Invicta 8926The Invicta 8926,some people call it a rolex clone.This is partly true because the design is 'inspired' by the sub.
The MovementThe watch uses a Japanese movement.A Miyota 8215 21 jewels undecorated movement to be exact.The movement is comparable to a Seiko 7s26 movement.I am not to well verse about movements so i would not elaborate.The accuracy is above average,it gains 6 seconds a day.Invicta has made the caseback a exhibition caseback.This is a nice feature that allows you to see the movement.
Size & DesignDesign wise,there is nothing much about it,except that it looks similar to the rolex submariner and the bezel is borrowed from the Omega Seamaster.It also looks like a Tagh Aquaracer quartz.The size is 39mm and it is just nice on my 6.75 inch wrist.However i don't recommend this watch for people with big wrist
Here it is in a wooden row boat somewhere in Vietnam.
Here it is 30,000ft above the Pacific Ocean on a plane.
The Invicta 8926 pictured next to a Tagheuer Aquracer.Note the similarities
Bracelet and ClaspThe bracelet is a copy of the rolex oyster bracelet with polished center links.The quality is about average and the bracelet rattles.It is quite light and doesn't feel substantial unlike most diving watches.The clasp is a basic double locking clasp without a diver's extension.
LumeFor a diving watch,the lume plays a big role in the functionality of the watch.The lume Invicta use is the Trinite compund.It is not as bright as the Superluminova or Lumibrite used by Seiko and most brands.
Lume Shots
Side by side comparision between the Tagheuer aquaracer(Right) and the Invicta(Left)
ConclusionThe Invicta 8926a is not the best watch nor is it the most famous.But it is a good beater watch and value for money.For me,the watch is reliable,good looking,comfortable and a great conversation piece!For 65USD it is one of the most affordable watch money can buy.
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