Invicta

Invicta Men's 7172 Signature Collection Prowler Automatic Watch

• Quality Japanese-automatic movement; functions without a battery; powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Durable mineral crystal; polished stainless steel case; brushed and textured blue ion plated and stainless steel bracelet
• Date function

Product Description

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The Invicta Men's Signature Collection Prowler Automatic Watch features dual 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping functions and a textured, blue link bracelet for a stylish, versatile appearance. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the watch includes a stationary stainless steel bezel with grooved hour markers, as well as a textured, blue ion-plated stainless steel link bracelet that's secured with a fold-over safety clasp. A strong mineral window shields the vibrant blue dial, which features silver-tone Arabic numerals displaying both the 12- and 24-hour clock cycles. The dial also includes a date calendar at three o'clock and an inner ring of silver minute indexes. Featuring Japanese-automatic movement, this timepiece is water resistant to 660 feet (200 m).

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

Sample Case Size Cutout [214kb PDF]

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

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5 x 3.9 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013KRQW6
• Item model number: INVICTA-7172
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,992 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Watch, July 19, 2010

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I ordered this watch for my boyfriends last birthday. He loved the colour and the style of it. I definitely think Invicta makes quality watches. However don't be fooled by the picture, when I received this watch in the mail I realized the face was alot bigger then I had anticipated. My boyfriend has a fairly small build so it definitely came out looking large on him. This might be more fitting for a man who is larger boned. We also ended up having to get the band sized down quite abit, taking out about four links before it would fit him properly.