Invicta Men's 4572 Subaqua Collection Chronograph Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been waiting a long time to buy this Subaqua Noma III watch, and am very happy with it so far.It is one of the higher-rated watches, among the Invicta line.I think the size & design elements are what first sold me on this watch, as I am a "larger framed" guy.I joke with people that I think the watch is slimming, and has to make me look at least 10 pounds lighter.

It has rugged, well-thought out details.Some of the stainless is "unpolished" & flat, especially in the cross-hatch section of the band.You could either say it makes it cheaper looking, or less reflective, for contrast.It might just be too difficult to polish down into those little grooves.You make the choice.The watch is larger than you might think, and very, very heavy, but the proportions are correct for it's size.The average men's divers watch is going to be about 40-45mm wide.The classic Casio G-Shocks are about 48mm & tall/thick.The Subaqua Noma is a whole 'nother world.If you don't count the "screw down" crown & the protector it is a true 50mm wide, but adding those 2 items bring it to 58mm wide.That is nearly 15mm, or 1.5cm wider than the average divers watch.It is also a very thick/tall watch, but it is appropriate for the size.Very similar to the big Citizen's divers watches, but they are very rounded, so there's less of a chance of peices interfering with diving equipment.Don't know that it would actually go down to 1500+ feet in depth, but I'm never going to be found down that far.Maybe 20ft, so it should be fine.I like my bands loose & there is plenty of band to work with, unlike some of the comments on the Quinotaur Russian Diver Invicta's with the rubber bands.You would have to get it to fit pretty snuggly to keep the screw down crown "protector" from scratching you, if you plan on being more "active" with the watch.Honestly, in warmer climates like Florida, many real divers won't wear shiny, or stainless divers watches, because they are said to attract barracuda.There is a "Blacked Out" version of this, but it normally runs a few hundred more.It is still pretty good looking.But I would stay away from "coated" watches, at these prices, though, as you can guarantee that the quality of the coating will probably disappoint you when it starts to come off.

The Amazon price was about $425, which is pretty good value, if it lasts . . . but I have read of fairly constant problems with some new Invictas, especially with Warranty Repair & Customer Service. The chronograph doesn't work, a cheap piece of the band broke off, the clasp is too cheap, etc.All probably valid complaints.There are deeply filled discussion groups that talk about the quality of the movement, which Invicta says is & heavily "markets" as "allegedly" Swiss.What the experts & watch geeks are saying is that the Invicta "Swiss movement" is NOT completely SWISS.That means they have essentially abused, or taken advantage of some "loophole" in the law.Essentially, some parts can be made & assembled in China, or who knows where ... then combined with just enough Swiss parts to legally make it a "Swiss Movement."An American car has to have a sticker that says at least where foreign parts are supplied from, or where parts of the vehicle were assembled, like Mexico, or Canada.That does not seem to apply here.I think that is at least unethical, because it might give the consumer a false sense of quality & value.If the Invictas that are selling for $70-100, all day long, have the same "movements" as this model, I'm not expecting it to become an heirloom.Stick with a higher end Seiko, or Citizen watch if you really want it to go the distance.I especially like the science behind the Citizen "Eco Drive" line of watches.The larger dive watches with this technology, will run you from about $300 to over $1000, but they are the real deal.Just depends on whether you want stainless, or titanium & how deep you want it to go.The top model has a helium escape valve to deal with the crushing pressures of deep sea diving ... not just diving into the limo, or backyard pool.

The one thing I would add, as a general warning ... is to be very wary of some foreign online stores, and possibly US stores on EBAY.There are so many Chinese fakes in just about every category of popular watch, you're bound to find a deal that seems to good to be true & it probably will be.If a watch that is supposed to be $1000, is at $785, when everyone else is at $1000 ... STAY AWAY.

I honestly think that someone buying an Invicta is more into the "art & architecture" of the designs, but I would certainly not buy one of the higher priced models ($1,000-2000+).And the "Retail Values" that are crossed out have no real world bearing on actually being able to sell a watch at that "full" price.Even though ShopNBC & Amazon.com bought Invictas qualify for a warranty that is extended out to 5 years, for free (if you sign up w/in the 30 day window)... I've read of horrible customer service issues when someone does run into a defective watch, saying that it has taken, in some cases, months to get the watch back.That is a big concern of mine, but I still bought the watch & will see what happens.I imagine that 5 year warranty was a deal worked out with those sellers because of their own fears of the durability & quality of the Invictas.The real expensive Invicta (without diamonds) have what's called a Swiss Valjoux movement & real sapphire crystals.I'm sure it's a more accurate movement, but you're now paying nearly $2,000, or more.Now you're in Breitling, Tag & Omega territory, so your dealing with different apples to choose from.The less expensive ones like this model have only a Sapphire "coating," whatever that means.Just means it might tend to scratch more easily if you are planning to wear it while hiking or finally making that rock garden you've wanted for so long.Amazon.com & ShopNBC seem to be selling a great deal of them.And even Costco is carrying a few models.In the end people will vote with their $$$.I would say I took a calculated gamble, no matter how highly this particular watch is "rated."At some point you just have to decide if all the pluses & minuses are worth it.So far I say, "Yes," but we'll see.

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Product Description:
Invicta's Subaqua Collection chronograph watch for men is an exquisitely-designed timepiece featuring textured a stainless-steel band, a 57-millimeter, stainless-steel case with corresponding unidirectional bezel and a black dial showcasing silver hourly indices, two sub-dials for tracking minutes and seconds, a date function window between 4 and 5 o'clock and luminescent hands. This stunning watch is water resistant to 1640 feet, making it ideal for outdoor adventures, and its elegant design make it a perfect timepiece for professional and formal settings as well.
Subaqua Collection
Led with expert engineering, and always ready to face the depths, no feat or occasion will ever be too great for Invicta's Subaqua to handle. The sheer magnitude of this mighty timepiece is superbly executed with surgical-grade solid stainless steel, Swiss automatic movements, and multiple color options of ionic plating. Managing up to 500 meters of water, finished off with a unidirectional rotating bezel, integrated shock resistance, and Invicta's luminous Tritnite hands, the Subaqua is the diver's definitive in negotiating any adventure by sea or by land.
Screw Down Crowns: Many Invicta watches are equipped with a screw down crown to help prevent water infiltration. This is most common on our Diver models. In order to adjust the date and/or time on such a watch, you must first unscrew the crown before you can gently pull it out to its first or second click stop position. To do this, simply rotate the crown counterclockwise until it springs open. When you have finished setting the watch, the crown must then be pushed in and screwed back in tightly. Not doing so will cancel the water resistance of the watch and will void all warranties from the manufacturer. Overall, this process should not require a lot of effort or force.