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Invicta Men's 1426 II Collection Chronograph White Dial Black Leather Watch

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I have been begging my husband to buy one of the newer style big watches. He is a big guy and I thought they would look good on his wrist. Well, when this watch came up for review I snatched it up and gave it to him. He wasn't sure he liked the size of the piece at first but came to enjoy wearing it. Here are his thoughts on the watch:

1. Functions well, and has keeps accurate time.
2. Comfortable to wear.
3. Watch case is big, so must like to wear large faced watch.
4. Packaging very nice, yellow leather.
5. Very nice face, however it needs better contrast between luminous dials and white face background, Sometimes it is hard to read the time without looking closely.
6. Stop watch is a nice feature and handy like for sports.
7. 24 hour hand is small, somewhat helpful
8. Black leather strap has white stitching that matches the white face of the watch. White stitching is very noticeable.
9. Crown does not lock.
10. The manual says most watches have a screw down crown. This one doesn't, or at least mine doesn't, so not sure if it is broken or truly doesn't screw down.
11. Date is at an angle (i.e. not at the 3 o'clock position) so if your not used to it, it takes some getting used to.
12. MSRP of $595 seems ridiculous when it is selling for $77.33. For $77.33 it is a good bargain for Japanese Quartz movement, flame fusion crystal, stainless steel case, and thick leather strap..

Recommended for larger frames for casual use. 3.5 Stars

My husband and I don't dress-up often. We're geeky ex-hippies who are far more comfortable in polo shirts and Columbia slacks than we are in sleek clothes. My husband's regular watch is a solar-powered Casio that automatically adjusts time zones; it makes us say "functional" but might make you say "nerd."

Every so often, though, it's nice (or socially required) to wear Grownup Clothes. As a result, I was happy to grab this watch out of my Amazon Vine choices. And he said, "Hey, that looks spiffy."

On the plus side, the watch is lightweight and (I am told) comfortable. It looks good. And -- definitely a positive asset -- the clock face is large and readable, MUCH more readable than most digital watches. On the downside... actually there really IS no downside. This is a very nice watch. It hasn't made him consider giving up the Casio, because we are still geeks at heart, but it is absolutely NICE.

The Invecta won't make anybody say Wow, but it does look comfortably professional.

The Invicta Men's 1426 II Collection Chronograph is not your vintage, classic thin-case, streamlined chronograph watch.

It's a beast and a half.

Make that an attractive beast and a half combining lovely finishes (brushed metal always looks cleaner as the issue of fingerprints on the metal is nearly nil. The area around the dial is brushed and the rest is polished/shiny) and features (I love the stop watch feature).

And the beast is water resistant to 100 meters. Though honestly, this is more of a fashion watch than something I would wear on a boat or near the water, while involved in any recreation that might get me splashed or soaked...The size would probably bother me during anything more active than a quiet evening out.

It is extremely heavy and is not for the delicately wristed or folks like me who have arthritis in their arms and hands. The size is quite large... It is a men's watch, but it seems larger than other men's watches I have worn in the past (I prefer larger watches even though I am female). It is easy to set and the functions are easily manageable and accessible. I do need my reading glasses and bright lighting to see the date feature, but that isn't a deal killer for me. Actually, it was a nice surprise as without bright light and my stronger reading glasses I thought it was just a graphic or another dial marker... Put the glasses on, turn on the reading lamp and Bonus! It keeps track of the date.

For the list price of nearly $600, I wouldn't spring for this (if I had the money to burn) model as to me the font chosen for the dial markers is not the appropriate match with the rest of the styling choices in this design but from what I have seen, it is the font used on many Invicta dials and may be part of their "look". I think this particular font cheapens the overall "feel"/look of the watch and I would probably choose a numberless model over a numbered one next time...

The band is extremely stiff, possibly from newness but also probably from necessity as it must retain the heavy timepiece... Closer examination (aka "fun with the nifty little magnifier my kid got in this stocking last month") reveals that the band is indeed reinforced in the middle. I was suspicious of the band at first, as it definitely has a "fresh plastic"/"new car" scent, but that could be from the packaging or the material used to reinforce the thick band.

For a little over $55 (Amazon's price as I am writing this review), it is a fine deal and at that price it doesn't need to be the heirloom piece you pass along to your grandkids but rather a more utilitarian time keeper that doesn't require any coddling. Invicta includes a one year warranty and repairs during that time are (according to Invicta) very detailed... They repair and then test the watch for two weeks to make sure it is functioning accurately.

The packaging is a stylized bright yellow hinged presentation box and includes a plastic hang tag (with the MSRP info on the back), a single page that outlines how to use various features, and a more detailed booklet containing operating instructions, as well as information on maintenance and how to return your watch should warranty service be required. For slightly over $55, the packaging is pretty upscale and shmancy enough to make your new watch purchase feel more like an experience (like when you turn on a new computer for the first time...drive you car off a lot... maybe not that "big", but definitely more of a highlight than slapping the watch from the cart vendor on the corner on your wrist for the first time. At the MSRP of $595 I would prefer a less "fun" box and something more conservative... Coordinating leather (or vinyl/pleather which is usually used in jewelry/watch packaging) or even embossed/textured paper would be a better presentation, especially if giving this as a gift. At $55, I'm fine with the "sporty" case and it is a step above the plastic showcase boxes of many comparably priced time pieces available at big box stores...

