This is my 2nd Invicta watch and as such my basis for comparison is a bit broader than the first time around. The 1897 is a nice, heavy duty watch that comes with a rubber band.  The weight of the watch itself is substantial; you'll know it's on your wrist.

But you won't necessarily mind the weight at the watch looks quite nice.  Much like other Invicta watches, the watch face feels solid and well made.  The blue facing is a bit brighter than it appears in the color, but remains dark enough that the color doesn't look out of place.

The watch band, which was one of my main concerns with the previous Invicta, was still a bit of a concern here.  The rubber is coated with something, so it actually does very little pulling on the skin or any arm hair, which is very nice.  One of the band 'loops,' however, seems a bit larger for the band and does tend to dig into my skin if it isn't close enough to the watch face.  It is very possible that this is a result of having chubby wrists as is my case, but it is still a concern.

Yet, that singular concern isn't enough to condemn this watch.  At the price point, the Invicta 1807 is a worthwhile purchase, combining some stylish, top-shelf features with an affordable price.