What a good looking watch this is.  On looks alone, it is a watch you can wear with pride.  The color of the dial is such a dark blue that it appears black except in some light and band is black; the case is stainless steel.

For someone who has always worn functional, modest-priced watches, this is a huge step up.

The Invicta box it comes in is large, heavy and good looking.  Like the watch. If you give the watch as a gift, the box signals that the gift is special.

Because of  size and appearance, the watch is noticed.

The instruction manual is  well written,  the directions for setting all the dials are easy to understand.  It is a multi-purpose manual, covering a variety of watches; the instructions for this watch begin on page 23.

There are 4 dials, the large main dial with minute and hour hands and 3 small dials:  second hand, minute counter, and 1/10 second counter.  There is also a date of the month window, but not the month or the year.

Water resistance is rated at 100 meters, so it can be safely worn while washing the dishes, swimming, and all but deep dives.

The watch is much heavier than my previous watches, about 1/2 pound.  But after wearing it only a short time, I am already accustomed to the difference in weight. When I take it off and hold it in my hand, I am very aware of the weight..  But on my arm, it feels like any other watch.

The thickness of the watch, twice that of my previous watches, and the use of stainless steel are what make the weight difference.  The diameter of the case is 50 mm.

The band is black silicone, 31 mm wide, and has plenty of adjustment holes so it fits well even on my relatively small wrist. I have the buckle in the next to last hole, so there is plenty of band for those with thicker wrists.  The silicone (also called silicone rubber) makes a perfect band for this watch because even when not snugged down really tight it does not slide on your arm.  Given the weight of the watch, sliding could be a problem with other materials.

The 31mm  width is not standard for watches.  Most sources of bands, including Amazon, stock bands up to 26mm.  I contacted Invicta about replacement bands and was told they can  be ordered from the Invicta customer service department, either through the Invicta website or direct:  954.921.2444

The watch has luminous markers to glow in the dark after an initial exposure of 4-5 hours of light.  But after that regular exposure to light will keep it glowing in the dark.

If you are a diver, there are many features, such as a bezel that can be turned to preset the time submerged in minutes.

Time will tell how it holds up in  daily use, but I'm proud to have such a handsome watch on my arm.

I can report that Invicta service is very responsive, something very important when considering a purchase.  I have sent several emails and got very fast response.  A card included in the watch box informs owners that rather than searching for an address on the Invicta website they can send emails to amazonservice at invicta.com