Bold statement in the heading? I do not think so because, for my taste, this is one of the better looking casual watches I have picked up. Let's start with what is so appealing about the 1512 at face-value.

The size of the head is over-sized to a point, but not obnoxiously so--it is about 1 3/4" across, or about 4 1/2cm. Invicta makes a lot of over-sized heads, but a lot of those come with bulky bezels, or cases. This Force feels like it needs to be over-sized. It does not look odd, in fact; it feels perfectly appropriate. Everything flows together so that it should be displayed at a larger-than-normal size, for they need to be seen. The Force does not draw attention based on any contriving attempts at being ostentatious, but merely because everything as packaged makes for a very fine, and eloquent, looking time piece resting on your wrist.

From the band to the crown, everything about this watch is smooth and effortless. The band is one part genuine leather--bottom--and another part cloth--the top--. Though you do not have the flash that a metal band will you give you, the cloth/leather band will give you light weight and freedom of motion that a oyster or jubilee would not. There are always sacrifices. However, the sacrifice here is not as great as going from this band to a common metal, for, even though the band is part cloth, you could wear this with a suit and still be in your rights, and wits, to do so. Seamlessly go from beach/boat watch to the evening's time-teller.

I will say, though, that the cloth band is prone to eventually discolor--in this case it would become less black--and become more stiff when exposed to water, or staining. Because this is cloth, though, maybe it could be hand-washed back to good shape.

The lugs are interesting. Where most lugs are flush with the case, this one protrudes down and curves. When free-handling the watch you can tell a big difference , as if you have never noticed them before on other watches. It is interesting in a good sense, and seems to curve, and *hold*, onto your wrist more. It does not bring any discomfort, but is unique to this model as comparing to many other common watches. To give you an idea of what it looks like, picture viewing the watch face down dial-side up on a table looking at it from the side. The lugs curve down so that they actually hold up the watch and do no allow it to be flat, or flush on the table. On your wrist, however, they curve around your wrist and the backplate is flush as it should be.

There are many details of this watch that are really surprising that I like, and the backplate, of all things, is not an exception. The back is embossed, so that you can really feel the lettering. Also it has a matte, brushed metal, appearance and feel. Because I like things that are great with potential wear, I think the addition of the matte backing is exceptional.

As you can see from the look of the dial, you either like it or you do not. Personally, I prefer everything that was chosen about this watch from the color of the second hand to the lettering around the bezel. It all fits together and feels like a light, airy, boating watch. It has a subtly classic look. Though this does have the usual very high Invicta 'MSRP', the current pricing on this equates to a very good return on your money. It is certainly worth it.

You know what the face of the watch looks like. You can see the pictures posted covering many of the angles. If you like the look, I absolutely recommend buying it because; it only gets better.

Another watch in this line that is also a stunner, and has a white dial, is the 1514. Search 'B005FMZX9Q' in the amazon search bar.