Customer Reviews

Invicta Men's 8937 Pro Diver Collection Gold-Tone Watch

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I had to have the watch repaired within one week of ownership after the band broke, month two and the watch band has broken again. It looks great....but is poor quality.

First of all, the face is not as deep a color as it looks on Amazon, it is more of a bright purple color. Second, mine arrived with the word "nvicta" on the dial, apparently somebody forgot to glue the "I" on! And third, the date magnifier looks like a piece of plastic that is glued to the glass. Definitely not worth the money.

This is my 4th Invicta Watch. it is a very nice time piece; however, when I called Invicta to inquire about the size they noted that it was the same as the 8926 Automatic. It actually is not, so there web site (Invicta) was incorrect. It's pretty sad when the manufacturer does not have the accurate information. The watch has more of a purple versus blue background; however, it is a nice look. Invicta also notes that this is a Mako Swiss. The watch is made in Japan and does not have any notes or Swiss markings. The case back requires a special tool to remove it and change the battery. Overall it is a nice time piece; however, I only gave it a 4 primarily because of the Invicta inaccuracies and lack of customer service that they are known for. 10-8-09 UPDATE; I had to change the battery in this watch. I opened the back and was shocked when I saw that the inner ring that holds the movement in place was made of cheap white plastic. I COULD NOT BELIEVE how cheap the interior of this watch was. If I could return it I would in a heart beat. The watch should be on a shelf at Wal-Mart for under $10.00. Very disappointed.

On the good side, this is a very, very handsome watch -- I get lots of compliments (even from Rolex owners). The gold plating is nicely done. To my surprise the gold-plated band really does feel different than stainless -- it is softer on the skin and feels warmer.

The Invicta 8937 has proven to be very waterproof. I use it for swimming, sailing, jet-skiing. So the screw-down crown does its job.

OK, here's my complaints. The watch is a terrible time-keeper. When it runs for 24 hours straight, it will lose about 1.5 to 2.0 minutes per day. But what's worse, it will, once or twice a week, simply stop running (even while on my wrist). Usually it stops at night, but I've had it stop in the middle of the day. To prevent this I now manually wind the watch every morning and when I go to bed. That will usually (but not always) keep it running. As for the poor time-keeping, I know it could be regulated, but I don't feel like spending $50 to fix an $80.00 watch.

My strong recommendation -- get the Invicta model 9312 with Swiss Quartz movement instead. It looks identical to the model 8937 (though the 9312 is slightly thinner and lighter in weight). I also own a model 9312 and it is AMAZINGLY accurate. I've set and checked my Invicta 9312 with the web atomic time clock. The 9312 has not lost or gained one second in two weeks. Amazing. The 9312 is without a doubt the most accurate time piece I own.

The only reason I can see for getting the model 8937 is if you absolutely need the screw-down crown. Unfortunately Invicta no longer offers a screw-down crown with the model 9312, which, in all other respects, is a better watch.

the watch looks really good, people think its a real gold watch....the watch is good for the money you paid.
but the band is not a wide band its in the middle not too wide not too small.

This is the best 80 dollar watch I ever had. I have had several that were over 200 dollars and I think this one is better than those also. It's a handsome watch. I have small wrists and it looks just right on my arm. I had to go to a local jeweler and have 2 links removed from the bracelet. It was right after Christmas and she either felt charitable or sorry for me so she did it for free. It took her less than a minute. It is keeping very good time. As for people that complain about the magnifying bubble over the date, I like it because I hate squinting to see the date. The blue dial and outside minute bezel are beautiful. I own a whole drawer full of watches and this is my favorite. Until I buy another Invicta of course. It comes in a nice (huge) yellow leatherette box with a soft cloth to polish it up with. It would make a very attractive gift. I prefer that is a battery watch as I have no experience with an automatic and don't wear one often enough to keep it wound.

Wonderful watch. Looks and feels like a much more expensive watch. I've actually had people ask me if I got a new Rollex.

This is the second Invicta Men's watch that I have purchased. This one looks even better than what is pictured. Self-winding watches normally lose a couple of minutes every couple of weeks but this one has stayed very close to the orginal setting. It looks as good as a Rolex at a fraction of the cost. Would not hesitate to buy another one if needed. I highly recommend this watch.

It is expensive looking and feels the same. I am a collector.I am glad I got this one. IMPRESSIVE

This is a very handsome watch. I liked it so much I got another with a different color face.