There can be a bit of wiggle-play between clicks, but honestly for approximately $70 I’m not expecting this thing to be the best bezel ever. In this price range one would expect the bezel to feel flimsy or cheap, but in this case I’ve found the bezel action to be on point for the price. Surprisingly enough the Invicta Pro Diver’s aluminum bezel is quite solid as well. The case back features an exhibition window into the movement. The back of the case and the case back are polished. The sides of the Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB case are polished while the tops of the lugs are brushed to bring out that textured contrast. The crown diameter is a healthy 7mm, so if you’re like me and enjoy manually winding your watches, you won’t be fumbling with a tiny crown. I put the Invicta Pro Diver on my wrist and all was well with the world. There was no fussing or adjusting or acclamation I had to put my wrist though. When I first sized the watch and put it on I had one of those moments where everything just feels like it falls into place. These classic dimensions coupled with this totally timeless case shape sit very well on the wrist. The reason you’re looking for a Sub case is because you want a Sub case – not a brand’s interpretative spin on one. 14mm thick, the Invicta Pro Diver totally gets it. There are some where the dimensions are larger than normal – some have crazy colors going on – some mix Seamaster hands in a Rolex case – and some horological war crimes exists that I don’t want to even bring up.Īt 40mm in diameter, approx. Over the years I’ve seen so many different takes on the Sub case that it jaded me to the hunt for a long time. The approach that Invicta takes here is one that I’ve honestly come to appreciate wholeheartedly: if it ain’t broke – don’t fix it. The machining is solid and the finishing is done well (much better than some other brands charging 6X). What I can say is that the Sub case on the Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB is executed really well. Plenty of microbrands offers sub cases and a whole mess of microbrands do as well. Finding a watch that executes the traditional Rolex Submariner case to a high degree is a journey that most watch enthusiasts will find themselves on at some point. The best part of the watch is probably the main reason you’re considering it – the 40mm Sub case. There are aspects I find incredible about it but there is also one thing that makes my blood boil. The Invicta Pro Diver’s case is a tug-of-war of extremes for me. Prejudices and other horology hive-mind bullshit notions are checked at the door in order to bring you an Invicta review that’s only focused on the watch itself as a collection of its parts and a result of its construction in order to answer one question: “is the Invicta Pro Diver any good?” So if you’re considering buying this Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB to scratch your 40mm sub case itch than this review is for you. Nothing in your watch collecting journey should influence your perceptions other than your own personal tastes and goals as an enthusiast.

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