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Amazon has Invicta Men's Pro Diver 40mm Steel and Gold Tone Stainless Steel Automatic Watch (8928OB) on sale for $44.97. Shipping is free.

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About this Product:
  • Case and Dial
    • Case Size: 40mm
  • Case Material: Stainless Steel
  • Bezel Material: Stainless Steel
  • Bezel Color: Blue
  • Crown Type: Screw Down
  • Crystal Type: Mineral
  • Dial Material: Metal
  • Case Back: Exhibition
  • Movement
    • Caliber: NH35A
    • Function Type: Automatic
  • Band:
    • Tone: Steel, Gold
    • Length: 210mm
    • Size: 20mm
  • Water Resistance: 200m

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Amazon [amazon.com] has Invicta Men's Pro Diver 40mm Steel & Gold Tone Stainless Steel Automatic Watch w/ Coin Edge Bezel (89280B) on sale for $44.97. Shipping is free.

Much lower than seen anywhere else , lowest I have seen it in a while
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I own this watch in this exact color way. Invicta haters regularly come out of the woodwork, trash this watch and then recommend something costing two or three times as much. For $45, this thing is a steal. It's powered by a well regarded Seiko automatic movement and the case is all stainless steel and nicely finished. And the exhibition caseback is just plain cool. People who will nitpick over the mineral versus sapphire crystal, alumimun vs ceramic bezel, hollow endlinks and pressed steel clasp seem to lose sight of the fact that we're talking about a sub $50 automatic watch.

Legitimate reasons not to buy this watch:

If you don't appreciate the old fashioned charm of automatic (self-winding mechanical) movements, look elsewhere.
If you hate the idea of a Submariner homage, look for an original design. But but don't harp on Invicta for copying Rolex's iconic design, because they're far from the only company that does this.
If you're willing to brave the wild world of Aliexpress and other Chinese retail sites, you can get a similar Submariner homage with better specs for not a lot more ($75-$100)
The Invicta logo engraved on the side of the case bugs the crap out of some people.
Are you sure you want a dive watch? It gets its 200 meter water resistance in part due to its screw down crown, as does just about every other dive watch on the planet. If you forget to screw that crown back down after setting the time and get it wet, even once, you WILL ruin your watch.
Considering current situation.... Vostok might not be a best suggestion.
Invicta's QC and manufacturing processes have come a long way. Gold tone actually looks like gold. They use the TMI NH35a automatic movements like Seiko does and while they aren't as smooth as a NE88, Swiss made 25 jewel automatic they are decently accurate (but not Quartz accurate)

For this price nothing can touch it. There are better watches to be had albeit at a 300% increase in price.

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02-25-2022 at 06:39 AM.
02-25-2022 at 06:39 AM.
These are perfect watches to start with if you want to get into modifying. I got 2 similar Invicta models a few black Fridays ago for something like $37 a piece. I modified them and gave them to people when i was done. Invicta gets alot of hate but these specific models are decent for people that are on a budget. I'd personally get something like a seiko, orient or vostok for a starter automatic diver but thats just me.
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TenderLlama5521
02-25-2022 at 06:43 AM.
02-25-2022 at 06:43 AM.
Quote from innovationstudiosltd :
Invicta's QC and manufacturing processes have come a long way. Gold tone actually looks like gold. They use the TMI NH35a automatic movements like Seiko does and while they aren't as smooth as a NE88, Swiss made 25 jewel automatic they are decently accurate (but not Quartz accurate)

For this price nothing can touch it. There are better watches to be had albeit at a 300% increase in price.

This is a true statement.

That said, I dropped mine on carpet a little while back and the bezel popped off and will no longer stay on. At $45 it's not even worth getting it fixed.

And $45 is a great price for more of a niche color.
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BarryH1298
02-25-2022 at 06:45 AM.
02-25-2022 at 06:45 AM.
Quote from diversification :
Honestly, forget all the discussion about the movement, the brand, etc and just understand this. That gold coloring is going to rub off FAST and then you're left with the choice between wearing a really dumb and cheap looking watch, or pressing on and continuing to wear it even though you probably won't feel too good about doing so.

Save yourself the $40 throwaway and get something else. As someone else mentioned if you're looking for something this cheap and similarly styled get a Casio Duro.
Not true...I personally have many of the Invicta pro diver watches with this very same movement and they all function extremely well. A few are two tone and I've been amazed at how well the "gold" holds up and looks. I alternate frequently and prefer the all stainless models but at this price point, nothing compares.
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02-25-2022 at 07:20 AM.
02-25-2022 at 07:20 AM.
I'm buying one, I've owned(and sold) a rolex as well as a bulova and some casio's all of which I truly enjoyed but their latches broke. This is definitely a direct knock off of the submariner. I'm constantly working with my hands so I want a cheap beat around watch that looks handsome. My boss has a submariner of the same color so it'll be interesting to compare and see how the longevity is. I certainly would've preferred just stainless all the way but I'm curious as to how the "gold tone stainless" will hold up.
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02-25-2022 at 07:22 AM.
02-25-2022 at 07:22 AM.
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Well that's simply not true, especially of something like the Duro which has a screw-down case back. Gaskets are easily replaceable, and the combo of a gasket and a screw down means the water resistance should not change at all. I would bet all my money that a Duro or something similar would outlast and out-value any watch with one of the lower-to-mid range automatic movements such as this simply because of the durability of quartz vs auto and the price to service an auto.

