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Home » Watch Reviews » Invicta Pro Diver 9094 Watch Review

Invicta Pro Diver 9094 Watch Review

July 23, 2018 by Matthew Catellier 5 Comments

Invicta Pro Diver 9094 Watch Review

For reasons unknown to me, I have always reflexively brushed off Invicta Pro Diver as a cheap replica of the Submariner. I guess I was blindly forced into hating the brand. Conforming to the masses, they call it. It wasn’t until I actually got my hands on one of the models that I began to appreciate just how much quality Invicta manages to tuck into the 9094 Pro Diver, for under $100.

This watch truly shocked me in every aspect. Very little negatives can be said about the design and functionality of the Pro Diver. Everything from its build quality down to the solid automatic movement screams value for money. Love it or hate it, you’ve got to admit one thing – when it comes to an affordable Submariner homage, very little can beat Invicta.

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9094 Case Design

With 40mm in diameter, the Pro Diver 9094 will sit on your wrist nicely, regardless if you’re thin or thick-wristed. It’s also 13mm slim, just enough to fit under the cuff. The embossed screw-in crown along with the caseback allows for a water resistance of up to 200m, which will suffice if you plan on taking the watch for a swim or some shallow diving.

The amount of detailing on the watch is astounding. By far the most overt of all is the ‘Invicta’ inscription, engraved deeply along the side of the case. At the price point, you would expect some low-level laser etching, but even under the magnifying glass, the accuracy remains impressive.

9094 case and bracelet

There is a variety of finishes, top of the lugs are brushed (albeit not excellently) while the rest of the case is polished in a nice, reflecting manner. You’ll find that mineral crystal is protecting both the dial and the exhibition case; understandable as the price point doesn’t really allow for a better alternative.

All in all, a very well-executed case. The shortcomings are scarce; apart from the slightly cheapish sound of the rotating bezel and the crown’s hesitance to slot back in at times, there aren’t many to name. The excellent machining resulted in a very attractive, detailed case.

Diver Dial

The dial of the 9094 model we’re reviewing today comes finished in a deep, almost metallic blue. The reason behind this impression is the polished surface of the dial, along with the sunburst effect. The color looks very rich and neat from all angles.

Included are your typical Submariner elements – the Mercedes hands, the large magnifying glass above the day complication, the round and baton hour markers, and the triangle at 12 o’clock. However, though Invicta may have been a little unimaginative with their design, all components have been machined and applied with a high-standard accuracy.

sunburst dial in blue

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There is even a unique twist with the seconds hand, wherein it features the company’s winged logo at its root. Really, really neat. Also, near its tip is a lume-filled disc and the overall usage of lume on the Pro Diver is ample. I didn’t expect it to be as strong and consistent across the whole dial.

The printing and logo application is top-notch, too. Don’t expect a shoddy job when it comes to precision as Invicta truly approached the task with great delicacy. The Pro Diver’s dial is, especially considering the watch’s price, just flawless.

Bracelet

The stainless-steel bracelet is chunky-looking and has a nice, balanced heft to it, featuring a fold-over clasp with the safety catch. Again, the attention to detail is evident. Not only is there the company’s logo etched on the clasp, the word ‘Invicta’ is engraved on the back of every link, too.

Movement

Perhaps not the most accurate, but still a solid workhorse movement, Seiko NH35A SII is one of the most popular automatic movements on the market. It’s a 24-jewel, hand-winding, hackable upgrade from the Seiko NH25 caliber, providing an accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day. A reliable trooper which is also easily serviced if things go south on an off chance.

NH35A SII movement

Invicta even surprised us with a custom-made rotor and an inscription on the exhibition glass. Very nice details at the price point.

Final Thoughts

Without beating around the bush I’ll come clear – The Pro Diver 9094 offers outstanding value for money. I mean, a superbly executed automatic diver for under a $100? That’s a steal in my book. Why people hate Invicta? I guess it most likely has to do with the ‘’I’m not buying a clone’’ attitude.

Instead of thinking about it as a Rolex Submariner imitation, think about the Pro Diver as an affordable automatic diver which pays respect to the Swiss giant, proving that quality doesn’t have to come with an eye-popping price tag. If you can let go of the vanity and perceive the facts as they are, you’ll go ahead and buy one. It’s well worth the money.

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Filed Under: Sports, Watch Reviews Tagged With: Dive Watches, Quartz Watches

About Matthew Catellier

Matt is the Founder and Executive editor of The Watch Review Blog. For Matt, watches represent self-expression, art and freedom, and his ideal watch combines functionality with intriguing history behind it. Follow
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Comments

  1. Nico says

    October 1, 2018 at 3:23 am

    To all the watch snobs out there, Invicta makes real “in your face“ watches. For the price, it is excellent. When on your arm it has to look and feel good, end of story.

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  2. Randy S. says

    March 4, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    I own this watch and it is a beauty, I’m not in the slightest bit embarrassed to wear it regardless of what the watch snobs think.

    Reply
  3. William Tureaud says

    March 15, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    I got an Invicta pro diver today. And I’m impressed. I like this watch and am happy with my purchase. I feel like I’ve bought something that is way better than what I actually paid for it. If I had been shopping for a watch in a watch store and had never heard of Invicta and saw a price tag of $400 on this watchI would have paid it and would have walked away not feeling cheated. Very nice watch, no joke.

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  4. Brian Onuscheck says

    July 18, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    I just got one for $30 on Amazon Prime Day.
    Easily the best $30 I’ve ever spent. The watch certainly looks amazing.

    Reply
  5. Marco Vetter says

    February 18, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    I knew about the existence of the Pro Diver a year and a half ago and, since then, it went into my wishlist for my collection. It took about a year of comparing the Pro Diver with the Orient Ray 2 to reach a decision: I realize that I enjoy the true Sub look and I really wanted an Invicta, despite the prejudices and allegedly superior specs of the Orient, which objectively are only the day/date window and the in-house movement. Maybe its own design is an advantage for some people, but not for me, I prefer the Sub look.

    I get my Pro Diver from an auction on eBay and I paid USD $51 for it. I was doubtful at first, but when it arrived and I wore it, all the doubts faded away. Now it’s the watch that I use the most and I don’t regret nothing at all! By the way, it’s also the most accurate watch that I own: + 2 spd on average. I’m more than happy with this watch.

    Like it was said on a past comment: those were the best fifty bucks that I’ve ever spent on a watch.

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