Customer Reviews on Amazon.com

1. 4 of 5 people found this review helpful

   By Seek Felicity on Amazon.com 26 January, 2012

   it's attractive but it is a pain to have sized and it is marred easily

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   When I received this watch my initial impression was that it was excessively huge for a woman. It seemed better designed for a man's wrist. However, I've come to appreciate this watch as a piece to add a bit of pizazz to a relatively simple outfit. While it can command positive attention in the right circumstances, I wouldn't consider it suitable as an everyday watch.
   
   What I found lacking about the watch:
   1) The watch is very difficult to have sized. It took me seven hours over the course of several days to get this thing sized. I went to three jewelers that each sold a wide assortment of watches and was told by each that they lacked the tool to size the watch. I was told to take it back to my Invicta retailer. Invicta's site lacks a retailer listing so I went to google and searched for "invicta+retailer" and came across a forum where people were trying to find retailers to get their watch sized. I ended up at J.C. Penney and they sized the watch.
   
   2) This watch is heavy. If you type a lot and suffer from wrist strain, I don't see this as the watch for you. I have strong wrists and this watch made my wrists ache on the days I wore it.
   
   3) The ceramic on the watch is easily marred. I am in a relatively low-impact office setting but by the end of the day, my watch was covered by black streaks. I was able to wipe most of the scuffs and marks away with a shirt, but it has added a bit of upkeep that I didn't anticipate.
   
   What do I like:
   1) I like the appearance and that counts for a lot. I never anticipated that I would be able to wear a watch that was this big. However, it works well with simple outfits. If you like jeans and cardigans, this watch can add an adornment that will hold its own.
   
   2) The face is large. I don't have poor eyesight but the large numbers are nice even for my eyes. I don't have to bring my wrist closer to my face to easily see the time.
   
   3) The watch appears to be well-made.
   
   4)Other than size, it is simple in its design. There are no rhinestones or diamonds (real or fake) or other properties that make the watch overly tacky.
   
   I would recommend the watch but not as a watch for everyday use. It is a watch that you wear a couple of times a month. It is not suitable for those with weak wrists or those that cannot find a retailer to have the watch sized. From my experience, you cannot expect your regular jeweler to be able to remove the links unless they sell Invicta watches.
2. 4 of 5 people found this review helpful

   By Evelyn Getchell on Amazon.com 24 November, 2011

   Lovely but heavy, bulky, and too large

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   This Invicta Women's 1161 Ceramics Collection Round Watch is indeed a very beautiful women's watch. Once I got past the sporty yellow plastic box it comes in, I was delighted to find such a lovely time piece.
   
   The pretty white ceramic case and bracelet with 18K yellow gold plate is tastefully casual with a subtle touch of class. There is nothing gaudy about it. I live in Florida and my lifestyle is full-time casual. I have several dressy watches but I needed a more practical one...a watch I could dress up or down; a waterproof watch I could wear every day, every where, in every activity from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to my kitchen sink.
   
   I was very excited to be getting this Invicta Women's 1161 Ceramics Collection Round Watch to review. However, my excitement quickly dissipated when I actually took the watch out of its yellow box. This watch is HUGE! I have very small wrists and always have had trouble with sizing watch bands but it's never been so much of a problem that it could not be corrected by a jeweller's adjustment. I took my new Invicta to my local jeweller so that he could remove most of the links for me, but after he fiddled around with my new watch for over 30 minutes, he was still unable to remove the screws which hold the links in place. He directed me to a watchmaker in town who might be more familiar with Invicta watches and be able to remove the links for me. Unfortunately the watchmaker was also unable to remove the screws which hold the links in place. Furthermore, in his opinion, even if he could remove all of the links for me, the bracelet would still be much too long for my thin wrist.
   
   Even to wear this watch as a bangle bracelet is not possible for me-it is just too bulky, much too heavy, and slips way too easily over my hand. Seriously, I could wear this watch over my biceps...it is that large! Even the face of the watch seems more suitable for a man than a lady-it completely covers the width of my wrist.
   
