Invicta Pro Diver Day-Date (Special Edition) Ref. 10492
Tool/Sport Watch with Day-Date Complication · Invicta Watch Group; an American-based company that owns the historic Swiss brand name. Tier: Entry-level/Affordable Fashion.
Period: Modern Lifestyle/Tool (2010s). Characteristics include a beefy 44mm+ stainless steel case, oversized numerals, and a sunray finish dial that mimics high-end sport-luxury aesthetic.
Type
Tool/Sport Watch with Day-Date Complication
Brand
Invicta Watch Group; an American-based company that owns the historic Swiss brand name. Tier: Entry-level/Affordable Fashion.
Movement
Japanese Quartz (typically Miyota or Seiko TMI VD series). Noted for high reliability and 2-3 year battery life with no service required.
Dimensions
Case Diameter: 44mm; Thickness: 13.5mm; Lug-to-Lug: 52mm; Lug Width: 22mm. It wears significantly larger than a traditional dress watch due to the thick bezel.
Description
An assertive, large-format sport watch that combines the utility of a day-date complication with the rugged aesthetic of a diver. Its silver-on-steel monochrome look provides a versatile, tough appearance suitable for daily wear.
Key Features
Oversized 12 o'clock day window (reminiscent of the Rolex Day-Date), Flame Fusion crystal, and the high-contrast Arabic numeral layout.
Dial Description
Sunray silver/champagne dial with applied oversized Arabic numerals and baton indices at 12. Features a wide day-of-the-week window at 12 o'clock and a date window with cyclops magnifier at 3 o'clock. Baton-style hands with luminous fill.
Case Material
316L Stainless Steel with a mix of brushed surfaces on the lugs/bezel and polished accents on the case sides.
Crystal Type
Flame Fusion Crystal (Invicta's proprietary mineral/sapphire hybrid) with an external cyclops magnifier lens over the date.
Bezel Details
Fixed brushed stainless steel bezel with engraved 60-minute scale (5-minute increments) and a tachymeter scale printed on the inner chapter ring.
Crown & Pushers
Large stainless steel push-pull crown with knurled texture for grip, featuring the Invicta logo on the end.
Bracelet or Strap
Three-link Oyster-style stainless steel bracelet with brushed outer links and polished center links. Fold-over safety clasp.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel caseback featuring the Invicta crest, water resistance rating, and model reference number 10492.
Movement Type
Japanese Quartz (typically Miyota or Seiko TMI VD series). Noted for high reliability and 2-3 year battery life with no service required.
Water Resistance
Rated at 100 Meters (330 Feet). Suitable for surface swimming and showering, but not recommended for scuba diving given the push-pull crown.
Origin & Provenance
Brand originated in Switzerland (1837) but current production is largely based in Asia (Japan movement, China cased).
Age Estimate
Produced circa 2011-2015 based on the reference series and dial logo style.
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Oversized Watch Trend' of the early 2010s and the democratization of luxury aesthetics for the mass market.
Condition Notes
Very Good. Visible light scuffing on the bracelet and bezel typical of regular wear. Crystal appears clear, dial is well-preserved. Estimated Grade: 85-88%.
Value Estimate
Secondary Market: $50 - $90 USD. Original MSRP was marketed higher, but current street value depends heavily on working battery and full link count.
Care & Maintenance
Requires battery replacement every 2 years. Ensure crown is pushed in fully before exposure to water. Clean with a soft brush and mild soap to remove skin oils from the bracelet links.
Similar Watches
Casio Edifice (more tech-oriented), Seiko 5 Sport (mechanical alternative), or the Rolex Day-Date (the luxury icon this dial layout pays homage to).
Interesting Facts
The reference 10492 is part of a series that attempted to blend 'Pilot' legibility with 'Diver' case strength. Invicta is known for producing thousands of unique designs annually, making specific older references like this more unique over time.