Invicta Pro Diver:
Buying Guide

What the Invicta Pro Diver Actually Is

The Invicta Pro Diver series draws obvious aesthetic inspiration from the Rolex Submariner — the unidirectional bezel, the case proportions, the dial layout and the cyclops-style date magnifier all reference Rolex's iconic dive watch. Invicta does not hide this influence; the watch has been marketed in these terms since its introduction in the 1990s.

Functionally, most automatic Pro Diver models use the Seiko NH35 automatic movement — a well-respected Japanese caliber also found in watches from many other brands including several Seiko's own models. The NH35 offers hand-winding capability, hacking, a date display and approximately 41 hours of power reserve. It's a reliable, serviceable, globally supported movement.

The NH35 Movement — The Constant Across the Lineup

Most Invicta Pro Diver automatic models share the Seiko NH35 caliber. Key specifications:

• Beat rate: 21,600 bph
• Power reserve: ~41 hours
• Accuracy: ±20 seconds per day typical; many examples run tighter
• Hacking: Yes
• Hand-winding: Yes
• Date: Yes (no day display on NH35, unlike NH36)

The NH35 is the same movement used in many watches costing significantly more — which is part of why the Pro Diver represents strong value at its price point.

Key Variants and What Separates Them

8926OB — The Classic

The 8926OB is the most recognized Pro Diver model — the watch most people picture. Features a coin-edge unidirectional bezel, bold Submariner-inspired proportions, and comes in green, black and blue dial variations. The coin-edge bezel is one of Invicta's signature departures from the Submariner design — a slightly different texture that gives it a distinct personality. Case size: approximately 40mm.

8926 (Silver) — The Classic Alternative

The 8926 (without OB suffix) offers a more traditional stainless steel aesthetic with a domed mineral crystal and anti-reflective coating. It features the same NH35 movement and 200m water resistance with slightly different finishing choices on the case and dial.

29178 — Sport with Deployant Clasp

This variant adds a deployant clasp — a fold-over clasp mechanism rather than the standard butterfly clasp — which many wearers find more secure and comfortable for active use. The same NH35 movement, same 200m rating, with the practical upgrade of a deployant bracelet closure.

35726 — The Bold 47mm Statement

The 35726 is significantly larger than the other Pro Diver variants at 47mm — a statement-sized watch in gold-tone that reads emphatically bold. It suits larger wrists and those who want a visually commanding timepiece. The same NH35 movement and 200m rating in a dramatically larger, gold-tone package.

Water Resistance — All at 200m

All automatic Pro Diver models carry 200m water resistance, achieved through screw-down crowns. For the 200m rating to be active, the crown must be fully screwed down. This makes the Pro Diver a genuinely capable dive watch at a price that makes it accessible as an everyday sport watch with full water resistance confidence.

Our Diver Picks

All Invicta Pro Diver models from our catalog — available on Amazon.com.

For a full dive watch comparison, see our best dive watches 2026 guide. For water resistance guidance, see our water resistance explained article.