I've been through a lot of watches because I'm really hard on them, and in recent years I've avoided buying or wearing them for that reason. I do appreciate what a nice-looking watch can add to my appearance, though, which is why I ordered the Invicta 1465. I saw it in a shop and was impressed with its sharp looks and impressive size and figured I'd keep it to wear on occasion.

As stated, it's very large, which appeals to my sense of style, and in addition to its size, it's also a good bit heavier than an average wristwatch. I notice that other reviewers have noted its heft as a potential detriment, but the extra weight appeals to me. Prospective buyers just need to know that it's not light.

The main appeal of the 1465 to me is its visual design and color scheme, which is handsome and compatible with a broad scope of clothing colors. The multi-dial design creates a sophisticated, high-tech sort of look that I appreciate, and I've gotten many compliments on it.

I haven't used the chronograph functions extensively, but my limited experimentation with them yielded accurate results. The finish is fairly scratch-resistant, doesn't smudge easily, and polishes easily. I describe the finish as 'fairly scratch-resistant' only because it has picked up a few very small scratches, but I want to make clear again that I am VERY hard on watches. Given how much of a beating a watch takes when its on my wrist, I'm actually pleased at how 'new' the 1465 still looks after a month, and I think someone who only wears it as a dress watch will be hard pressed to bang it up. I haven't swam with it, so I can't comment on its water-resistance in any depth of water, but I've showered with it on and it keeps on ticking.

I only have two relatively minor gripes. First, the manual is a little ambiguous; it instructs the user to pull the crown out from the body to set the time and date, but actually, the crown is released by turning. The other issue I have is that the clasp occasionally works itself loose. It doesn't happen very often, but I do wish it locked a bit tighter.

All things considered, I'm very pleased with the look, feel, and function of the 1465. Prospective buyers who are impressed with its appearance need only note its size and heft in considering whether it's the right buy for them.