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INTRODUCTION

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   As far back as i can remember i always liked wearing a watch and the ones that i wanted to wear most (age thing) were rather large digital ones manufactured by Casio (early G-Shock models). Times change however and so later on i focused on analog watches since naturally these look and feel a lot better on a grown up especially when going out at night (even more on special occasions). Because of that and also because most people i know feel that a watch is just about the only "jewelry" a man has we will be doing quite a few watch related reviews in the following months by some of the largest and most well respected manufacturers in the field. Invicta really needs no introductions if you've been in the market for a new watch at least once in your life and today we will be taking a rather thorough look on one of their entry-level models and more specifically the 12845 Specialty Black Dial Watch.

   Led by innovation and nurtured with the consistency of quality and brand personality, the forward thinking energy of The Invicta Watch Group continues its brazen journey. The long held belief that supremely crafted timepieces can be offered for modest sums is the founding principle of Invicta and that ideology still resides at the core of all Invicta creations. In setting a premise of exceptional standards, Invicta maintains their objective by successfully satisfying consumers and collectors alike at any price point.

   As mentioned already the 12845 Specialty Black Dial Watch is not the highest grade watch manufactured by Invicta and so at first glance it feels a lot like a watch aimed towards people who spend lots of time in the sea (mainly thanks to the diameter of the case and the polyurethane band) and so it may not appeal to people who are after something elegant to go with their night outfit. I too have to agree that the 12845 Specialty watch would not be my 1st choice when going out at night but it could actually be my 2nd one since i do happen to like the large diameter case and the black/red color combination (my favorite actually). However i can't think of a better watch to match daily excursions so whether we are talking about going for a morning coffee, driving with the top down or going hiking the Invicta 12845 Specialty Black Dial Watch is the ideal choice.


SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES



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PACKAGING AND CONTENTS

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Invicta sent the 12845 Specialty watch inside a medium sized yellow leatherette box. 

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The company name is placed at the lower front section of the box.

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The entire interior is padded while the crystal is covered with a transparent film.

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Invicta has also packed an instruction manual and their warranty card alongside the specialty watch.


THE 12845 SPECIALTY

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The 12845 Specialty Black Dial Watch comes with a high grade polyurethane band so it fits all hands (unlike bracelet ones).

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Much like with most watches featuring a polyurethane band the 12845 Specialty comes with a large diameter case (45mm) made by stainless steel. The crystal is actually not hardened as one would expect but it's a combination of mineral and sapphire made by Invicta resulting in a far more resilient material (impact resistant as Sapphire and scratch resistant as Mineral). Also the aluminum bezel is stationary (for good or bad, depends on the use) while the hands are covered by tritnite (extra time length luminous material manufactured by Invicta).

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The company name is also placed on both sides of the polyurethane band.

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My sole issue with the polyurethane band is its thickness which may not be very comfortable for some people (you can always change the band).

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A rather small Invicta logo is placed on the stainless steel buckle.

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The rear case is also made by stainless steel and here you can find various information such as the crystal type used (flame fusion), luminous material used for the hands (tritnite), type movement used (Japanese Quartz), water resistance (100m/330ft) and case material (stainless steel).



CONCLUSION

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Overall the 12845 Specialty Black Dial Watch by Invicta combines a very attractive design (especially for young people) with a good level of quality and a very easy to read dial thanks to the large case diameter. Personally other than the fact that the 12845 Specialty Black Dial Watch comes with a polyurethane band and thus would not be my 1st choice when going out at night i really can't complain about anything else. I really enjoy wearing it during the day cause it looks and feels great but also unlike most watches out there Invicta manufactures the same exact one in 3 other color combinations (as seen above) allowing you to choose the right one according to your taste (and mood).

   During the past few years I’ve liked many watches manufactured by Invicta and some a lot more than the 12845 Specialty Black Dial Watch, however price always pays a very important role when picking up the right watch and right now there's no other watch in the Invicta product line that can't even come close to this one since you can currently find it for just USD49.99 inside the USA (Amazon) and at around 70Euros inside the EU. Build quality, design, size and a killer price tag, the 12845 Specialty Black Dial Watch by Invicta has it all and because of that it gets our Golden Award. 

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PROS

- Quality
- Design
- Case Diameter
- Flame Fusion Crystal
- Polyurethane Band
- Price

CONS

- Thick Band