Activa by Invicta SL190-001

I thought that I would begin this blog with a quick review of the Activa SL190-001.  After all, given the current economic climate, a lot of people are looking for a sharp looking watch with an attractive price.  This might be it.

First, it is worth mentioning that Activa is one of the family of brands at Invicta.  These watches are designed to be stylish, yet very inexpensive.  

Cost cutting measures are quickly visible on close examination of the watch.  The chronograph dials are non-functional (although they do give the watch a handsome look), the band is made of some form of leatherette and the watch has a very light feel to it.

What you do get is a nice sized watch (42mm case size) that is water resistant to 30 meters, with a basic yet reliable quartz movement and mineral crystal.

It looks good on what I would consider an average sized wrist.  The black face has a nice textured appearance when viewed from up close.  In addition, the black and green color combination goes together quite well.  The watch does not look cheap up close.

Perhaps the most important feature of the Activa SL190-001 is the price.  This watch can be found at many internet retailers (including ebay) for as little as $19.95.  For the price, this is a nice little watch.  I liked it so much, I am giving a few as stocking stuffers!

Size: Men's
Case: Silver tone base metal with stainless steel back
Dial Color: Dark green dial with luminous hands
Movement: Swiss parts quartz
Crystal: Mineral
Subdials: 60 second, 30 minute and 24 hour subdials
Case Thickness: 10 mm
Water Resistant: 30 meters
Strap Width: 22 mm
Other: Tachymeter on black and green inner bezel
Case Diameter: 42 mm
Bezel Function: Unidirectional
Strap Length: 8.5 inches