I know, I know. It’s not mechanical. It’s not expensive. It’s not a prestigious brand.

So what?

I wanted the following things in a watch:

• ~40mm steel case
• Leather strap
• Roman numerals
• A simple classy dial
• No date
• Preferably one that didn’t say “QUARTZ” across half the damn dial in some sinfully ugly typeface.

I asked for recommendations to fit my criteria in the sub-$1000 price range and was offered some great suggestions. But not one watch I found had all these things.

I was about to compromise and buy an $1100 watch that I wasn’t head over heels in love with when I decided to look at some lower level options just to make sure I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for. To my surprise, I found this Invicta and got absolutely everything I wanted! And the best part is that it was $150 on clearance for under $40. I’m beyond tickled with it.

I love watches and I have every intention of getting into some higher end stuff, but I’m not afraid to rock something affordable if it’s perfect in my eyes.

In my opinion, this watch is classy enough that it could be worn in a dressy situation, but plain enough to go just fine with a hoodie or a tshirt. It’s comfortable, and cheap enough that if I break it or lose it, I won’t be devastated financially.

I’ve had it a couple weeks now and I’m really happy with it.