, the quality of the timepiece. The stainless steel casing and bracelet are of outstanding quality. The bracelet feels solid, and the housing has some weight to it. At this price, you’d expect a kiosk-tier Rolex knockoff; This watch doesn’t feel like the manufacturers cut corners on its materials. The glass used is a proprietary mineral material, and so far, it has been great with zero scratches. The crown is great, despite what other reviewers have said. I haven’t had any issues with turning the crown and enjoy the satisfying feel of winding it.
The watch uses a Seiko-calibre NH35A movement, which is insanely durable. The movement on its own sells for about half of this watch’s retail price and is widely available on secondary markets. This means that if you ever have an issue with the watch, you can source its movement online with no trouble. The hacking and hand-winding features are exceptional, and I found that it keeps time very well. After a day of wear, the watch fell behind only by 1 second. Wow.
As for its design, of course, many love it, and others hate it. It looks much like a Rolex Submariner. I don’t care if it looks very much like a Rolex, nor do I care to listen to watch snobs when they stare at it with disgust. Rolex or Invicta, this style is beautiful. I love the Mercedes hand and find the bezel to be decent. There are no complaints in terms of design.
Now, let’s talk about the lume on the dials and bezel. It’s almost non-existent. At night, it’s virtually impossible to see the lume even if you had the watch under the sun all day. It was very disappointing, but for this price, it is expected.
Overall, it’s a beautiful watch comprised of well-sourced materials and the Seiko-calibre movement. The movement is the star of the show for this watch, giving it excellent value and functionality. The stainless steel and mineral glass are durable, but lume, non-existent. The bracelet is perfect and feels solid and feels comfortable for all-day use. For its price, it’s a no-brainer, a great deal. I strongly recommend this watch.
Ali S. –
I love it, even though it’s the cheapest watch in my collection I love the inspiration it takes from Rolex. let’s face it, every brand out there has a diver series. Invicta just chose to keep the Mercedes hour hand as well. In this blue / purple colour scheme with the two tone bracelet, it just looks amazing. I also LOVE the internal Seiko movement which is better than the ones in the Seiko scuba diver series. This one is hackable, hand windable and also bidirectional automatic! That’s a lot of watch for the money. My only gripe is the raised crystsl making it vulnerable to damage and cracks. Invicta kept the back as exhibition unlike most other diver watches. Only time will tell about its durability…but one thing is for sure … I would not pay $20k for a Rolex submariner .
LMC –
Ich habe die Uhr im Auftrag eines Freundes bestellt. Er nannte mir lediglich folgende, für ihn wichtige Faktoren:
-Wasserdichtigkeit mind. 10 ATM
-robustes Automatikwerk
-Diver Optik
-gute Verarbeitung
-Uhr darf nicht zu groß sein
-nach Möglichkeit unter 130.-
Da ich mich mittlerweile gut bis sehr gut mit Divern auskenne, fiel mir sofort die Invicta ein. Sie ist meiner Meinung nach der ungeschlagene Preis-Leistungssieger im unteren Preissegment. Nachdem ich ihm dann Bilder gezeigt und ein paar Infos bzgl. Uhrwerk und Verarbeitung dargelegt habe, fiel der Entschluss recht schnell und ich musste die Uhr für ihn bestellen. Nun hat er sie seit knapp 4 Wochen und ist rundum zufrieden. Das robuste und zuverlässige NH35 Werk aus dem Hause Seiko tut seither brav seinen Dienst und besticht mit akzeptablen Gangwerten, welche aktuell bei ca. +8 Sekunden pro Tag liegen. Die Verarbeitung ist ungewöhnlich gut für den Preis, massive Ambandglieder, gehärtetes Mineralglas und eine ordentlich rastende Drehlünnette mit 120 Klicks. Und als zusätzliches „Schmankerl“ ist die Uhr mit einem Glasboden ausgestattet, welcher einen Blick auf Uhrwerk und verzierten Rotor gewährt.
Kommen wir nun zum Fazit:
Super Preis/Leistungsverhältnis, welches meiner Meinung nach in diesem Preissegment unschlagbar ist. Verarbeitung top, Uhrwerk zuverlässig, Optik toll (das ist natürlich Geschmackssache). Wer in die Welt der Automatikdiver reinschnuppern und nicht viel Geld ausgeben will, ist mit der Invicta bestens bedient!
Falls Euch meine Rezension bei der Kaufentscheidung geholfen hat, würde ich mich freuen wenn ihr diese positiv bewertet:)
RC –
I’m a watch collector and have worn a Rolex for over 20 years, and have several Omegas.
(I now have 3 Invicta Pro Divers)
I’d read a lot of negative things about Invicta watches on the watch collector forums.
Well, I can tell you, it’s all a lie.
Just a bunch of “watch snobs” (that have paid way too much for their watches and will be paying for them for the next 10 years) razzing an affordable brand because it dares to look like a Rolex Submariner.
(Umm… so do a bunch of other watches by other manufacturers)
Invicta is a perfectly fine brand that seems to be very well-built.
