Invicta

Invicta Men's 6014 Pro Diver Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

• Precise 21-Jewel Automatic Japanese Movement
• Stainless steel screw down exhibition case back with Blue Unidirectional rotating bezel
• Enamel and sunray dial, Anti-reflective mineral crystal with magnifier for date display

Product Description

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Big, bold and masculine, the Invicta Pro Diver Automatic 6014 is an affordable luxury watch with classically styled features. This precisely constructed timepiece for men features a solid stainless steel case that's 43mm wide (1.69 inches). It has a blue face with Tritnite luminous hands and markers, allowing them to glow for up to 20 hours in the dark. This watch also has a blue solid stainless steel unidirectional rotating bezel with silver numerals and markings. In addition, this watch features a see-through exhibition back window, allowing you to view the movable parts in motion. Other features include anti-reflective mineral crystal, magnified date display at 3 o'clock, and water resistance to 660 feet (200 meters). The highly polished stainless steel band has a fold over clasp with safety.

Pro Diver Collection

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.

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).

The Invicta Story

With its most inspired creations yet, Invicta demonstrates its technical and design prowess, offering timepieces of style for extreme value. "We have long held firm to the belief that supremely crafted timepieces can be offered for extremely modest sums. It is the founding principle of our flagship and the radical notion that still drives us today. By being true to our convictions, we will continue to turn the balance of power, and deliver true Swiss luxury to anyone who desires it. Let all those who possess our timepieces and pass through our doors witness the quality, value and care in every piece we create, and the spirit of never-ending possibilities in everything we do." These are the words that greet visitors and motivate team members inside the Invicta Watch Group's new worldwide headquarters. Emblazoned in stainless steel, it has been the Invicta message since Day One. With each new timepiece, the company sends up a flare for those looking to be defined not by how much they spend, but how wisely they spend. With its strong collections, the gutsy Swiss brand is guaranteed to keep attracting followers. The art of the craft. Inside an Invicta Workshop It takes years of training and a great deal of pride to achieve glorious Swiss timepieces by hand. But it takes guts and the courage of your convictions to make those timepieces affordable for everyone who appreciates them. At our Swiss workshops, we mix time-honored traditions with a little bit of horse sense every single day to produce the greatest values in the watch-making world.

Product Details

For additional assistance in setting the time or adjusting your watch, please download the Instruction Manual [425kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002HK3THW
• Item model number: INVICTA-6014
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,241 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very pleased, October 18, 2009

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Christopher A. Gibbs "christoff" (nashville,tn) - See all my reviews
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for me the watch is an excellent work watch keeping good and a good presentation very durable i've had this before but in black and was pleases with it until it got lost so i recomend it to anyone looking to purchase one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good First Automatic, November 9, 2009

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E. Paulo "Out of OC" (Newport Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This is my 3rd Invicta and first automatic from them. I couldnt pass up the price and my other Invicta's have worked really well. The case is really well sized, not too big and not too small. I had to take 6 links out so you know you get a lot of room to adjust. The links are solid steel, not folded which is nice. The exhibition case back is a really nice touch and the rotor has a nice finish with Invicta Watch Group on it. The rotor moves smoothly and it takes a couple good shakes to get it going. Note that this automatic cannot be hand wound. It has the look and feel of an expensive watch, but you wont have to worry about banging it up with everyday use. It doesnt have a screw down crown, so the 200m rating is a little suspect. The longevity and accuracy of the movement will take time to tell.

Its a good buy for diving into you first Pro Diver automatic!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a BBW = A Big, Beautiful Watch. Buy it if you can find it!!!, February 8, 2010

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T. Reinhardt - See all my reviews

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If you are able to find this watch, Buy it!!! This watch is the latest in the Pro Diver series from Invicta. On a side note, I originally purchased the Invicta 8932 which has the smaller 38 mm case and comes with a black dial and bezel. Compared to the 6014, the 8932 watch seems tiny! I posted pictures here so you can see a comparison of the two watches. Update: I am now selling the 8932 watch because the 6014 has all of the features I want and the look that I like.

This watch is my everyday wear watch. I am not a diver, nor do I intend to use this as a diver's watch. I also realize that this is not a $5,000 Rolex, however when you read reviews on some of the other Invicta watches, the reviewers seem to hold Invicta up to the same quality standards as a Rolex. Let me be perfectly clear here. I bought this watch for $64.99 with free shipping (around the holiday time). I would much rather have this watch than a Fossil or a Kenneth Cole (sorry, these were the only two names I could come up with). I feel comparing an Invicta to a Rolex is like comparing a Honda to a Bentley. They will both get you from point A to B, but one will get you there with a higher insurance premium and $180,000 less in your bank account.

