![]() ![]() The watch will come either with a Miyota 8215, Seiko NH25A or Seiko NH35A movements. Invicta typically used many movements in their low end watches, and this Invicta 8928 is no different. The watch is also not too big with just 40 mm diameter and 12 mm thickness, making it very comfortable and can be worn by any wrist sizes. Invicta had managed to recapture all of the design elements of original Submariner, except for the logo. The two tone design with gold plated bracelet/side bezel and blue dial/bezel is very unique and definitely a head turner. ![]() Imitation as it is, the watch is quite enchanting. It captured the design perfectly, making those unaware to believe they are looking at a Rolex Submariner 16613 =) The brand is usually associated as being a replica of the famous Rolex Submariner diver’s watch, and this Invicta 8928 two tone watch is actually just exactly that. Movement:Japanese movement (Miyota 8215 or Seiko NH25A/NH35A)Īpart from the Japanese brands, Invicta is another option when it comes to affordable automatic watches. >Click Here To Read My In-Depth Review Of The Seiko SNK809<-Ģ- Invicta 8928 (and 8926) Style and Aesthetics: It’s mainly robust, durable and most importantly, affordable =) It’s a bit more expensive though, but comes with a higher water resistance rating (100 m).įor anyone wanting their first automatic watch, or just want to see what an automatic watch is all about, this Seiko SNK809 is the best for you. It has almost the same military styling (but not a flieger type) as the SNK809. Just look for Seiko SNK and you’ll be able to find it real quick.įor those that feels the 37 mm diameter is too small, you guys can check out the Seiko SNZG15, an automatic watch with a bigger 42 mm case. Now, that’s something interesting for a watch at this price don’t you agree?īesides black, the watch also comes in many different colors (blue, cream, green, etc.). In addition, Seiko also throw in an exhibition caseback on this watch for its owner to peek at the legendary 7S26 automatic self-winding movement. Well, I’d love a higher water resistance rating but you get what you paid for right? ![]() The SNK809 also has a passable 30 m water resistance for extra protection against accidental water ingress. (Hint: the outer minute markings are for the LONGER minute hand while the inner hour markings are for the SHORTER hour hand) There could be some confusion while telling time for those first time using it, but it will get easier once you get used to it. The black dial is very simple, and Seiko used flieger B-Uhr Type B dial on it as apparent with the minutes as main markers. It has a very slim and small size, at just 37 mm diameter and 11 mm thickness making it very wear-able for all wrist sizes. It’s impossible not to mention the Seiko SNK809 while discussing about affordable automatic watches.įrequently can be had at less than $100, this is the perfect watch for those wanting to test the waters with automatics. As always, let me know if there is any watches out there that deserved to be in this list. Hope you guys will find this list beneficial. That’s the whole purpose of me writing this list: to let watch fans out there know about the existence of these gems. YES, automatic watches do not need to be very expensive to own.Īnd YES, we can even have one for a modest sum of below $200! Still, many people cherish this pricey timepieces because it has a unique character that’s not seen in the normal quartz watches.Īlso, the beautiful sweeping seconds hand on an automatic watch is thousands of time better than the tick-tock action of a quartz watch.Īnd don’t get me started with the gorgeous and cool exhibition casebacks that can only be found in an automatic watch.īefore this, I was also one of them that thought I’ll never get a hold of any automatic watches in my life due to its high price.īut that was until I started delving deep into this interest which brought me a relevation that had changed my opinion. Granted, these brands’ watches are usually hand-manufactured, COSC-certified mechanical movements, high quality and precious materials which contributed to their high prices. But you don’t have to pay that much to get an automatic watch. Part of this is because the huge advertisement budget these brands have to market their automatic watches, so much so we will instantaneously associate automatic watches with them.Ī Patek Philippe automatic watch can cost thousands of dollars a piece $$$. – that have prices beyond our wildest imagination. When we thought about this little mechanical timepieces, we usually thought about the world famous Swiss brands – i.e Rolex, Omega, Tag, Patek, etc.
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