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NCRich
3 hours ago, GenTLe said:

This looks like a real Doxa case, it's the only one I see with proper feet in the external bezel ring. What is that?

Seiko SRP turtle reissue mod using the following parts:

Are you ready for the Full Doxa Mod on your Seiko SRP Turtle Reissue?
▪️OSC Revenge One Rotating Bezel
▪️Yobokies Doxa Steel Bezel Insert
▪️Yobokies Doxa Blue Dial and Hands Set
▪️Chapter Ring
▪️DLW Sapphire Top Hat Crystal
▪️Uncle Seiko Beads of Rice Steel Bracelet
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GenTLe

Thanks @NCRich

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G_sus
21 hours ago, GenTLe said:

Oh, by the way, now there are these too (179$):

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On both AliExpress and here: https://watchdives.com/collections/hot-sale/products/tactical-frog-sub-300t-diving-watch

Maybe maybe they'll do a rep too?

Seems a pretty good price for what you get - Tempted by the light blue one...

Wonder what the quality is like?

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G_sus
5 minutes ago, G_sus said:

Seems a pretty good price for what you get - Tempted by the light blue one...

Wonder what the quality is like?

Found for £127 if anyone is tempted like I am...

£126.89  51% Off | Tactical Frog SUB 300T Diver Watch Mens NH35A Automatic Sapphire Glass 200m Waterproof Top Brand BMen Watches 2021 Luxury
https://a.aliexpress.com/_vZ04Xm

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brang1
19 hours ago, NCRich said:

Or you could just drop this seiko mod dial into it for $40

doxa.jpg

damn that looks good- wish i was brave enough to mod- but i would just fuck it up completely 

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semperfi55
On 05/08/2021 at 18:10, NCRich said:

Seiko SRP turtle reissue mod using the following parts:

Are you ready for the Full Doxa Mod on your Seiko SRP Turtle Reissue?
▪️OSC Revenge One Rotating Bezel
▪️Yobokies Doxa Steel Bezel Insert
▪️Yobokies Doxa Blue Dial and Hands Set
▪️Chapter Ring
▪️DLW Sapphire Top Hat Crystal
▪️Uncle Seiko Beads of Rice Steel Bracelet

Oh man and I was doing so well the last few months :facepalm:

I almost bought the “frog” cheapie one, glad I saw your post. The 42mm case vs Frog 43mm is worth the extra cost for me, plus there’s no way to unsee that Tachymeter bezel.

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NCRich
10 hours ago, semperfi55 said:

Oh man and I was doing so well the last few months :facepalm:

I almost bought the “frog” cheapie one, glad I saw your post. The 42mm case vs Frog 43mm is worth the extra cost for me, plus there’s no way to unsee that Tachymeter bezel.

If you or @GenTLe want to truly see obsession then visit

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/vintage-watches/9376260-doxa-diver-dials-is-it-a-virus-or-just-an-obsession

to see how my wacky and very talented friend (actually had drinks with him in Paris) @manodeoro approached the Doxa obsession.

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manodeoro

@NCRich ... thanks for the kind words my friend ... hope you enjoy the summer

Once again I've been too slow to grap one of the last maranez Samui ... BUT ... I have ordered one of the Frog subs that looks quite interesting ...
I don't mind the dial and hands as I'll swap them for one of my custom dial (possibly the IrishStar I made for my friend Peter) and a custom handset.
In my opinion, set apart the "tachimeter", the Frog's bezel is much more "Doxalike" than the maranez bezel or the insert from Dagaz ... that Frog stands somewhere between rep and hommage but I think the makers really catched the "Doxa spirit".
I'll write a review of that watch when I receive it and post some comparison pics (Doxa / Maranez Samui / Frog unmodded / Frog with custom dials).
About the bezel I'll check if it can be modded.

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manodeoro

Here is a commercial "review" of the Tactical Frog on YouTube ...


Set apart all the useless "well executed" it help to see how that watch looks in real.

My first conclusions :
- definitely not a dive watch as the bezel is useless (fixed inner ring plustachymeter instead of decompression scale)
- bezel is too thin and lacks the "flush ring" where it sits on the case
- endlinks look weird (not certain)
- no divers extension on the bracelet
- hands are not that close to the design of Doxa's hands
- etc ...

Nevertheless I still think the makers have catched the "Doxa spirit".
If the bezel construction allows it the be disassembled (I'll check that when it comes to me) the rotating part could probably be sanded to remove the tachymeter and reengraved with a decompression scale ... it will still be useless but more Doxalike.
Something interesting is that my friend Peter (Dr McClean Millard himself), for whom I made the IrishStar dial shown below and who is "the" specialist about vintage Doxas and has made Doxa/Maranez comparative reviews, has ordered one of those Frogs ... he should receive it in a few days so I'll talk with him to get his opinion.

