[FreeDive]

Always excited to see that little box on my doorstep! This was last weekend's OTV, and...well, I'm not sure what to say. It really is impressive looking, I just don't know if it's my style. Here's my review:
Size: It's enormous. I know big watches are the trend right now, buy I'm a slender guy and I can't help it. The case alone takes up the entire top of my wrist while the bracelet shoots straight down the sides with little curve. I took out every availalbe link.

Features: Bezel - very different from the Pro Divers I'm used to, a sporty/rubbery/plastic feel to it, but I really like it. Very smooth with loud clicks, just a little play. Crown guard - Secure, but feels like a plastic piece off my old GI Joe toys! Pushers - Secure, comfortable to manipulate, solid feel, easy on the fingertips.
Case: My only complaint here is a very plain profile. I miss having "INVICTA" engraved on the port side! Weighs a ton due to size and steel.

Dial: WHY ROMAN NUMERALS??? :cursing::confused1: This is a racing watch - where are Romans found on a car??? And I would've liked a tachymeter, even if I never really used it! Subdials - Small, but not hard to read. Having them aligned horizontally is really the whole point of the watch, and it really has a feeling inspired by a dashboard - thumbs up on the layout. Beautiful blue sunray matches the IP perfectly. Sapphire crystal. Lume is decent, even on chrono hands. Why do they bother putting "JAPAN MOVT" on a quartz watch? I mean, better than "Chinese", but unless it says something about switzerland (or it's an auto), I'd rather just leave it off altogether!
Clasp - Beefy and bulky scissor style, love it!
Bracelet: Big honkin' links, they took up the entire slot in the sizer. The IP plating is my first complaint. Only plated on top of the links, not all the way around. I guess this is typical of the price point. Looks great from far away, but looking closely between and around the links looks like a sloppy paint job.

So those are my initial thoughts. Overall, it's at about a 65% approval rating from me. I think I'll date her this weekend, but I'm not sure if we'll get married next week.

PS - Can I trust the 100m? I've had watches kick out in the past, and this is a big concern for me.

 

[13ECHO]

Thanks for sharing this. I like the overall watch, but maybe they were trying for a more sophisticated look with the roman numerals??

Looks like you are keeping it since you sized it, etc. :thumbup1:

 

[banner]

Did you not notice the Roman Numerals initially, before you bought? I'll take "Japan Movt" over "Swiss Movt" any day. Looks good though. Cannot beat the price.

 

[Agent Orange]

FreeDive: I think it's a great looking watch. Plus it's got the new Miyota Chrono movement in it, which makes it unique. on the 100m water resistance, I think you can trust it as much as on any other watch, Invicta or otherwise. Give it a few days before you decide to dump her:biggrin:.

 

[AutoMovt]

I do like that chrono set up.
Enjoy.

 

[Houdini]

I like the solid end links :001_tt2:

 

[boscoe]

Not for me. All other things aside, the size is a deal breaker IMHO.

 

[FreeDive]

After reviewing the play, the ruling on the field stands!

Well, my S1 has been bolted to my wrist all weekend for the test drive. As with many things in my life, I'm glad I took the time to give it a chance. The dating period is over, this one's a keeper! :001_tt1::001_tt1:
If this was my 1st watch, or 1st Invicta, I wouldn't have even taken it out of the box, but because it's so different I really like owning it. It IS big, and heavy! Clunky and rowdy. And that's why I'm keeping it! All weekend, it's been poking out from under my jacket:sneaky2:, guarding my wedding ring. It yells at other cars while I drive:cursing:, and intimidates my dinner guests:blink:. And here's the best part... well, very simply: it looks good on me and I like the features. Suprisingly, I even find the heft a nice change from my others. I don't think I'll make a habit of big watches, this'll be the biggest, but it has just the look I really wanted. I'm a happy guy!

 

[AutoMovt]

FreeDive am glad you embraced your inner big watch owner.:thumbup1:
Great photos.:thumbup:

 

[Henn]

Mhhhh definitely not my style, but tastes are different as we know. Anyway enjoy the S1 and wear it well freedive. :cool1:

 

[Sebastian Torres]

Not my style either, but I'm glad you liked it. Does the case measure 45mm or 50mm?

 

[FreeDive]

Not my style either, but I'm glad you liked it. Does the case measure 45mm or 50mm?

Good question. It's listed as 44mm, but I don't think my wrists are THAT small, so I'd need to measure for myself.