OK so like a lot of guys I have always wanted a Rolex. My wife thinks I am nuts but there is something about a Rolex which is just unique. I do have an Omega which is beautiful but cannot justify the cost of even a used Rolex yet.

But the Submariner is a great looking watch and this Invicta could be it's twin. I originally had the less expensive clone of the 9937 with the Japanese movement. It was quite nice, but the braclet for example was a little tinny feeling compared to the Rolex (I have a relative who has a Rolex Submariner so I can compare the two closely).

I happened to read a review of this Swiss made Invicta Pro Diver and ordered it about a year ago, from Amazon I believe...my friend, there is no comparison. As has been mentioned elsewhere this is just a beautifully made watch, very well finished, extremely accurate for a manual movement. Quite honestly if you took the Invicta name off and put Rolex on it, I would imagine any Rolex owner would be happy with the quality of this watch. I know that sounds hard to believe but as I look at the watch right now, after being worn hundreds of times, it is still a beautiful piece of craftsmanship,very substantial clasp and braclet, great finish, no scratches on the crystal as of yet, keeps really good time, nice reserve so if you wear another watch for a day it is still running and keeping good time.

When you get this watch you will be astonished at how beautiful it looks. My only issue with Invicata is their marketing strategy...I know this sounds strange but their list prices are so much higher than the actual selling prices on the Internet and on Shop NBC for example that it makes their quality appear suspect. In fact they make a great watch. But, they have so many goofy styles out there (sorry but it's true) that they loose a little respect in the marketplace. Also, you don't see their products in retail stores very much, at least in the Chicago and New York area which is what I am familiar with. You would have to send the watch in for warranty repair but if the watch is out of warranty I am sure any competent watchmaker could fix this movement because it is a standard, well regarded Swiss movement.

So if you like the look of the Submariner and can't afford or don't care about the status of the name Rolex, give this a shot you will not be disappointed.