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Swiss Watches Esq Polished/Brushed stainless steel and 23 Kt yellow gold plating case and bracelet;Blue dial;Luminous hands and hour markers;Sweep second hand;Unidirectional elapsed time bezel;Date display at 3:00;Water immune to 200 meters;Mineral crystal The Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Swiss Q Watch is expertly designed for the most avid deep-sea diver, with a water resistance of 660 feet. Constructed with a two-tone-stainless-steel case, this durably built timepiece also includes a unidirectional two-tone-stainless-steel bezel, and a two-tone-stainless-steel link bracelet with a secure fold-over clasp. A lasting solid homogeneous inorgani substance window shields the royal blue dial face, which features gold-tone dot hour indexes, as well as gold dash minute indexes, and corresponding gold watch hands. The dial face also includes a commodious date calendar at three o'clock. Pro Diver Collection Plunge into any horizon using the steadfast guidance of the Invicta Pro Diver. Stylishly classic, internal workings are forged with variations of either Swiss chronograph or 21-jewel automatic movements and willingly navigate in depths up to 300 meters. Built with convinced prowess, the fortitude with which these timepieces function makes the Pro Diver the quintessential in performance. Screw Down Crowns: Many Invicta watches are equipped with a screw down crown to help prevent water infiltration. This is most mutual on our Diver models. In order to adjust the date and/or time on such a watch, you will have to original unscrew the crown before you may gently pull it out to it is firstborn or second click stop position. To do this, plainly rotate the crown counterclockwise until it springs open. When you have finished setting the watch, the crown will have to then be pushed in and screwed back in tightly. Not doing so will cancel the water resistance of the watch and will void all warranties from the manufacturer. Overall, this procedure must not require a lot of effort or force. The Invicta Story With it is most inspired creations yet, Invicta demonstrates it is technical and design prowess, providing timepieces of style for uttermost value. "We have long kept firm to the faith that supremely crafted timepieces may be offered for exceedingly modest sums. It is the founding principle of our flagship and the radical notion that still drives us today. By being true to our convictions, we will carry on to turn the remainder of power, and deliver unfeigned Swiss luxuriousness to any individual who desires it. Let all those who possess our timepieces and pass through our doors witness the quality, value and care in each piece we create, and the spirit of never-ending possiblenesses in everything we do." These are the words that greet visitors and motivate team members inside the Invicta Watch Group's new global headquarters. Emblazoned in stainless steel, it has been the Invicta message since Day One. With each new timepiece, the company sends up a flare for those looking to be specified not by how much they spend, but how wisely they spend. With it is strong collections, the gutsy Swiss brand is guaranteed to keep attracting followers. The art of the craft. Inside an Invicta Workshop It takes years of training and a great deal of pride to achieve glorious Swiss timepieces by hand. But it takes guts and the courage of your convictions to make those timepieces lowpriced for everyone who appreciates them. At our Swiss workshops, we mix time-honored traditions with a little bit of horse sense each single day to invent the biggest values in the watch-making world.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
GREAT value! with a great deal of flaws
By doughboy
Upon noticing this watch, I had a friend tell me how envious he was of me - "I guess you need to get your second kid out of the way before you get to buy your `Submariner.' I have been asking my wife if I could get one for years with no luck." Later that day I told him that I liked the Tag he was wearing. "Not as nice as yours" was his response (His Tag cost 12 - 15 times what MY "Submariner" cost).

I have only had this watch for assorted days, so my review is based upon that experience. I hope to update my review a couple of years in the future. I purchased it because my ESQ of 9 years was with the repairperson being cleaned, is having a lot of problems, and ESQ discontinued the model. I have owned Pulsar, Timex, Michel Herbelin, and an ESQ 200M diver and my review will compare my impressions versus those timepieces, specially the ESQ.

PROs:
Appearance
Movement
Value

CONs:
Tight Bezel
Luminescence
Grinding screw-down crown

First, this is a STUNNING, pretty watch! It looks better than the photos. Depending upon the light, the color changes from blue to purple to royal blue. The watch case has Invicta engraved on one side and looks elegant. The Invicta logo wings on the back of the second hand look classy.

The crown has a Swiss cross raised on it and is of the screw-down variety. It threads with a grinding, unnatural feel, and I fear it will mis-thread and fail over time.

The bezel is tight and rotates with great reluctance (an evident Invicta trait). I use the bezel a lot and am disappointed I will be unable to use it much on this watch. The bezel on my ESQ is near perfect, and I am puzzled why Invicta can not improve this aspect.

The luminescence is disappointing. When exposed to direct, unfiltered sunlight the lume is initially fine but fades within an hour. My ESQ puts it to shame.

