Customer Reviews

Invicta Midsize F0018 Akula Collection Russian Diver Chronograph Black Ion-Plated Watch

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I purchased the Invicta F0018 and upon receipt the watch band covering had already separated from the base leather band. I was able to apply some super glue to repair the watch band. It is working fine now. This was a bit disappointing given the price of the watch. I would have expected better quality control.

The chronograph reset pusher doesn't reset to the "zero" or 12 o'clock position. I have heard the same complaint about other Invicta watches. This doesn't bother me much. You can activate the chronograph and when the chronograph second hand reaches the 12 o'clock position you can stop the chronograph. This will align the second hand at the straight up 12 o'clock position but the 10th second timer will not be set to zero. Oh well...

If I had to do it again I would still purchase the watch. It is just the right size for me and looks great. It is heavier than other wathes I own but still is very comfortable.

UPDATE: July '10 - I was able to reset the chronograph - originally my mistake - always read the instructions (which I didn't). Works great - I would rate the product 4 stars. Only reason I did not give it five stars was due to a minor repair to the band that I referenced in my initial review. It was most likely a manufacturing error that was caught before it shipped. It is a great watch - with real heft to it but not too heavy. It is extremely well made and I am sure will provide years of service. I highly recommend the watch.

I'm very disappointed at the paint on the front frame. Its already chiping off and I don't even wear the watch every day. So far the watch seems to be working good.

This watch is relatively light in weight and compact for a diving chronograph. It is perfect in every way. The only thing that would improve it, would be hands/numbers that could be seen better in the dark.