The automatic watches have Chinese-made Seiko NH35A movements, which are in a number of their popular diver watches, as well as many other watch brands.
It’s a reliable, hack-able movement that won’t cost you your first born when you need to get it repaired or serviced.
The watch is heavy and sturdy feeling.
The lume isn’t terribly great, but I’ve found this on a lot of watches, anyway… and my Rolex’s lume wasn’t that terrific, either.
So… for the price… you’re getting a really good, reliable watch that looks great.
Is it a Rolex Submariner?
No.
But… it also isn’y going to cost you the price of a new car to get this beauty on your wrist.
Go ahead… you know you want to.
Legionensis –
Este es un reloj polémico en el mundillo de los relojes. Un homenaje al Rolex Submariner….o una copia descarada. Según opiniones.
En mi caso, la polémica me da igual. Casi todos los relojes estilo buceador tienen algo del Submariner, y por otra parte, pone Invicta en la esfera y grabado en el lateral de la caja. Nadie puede llamarse a engaño. Si a Rolex, o a los youtubers snobs de los canales de relojes les escuece, por mi que se rasquen. A mí me preocupa sí éste es o no un buen reloj.
Para empezar, por 105 euros recibes el reloj en una bonita caja amarilla de falso cuero. Apta para regalo y mejor que la que incluyen marcas más caras.
El reloj en sí, aún mejor que en las fotos. Muy bonito y….francamente elegante. El armis metálico sorprendentemente bueno. Nada que envidiar a relojes de este estilo y mucho mayor precio.
El reloj en sí, al que he inspeccionado con ojo de perista, sorprende por lo bien acabado que está. Hace poco adquirí un Orient Mako II por el doble de precio y el Invicta no se queda atrás.
El bisel giratorio funciona correctamente aunque no es el colmo de la solidez. La esfera es francamente bonita. Me gusta especialmente el detalle del logo de Invicta en el contrapeso del segundero.
Tenía mis dudas acerca del cíclope, esa lupa encima de la ventana de la fecha, pero hasta eso me gusta. Pena que el lumen….deja algo que desear.
El fondo es transparente para poder ver el movimiento automático. El rotor viene pintado de amarillo. Un detalle que me ha encantado.
Con este calor, no me apetece ir con el armis metálico (el reloj con el armis pesa lo suyo), así que lo he sustituido por una NATO.
En resumen, por cien aurelios de vellón, un reloj automático, con una maquinaria decente, armis metálico, bien presentado…… qué hay que pensarse?
Gary B. –
I love the watch and overall build quality but the VERY FIRST TIME I wore it in the ocean – I have MOISTURE inside the crystal. (See photos)
This is a real shame because I just ordered and received this watch about a month ago because of a planned vacation to Hawaii.
I wanted a watch for swimming and snorkeling as well as looking good while out and about.
I checked the crown and made sure it was very tight before venturing into the water.
So I think I should return it.
Or get it cleaned when I get home because no matter what I have tried here – I cannot get the moisture out.
I am thinking it could be Salt residue from the ocean?
Any ideas out there?
But if I get it cleaned – I will always have to be careful about getting this watch wet.
Too bad because I do like it a lot.
Tzar –
So, a few elephants in the room to be dealt with, particularly from the watch snobs in the forums. As soon as you mention this watch you’re belittled because it takes most of its design inspiration directly from a submariner and you can’t afford the 6 grand. And also most who buy the watch will put a Bond NATO strap on it. I’m guilty on both accounts. (And i really dislike wearing steel bracelets). The same snobs also deride anyone who buys a quartz powered watch.(I have 12 or so). So then you go and buy this automatic and still can’t win.
I really like this watch. Yes there’s a few design flaws but it’s under £70 and the Seiko movement is a tried and tested reliable automatic.
Obviously the overall design has the look it was going for. I don’t particularly like the huge Invicta stamped on the side but truthfully once on it’s difficult to know its there because of the polished finish. The bezel rotates anti clockwise 120 clicks. It’s quite stiff but with no play at all. The hands are easy to see and the second hand has a nice sweeping motion at 6 ticks per second (21,600 an hour).
The crown is screwed down to help with water resistance and once undone can be hand wound and then the time adjusted as normal. After i wound it for the first time and removing at night it hasn’t stopped. Tolerance is huge at something like +- 40 seconds but after a week its still dead on.
The lume is pretty awful and if you really stare at the cyclops over the date you can tell it’s a little wonky. I removed the bracelet straight away but it didn’t feel quality like the rest of the watch. Even though the case measures 40mm the actual face only measures 28mm. For those (like me) who like the fashion of oversized watches this can feel a little small at first at a traditional size. However, it became less noticeable after a short while.
Weighs 154g with the bracelet and 90g with the NATO.
So,
Great design.
Comfortable.
Dependable Seiko automatic movement.
Affordable.
Terrible lume.
Dodgy cyclops.
Can look a little small.
Less than cheap feel to the bracelet.
Recommended.
(Pictured for comparison TW Steel 50mm case 37mm face. Accurist 43mm case 37mm face.)