   Did I mention that Invicta Women's 1161 Ceramics Collection Round Watch is heavy? If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome like I do, this watch is definitely not for you...it is that heavy; it will aggravate your condition.
   
   My intent is not to give up on this pretty time piece though. I thought it would make a lovely gift for my mother, who has a larger bone structure and thicker wrists. She was thrilled to receive such a beautiful watch with a nice large face that she can easily read but unfortunately the bracelet is much too large for her also. The watch slips too easily over her hand.
   
   Just for the fun of it, my brother tried the watch on. It fit him perfectly! If it weren't so feminine, I would have given it to him! So unless you are a very large boned woman and don't mind a heavy time piece around your wrist, this watch simply is not for you.
3. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

   By Shannon Lastowski on Amazon.com 12 January, 2012

   Really nice for the price...

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   I am posting a photo that illustrates my comparison with a similar looking watch, a Dolce and Gabanna that was many times the price. As you can see, they have a similar look. In person, with the exception of the snooty D&G label, these watches are similar in quality. My D&G has more features, but I want to make the point that this is similar quality-wise. This watch is heavy without being clunky. It feels luxurious on the wrist. It is missing a star because the jacked up 'retail' price is pretty inflated. Under two hundred, it's a good value. Any problems in the future will be updated here, but so far it keeps perfect time.
   EDIT: I've been wearing this a LOT, still looks great and keeping perfect time
4. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

   By Yarii-Lynn on Amazon.com 29 December, 2011

   Bold, sassy watch

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   Yes, it's big. But after a few days of wearing it (after having it sized by a jeweler for $5) this watch is so comfortable I don't notice it on my wrist. I prefer to have the links removed by a jeweler, because if they mess up and break it, it's their responsibility to fix it!
   
   The watch is chunky and bold - and that's why I love it. I have an average size wrist (normally I wear bracelets 7" long) and I had the jewelry store remove 3 links from each side and it now fits comfortably, but not tight. The deployment clasp is secure yet easy to open by grasping it on both sides of the band, and pulling up.
   
   The watch face is about the size of a silver dollar with gold-tone trim on the bezel, stem, hands and numbers. The gold-tone is just the right shade - not too yellow or brassy looking. The ceramic is a matte finish.
   
   One thing that is different (at least to ME) is the stem on this watch. You don't pull it straight out - you have to unscrew it FIRST, then pull it out to set the time/date. Then screw it back in.
   
   If you love large watches, don't hesitate to buy this. I work in a casual office setting and it fits in fine, I don't think this would look right in a dressy setting though. IMHO ceramic will be around for a long time, it's not a fad. And the super large face makes it very easy to see the time if you have bad eyesight.
   
   Note: This is my 2nd Invicta white ceramic watch, having purchased one on my own early last summer. I only had to clean it once, and I used non-abrasive toothpaste on a cloth to clean it, then I carefully rinsed the band off with water and dried with a towel. It's durable, too, having worn it almost every day since June 2011, it still looks like new.
5. By Eric Stephan on Amazon.com 12 April, 2013

   Okay watch

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   This is a very large watch and would be suitable as a fashion accessory, but is difficult to adjust the band so the watch will rotate around one's wrist and therefore it is not easy to just glance at the time.
   
   As a fashion accessory; okay, though not at all delicate in appearance
   As a useful watch: rotates too easily and thus hard to read the time; timekeeping ability was good.
6. By JayDee Wilkins on Amazon.com 24 April, 2012

   Large boned woman

   This watch is perfect for me as I have a 7"++wrist. I too am having an issue removing a link. May just leave it as is, makes for a nice bangle with my other gold bangle bracelets. Love this watch!
7. By Gemofp on Amazon.com 13 February, 2012

   Invcta 1161

   The watch is awesome with a comfortable strap and classy look. It's white and gold combination got many compliments ?it is water proof so works well with kids around ..
8. 1 of 2 people found this review helpful

   By annie on Amazon.com 2 January, 2012

   Beautiful Watch for a Big Woman!

