Invicta Grand Diver Men's Automatic Watch

I researched this watch for my Christmas treat to myself after I watched a lot of Invicta videos on the Grand Diver range. I've never ever considered an automatic watch or the Invicta brand before but the stand out looks of this model caught my eye. Upon receiving and wearing this Grand Diver I was not disappointed with this timepiece, I just love the yellow coloured face dial and the smooth movement of the second hand, it's a chunky design which suits a real divers watch look and I also purchased when it was at a super low price! The 'Invicta' and 'Grand Diver' side case inscriptions plus the divers helmet branding on the face and stainless steel watch band makes this a stand out piece of timekeeping beauty, the price was a third cheaper than some of the bigger branded automatics so it wasn't too much of a hit to the wallet. The large diameter and height doesn't look out of place on my slim 7" sized wrist. Suprisingly it's very comfortable to wear and doesn't feel too heavy even after a long day of use. This divers watch is presented in a nice large yellow ripple shell padded case with warranty and instructions and it keeps an acceptable good time, the one I received gains a few seconds a day but I knew that automatics can either lose or gain time. If you don't wear the watch for more than two days then it will stop, so you do have to wind it a good 25 to 30 times with the crown unscrewed just to make it run for another day. I will never really use this watch for diving to three hundred metres, but for every day use it's a real 'looker' and I just love wearing it.

I love invicta as a brand, especially their automatic watches with a qualityy Seiko movement. This one, the Grand Diver with a bright yellow face is a really handsome looking watch, and great quality too. I have only worn it a few times so far but have had several positive comments already. Be aware though, it is a big, heavy watch! It is not subtle but if you don't mind that, it is well worth thinking about if you want a very smart and well made automatic watch.

£85 for an automatic watch thats accurate feels very solid and very comfortable on the wrist. Its a big watch but on my wrist with two links removed it sits nice and does not feel uncomfortable at all, the braclet is solid with a good clasp and solid end links the watch itself has a very positive click rotating bezel with no play, screw down crown is nice and smooth also. The Lume is OK but doesnt last that long being about the only real negative atm, on the wrist the engravings on the case (i am not a fan of them) they almost become invisible and it does not look too tacky by any means. Overall a very solid and well built watch that is keeping superb time and at the current price for the blue model its a steal and the pictures on amazon do not really do it justice. I like my divers watches and own Seiko/Tag/Omega/Citizen and tbh i did not think i would be keeping the Invicta but its going nowhere except on my wrist..check one out and if you ignore the watch snobs i am sure you will be very pleased you did. In summery yes its big but its comfortable to wear and its solid. (not tested the water resistance and like most it will not be used for diving, i just like this style of watch).

Excellent watch with many features that you would only find on much more expensive watches. Has a hacking movement so you can wind it as well it charging up automatically, you can also see the movement through the clear rear window, movement is quality from Seiko as they are the parent company. Its already big and solid but also the first links on the strap are solid adding to the quality feel. They didn't just copy a Rolex but went their own way, bezel is scolloped like an Omega not coin edge, inscribed Invicta down one side and Grand Diver other side, raised diver helmet logo on both first links of strap, stylish hands and logos on the face, cyclops over date. They shaped the strap carriers down so that even though its a large watch and I don't have big wrists it shapes round beautifully. Gets lots of comments. My sons and I are all into horology and we all have an Invicta as they are great quality for little money.

Nice quality watch but for me too big for every day use so I bought the smaller Pro Diver which is ideal. If I had a criticism it would be the luminescence is non-existant but TBO so is the Pro Diver but for the price and when your life doesn't depend on it, its OK but don't rely in it ........

I've just taken delivery of the 3044 with black face and bezel insert. And it looks fantastic! Initial impressions are just the general build quality and weightiness are top notch. It looks the business and is fairly low-key and not shouty in appearance. I can't judge the reliability or accuracy just yet, but it does exude an air of solidity. For the price, it's a real bargain. I'm sure it competes with watches several times its price. Would I buy it for what a comparable Seiko would cost? Probably not. I would buy the Seiko... However, for this price it seems I'm getting a really solid and classy looking timepiece. I would consider another Grand Diver in a different colourway. Overall, I recommend this watch and am delighted with the purchase. If you can get it on sale, it is a proper bargain.

