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 have been a fan of Invicta Watches for many years now having purchased their 8926OB (Homage to the Submariner) version some 7 or so years ago from Amazon. In those days the Invicta’s were shipped from the USA which incurred Customs Handling Fees (albeit reimbursed by the seller at that time). Now Amazon are able to provide Prime Next Day Delivery Service on these watches. I was looking through Amazon’s range of Invicta watches when I saw the Grand Diver. I like large watches and this is a really large (49 mm), heavy watch. I went for the black dial version with the green bezel which was being sold for a very competitive price. The green is not normally a colour I would choose but I felt like being a bit different. The watch was delivered Next Day and well packaged by Amazon. I have to say, Invicta have really done a great deal to up their game-plan with their latest watch range. The watch comes in Invicta’s classic yellow textured clam snap case which is blistered packaged for protection-security. Opening the case reveals a yellow suede effect interior, Membership Card, Warranty Booklet, extended Warranty offer and the Watch itself with the Invicta Swing Tag. The watch is beautifully covered with protective plastic on the bracelet, watch face and the exhibition back. Having removed the protective plastic, I was left with an absolutely stunning looking watch, which has serious presence on the wrist and I absolutely love the green bezel. The case and bracelet are beautifully machined with a combination of polished & satin finishes. The overall build quality of the watch case and bracelet is fabulous. The watch has an excellent Lumen on all 3 hands, bezel ref Dot and hour markers. The cyclops lens does a great job, magnifying the date, even for my eyes. The exhibition back allows you to see the movement. What I really like is Invicta have moved from the 21 Jewel Miyota movement to the 24 Jewel Seiko NH35A (SII) movement. The NH35A is a much nicer looking movement enhanced by the yellow Self-Winding Rotor on which is written stylised information about the movement. Timekeeping of this watch has been really impressive and much, much better than the Miyota movement in my Pro Diver 8926OB. I like the stylised second hand with the Invicta logo and the applied name and logo on the watch dial. Although not everyone’s cup of tea, I do like the Invicta name engraved into the polished case side and the name, Grand Diver, engraved either side of the Screw Down Crown. If there is one issue I have, it’s the Screw-Down Crown. The thread quality when screwing the Crown back down is rough / not smooth and care must be taken to not to cross thread the crown which can cause it to bind. I have tried to address this issue by using a miniscule amount of special clock grease on the thread (mindful of rubber seals). The grease has made a slight improvement. As I liked the Seiko NH35A (SII) movement so much, I purchased a new Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB to replace my older version fitted with the Miyota movement. All three watches exhibit the same Screw-Down Crown issues described. I also have to agree with other reviewers who state the Bezel is very difficult to turn. The bezel is really tight, not helped by the use of the scalloped edge, rather than the alternative coin edge (OB). That said, it has loosened up slightly, with continued usage. In conclusion, this is a very large, heavy, visually stunning watch, which keeps excellent time whilst representing amazing value for money at the price I paid compared to its current price. Add to this the 300M-1000ft Water Resistance and you have an impressive Diving watch.

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).

This is a decent watch at the price point. Its big heavy and rather imposing . Colours are vibrant and it has good quality seiko movement driving it. Presently running fifteen seconds down over a twenty four hour period which isn't great but this dosent overly concern me. I have another in a different colour that only runs 6 seconds slow over the same period, very impressive for an automatic at this price so there can be variations on time keeping with the same movement. Invicta do court a lot of controversy with their hugely inflated RRPs and year long sales, not to mention questionable reliability. Nonetheless I have a few and never experienced any technical issues so far. The divers do appear quite well built with a decent movement . This is a good watch at the but not a great one. There are some great watches to be had at this price so this has to considered. However if you are intent on purchasing then I think you could do a whole lot worse than this monster.

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

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.

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.