Replica vs Invicta Pro Diver 

Yeah, problem with Rolex is that the prices these days are so high that not many people can afford to treat is as a diver or a beach watch... So I completely understand people who buy Parnis or Invicta watch and just are happy with it.

i find it ironic that the sub which was built with the purpose of marine activity in mind does not get to do that but instead the invicta homage gets all the action. i understand the logic but still find it ironic...

Indeed. Agree and my Invicta has the same accuracy as my Sub + 5 a day...perfect!

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@@dude...are-you-sure Aren’t our marines equipped with $15,000 worth of equipment? Military makes it more expensive; unless it’s surplus ie ww2/Vietnam equipment

Not all of them. Some of the Invictas has a Miyota movements.

I have an older Pro Diver that uses a Miyota automatic. It doesn't hack and uses a unidirectional rotor. But it is bullet proof.

@@russellramos3626 Some are swiss. My 9937 is swiss.

The automatic version is the NH35a movement.

@@russellramos3626 Yes quartz Invicta's in this series use PC32 movement by Miyota, but older 8926 auto Invicta's used a Miyota 8215 before they switched to the NH35. 8215 is non-hacking, NH35 hacks.

Cupertino time? Does Cupertino have it's own time zone or is that Pacific Time? BTW I agree with you the pro-diver is a real work horse and value for money proposition.

I have a Pro Diver that I keep in one of my watch winders that has an orange bezel ( I don't like the black bezel! ) and when I take it out of the winder, I rarely have to reset the time! I also have 4 of the automatic 47 mm Grand Divers...my preferred size, as I have a 23 cm wrist. ( I am the size of an NFL Lineman. So a smaller watch looks kind of weird on my larger wrist. ) I can wear up to a 54 mm watch...but I don't wear them as often as I do my Grand Divers.

@@robc8468 He's identifying as an Apple ecosystem user. Since not even fresh hires are that fanatic anymore. That went away with the Jobs era. Tim Cook guys are more mercenary and less cultist. Or he really does live in Cupertino and tries to befriend the workers for insider info. Before the flying saucer campus, weirdos used to hang around the BJ's brewery that was right on Infinite Loop Campus. Right by Mariani and the I280 exit. There were lots of guys like that buying drinks for the workers on Friday. I'm not sure if the sandwich shop is still nearby, but fanatics used to buy lunch for workers there too. Trying to be buddy buddy and get a job. Yet these many of those guys didn't have a related work background or degree even if they landed the interviews. Those guys even though the different colored apples on the work badges had secret code. Like that caste system used at Intel. Some people used to joke with them, saying the colors coordinated with their division. When in fact they were randomly assigned been you took your work photo.

I've gotten to the point where I prefer the looks of the Invicta over the Rolex that cost a thousand times more.

Unless you run into someone who walks around with a magnifying glass or macro camera being “called out” isn’t something that’s actually going to happen. Just look at the super fake videos, there’s plenty of them

@@TheRealDrJoey what makes the invicta so cool is that it is also actually a heritage watch, the company goes way back. And its big bang for fbe buck.

@@urbnctrl Been around since long before Rolex, for one example!

Get well Sir. Soon you will get a new ones again. Blessings.

@@indyawichofficial1346 thank you my friend I am now doing well.

Same here buddy minus the safe rolex lol

Hell no I wouldn’t laugh if I smashed my invicta lol I’d be pissed because I know I’d be spending $75.00 that very minute to replace the one I just smashed lol

Very good Seiko NH35 movement accurate and robust to last long.

However it is exactly what it does. It is shaped and colored like a rolex, only thing that changes is the quality and some minor details.

