Invicta

Invicta Men's 6053 Pro Diver Collection Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

• Precise 21-jewel Japanese-automatic movement; functions without a battery; powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Durable mineral crystal; brushed stainless steel case and bracelet
• Date function

Product Description

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A Tonneau-style stainless steel case gives the Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Automatic Stainless Steel Watch a rounded look. A stainless steel band joins to a Tonneau case that's topped by a notched black-ion-plated stainless steel bezel imprinted with white Arabic numeral and stick minute markers. A straightforward black dial is framed by a red inner dial ring and displays luminescent bar hour indicators as well as Arabic numeral hour indicators at the six and nine o'clock positions. A date window at the three o'clock and luminescent hands complete this automatic, self-winding timepiece. This watch presents in a handsome yellow Invicta gift box and is water resistant to 330 feet (100 m).

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]

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 4 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002JCT8OG
• Item model number: INVICTA-6053
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,505 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "AAA"=Attractive, Affordable & Automatic, January 23, 2010

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Pichan (Brooklyn, NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invicta Men's 6053 Pro Diver Collection Automatic Stainless Steel Watch (Watch)

I bought this "Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Automatic Stainless Steel Watch #6053" to add to my other automatic watches...I'm calling these Invicta watches Attractive & Affordable Automatics...and it's mostly good...with a few drawbacks worth considering.

The pros:
-nicely presented watch with features like an exhibition back and detailed rotor
-coin-style unidirectional bezel
-the movement is spec'd to be bi-directional [more efficient winding] with more reserve power [runs longer]
-hefty without being overwhelming

The cons:
-the luminescence in the dark is lacking: only the hands have much glow, while the hour markers can barely be seen
-the crown does not screw in: water entry and inadvertent settings changes are more likely
-the automatic movement might actually be Chinese-manufactured...see Tag's excellent review of the Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Automatic Stainless Steel Watch #6067 for more information.
-the movement cannot be wound manually like the older ones mentioned below

This watch shares the above with its "sister" series 605x & 606x models, and I can only guess that Invicta has decided to cut some corners in their newer generation of watches, much like the proverbial "new & improved" candy bar. When compared to the older models, such as the Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection for Automatic Watch #8926 or Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Automatic Watch #9094, the "cons" take on more relevance. These older models are said to have the Citizens Miyota movement, and include the screw-in crown.

Overall, it is still a lot of automatic watch if you buy it for ~$100...and don't mind the lack of support [discussions on Invicta's infamous inflated MSRPs and non-existent customer service can be found all over the Web], you could do a lot worse!


Edit 2/6/10: Amazon is running a 25% off promo on this watch until 2/11/10...which currently makes it a $60 purchase...I'd be a buyer now if I hadn't acquired one already!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars reliable automatic, March 14, 2010

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Robert N. Marion "negotiator.6" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Invicta Men's 6053 Pro Diver Collection Automatic Stainless Steel Watch (Watch)

This is a great entry point into the Invicta line of automatic watches. It is a sizably large watch without being huge. It has a prominent presence on the wrist. It is a well made time piece of substancial weight, and keeps good time. The pictures provided are true to the watch, it only looks better in person. The date window is large enough to be easily read, and the exhibition case back is a nice plus. There is nothing negative to say about the watch. It delivers in every way, in fact, you are getting a far greater value in this price range than expected. This is consistant with Invicta's philosophy of high quality value pricing for the customers benefit. You always will find that no matter what model or style watch you buy from Invicta, you will be holding a time piece worth at least twice the purchase price. This is further assured by purchasing through a quality vendor like Amazon, who has great customer service, and a philosophy of their own to keep pricing down, ensuring repeat customers no matter what is being bought. Highly recommended sellers on both ends.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Big hunk o Watch, January 22, 2010

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Franklin "BB" (Tinton Falls, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invicta Men's 6053 Pro Diver Collection Automatic Stainless Steel Watch (Watch)

This is a lot of watch for the money. At 47 mm it is much larger than my Invicta 8926 and a bit larger than my Seiko Monster. There are a few areas where Invicta cut back I'm sure to keep the price down for such a large watch and they are worth mentioning. The crown is a regular pull out and not a screw down. I think it is also only rated for 100 meters water resistance. You also cannot wind this watch so you have to shake it or wear it around to "energize" the movement. On the plus side, I read that the movement is from Seiko and that means it will be very reliable. It has a clear case back so you can see the inner works so that is cool too.

Anyway.... if you have a big wrist or just happen to like larger watches this is a good value. For me it is cool, but a little to big - I am sure I will get used to it. I just really happen to love my Invicta 8926 so it will be hard for me to give this daily wear.