Invicta

Invicta Men's 2302 Ocean Ghost Collection Automatic Watch

• Quality Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Mineral crystal
• Case diameter: 47 mm

Product Description

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Be prepared for a night out on the town or a day's diving the reefs with Invicta's stylish Ocean Ghost Collection watch, a precise diving watch with an automatic movement, and water resistance up to 660 feet (200 meters). It features a round, shock-resistant silver stainless steel case with embossed unidirectional rotating bezel. The copper dial background is accented by silver triangular dial markers and Tritnite luminous hands (with seconds hand). The silver stainless steel bracelet band mixes brushed and polished pieces. Other features include an antireflective mineral crystal with magnifier, Cabochon crown, see-through caseback, and date function at 3 o'clock.

An automatic watch is a mechanical watch that is self-winding. the movement of your wrist and body causes the rotor--a weight attached to an automatic winding mechanism--to wind up the watch. This automatic watch has 21 jewels, which are ruby stones that the gears turn on to protect the metal parts from grinding together. An automatic watch needs no battery, but it will stop if now worn for over a day or if you have been physically inactive for an extended period of time. If this happens, wind the crown ten times clockwise to start the watch and five it some reserve power.

Tritnite is a luminous material with an extended glow exclusively developed by Invicta in Switzerland and added to their timepiece hands and markers. When exposed to regular daylight, it will hold its glow for about 20 hours.

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: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009P666I
• Item model number: INVICTA-2302
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,843 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value, beautiful watch...but definitely flashy, October 2, 2008

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I ordered this as a gold box deal, so got it for about $80. I must say that it is a very good value for the money. It is a beautiful watch, more attractive than the picture makes you think it will be, very heavy and solid feeling. The brass colored face is really handsome. I must say that I was taken aback by how dressy/fancy it is, however. In the picture it didn't look quite so, well, big. It is too big for me to feel comfortable wearing on a daily basis, as I generally go for something with a slimmer profile, but it would be perfect for a big guy who likes fancy things. And for the money, it simply cannot be beat. The hands are easy to see, the styling is great. If you are into bold things, then this is a great fit for you. If you like something lightweight and not too bulky, then this will not meet your requirements.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great watch, great price, August 19, 2008

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This watch was bought mostly for looks. and it looks good. The bronze background really shows off against the stainless, especially outdoors. Changing date and setting time is smooth. The clasp and band are solid and heavy. The whole watch feels like it can take some abuse. I don't think the spring holds for as long as advertised, but with a watch like this why wouldn't you want to wear it everyday?

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great buy, inaccurate description, September 2, 2008

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Billy Ocean "Sing for Me!" - See all my reviews

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A great buy, you wont find better quality for the price. Description is innacurate there is no date maginfer and it's not swiss made. Dial says Japan Movt. Other than that buy it, you wont regret it.