For the record, I fully agree that the hate for Invicta is overblown. To be fair though, they did do it to themselves with their nonsensically high retail prices, which people obviously caught onto. That doesn't mean they aren't a good choice at the right price though. Truly, if this didn't have the gold tone that's going to make it look bad as soon as it rubs off, I'd be buying it and commenting in support of it.
Thoughts on this Tissot? Gift for son in law. Has a clean look and not too big. https://www.jomashop.com/tissot-w...11-01.html
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02-25-2022 at 07:31 AM.
02-25-2022 at 07:31 AM.
Wearing this, maybe some idiot mugger would mistaken this for a Bluesy and rob you. laugh out loud
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diversification
02-25-2022 at 07:35 AM.
02-25-2022 at 07:35 AM.
Quote from superslickz :
I have a Tag-Heuer quartz watch. When the battery went out, i took it into an authorized center to have the battery replaced. At the time, it was my favorite watch and daily driver. The person there told me, after this has been opened up, even with gasket replaced, the water resistance will not be as good as before. I said forget it. That was the last quartz watch i have ever purchase (and will ever purchase). So I am not seeing "value" in a quartz if i have to go and replace the battery ever so often, when I have put in zero dollars on the Invicta.
You took it to someone that didn't know what they were talking about and was more interested in covering their butt than making a few bucks on changing a battery for you. It's a job that you yourself could do and feel confident in doing if you had the right tools - ask me how I know. Regardless, it's pretty clear that you're passing along flawed information that you received from someone who misled you - unfortunate, but now you know.

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At this price, you are overthinking it. If the casio works for you, that's great. If Invicta works for other people, great for them. $45 is a fantastic price for an automatic, even invicta. I paid $85 for my Invicta many years ago.
I'm overthinking it? This is slickdeals; money matters to people looking for deals and trying to optimize their dollars, even if it's a relatively small purchase. Additionally, it's a mistake to think that everyone considers $45 not a lot of money for a watch. You obviously don't if you're an owner of a Tag and other more pricey watches, but that isn't everyone's scenario. Plenty of people will only own one or two lower end watches at a time. Further, the posts that I personally appreciate the most are the ones from people who have more information that me about a specific product and point out things I wouldn't have considered, which might make me unhappy with my purchase. If they go a step further and provide alternatives and reasoning, that's the best of both worlds. I'm simply trying to give back, so [respectfully] please stop trying to simply dismiss peoples' criticisms and silly or an overthought.
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diversification
02-25-2022 at 07:49 AM.
02-25-2022 at 07:49 AM.
Quote from foff667 :
I'm curious as to how the "gold tone stainless" will hold up.

I do see you mentioned you're planning to compare it to your boss's watch, which sounds to me like you'll be wearing it at work. If you're in a profession where you type a lot, or even if you rest your hands on a desk and kinda slide your hands around, I would recommend saving it for non-work wear. Anything that rubs against it with even light pressure is going to abrade it, and will take it off rather quickly -- this is true of any gold toned jewelry, not just these watches. I'm not giving out new information here, this is a general truth of this type of jewelry. If you're kind to your watch and don't to much to abrade it, and keep it clean from substances that will speed abrading, then sure you might minimize the wear for a good period of time like some of the commenters. Do be prepared for the chance that your wear patterns may make you less fortunate than those screaming that it'll last for year and years though.


Anyway, I hope you enjoy your new watch. As others have mentioned they do make a good modding watch base, and there are some pretty great looking mods out there.
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02-25-2022 at 08:33 AM.
02-25-2022 at 08:33 AM.
Quote from 2gud2btruhealthnut :
While tru ppl with small wrists like myself would look really huge with a duro shame Casio didn't make a duro mini at 40mm
For the smaller wrist, and affordable, you would be looking at the skx013(38mm) even tho the original is no longer obtainable at a reasonable price. You could however get the modded version with the same nh35 movement as this Invicta inside.
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As a dive master I would seriously recommend A citizen pro at minimum this is your life that you're playing with. The last thing you need to do is be on a Deco stop and not have your watch work. At a minimum I would go with this. https://www.jomashop.com/citizen-...eHEALw_wcB
This is a good suggestion and it is usually on sale once a year for about $90 on amazon
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02-25-2022 at 08:40 AM.
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Quote from diversification :
You took it to someone that didn't know what they were talking about and was more interested in covering their butt than making a few bucks on changing a battery for you. It's a job that you yourself could do and feel confident in doing if you had the right tools - ask me how I know. Regardless, it's pretty clear that you're passing along flawed information that you received from someone who misled you - unfortunate, but now you know.



