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| Author: | breitlingsource [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Got me a Doxa.. Whatchu guys think? |
No pictures yet.. just wanted to know what you guys thought of Doxas? I always thought they were the most hideous watches I had ever seen and couldn't understand why people wanted them.. but then I took one in on a trade for the Tudor.. guy was local and I got a good deal so I decided to try the Doxa out.. worse case I sell it, right? 
So.. what do you guys think? Just wanted to hear your thoughts before I shared mine and the pics.. Oh yes and i know: 
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| Author: | Tony Montana [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:33 pm ] |
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Hideous is the right word! I'd never consider it
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:54 am ] |
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I've always quite liked the retro shape to the case (looks like something from a 60's Bond movie) and I'll just about allow the coral dial as it's their trademark feature!  A lot of people swear by them and they seem to have a huge following in the diving community. I've never handled one myself, so I'm not in a position to comment about build, but if the build was good, I wouldn't mind owning one. I think they are very unique looking.... in a good way that is!
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:55 am ] |
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Nice watch if you're colour blind and lack taste. I mean the coral club guys are a little 'out there', but Doxa orange is just wrong. |
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:04 am ] |
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I've never heard of Doxa....Got a picture yet? ~Brian |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:00 am ] |
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Flynbyu wrote: I've never heard of Doxa....Got a picture yet?
~Brian Let's be fair, we don't know what Admin bought - but this will give you some idea - www.doxawatches.com |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:40 am ] |
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Roffensian wrote: Nice watch if you're colour blind and lack taste...
...Doxa orange is just wrong. Gotta disagree with you on this one Roff. Not saying they are my all-time favourite watches or anything, but I personally don't think there is anything wrong with them. (And I'm not a coral dial Breitling fan. Sorry doc!) |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:43 am ] |
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Driver8 wrote: Roffensian wrote: Nice watch if you're colour blind and lack taste... ...Doxa orange is just wrong. Gotta disagree with you on this one Roff. Not saying they are my all-time favourite watches or anything, but I personally don't think there is anything wrong with them. (And I'm not a coral dial Breitling fan. Sorry doc!) That's OK Driver8 - you're allowed to be wrong every now and then. |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:26 pm ] |
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When I hear Doxa, first thing on my mind is vintage.
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| Author: | Mikey H [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:17 pm ] |
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bnewbie wrote: When I hear Doxa, first thing on my mind is vintage.
And then directly after that is Dirk Pitt. |
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| Author: | breitlingsource [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:32 pm ] |
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Here she is.. and these are my thoughts on her. I like it. I wouldn't want more than one, but I like it.I love the double bezel and GMT moving chapter ring and double crown. I like the combination of brushed and polished surfaces. I like the size (44mm), and I like how comfortable it is to wear. I like the bezel. I am not sure about the flying saucer like case, but I dislike the beads of rice bracelet. If the bracelet links in the middle, the rice ones, looked like the ones on the side which are flat, I think the watch would look 100 times better. Will I keep it? Yes, for now. I like it enough to keep it. It's different enough to make me want to look at it.. it intrigues me. Here are some pics of my wrist saucer: 
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| Author: | MarkJnk [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:38 pm ] |
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Congrats on a nice piece. I am a huge Doxa fan. I have a T-Graph Pro and it is one of three watches I can't live without. The other two are my Chrono Super Ocean, and my Oris Carlos Coste Chrono. So yes, you can love Breitlings AND Doxas, it is not one or the other. For those of you that "poo-poo" the Doxas, I encourage you to see one in person. They are notoriously difficult to photograph and the Doxa official pics stink. These watches have a way of reflecting light that really catches the eye, and the combination of polished and brushed surfaces is superb. The bezel is a work of art in appearance, function and feel. Dials are very utilitarian tool-like, nothing fancy or ornate, just clear and bright. I disagree with admin on one point, the rice bead bracelet is gorgeous IMHO. Great catch and if you decide to sell it... I'm in
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:46 am ] |
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Hey Admin are the links screw or pin-links on your Doxa? |
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| Author: | Jerome [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:59 am ] |
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Nice watch but simply not for me. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:55 am ] |
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breitlingsource wrote: I like it. I wouldn't want more than one, but I like it.I love the double bezel and GMT moving chapter ring and double crown. I like the combination of brushed and polished surfaces. I like the size (44mm), and I like how comfortable it is to wear. I like the bezel. I am not sure about the flying saucer like case, but I dislike the beads of rice bracelet. That's a lot of "likes" in there Admin! Think we have a convertee here!I know you had this one in trade so you didn't have a choice on colour, but bizarrely enough I'd probably go for the orange dialed Professional instead of the black dialed Sharkhunter. breitlingsource wrote: If the bracelet links in the middle, the rice ones, looked like the ones on the side which are flat, I think the watch would look 100 times better.
The 5000T is the one you want if you don't want the rice bracelet. It's a little larger at 45mm too. |
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