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   This watch is very pretty, but I can't wear it. I am able to put in on without undoing the clasp, and there is no way to make it fit. The specifications state that the band length is "womens-standard", but I think you would have to be very big boned to wear this. It is also very, very heavy. I'm not sure I would like to wear it for long periods of time even if I could
9. 1 of 2 people found this review helpful

   By Debbie Lee Wesselmann on Amazon.com 31 December, 2011

   I can't believe that I love this watch! (5- stars)

   I usually go for small, elegant watches, so I was initially taken aback by the size and weight of this Invicta ceramic watch. Yes, I should have expected a face the size of an average man's watch simply because it's an Invicta, and that's their style: large, a little flashy, and, yes, expensive-looking. What I didn't expect was how quickly this became one of my favorite watches.
   
   Because of its size, this watch draws attention to itself, so you want it to look worthy of the attraction. The gold accents, some 18K gold-plated and others just "gold-toned," add warmth and elegance to the otherwise stark white of the ceramic band and the face. Like the watch itself, the numbers are large and bold, making it easy-to-read at a glance, even if you otherwise need reading glasses to check smaller watch faces. The date display is also larger than what you'd see on an average to small face, simply because there's more room for it.
   
   The watch arrives with a linked ceramic band that should fit even large wrists, although, of course, that causes a bit of an issue for those of us who have smaller wrists. I had to remove five links from mine. If you don't want to take yours to a jeweler, you'll need two jewelry screw drivers (one to unscrew and the other to keep the post from rotating while you do it.) The 18K gold-plated clasp is heavy-duty and secure, with a latching system that keeps the metal plate against the delicate skin of your wrist, to prevent the links from pinching it.
   
   Yes, the watch is heavy. You won't likely forget that you're wearing it. If you size the band, correctly, however, it's not uncomfortable -- unless, of course, you're prone to wrist tendonitis or arthritis. I also don't like wearing it when I'm doing a lot of computer work, mostly because of the inflexibility at the wrist. I find that I can wear it with casual clothes as well as with a dressier outfit, although I tend to go for one of my small watches when I'm really getting dressed up. It all depends on what I'm wearing.
   
   My only caveat about this style is the obvious: getting the white ceramic dirty. So far, I've been able to clean any marks/dirt with a damp, soapy cloth, but I cannot attest to how long it will keep its clean look.
   
   Note: I received this watch as part of the Vine program, but because of an order problem, this review is missing the green Vine banner.
   
   -- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
10. 2 of 4 people found this review helpful

    By IcartM on Amazon.com 18 December, 2011

    Nice, classy but HUGE

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    I'm not one to normally wear a watch or jewelry. I saw this in the Vine newsletter and thought how nice it looked and how popular ceramic watches have been recently. I decided to grab it.
    
    First, the packaging it comes in is very nice and chic. I guess I'm too used to paying $10 for watches and the cheap packaging from the local department store. I opened up the case and had to 'unwrap' the watch. The protective wrapping was a little challenging to get off. I had to use scissors and that made me nervous. I survived though and didn't scratch the band.
    
    I put it on and realized how big the band was. I'm not THAT out of sync with fashion. I know it's 'vogue' to have a loose watch, especially a woman's watch with a large face. Well, this one is. However, when you add in the weight of the ceramic material and the looseness of the band, you may find yourself with a watch being knocked against things or having it fall off your arm. I'm not a small person and my wrist is slightly above average in diameter so a petite woman would probably have a hard time wearing this watch unless she got some links removed.
    
    Another thing I noticed is that it really isn't for everyday use. I tried wearing it to work and it looked 'out of place.' I'll probably use it for dressy occasions but stick to wearing nothing to work (watch-wise).
    
    Overall it's a gorgeous watch, however, it has its downfalls. If you're a regular watch-wearer (and especially if you're used to wearing ceramic watches) you might like this one.