The Old Switcheroo---shame on Amazon!

The item that was pictured and described is not what I received from Amazon and I purchased this watch from Amazon LLC not someone else selling their wares through Amazon. I expect better. Apparently Invicta changed their standards at some point during production of this model because what is pictured and described is a Model #5058 with a sapphire crystal (which one can see printed clearly on the back of the case when you zoom in on the picture) and it shows that the face reads "water resistant 50 meters." The watch I received besides being in an inexplicably worn box with a torn watch cushion has "flame fusion crystal" printed on the back of the watch and in another mystifying change instead of saying "water resistant 50 meters" on the face it has bright blue letters that say "Angel."



These might not seem like a big deal to some people but if you know watches or even if you just read Amazon's own watch education you know that sapphire crystals are the hardest and most desireable. The sapphire crystal was a key factor in my decision to buy this watch. No one even knows what "flame fusion" means because Invicta won't tell and the very fact of their secrecy about it makes one deeply suspicious. As for "Angel" being printed on the face someone else might find this charming but I find it somehow very cheesy particularly since "Angel" is not even part of the model name or any other such thing. Invicta has other watches called Angels but since when is the 5058 an Angel? Where does it say that anywhere? And what was the point of this production change? It makes me wonder what else is different inside the watch. And why would I care? Because I want to receive what I was offered and paid for and I expect Amazon to be meticulous about that particularly when this was something sent out under their name. And what's the deal with the beat-up box? This was supposed to be a new watch not a refurbished or used model. Why is the watch cushion torn and the interior of the box dingy as though it had been handled by dirty fingers? I'm very disappointed.More detail ...

Great watch for the price

This is a great watch for the price. Size of the watch face is about 13/16" wide by 1 1/4" long (I'm talking about the entire silver face casing and not just the black watch face). Actually the band itself can be adjusted/links removed with a very small screwdriver the kind you would use to adjust eyeglasses. Just place the screwdriver tip in the hole on the back of one of the links (the side that faces your wrist when you put the watch on) and force the little bump (small circle) up with the screwdriver in the direction of the arrow on the opposite side of the hole (still on the back side of the link). You'll have to use a little force to push the pin up but you won't scratch the watch by doing this. After removing the number of links you need *evenly* from each side as best as you can make sure when you push the pins back in that you use a piece of plastic or paper if you're going to push the pins back in with a screwdriver so as not to scratch the pin tops (which are visible as part of the sides of the watch band). You don't need to buy a link removal tool for this watch! Or just push the pin in using a piece of wood/board you don't mind scratching a bit. More detail ...

Great looking and heavy chronograph watch. Diamonds are almost invisible but still a great value.

I was very happy when I opened the package and saw this watch. The words that come to mind when describing this timepiece are handsome solid beautiful. It is a chronograph and therefore it has the size and heft of a chronograph. The ladies model is fairly big when compared to the more delicate jewelery watches available for ladies.



To give you an idea of the size the dial is about 1.5 inches across (the middle glass section is a tiny bit bigger than a quarter + the bezel). The strap is also wide at little more than half an inch (5/8"). The model number is #4718 which is the stainless steel watch with a mix of stainless brushed and polished finish just like the picture. (The #4719 mentioned by another reviewer is the two tone stainless and gold model.) The case of this watch is thick too just over 1 cm (7/16") so don't go for this watch if you are looking for a slimmer and lighter watch. In fact the picture made this watch look more delicate than it is in person.



If I was picking this watch for a man with a slimmer wrist this would look better than the male version. In fact this Movado Men's Juro Watch #0605023 has almost the same case diameter as this watch.



This watch feels heavy and solid on the wrist. The band is around 7.5 inches so you'll have to take out a link or two if you have the average wrist size of about 6.5-7 inches. The 16 diamonds on the bezel (2 in each section) look much bigger in the picture than they are in person. They are just as big as a pinprick almost too tiny to be seen by the naked eye!



However diamonds or no diamonds the watch looks expensive and like a quality product. It has a beautiful stainless steel finish and a mother of pearl dial. The hands and number markings glow in the dark. The push button on the 2 sides of the winder help control the chronograph functions. The movement is "Swiss movement" and it is water resistant upto 100m. It comes in the signature bright yellow Invicta fake-leather box (box made in China) with an outer yellow cardboard box with an embossed Invicta logo. Inside the box is a warranty form an international warranty card and the manual etc.



Invicta is an older Swiss watch company (est. 1837) with a reputation for making great timepieces and the quality is apparent in this watch. A watch review site mentioned that if Rolex is the Bugatti of watches then Invicta is the Camry. I'll take the Camry given the price and value factor!



Invicta is also offering 1+4 years free platinum warranty as per the current promotion if you buy it from Amazon. (a $35 value)



If you still want to learn more there is an almost identical Bulova Women's Diamond Chronograph Watch #96R19 available that has 70+ reviews most of them rave about their purchase. It is also the same price as the Invicta. As mentioned above Invicta is a Swiss based watch company (although they now have an office in Florida) and Bulova is an American watch company started in New York by an immigrant in 1870s.



I love this watch and can't stop admiring it. It definitely looks more expensive than the price I paid. More detail ...

Beach Watch

This is a great little "beach/pool" watch for anyone who doesn't spend a lot of time submerged in water. It's easy to read and so lightweight you hardly know you're wearing it. I've bought 3 of these watches two to give as gifts!More detail ...

Amazingly Light and Easy to Read

I wanted a watch with a metal band and a large analog dial. I wasn't quite sure that I would like this watch when it arrived. It was a women's style but it was larger than I thought it would be. I had to first take it to have some of the links removed but I was amazed at how light it was when I had it on. I love the easy to read face and the indigo feature is a must for any watch you own. I wear it everyday and I love it. It arrived with a brand new battery and the stem was pulled out so you knew the battery was new. I recommend this watch.More detail ...

Great Watch Bad Indigo

I recently purchased this watch and have had some problems with it. The good thing is that it looks great. It's a good watch for professionals who don't want multiple watches and want to be able to wear to any kind of function. It does a good job of that. Plus it doesn't look too bulky which to me was crucial because I have very small wrists. However my indiglo gave out on me last week after only having my watch for 6 weeks. Luckily Timex sent me a pre-paid box to send it back to the factory. The warranty lasts for a year too. The only problem I face now will be getting Timex to either take out the extra links or reimburse me for having to get someone else to do it for me. Hopefully mine was just a fluke.

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Great Watch Bad Indigo

I recently purchased this watch and have had some problems with it. The good thing is that it looks great. It's a good watch for professionals who don't want multiple watches and want to be able to wear to any kind of function. It does a good job of that. Plus it doesn't look too bulky which to me was crucial because I have very small wrists. However my indiglo gave out on me last week after only having my watch for 6 weeks. Luckily Timex sent me a pre-paid box to send it back to the factory. The warranty lasts for a year too. The only problem I face now will be getting Timex to either take out the extra links or reimburse me for having to get someone else to do it for me. Hopefully mine was just a fluke.

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