I'm overthinking it? This is slickdeals; money matters to people looking for deals and trying to optimize their dollars, even if it's a relatively small purchase. Additionally, it's a mistake to think that everyone considers $45 not a lot of money for a watch. You obviously don't if you're an owner of a Tag and other more pricey watches, but that isn't everyone's scenario. Plenty of people will only own one or two lower end watches at a time. Further, the posts that I personally appreciate the most are the ones from people who have more information that me about a specific product and point out things I wouldn't have considered, which might make me unhappy with my purchase. If they go a step further and provide alternatives and reasoning, that's the best of both worlds. I'm simply trying to give back, so [respectfully] please stop trying to simply dismiss peoples' criticisms and silly or an overthought.

First, when did I dismiss any of your criticism? You replied to my post, not the other way around. I gave my personal insight and you are the one dismissing my opinions. So exactly how much is a Casio quartz? I suspect it's about this price if not a little more. So if every dollar count, why are you dismissing spending about the same amount as your casio and never have to worry about getting a battery replacement or doing it them self? Like I said in my last post. If Invicta works for you, this is a great deal. If casio works for you, and you don't mind battery replacement, then that's fine too. Ultimately, it comes down to styling and what works for you.
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02-25-2022 at 08:46 AM.
02-25-2022 at 08:46 AM.
$45 for a Seiko NH35 that runs like a train. Its $45 for a watch that will probably out last you. Invicta are Invictas but you know you're picking it up for the Seiko movement if you've read this far.
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02-25-2022 at 08:47 AM.
02-25-2022 at 08:47 AM.
Quote from diversification :
You didn't address the single biggest issue with this watch. The gold coloring rubs off *very* quickly even if you're careful -- to be fair, this is true of any cheap gold tone watch, and it's why I would never recommend any of them. It just looks tacky at that point, and if you won't wear it because it looks tacky (which I'd assume must people wouldn't) then you're just out $40 that could've been spent on a watch without the gold that would've lasted longer.

Your points about the rest of the package are all well and good, though I'd *still* say Duro over this simply because it's going to be more durable (auto vs quartz.)
No it doesnt! I own two of these watches for 6 years, wear them daily and they both look brand new. The color has not rubbed off one bit. Quit spreading this nonsense.....lol.

Since you obviously feel the need to address everyones comment I expect you will mine as well. I know they way my Invictas have aged and nothing you can say will sway that fact.
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02-25-2022 at 08:50 AM.
02-25-2022 at 08:50 AM.
Quote from diversification :
You took it to someone that didn't know what they were talking about and was more interested in covering their butt than making a few bucks on changing a battery for you. It's a job that you yourself could do and feel confident in doing if you had the right tools - ask me how I know. Regardless, it's pretty clear that you're passing along flawed information that you received from someone who misled you - unfortunate, but now you know.



I'm overthinking it? This is slickdeals; money matters to people looking for deals and trying to optimize their dollars, even if it's a relatively small purchase. Additionally, it's a mistake to think that everyone considers $45 not a lot of money for a watch. You obviously don't if you're an owner of a Tag and other more pricey watches, but that isn't everyone's scenario. Plenty of people will only own one or two lower end watches at a time. Further, the posts that I personally appreciate the most are the ones from people who have more information that me about a specific product and point out things I wouldn't have considered, which might make me unhappy with my purchase. If they go a step further and provide alternatives and reasoning, that's the best of both worlds. I'm simply trying to give back, so [respectfully] please stop trying to simply dismiss peoples' criticisms and silly or an overthought.

I have no problem with sd post offering alternative. But honestly, sometimes the alternative is a little too apples and oranges and it leads to unnecessary lengthy discussions such as this. This is a post about an automatic watch. Most people coming into this post knows that and are interested in getting an automatic watch. If they were looking into a quartz watch they probably wouldn't be in this thread. It's like an electric car post. People who are interested in the post most likely are interested in buying an electric car. If you are not, then you wouldn't be looking at a post for electric car. Yet every electric car post is flooded with haters blabbing on about how their ICE car is so much better, and then no one actually ends up talking about the actual deal on the electric car.
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02-25-2022 at 08:58 AM.
02-25-2022 at 08:58 AM.
Invicta is like the Axe spray of watches yeah it's good and gets the job done, some people may like it at a glance but it's going to be a watch you grow/phase out of quickly and there's no resale value.
Vaer D5 autos are where i landed. I wear them more then my Rolex
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