Invicta Pro Diver 9010vsIXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Diver

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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.

Invicta Pro Diver 9010 at true scale

Pro Diver 9010

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Diver at true scale

5305 Retro Professional Diver

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

12.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

n/a

$218

Movement

Seiko NH35

PT5000

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
PT5000

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$218
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Reviews

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

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.

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Diver

Owners widely report the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch offers excellent lume and wears exceptionally well, with one owner noting accuracy at -1 second per day. Some users flag potential inconsistencies in finishing compared to established brands, and one owner mentions sharp edges on the bottom mid-case and lugs. The stock bracelet is considered very heavy, though an aftermarket bracelet can improve wearability. The IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch is seen as decent for its price, with some noting good specifications. Overall, owners rate the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch highly for its wearability and lume at the price.