I really like this watch, it is a large chunky hunky piece of metal that combines some of the best features of the most celebrated watches that money can buy at a very reasonable price. The face has much in common with the Rolex Deep Sea while the bezel has a scalloped edge like the Seamaster Professional. The inclusion of some original features helps to enhance. The hands are ended with elongated triangles like church spires. The second hand that sweeps smoothly is counterweighted by a tiny version of the winged Breitlingesque invicta logo. The bezel is uni directional, it is a little tricky to turn due to the scalloped edge and has quite a loud mechanical sounding click. The crystal is completely flat apart from the date cyclops that magnifies to fill about two thirds of the visible area. The screw down crown that helps to provide the 1000 feet of water resistance has 2 positions, 1 for adjusting the date and a position 2 for adjusting the time. There is a second logo of a dive bell, I particularly like the one on the face as I think it makes it more interesting. This logo also appears on the crown as well as the bracelet end links. Some people are not keen on this but I am not bothered either way. One of the nicest features of this watch is the bracelet, it is really great quality. It has solid end links and a machined clasp stamped with the invicta logo including a safety catch. The links are solid and and quite thick. The outer links are brushed while the centre ones are polished. The outer links are also polished on the outer edge. I was easily able to size the bracelet as the pins were just the right firmness to be removed without excessive force. The clasp also has 4 position micro adjusters providing a surprisingly comfortable fit when worn for what is quite a large watch. I did read a lot about this watch on the forums before taking the plunge and most people do not like the engravings on the sides of the case. On the 9 o'clock side is the word 'invicta' and on the 3 o'clock either side of the crown are the words 'grand diver'. When you are wearing the watch it is not easy to actually see them yourself without bending your arm unnaturally. I can understand the complaint but I find these features okay. Finally a little bit about the automatic movement. The one I received uses the Seiko NH35a although I know that other movements have been used for this model. So far I have found the accuracy to be excellent just 6 seconds fast a day. Whether this persists or whether you are as fortunate is impossible to say. The rear case back is clear so you can see the decorated movement. The movement is hacking so the second hand freezes when you set the time so no problem recreating those scenes from 70s war movies where there always seemed to be a need to synchronise watches. Hand winding is also possible and to me felt nice and smooth. So are there any disappointing aspects... ? Well only slightly.. Compared to my Orient Mako which is flawless under intense scrutiny I can not say the same for this. On the bezel one of the dots seems to have a slight imperfection. The luminoss material in the markers up close is a little uneven. These points are extremely panickity and now I have had the watch a while I don't notice them. In summary if you are a watch addict like me and if it is to your taste you will enjoy this watch. If you are not but like a the idea of a watch that never needs a battery and has a large presence you cant go wrong

I collect watches. I'm a geek. I'm not going to comment on the look of this watch because you can see for yourself quite clearly whether or not you like it. I hate saying it, but I think it's relevant; I have some pretty high-end watches. However, I collect watches based on all sorts of criteria including looks, movement, function, etc. One thing that is astonishing on this watch is its accuracy. I gave it three hours on my watch winder to start with and after 24 hours wear it was 6 minutes fast! Confused, I reset it back to the current time and watched it over the next 7 days. Every single day after that weird initial one was roughly +4 seconds! Not only that, but I've tested it in a swimming pool (admittedly not the Mariana Trench) and completely waterproof as advertised. I totally respect Invicta for their ability to bring a watch like this to market. I also accept that whilst their Pro Divers are a clear homage to a Rolex Submariner, the Grand Divers are pretty unique and have their own style, etc. I have one issue with this watch, which is that I think the deep sea diver icon looks like a web cam and it's not befitting of the rest of the watch's exceptional qualities. The size isn't an issue, but be aware that it's big and it's heavy. Overall, this watch is fantastic for the money and I respect Invictas mantra "supremely made watches for modest sums". The pro diver range doesn't share the same qualities as this watch (but they're typically half the price and are still great watches), but this fella really has won me over. I can't stop wearing it, so my old watch rotation system is in ruins!