Exactlyy me too i like my invicta, and i wouldn’t go proud outside with a fake rolex. I would feel guilty and not genuine... like im lying too everyone here

Invicta is a fake rolex with a different brand name. It's even lower quality than those that use the rolex brand

Invicta diver is a blatant rip off of Rolex sub . It's designed to look like a Rolex from a distance . So please dont try to tell me it's any worse than the fake

Well it is Invicta's method of clearly indicating that it is 'not' a replica - even though it basically copies the Submariner more than it pays homage's to it.. but I agree that the dial would be enough branding. I have an Invicta Master of the Sea Pro Diver "ladies" watch (38241) because no other brand I could find makes a 36mm diver and it was way on sale. I have 7.25" wrist but still don't like the way most 38-40mm wear. There are a couple, but more than I want to spend on a watch. Upgraded it with a ceramic insert and thick silicone band with curved ends so it merges with the case. Looks great with its black bezel ring and band - and it looks different. The Seiko movement is doing great so far, less than 1min/month, so satisfied for the time being.

If invicta found a way to shrink alot of their watches they sold from 2015 - 2020, they might get a better following from the higher end watch enthusiasts.

@@heavyhauler426 Well they don't have to 'find' a way... just stop buying 'off the shelf' cases and put in an order for something smaller.. Unfortunately its all about the $$, but thats why they are so inexpensive. I would love to see them revive the 38mm diver and make the 36mm diver with a thinner bezel and larger dial. Also some datejust-esq 36/37/38mm models.

They could do a lot for their image if they dropped everything over 43mm and focused on serious watches - but they do sell like 1mil watches a year, so they are playing to their audience I guess.

@@scott1152 I think you misunderstood me. I'm saying keep the designs they have, just make them smaller...

Me too!!!

And the 5 year all inclusive invicta coverage means you can get a new watch if anything happens to your watch or if you want to trade up you get the amount you paid for it and trade up.

@Armando Sturzenegger While I do not condone purchasing replicas, for obvious ethical reasons, the higher end ones are rather impressive. If you know where to find them they do indeed have the Swiss 28xx movements inside them, 904L steel, sapphire crystal, quality bracelets etc. For the price you pay 400-500 its actually a reasonable choice spec wise. QC is arguably well regulated as well with quite a structured social environment (Many dedicated forums) as well. It's easy to see where people are coming from when they want a replica of that status. It will never be a gen but some people will simply never be able to afford the gen of their dreams or be able to financially justify that purchase. So, removing all bias, it is hardly junk and astronomically better than most budget watches, from a pure spec perspective.

Armando Sturzenegger I have a replica and it’s a beast! Beautiful finishes and works awesome. I think I’ll get a real one eventually but this thing is like he said far from junk. It’s way better then these in this video.

I learnt long ago not to give a fuck what ppl think! Complainers are offen little whinny bitches.

No they are not junk I used to sell and buy super clones... Yea fake but junk no. 750 usd they would cost and let's remember that I sold a few to people who traded or sold them as real lol a fool and his money are easily parted. So if a watch enthusiast will fall for the nasty con the guy done who else would. I mean papers and box extra 100 but then u have a clone grade better than this crap. But I like invicta shit I even like tevise

@@partofthegame2691 i think the company that makes Tevise and parnis and all those china branded companies can easily make a knock off with decent quality. and who knows, maybe they make knockoffs in their basement?

How much did you pay for it

Which homages are better?

Pagani Design

Nh35

@@edwardfaris8516 oops, yes NH35 LOL !

So true...nobody gives a fuck what watch you wear. I feel sorry for the poor Bastard that wears a gold rolex everyday under his suit cuff. Nobody sees it. Nobody cares. Just buy a 15$ Casio. They are better watches than rolex anyways

Jerk Ass er no 😂 a Casio is never and never will be a better watch than a seiko never mind a Rolex you dope! And a watch isn’t for other people, it’s for YOU! enjoy wearing your watch, doesn’t matter if other people see it or not... that’s not what it’s about

@@stewdapples267 objectively a Casio is better at keeping time than a Rolex, so thus it is better at being a watch. Having a fancy movement doesn't make it better at being a watch.

