What you may not know, is that Invicta is not a new company, nor it has been producing watches since the beginning. In fact, Invicta was originally a textile company, producing and distributing backpacks. Yup, that’s right. Backpacks. Mostly rugged, heavy duty backpacks for sailors and the military.

Nothing shocking if you think about a brand such as CAT -Caterpillar- that began its life producing excavators and now has successfully positioned its brand in fashion and clothing. Invicta, however, did more than that. In the early sixties, Invicta retargeted its own production facilities to target sportsman and produced a successful line of rock climbing accessories that proved to be a worldwide hit.

Later on, in the mid eighties, it scored another successful product by returning to the backpacks -with a twist. A line of backpacks for students was introduced and heavily promoted. The signature striped look with white strings clearly was an homage to the original military backpacks, but it proved incredibly successful and skyrocketed the company into the fashion industry.

By the early nineties, Invicta was already one of the most successful brands and began producing clothing and accessories, something that eventually led to the introduction of a new branch: the Invicta watches. Don’t forget that Italy is close to Switzerland and italian is even spoken in some regions of the watchmaker’s country.

Invicta watches are in tune with most offerings from the company: they are stylish, yet not too original. They cater both to people looking for a solid performer, with good value for money, as well as people wanting to wear something classy and distinctive.

Invicta watches are modern, both in look and technology. And they are affordable, but not cheap. A watch such as the Reserve Russian Diver Akula Swiss Quartz Chronograph can’t be considered cheap by any standard, as it’s close to 400 $, yet it delivers exceptional value for money.

One excellent watch in this line is sold under the model number 9814.  This Lupah features a mineral dial window, a buckle clasp, and a stainless steel case.  The case diameter is 40 mm, and the band is leather.  The movement in this watch is a professional swiss quartz chronograph.  The contrast between the blue watch face and the leather strap makes this watch really stand out.  It is classy and interesting at the same time, making it great for both collectors and casual watch-wearers.  If you are looking to pick up a nice Invicta men’s watch, definitely check out this model.

The best part about the Invicta Lupah line is probably the vast variety of styles that are offered.  With over 196,000 variations, you will be almost always be able to find a watch in this series that features the specific watch face color, case material, and band material and style that you are looking for.  Obviously you won’t be able to find all of these variations at typical retailers, but you can find many of these watches for sale on autherized online dealers.  You should always do research on smaller online retailers before making a purchase, because there are fakes out there, but you can find many Invicta men’s watches, including Lupahs, on big sites like Amazon.

One of the most distinctive features of this line of timepieces is its dome shaped watch face.  The face of Invicta Lupah watches is contoured, giving it a look that is different than most.  This feature sets it apart from many watches in its price point .  The quality of the watch style, movement, and all other parts used in the watch wil beat out almost any other watch brand that you will find anywhere for the same price, both online and in traditional retailers.  If you are looking to find a new watch to wear around or to add to your watch collection, I definitely recommend checking out the Invicta Lupah.

Invicta is one of the most esteemed watchmakers in its price range, and Invicta men’s watches are some of the most popular among those looking for something functional and for something stylish.  You can find Invicta watches for as cheap as $70 or $80, which makes them accessible to many.  An Invicta automatic watch is an excellent gift for a young child interested in growing up and wearing a watch.  An automatic watch is an excellent item to encourage responsibility in the young.  However, Invicta also makes many absolutely gorgeous timepieces that even the most serious of collectors would consider.  While these watches will of course cost much more than the sub-$100 watches, and can approach the thousands range, they are excellent quality and a great value for your money.

One of Invicta’s nicest automatic watches is their subaqua NOMA.  This watch will set you back about $1700, but it is an incredibly beatiful piece.  This watch features black ionic plated stainless steel and a sapphire watch face.  Any collector or watch enthusiast would be happy to add this Invicta watch to their collection.  There are many watches from the brand in this price range, and all are worthy of consideration.  While some are maybe too flashy from some watch-wearers, they do offer many more subtle watches that those looking for a more refined look will enjoy.

Chronograph watches come in a few varieties.  Some of these watches are digital, and offer both the timekeeping and the stopwatch function with digital numbers.  While these watches are nice, they are not always very attractive, and they are not made by Invicta.  Rather, Invicta designs and produces analog chronograph watches, which utilize analog hands to display the time and as a stopwatch.  A third and final variety of chronograph watch that you may encounter is an analog-digital hybrid.  These are watches which feature traditional analog hands to keep time, but have a small digital display for use as a stopwatch.  You may be able to find such a watch made by Invicta, but to my knowledge they have not made one to date.  However, these watches are becoming increasingly popular and the company may follow this trend and release a hybrid watch in the future.

The “Speedway” watch is one of the most popular Invicta chronograph watches.  This watch is single materials varietions, or in two-tone variations.  And it is a fascinating addition to any watch collection.  This watch is also very affordable for its quality, starting around $140.  Although you may find an Invicta watch for a little less than this, the low 100′s is as low as you can realistically expect to pick up a timepiece from this watchmaker.

One of the best aspects of Invicta is that the majority of their watches are very stylish without being too flashy.  It is one thing to be a enthusiast who enjoys stylish and sometimes expensive watches, but another thing entirely to wear around needlessly flashy watches.  The Invicta chronograph watch is a watch for someone who is looking for a good balance between the functional and the flashy.  This middle ground is where you should aim when you are making watch purchases, regardless of brand.

The Series includes timepieces featuring stainless steal, silver, and gold.  Obviously, the price range varies a great deal from watch to watch, depending on the style and materials used.  The Invicta Pro Diver Watch series starts from under $100 at the bottom end of the spectrum.  Model number 8926 is one example of a watch on the low end of the price range, but it is still a very nice watch.  This watch features an automatic movement, stainless steel band, stainless steel case, and a mineral crystal dial window with a magnifier.

Invicta has many midrange timepieces that are accessible by many.  One example is the Invicta 18k Gold Plated Grand Diver.  This watch can be found for just over $200 and is a great watch for those looking for something a little flashy.  As  you even move higher in quality, the watches can get quite pricy, exceeding $1000.   Invicta watches at the high end of this price spectrum are still great deals for the money, and are popular among watch enthusiasts and collectors.

Any Invicta Pro Diver Watch can be found at a number of retailers around the world.  Those looking to purchase a watch from the company should cantact local jewelers and watch dealers inquiring if they stock the brand.  There are also many online retailers that stock Invicta watches.  However, when buying from online retailers, it is very important to due a little research and determine the reliability and integrity of the dealer.  There are many online watch stores that are unscrupulous and sell fake replica watches, passing them off as authentic.  When buying any watch, be sure to check into the background of the company in order to protect yourself from these frauds.  Tell-tale signs of fakes are cheap looking materials, and lower than realistic prices.  “If its seems too good to be true, it probably is” is definitely an adage that one can apply to purchasing a new watch.