The band (brushed silver links with polished gold links) is fine, looks GREAT, and does not pull my arm hair but does not feel as heavy or as high quality as my ESQ's band (I cannot effigy what the "folded link" bands on lesser Invictas are like). I have read in these reviews that the 23k gold plating comes off rather effortlessly over time.

The motion is Swiss and seems fine. The second hand hits the watch's tick marks much more precisely than my ESQ.

Overall, I believe the watch is a outstanding value. I chose it because I would have had to move to the $400 - $500 price point to find anything else close to what I liked and Amazon offered a free extended warranty. Although I would not have purchased this watch without the extended warranty, I may buy other Invicta's without it depending upon my experience with this one.

UPDATE 11/12/11: Three years later and I have not one thing but outstanding things to say in regards to this watch. Aside from galore scuffs on the clasp and scratches toward the bottom of band from normal desk diving wear, the watch remains beautiful. Note that the scratches are on the center polished share of the band but the gold plate remains completely intact; the brushed outer links look fine.

Since it was under warranty, I did not long ago return it Invicta for it is 3-4 year cleaning. It was returned to me with a somewhat looser bezel, so that was a pleasant surprise. However, the motion also no longer hits the tick marks precisely (similar to my Christopher Ward). The cleaning cost me $56 (initially I thought it was only going to be $28), and I was without it for 3 months. In hindsight, I in all likelihood must have merely taken it to my local jeweler ($45 and without it for 3-6 weeks) and will do so in the future.

6 of 6 humans found the following review helpful.
Well Satisfied w/ my 9310A Quartz
By D. R. Hibbs
I rec'd my new, Invicta 9310 "Swiss" Quartz watch yesterday from Amazon.com in one(1) business day as promised. And at no NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
Upon opening I was very impressed with both the look and quality. Band was easy to adjust by removing links.
I choose a quartz motion owning other autonmatics, incld a Rolex.
It has run for 14+ hrs since primary set and remains right on-the-money in accuracy. Even the yellow box is impresseive..... ALL for $[...].
Why would ANYONE want to spend $[...] for a watch that doesn't keep as good of time, nor looks or feels any better?

Sincerely,
and Well Satisfied
D.R. Hibbs

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Invicta shames the likes of Rolex & TAG !
By J. F Kopeck
I think any individual that would spend $5000.00 plus for the likes of a Submariner will have to have a head transplant espically when great watches like this Invicta 9310 are available for regarding $100.00. I own a Prague in this same style and love it, but wanted something a little more well made. Steinhart has a fantastic blue on blue divers watch that sells for $450.00 (a real bargin) that some believe outclasses the widely known and esteemed "Rolex Submariner". Only problem is that I got raring waiting for it to become available again (Steinhart is a primary class operation)! Not knowing anything when it comes to Invicta except for liking the looks of their products, I did a good deal of exploration and liked what I saw and read sufficient to order the 9310 Swiss Quartz Dive watch. I in truth did want an automatic watch but after reading all the selective information when it comes to requiring to take them to a jewler each 2 years to have them cleand and oiled I thought - who needs all that - excpecilly after checking into the cost of oiling running regarding 80 bucks a throw - no way! I just got a 5 year battery installed in another watch for a 20 spot and that sounds a lot better then the previous. The 9310 is a heavy well made time piece.If I didn't recognise better I would swear that it is worth hundreds more then I paid. The word "INVICTA" is engraved in the side of the watch and looks genuinely cool. Don't suppose to get the watch that is in this advertizing with the neat red wings on the face with "SWISS" written under it because Invicta has changed the style of the 9310...but thats OK because the wings that are on the rear of the minute hand that is perpetually going around is done in truth well and adds a sure classy look. Im not much on worring when it comes to packaging but the new yellow wave box this watch comes in is pretty darn cool (a 12 dollar box if purchased by itself)as is the included $8.00 polishing cloth! The company likewise includes the easiest to understand instruction booklet on the market today. Don't get sucked in by paying thousands for a name as no watch is worth all that as any honorable jewler will tell you...save that cash to put towards a new car and use your brain to rationalize getting a watch that in my sentiment is just as functional as the high price boys and in truth nice to look at. I can't wait to get all dressed up with my wife and wear my new watch to go out...wearing this cool watch makes you feel like you got a few bucks rubbing togeather in your pocket. Oh yea...when you firstborn open your watch check out how well this item is wrapped to keep away from any scratches. The corded hanging tag on the watch is even classier then the one on a Rolex. You want a original class,cool looking time piece without breaking the bank then get this 9310 Dive watch with it's Beautiful Blue/Blue face and gold trim...you will not be disappointed! "Enjoy" Joe Kopeck - MD.

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