The Invicta Men's Signature Collection Prowler Automatic Watch features dual 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping functions and a textured, blue link bracelet for a stylish, versatile appearance. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the watch includes a stationary stainless steel bezel with grooved hour markers, as well as a textured, blue ion-plated stainless steel link bracelet that's secured with a fold-over safety clasp. A strong mineral window shields the vibrant blue dial, which features silver-tone Arabic numerals displaying both the 12- and 24-hour clock cycles. The dial also includes a date calendar at three o'clock and an inner ring of silver minute indexes. Featuring Japanese-automatic movement, this timepiece is water resistant to 660 feet (200 m).Automatic Watches
Automatic watches do not operate on batteries. Automatic watches are made up of about 130 or more parts that work together to tell time. Automatic movements mark the passage of time by a series of gear mechanisms, and are wound by the movement of your wrist as you wear it. The gear train then transmits the power to the escapement, which distributes the impulses, turning the balance wheel. The balance wheel is the time regulating organ of a mechanical watch, which vibrates on a spiral hairspring. Lengthening or shortening the balance spring makes the balance wheel go faster or slower to advance or retard the watch. The travel of the balance wheel from one extreme to the other and back again is called oscillation. Lastly, automatic movements come in different types, including movements that are Swiss-made, Japanese-made, and more.
Also referred to as self-winding, watches with automatic movements utilize kinetic energy, the swinging of your arm, to provide energy to an oscillating rotor to keep the watch ticking. They're considered more satisfying to watch collectors (horologists) because of the engineering artistry that goes into the hundreds of parts that make up the movement. If you do not wear an automatic watch consistently (for about 8 to 12 hours a day), you can keep the watch powered with a watch winder (a great gift for collectors).
Price: $455.00
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