BTW ... I have ordered the one with black dial.
That one comes with a beal without any paint so the "tachymeter problem" is less visible and the orange minute hand could look great with that green dial I'll put in it ...

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NCRich
12 hours ago, manodeoro said:

Here is a commercial "review" of the Tactical Frog on YouTube ...


Set apart all the useless "well executed" it help to see how that watch looks in real.

My first conclusions :
- definitely not a dive watch as the bezel is useless (fixed inner ring plustachymeter instead of decompression scale)
- bezel is too thin and lacks the "flush ring" where it sits on the case
- endlinks look weird (not certain)
- no divers extension on the bracelet
- hands are not that close to the design of Doxa's hands
- etc ...

Nevertheless I still think the makers have catched the "Doxa spirit".
If the bezel construction allows it the be disassembled (I'll check that when it comes to me) the rotating part could probably be sanded to remove the tachymeter and reengraved with a decompression scale ... it will still be useless but more Doxalike.
Something interesting is that my friend Peter (Dr McClean Millard himself), for whom I made the IrishStar dial shown below and who is "the" specialist about vintage Doxas and has made Doxa/Maranez comparative reviews, has ordered one of those Frogs ... he should receive it in a few days so I'll talk with him to get his opinion.

BTW ... I have ordered the one with black dial.
That one comes with a beal without any paint so the "tachymeter problem" is less visible and the orange minute hand could look great with that green dial I'll put in it ...

f05c06ee54a9cba843390a5e1b3e9070.jpg

Awesome dial!

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manodeoro
On 08/08/2021 at 21:15, NCRich said:

Awesome dial!

Thanks Rich :D  here's another custom one ... special order from a former U.S. Navy Commander

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and here's a pic of the Tactical Frog in real that my friend Peter just sent it to me yesterday

it's looking really good ... despite the Tachy bezel

02-TACTICAL-FROG.jpg

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manodeoro
On 03/07/2021 at 09:29, Jibuti said:

2000? Not where I can can get them from... But it does not mean I am interested in them at all. 

I'd be really happy to catch a SUB 300 for less than $2000 ... so, as you're not interested in, I guess you won't mind to share a link 

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G_sus
1 hour ago, manodeoro said:

Here's a pic of the Tactical Frog in real that my friend Peter just sent it to me yesterday

it's looking really good ... despite the Tachy bezel

02-TACTICAL-FROG.jpg

The blue is the one I am tempted in

Thanks for sharing the pic!

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manodeoro
On 10/08/2021 at 14:52, G_sus said:

The blue is the one I am tempted in

Thanks for sharing the pic!

An aquamarine dial could loo great on that one

 

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manodeoro

BTW ... my friend Pete is working on a comparative review ... I'll share a link as soon as it's online

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G_sus
8 hours ago, manodeoro said:

BTW ... my friend Pete is working on a comparative review ... I'll share a link as soon as it's online

Would love to see it when it's in!

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Abe Fromen

Now that the Tachy engraving has been brought up, i can't unsee it. Could a different bezel be swapped in? 

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manodeoro
Now that the Tachy engraving has been brought up, i can't unsee it. Could a different bezel be swapped in? 
Heard that the Frog's guys are working on a different bezel (divers with feets) for the next batch.
I also asked if they would sell a spare sterile bezel ... waiting for the answer.
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manodeoro

Guys ... here's a link to the Tactical Frog's review on doxa300t.com
http://www.doxa300t.com/froggy/froggy.htm
If you think, or hope, that review will help you not to buy a Froggy ... then you'd better prepare to be disappointed

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brang1

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i use to own one of these baby's- and it really was one of the most regretful sales i have ever had, but the clasp on the Doxa's are pure rubbish, the Frogs look loads better 

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NCRich
3 hours ago, manodeoro said:

Guys ... here's a link to the Tactical Frog's review on doxa300t.com
http://www.doxa300t.com/froggy/froggy.htm
If you think, or hope, that review will help you not to buy a Froggy ... then you'd better prepare to be disappointed

Thanks!  Its a great review.  I'm buying a V2 of this.  Now they just need to hurry up and get the tachy off the bezel.

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Abe Fromen
7 hours ago, NCRich said:

Thanks!  Its a great review.  I'm buying a V2 of this.  Now they just need to hurry up and get the tachy off the bezel.

THIS and I'm in for a V2. 

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Chavezzito

What am I missing about the bezel that you guys are talking about?

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NCRich
8 minutes ago, Chavezzito said:

What am I missing about the bezel that you guys are talking about?

The word Tachy doesn't belong on a dive watch.  That is for timing speed.

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Chavezzito
59 minutes ago, NCRich said:

The word Tachy doesn't belong on a dive watch.  That is for timing speed.

Ah! Good catch :D

I´ll also wait for the V2 then.

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