Aigi Watches GruvebusvsInvicta Pro Diver 9010

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Gruvebus at true scale

Gruvebus

Invicta Pro Diver 9010 at true scale

Pro Diver 9010

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

12.3mm

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Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$1,095

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Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

1 specs
Thickness
12.3mm
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Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
black
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Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Gruvebus

Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS for its legibility and the unique coal-pressed dial motif, with some comparing its character to Grand Seiko. The watch features GTLS tubes for luminescence and a hardened steel 40mm case, powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and offering 200m water resistance. Some owners report receiving the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. One owner notes the Jubilee-style bracelet as a luxurious touch for a tool watch, while another finds the 40mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement to be chunky. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS to be a decent tool watch for its price, with its unique dial and legibility being key strengths.

Invicta Pro Diver 9010

Owners widely praise the Invicta Pro Diver 9010 for its exceptional value and build quality, especially considering its sub-$100 price point. The Seiko NH35 movement is noted as reliable and accurate, with one owner reporting exceptional timekeeping on their specific example. The watch is described as comfortable and well-suited for daily wear, with a design that owners find appealing and not boring. However, the lume is consistently flagged as poor, lasting only a few minutes, and some owners dislike the prominent Invicta engraving on the case side and the counter-weight on the second hand. The bracelet is also considered subpar by some. Overall, owners rate the Invicta Pro Diver 9010 highly for its outstanding value and reliable movement at the price.