Invicta Men’s 4342 Watch Review

The Invicta Russian Diver is a very solid watch. Well built and hefty. Very legible dial, which should be expected at 52 mm. The Diver does not have a seconds hand, which does not seem to be a big deal for this watch. All printing on the dial is lumed and it shows up brightly.

Without a doubt, the Russian Diver is a big watch, but it wears smaller than one might imagine. It sits well with a relatively low profile and is comfortable on my 6¼-inch wrist. The rubber strap has a wide footprint. That said, I own several big watches and my wrist is accustomed to hauling around big iron. The canteen and my wrist are getting along fine so far.

Two caveats:

1) Strictly speaking, the Russian Diver is not a Swiss watch. The legend below the 6 o'clock on my watch says "Swiss Movt." Research reveals "Swiss Movt" means some movement parts are manufactured in Switzerland. Other movement parts and the casework may have been manufactured elsewhere, with the watch being assembled and cased elsewhere.

2) Unscrewing the canteen reveals a smaller than expected crown. A larger crown would be easier to manipulate and improve the Russian Diver. Don't let this criticism stop you from considering this watch.

Photos don't do the Russian Diver justice. It presents much better in person. Consider a Diver if you want a cool watch that makes a statement. For the low prices that Divers are selling for these days, the Invicta Russian Diver is a good value.