Invicta VINTAGE Pro Diver 31290 Men's Automatic Watch - 40 mm

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Not only did the looks excite me but the omission of the engraving down the side, which brought down the previous Pro Divers in my books. The spacing of the markers is off, meaning that while the 0 position is properly aligned, some of the other markers are off. This is most apparent when looking at the 15 and 45 minute markers. With the bezel in its default position, they’re a little off kilter. Dial

The lugs are brushed diagonally, while the sides of the case are brushed horizontally across. Like many others, I was relieved to see no “INVICTA” script engraved into the side of the case, which was the most common grievance with previous Pro Diver references. The hands are perhaps the most attractive part of the dial. It’s always fun to see them glisten as you turn the watch in the light. The second hand is also quite unique to the 1953, as it features a lollipop that extends out to the edge of the dial. Given that it’s essentially got the same look as the Submariner, the 1953 is a fantastically versatile watch, debatably more so than the 8926OB. It’s got enough water resistance and a tough enough movement to be worn for years to come, yet is dressy enough for less casual events. Its standard lug widths also allow you to dress the 1953 up and down with NATO, rubber, and leather straps.

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Invicta engineers and designers have left their mark during the entire almost two-centuries-old history of the company, producing many memorable collections. The most notable ones are:

Today, working under the name of Invicta Watch Group, their vast range of watch collections feature quartz, mechanical and automatic watches, meeting the needs of a wide variety of trusty customers worldwide. The original Invicta pro diver 1953 appeared out of the blue in 2020 and took the Invicta fans by surprise. The Pepsi Bezel version portrayed here today continues on a similar path. Though, this is a concern specifically if you wear the watch on the bracelet. If you decide to swap it out for a NATO or other type of strap there’s ample space between the lugs for your fingers to grip. As you can imagine, this design pairs well with many straps in various materials and colors. Anything from a rubber tropic strap to the original Sean Connery 007 strap look right at home on this watch.I personally like the look of a coyote brown NATO, as the color is spot on with the gilt accents. Lume In the hands, it feels decent for the money, which puts me in a rather strange predicament. This 1953 is a good quality watch that’s also well-priced when available at retail cost.