My hubby knew that I had several Invicta watches on my 'Wish List'.  When my birthday came up last month, he suggested I pick one.  I showed him the three that I had been ruminating about.  He immediately pointed out this model as being his favorite, but, of course, the choice was mine to make.  Little did he know, that this model with the heart, was my top pick, too.  It immediately went into my basket.

When the watch arrived, we both sat in nervous anticipation.  I finally got through all the careful packaging to the yellow watch box, itself.  I hesitated, prolonging the drama.  First off, the presentation is lovely and you immediately have the feeling you're handling something of quality.  Finally, I carefully opened the box and my hubby and I both went, 'WOW.'

To shorten the story, here, the watch is breathtakingly attractive in person --- much more so than the product page photo. It is a watch of substance.  It's weighty (not your flimsy discount store watch) and the watch face size is absolutely perfect. It's large enough for me to see very well without my glasses, but it's not the big face 'boyfriend' watch, that I often find a little uncomfortable for my smaller wrist.  The two-tone with silver and rose gold (rose is on trend, right now, too) adds an elegant, feminine touch.  It simply won't go unnoticed.  It shins and sparkles, literally dancing in the light. And, once set, it's kept perfect time.

There are a couple of problems most will encounter.  The band is huge!  I had to take it to my jeweler to remove four links. He charged five dollars a link, for a three minute job, so if you're crafty you might want to get one of the inexpensive sizing kits and remove them yourself.  Be sure and keep removed links in your watch box.  In case you ever damage a link, you will have a few in reserve.

Lastly, don't do what I did.  I was so anxious to put my new watch on, that I did so and then had no clue how to take it off.  Luckily for me, it was so large I could slip it off my hand without undoing the deployment clasps.  I actually had to go online to read about how one is to remove an Invicta watch.  There are countless contributors (even videos), so I didn't feel quite as stupid.

Once the watch was adjusted, I still had issues releasing the clasps, but now it's much easier.  The way the clasps are designed, it does give the band a smooth appearance since there are no release clasps that are visible.  You will need to leave a little room to slip your finger under the band for the release.  So, if you like to wear your watch tighter, you will have more difficulty maneuvering the clasps.