Is the $30 Shark Watch an Invicta Ocean Reef Killer?

 

Angelo sent us a link to Shark watches from Hong Kong. I know nothing of their build quality, but this model seems to have taken its cues from the venerated Invicta Ocean Reef. 

Angelo adds:

Agreed. That particular Shark model DOES look like the Invicta Ocean Reef you've posted here before. Funny, other watches in the Shark line look like knock-offs of watch brands we've heard of before too---but it simply can't be. Jeff, you neglected to mention that Shark watches are penned by the very famous Japanese watch designer “ Mr. HitoImachi.”

It says so right in some of the Shark descriptions. I can't imagine that Mr. HitoImachi would intentionally copy design cues from a famous brand, can you? Must be a coincidence. To answer your question, I don't think this is an Ocean Reef killer as I doubt Shark is comparable to Invicta. But it might find its own niche---a cheapie that looks cool and can be worn without worry during "at risk" activities.

Comments

[Angelo]

Agreed. That particular Shark model DOES look like the Invicta Ocean Reef you've posted here before. Funny, other watches in the Shark line look like knock-offs of watch brands we've heard of before too---but it simply can't be. Jeff, you neglected to mention that Shark watches are penned by the very famous Japanese watch designer “ Mr. HitoImachi.” It says so right in some of the Shark descriptions. I can't imagine that Mr. HitoImachi would intentionally copy design cues from a famous brand, can you? Must be a coincidence. To answer your question, I don't think this is an Ocean Reef killer as I doubt Shark is comparable to Invicta. But it might find its own niche---a cheapie that looks cool and can be worn without worry during "at risk" activities.

[Dave Kernan]

They look good, but in the item description it says "Not suitable for swimming, deep diving, shower etc", I don't think Invicta has anything to worry about.

[Ulysses]

There's no shame in being a knock-off of a knock-off, is there? Invicta shamelessly copies many top-tier brands as every newbie WIS knows. You're getting the same Chinese components and for a reasonable price.