Ok, back to the review. I was originally looking at and comparing the Invicta 5017 and 4605(they have a black dial and bezel). These are both 43 mm automatic watches, but they lack some of the features I was looking for. When I stumbled upon the 6014, I realized I found the right watch. I personally do not have anything negative to say about this watch, but I will list the features as Pros and Cons so that all of the facts are on the table.

Pros:

Case Size and Thickness: The 6014 has a 43 mm case (not including the crown) so it is a large watch. Compared to most of the men's watches today, 43 mm isn't really that big. I have a small wrist and the 43 mm case looks fine on me. The size of the watch comes down to personal preference. I personally feel that 43 mm is a great size, not too big and not too small. The case thickness is 14 mm compared to the 8932 which is only 10 mm. I love the size and weight of this watch.

Exhibition Case-back: Another great feature of the 6014 is the exhibition (see through) case-back that shows off the inner workings of the NH25A movement from Seiko. It is more ornate than the Miyota exhibition case-backs on some of the other Pro Diver watches from Invicta and looks more expensive.

Bezel: The Bezel is a 90 click dark navy blue bezel. The bezel color is darker than the watch dial face. The bezel color does not change in different light the way that the blue sunburst dial face does.

Bezel Lume Dot: A great feature is the lume dot at the bezel zero position. This is a nice feature that some of the other Invicta 43 mm Pro Diver watches do not have (ex: Invicta 5017 and 4605).

Sunburst Dial Face: The color of the blue sunburst dial face can appear to change depending of the lighting level. The color appearance can range from a deep blue purple, indigo, medium blue to a lighter silver blue depending on the light conditions (ex:sunlight vs incandescent, etc.)

Dial face: Another plus for me is the appearance of the watch dial face. The Invicta logo and the Pro Diver Manta logo are silver. Also, the traditional Invicta wings logo that is on many of the other Invicta 40 and 38 mm Pro Diver models has been removed from the second hand of the 6014. I feel this design is more elegant and classic than some of the other Pro Diver models.

Crystal and Cyclops: The 6014 has a Flame-Fusion crystal that provides excellent scratch resistance and strength to resist shattering if the watch is dropped. (My cat already knocked mine off my dresser and I have had no problems...wish I could say the same for an older Seiko that suffered the same fall.).
The Cyclops is bigger and provides much better magnification than the 38mm and 40mm Pro Diver watches from Invicta. This is a plus for me.

Case Appearance: The Invicta engraved logo does not appear on the side of the Invicta 6014 as it does on most Invicta Pro Diver watches. The Invicta logo has also been removed from the crown face. This is a plus for me. The case is also thicker compared to most traditional quartz watches.

Watch band: The bracelet of the Invicta 6014 has highly polished center links that really shine and contrast nicely next to the brushed outer links. This band really looks sharp in person and I feel that pictures cannot do this watch justice. One small side note, I wish the band was a little bit wider. (See my Watch Band Size Con below).

Time Keeping: I have heard a lot of other reviewers saying that Invicta automatic watches lose or gain X amount of minutes per week or month. I personally have not experienced any noticeable time loss or gain and I have owned the watch since December 2009...and I have dropped the watch once (actually my cat knocked the watch off of my dresser) :)

Cons: (These technically aren't cons, but to some people these may be considered cons.)

Movement: The 6014 uses the Seiko NH25A movement. This movement cannot be hand wound like watches with the Miyota automatic movement. You will need to either wear this watch everyday or buy a watch winder to keep the automatic movement wound. This is not an issue with me since I wear this watch everyday. I have gone up to 20 hours without wearing the watch and it was still ticking away.

Crown: The 6014 has a pullout crown, not a screw down crown. Personally, I don't mind this, but for some people, like divers, this may present itself as an issue. According to Invicta, a rubber gasket insures a water tight seal on the pullout crowns. In my opinion, you probably have no business relying on a $65.00 watch when are you diving deeper than 5-10 meters. I would prefer a screw down crown and I can only assume that the pullout crown keeps costs down at Invicta.

Bezel: The 6014 bezel only has 90 clicks. Some people prefer 120 clicks. I personally see 60 clicks as more than sufficient.

Watch Band Size: One area that I feel Invicta could have improved on is the band width size. Most 43 mm pro Diver watches (ie: Invicta 5017 and 4605) have a 22 mm wide band, but the 6014 only has a 20 mm wide band. I personally feel that a 22 mm band would look nicer and more manly :). Don't get me wrong, I think the 20 mm band still looks great. (Apparently Invicta 43 mm watches with the Seiko NH25A automatic movement have smaller band sizes than the 43 mm watches with the Miyota automatic movement).

I hope this review helps with your decision making.