Note that if you aren't a fan of the white dial/face, the same design and features are available with the colors inverted (numbers are white, dial is black, chrono-stop watch dials are white) here: Invicta Men's 1427 II Collection Chronograph Black Dial Leather Watch

I will update this review if I have anything to add in the future...

I'm not much of a watch person, but when this was offered through Vine, I figured I'd check it out. Part of the reason I went for it was because of how expensive it was, but the price dropped within a matter of days to less than 1/6 of the MSRP. I've never owned a watch by Invicta before, but have heard that they're the best of the cheaper brands. Upon opening the cool yellow box it came in, I wondered if this thing came in an extra large size that I accidentally ordered.

Like every other review on here, I can't stress how big this sucker is. If your wrist is less than 8 inches around, it's going to look stupid on you unless you wear long sleeves. Even the leather strap is pushing it. The watch itself functions well and I was able to get everything going properly within minutes, and it didn't have any problems surviving a few trips to the pool. Granted, the pool isn't anywhere near 330 feet deep, but I don't think I'd be checking the time while scuba diving. Apart from the huge size, this watch looks very nice and would make a good gift.

Classy appearance, comfortable when worn, and arriving in a box that smells like a new car, if you can get this watch for the current price, it's a good deal. Anything higher is questionable. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could, with the rating going down because it will likely disappoint a lot of people when they see this behemoth for themselves. The other thing to watch out for is how long this holds up. As for me, I'm fine with using the clock on my iPod...though I'm always up for a nice pocket watch too.

Invicta Men's 1426 is a chronograph watch with a BIG white dial and black strip. Invicta has its root as a Swiss watch maker that offered a great value for their craftsmanship. Although it's now owned and HQ'ed in Florida, it still offers a wide variety ranging from real expensive (Swiss made with meteorite dial) watches to affordable watches with Japanese movement.

Invicta 1426 is an affordable watch with Japanese quartz movement. It has a big stainless steel case with flame fusion crystal that is said to be more scratch resistant than the typical mineral crystal found in most watches. The case is quite thick in proportion to the big dial. Its size is more geared towards big men with hefty wrist. I'm a medium build and it just looks way too big (and heavy).

The watch is water resistant up to 100m. The date display is located between 4 and 5 o'clock positions, and the chronograph sub-dials are standard. The black strap is made of synthetic leather with white stitching to match the dial color. The strap is also very thick in proportion to the big case.

The watch seems to be built to last with solid casing and thick strap. It comes in a high quality yellow box with instructions and warranty papers. It has a yellow plastic tag with the Invicta logo and a price sticker of $595. All Invicta's listed prices are over-inflated. For the current $78 selling price, this watch is a nice and good buy for either personal use or gifting, however, don't forget it's quite a BIG watch.

As every review points out, it is a big watch, not only in diameter, but in thickness too (even the band is kind of fat).Just got it today but after 5 hours the minutes are slow by about five minutes from when I set it....will update on that. Looks great, really sharp. I think someone else mentioned that your (long) shirt sleeve is unlikley too ever go over this watch, I concur.The price at about $50 was too good, You can ignore Invictas MSRP. It's BS. Seems like a well made watch but they may as well say the MSRP is $1500 or anything else.The white face looks classy, but the hands should have been black....or at least some contracting color. As they are, they are white, and white on white can be a little tough some times. Can't go wrong for the money as long as you are good with a big watch.

I ordered this watch and its even better than what it looks in the pictures. Nice size, it looks way more expensive than it really is. I actually want the get the black face as well. Very nice tshirt watch. Deffinetly an attention getter.

I bought this watch as a gift for my boyfriend. It is a big faced watch, but fits his wrist very well. It is also a dressier watch, and wouldn't wear it as something casual everyday. It looks like it is well made and expensive, also comes in a nice leather box. Great watch, and at a great price!

I got this watch for a Christmas present this year. I love "large faced" watches, so naturally this watch is perfect. The dial is large but not overbearing. The face is easy to read and the band is very soft and comfortable. I have never owned an Invicta watch, but something tells me I might ask for more in the future.

Great buy, I noticed alot of people saying if you dont have bigger wrist that it dwarfs your wrist which is true. I'm 6'2" 240 and have lifted alot of weights and it is still big on my wrist. I think it looks great but if you or the man your buying this for has small wrists I would look at another watch. I don't understand why they say the MSRP on this is $595, but for $70.00 it's well worth the price. I purchased this as an everday watch, so long as I am wearing no brown. I also purchased this in the black and gold for a dressier occasion