Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB

Should you buy the Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB?

The Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB is for anyone curious about mechanical watches who does not want to risk much money. At $92.59 it ranks #5 of 10 in our Automatic Watches category and costs less than half the next-cheapest watch here. Wear it hard and do not fret over scratches. If you want better finishing and a sapphire crystal, the Orient Kamasu RA-AA0003R is $262.22. For a proven Seiko diver, the Seiko Prospex Turtle SRPE93 is $420.00.

Where it earns its score

• Best Value score at 92. $92.59 buys a 24-jewel NH35A automatic, the cheapest mechanical watch in this group by more than $150.
• Massive rating base. 24,001 ratings at 4.5 stars is the largest sample in our category, which gives the Satisfaction score of 90 real confidence.
• NH35A movement. The Seiko-made NH35A hand-winds and hacks, and it is widely serviced and cheap to replace.
• 3-year warranty. Invicta includes a 3-year limited warranty, three times Orient's coverage.

What to know first

• Quality is the lowest factor at 70. Finishing and quality control are where Invicta trails Seiko and Orient, and the crystal is not sapphire.
• Thick case. At 14.1mm it is the thickest watch here with a published figure, so it sits tall under a shirt cuff.
• Model number mismatch. The title says 5053 but the spec table lists 8926OB; check the photos match the version you want before ordering.

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