It seems there are a couple variations of the dial-face style in the Invicta II Collection. One has the chronograph sub-dials clustered near the 6 o' clock and does have not numerals but instead just notches.

The second, this one, reverses the chronograph sub-dials and has them arranged near 12 o' clock as they slightly cover 5 extra large numerals:  12, 2, 4, 8, and 10, making telling time a much easier task to do. Another difference is the 1278 has more of a protrusion on the 3 crowns which flows better than the stumpy, shrunken ones like the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Invicta-Men-s-1277-II-Collection-Chronograph-Rose-Gold-Dial-18k-Rose-Gold-Ion-Plated-Stainless-Steel-Watch/dp/B0058ZZRNM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Invicta Men's 1277 II Collection Chronograph Rose Gold Dial 18k Rose Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch</a>&nbsp;. This watch, model 1278, looks much better than the first variation I mentioned. It has more of a distinct style, yet is still reserved enough not to be `flashy'. The 1278 is a watch that garners lots of compliments, because it is unique.

With many Invicta watches, you have to be somewhat cautious if you are sensitive to the size of the case for the company routinely makes very big watches. Not to worry here, though, because the case of the watch is just a little over 1.5in across. This is one of their more subdued-sized watches, and is just right.

If you are considering this watch you obviously like the silver stainless-steel look, though what kind of `steel' is this watch? Is it the shiny, polished variety that mimics chrome? How about a very rough, matte type brushed nickel? It is in between.

The dial face has a glimmering steel texture that tends to shimmer in the light--a good thing. The numerals may look a tad too `youthful' in the pictures, but you would be within your rights to wear this watch even if you over a certain age--no one would mind.

The band is not too shiny, and it is not a true matte--like an oyster bracelet. It fits the whole of the watch, and has more of a polished look. The band is not the highest of quality you will find, being a little flimsy and has the slight squeaky movement of some typical lightweight bracelets. It is very comfortable to wear, however, and does not look cheap. It could be that they purposely made the band lighter because the watch overall has a heavy, solid feel. It does feel like a well-made watch for the price.

Owning many Invicta watches, I can say that their watches have much of the same in common--they are on the heavy side, have a better-than-average quality feel, and are not afraid of taking chances with their designs. This one is no different and, if you like the look or are deciding whether or not you want to take the chance on the purchase, I can offer to you that it will be a good choice.