Fabianwew that’s your opinion, it may be more accurate, but that’s not all you look for in a watch. If you’re being that daft to point out the blatantly obvious fact that a digital watch is more accurate than a mechanical watch, then yes, the casio(which I have three of!) is a far better watch than a Patek Phillipe. But in reality, it isn’t 🙄

Perfect example, I wasn't into watches a year ago when I watched the TV series 'Louie'. Now watching it again a few weeks ago I noticed straight away he was wearing a Submariner and couldn't stop noticing it. I'm not a snob but definitely an enthusiast, it's simply allowed watches to enter my reality tunnel more prominently.

That's Invicta!!!

What Pagani model is that?

Same. I've had the invicta for 2 years. If I win the lottery? Daytona me up. With a side of submariner.

i think you guys misunderstood the question in this video. its asking if you would take the invicta or that FAKE rolex....

Excellent watch !! The Invicta gives you the look and feel of a Rolex on your wrist, without the price !!

There is very little hate for the pro diver. Even the watch snobs like them, for the most part. There, however, is alot of hate for Invicta, in general. For many valid reasons

If you're a student then shelling out hundreds even thousands for a watch would be more than just a bit out of your price range. I have some Invictas including the one in the video but i still prefer to wear my collection of Orients over these and some of my Seikos.

@@kanifuker721 I love the orient. Have the Perpetual calendar and the Bambino. Thinking about the Invicta to see if I enjoy the prodiver look for a few months, then give to son and go to the Invicta 9937 or the Orient RA-ACOK. There's just something about the orient that draws me back.

Invicta rocks!!!

Just re-read my original post from 2 years ago. The 2nd paragraph should have began: What a lot of people don't know is that Invicta made a Swiss Movement Pro Diver line...

Never. Just change gasket every 2 to 5 years for cheap mechanical watch. Better get a new one if it’s broken after all.

Where can I get a replica rolex ?

So yo mean that i can give it a brushed appearance by stroking a sctoch pad in the polished links?

while your at it, change the hands to an skx

I'm very glad you're enjoying your watch. In the end, that's all that really matters.

It's on the side of the watch one doesn't even look at normally.. I don't even think about it anymore.

@@violinmke Having wanted a Subby since I was a kid, I finally decided a couple years ago it was never gonna happen. I looked around, and was amazed by the Pro Diver. Yes, the Rolex is a more quality timepiece, but is it better by $9,920.00?? I actually now prefer the looks of the Invicta to the Rolex, and it keeps just as good time.

Thank you so much

Enjoy and watch the show.

One good thing about replicas is if you get mugged, "Here! Take my Rolex! it was my Dad's watch..."

My personal opinion is that the heavier the watch, which I have one currently, the tighter it should be to prevent wobbling around. Also, how high up off the wrist determines how much it's going to move around, a lower profile watch and especially a lighter one you can probably fit a bit looser. It all depends on what you like. I personally don't like a watch to move around on my wrist so I always have them fitted snug, especially a heavy tall profile one. Mine is 15mm thick and heavy.

@@bodeine454 thanks

There is no right answer...I too have this dilemma as I wear my watch all the time and I swell at night and in hot weather. So, I wear my watches lose, as its more comfortable over all.....just tight enough to keep it from spinning all the way around. As for me, I find silicon deployment bands to be the most comfortable for dive watches.

Rolex may be nice but I'll take an Invicta any day. I don't like every style they make but they have such a wide variety it is easy to spot the ones I like. After all, everybody's different so they make different styles/models in different sizes. The famous pro diver comes in different styles and sizes so anybody can find one they like and be able to afford it. Thanx Invicta!

Possibly. It would depend on the size and fit of the parts.

Just screw it in normally and not too tight.

Three month latter and I am wondering g how your invicta watch is?

Hillarious !!)))

A homage to a homage. What won’t the Chinese try to spam off

If you mean the one the "Presidential" Style one, they don't make it anymore but I have seen them on various pre-owned shopping apps. LetGo, Offer Up, Poshmark & of course, on eBay.

If you have one to send in, I'll happily review it.

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