Invicta Men's 8926OB Pro Diver Collection Coin-Edge Automatic Watch. A great watch for divers, divers or for any water sports enthusiast! If you are looking for a watch that can be worn 24 hours a day then this is the perfect gift for you. The dial windows are on both sides of this model which makes it easier to read at night in low light conditions. There's also a date display window at 3 o'clock and daily corrector feature should your auto-set not be on the correct day.

Invicta Men's 8926OB

Invicta Men's 8926OB Pro Diver Collection Coin-Edge Automatic Watch

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes
Department ‏ : ‎ Watches
Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Product Specific batteries required.
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 11, 2006
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Invicta
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000JQFX1G
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Malaysia


Watch Information

Brand, Seller, or Collection Name     Invicta
Part Number                                            8926OB
Model Year                                            2011
Item Shape                                            Round
Dial window material type                    Mineral
Display Type                                            Analog
Clasp                                                    Fold-Over Clasp with Safety
Case material                                    Alloy Steel
Case diameter                                    40 millimeters
Case Thickness                                    14 millimeters
Band Material                                    Stainless Steel
Band size                                            9.75 inches
Band width                                            20 millimeters
Band Color                                            Silver
Dial color                                            Black
Bezel material                                    Alloy Steel
Bezel function                                    Unidirectional
Calendar Date
Special features                                    luminous;water-resistant
Item weight                                           5.29 Ounces
Movement                                           Automatic
Water resistant depth                           660 Feet
Automatic watch

Imported

  • Stainless steel case 40mm diameter x 14.1mm thick; Exhibition case back; Black dial; Luminous hands
  • NH35A Japanese Automatic movement, 24 jewel; Assembled in Malaysia; Watch weight 155 grams
  • Includes gift box, instructions and 3 year limited manufacturer warranty; Invicta Customer Service can be reached at 1-800-327-7682 for questions (re: Additional links, band replacement, band adjustment, warranty questions, etc.)


FAQS

Q: What is the difference between a Swiss movement & Japanese movement? Does the second hand sweep the same for both?
A: It is like asking what is the difference between Japanese and German cars. Arguably has many differences, but they are basically the same, they can transport our body from A to B no problem. Japanese movements generally speaking are cheaper. Swiss movements are considered more reliable movements with the added charisma being "Swiss". They also keep their price better when it comes to resell them on the second hand market. Both can be very accurate within 1-3 seconds a day. The "sweeping" is depend on the frequency of the balance wheel in the watch. 28,800 is smoother sweep than 21,600. It is marginal factor since both can be very good time keeper, although the higher frequency supposed to mean more precise time keeping but this is not the case every time. I had better timekeeper watch with Japanese Seiko NH-35A movement than a Swiss Sellita SW-200, both were Invicta. So up to you. I consider both are OK movement, I have serviced my Swiss every 5 years, on the other hand I replace my Japanese every 5 years. In my consoderation replace Japanese is cheaper than service them. Swiis are a different story because they are more expensive therefore worth to fix or service them. 

Q: Is the back of the watch clear - that is can you see the movement?
A: Yes, over the last two months I have purchased three. The packaging was different, with two just wrapped around a soft pillow, and the first one had proper factory packaging, but all three watches are identical with clear backs that show the movement.

Q: What is the difference between 8926OB and 17044 ? Which is the better one ?
A: The 8926OB has straight indicese at 6 and 9 while the 17044 has round ones. The band width on the 8926 is 20mm while 18mm on the 17044. The case thickness on the 8926 is 11mm while 14mm on the 17044.17044 is a newer model (jan 2014) and the 8926OB is 2006 (with a new version in 2011). Also, the 17044 lists a "stopwatch" as a special feature. 

Q: Can enough links be removed to accommodate a 6.5" (approx.) wrist?
A: Yes. I have a 6.25" wrist, and had to remove all but one link. So for a 6.5" wrist, removing all but 2 should be fine. The respondent above who said the links are graduated in size is mistaken. All the _removable_ links are the same size.