G_sus 549 Posted August 21, 2021 I have my heart set on the Maranez, but the price and ease of acquisition of the TF is drawing me in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnyBravo 1 Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) On 08/08/2021 at 01:43, 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 ... Very nice dial On 08/08/2021 at 01:43, manodeoro said: Edited August 21, 2021 by JohnyBravo Error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G_sus 549 Posted September 5, 2021 https://seesternwatches.com/shop/ols/products/sub300/v/SST-VNT-SUB-300-PST-BL Another alternative without Tachy Bezel or frog printing on the dial! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted September 5, 2021 8 hours ago, G_sus said: https://seesternwatches.com/shop/ols/products/sub300/v/SST-VNT-SUB-300-PST-BL Another alternative without Tachy Bezel or frog printing on the dial! I never clicked and bought something this fast before. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G_sus 549 Posted September 5, 2021 28 minutes ago, semperfi55 said: I never clicked and bought something this fast before. The reason I didn't order the frog was the bezel & brand name/logo This fixes lol those issues No brainier for me tbh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfire1066 10,946 Posted September 5, 2021 Got a couple of Frogs hopping there way to me now by FEDEX .. .. . I'll try to cast my mind back . .. .. and see how they compare to my old friend the Doxa Silver Lung 50th Anniversary . . .. for the life of me I am mystified and disappointed at myself for selling the DOXA . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted September 5, 2021 54 minutes ago, G_sus said: The reason I didn't order the frog was the bezel & brand name/logo This fixes lol those issues No brainier for me tbh Just applied a discount code, got USD 10 off my purchase from their site (Aliexpress collects an additional tax for UK-bound purchases) Buy 1 Watch - code: 10now Buy 2 Watches - code: 20now Buy 3 Watches - code: 30now 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, semperfi55 said: Just applied a discount code, got USD 10 off my purchase from their site (Aliexpress collects an additional tax for UK-bound purchases) Buy 1 Watch - code: 10now Buy 2 Watches - code: 20now Buy 3 Watches - code: 30now Oh that is nice. Chalk me up too. I didn't spring for the expedited shipping. I actually like the wait. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted September 6, 2021 23 hours ago, NCRich said: Oh that is nice. Chalk me up too. I didn't spring for the expedited shipping. I actually like the wait. Yup I went for registered airmail. DHL will always extract some more money at customs. If the orange one looks good I might get the blue too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted September 6, 2021 Just now, semperfi55 said: Yup I went for registered airmail. DHL will always extract some more money at customs. If the orange one looks good I might get the blue too! Got the blue because, well, I always get the blue. See also @tribefan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,373 Posted September 7, 2021 I'm in too! added the rubber band, hope this is an addition and not replacement of the beads of rice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted September 7, 2021 I admit I'll feel better when someone gets a response from these people about shipping. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted September 7, 2021 47 minutes ago, NCRich said: I admit I'll feel better when someone gets a response from these people about shipping. I bought on Sunday, shipped Monday with tracking. We’ll see what happens. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G_sus 549 Posted September 8, 2021 Review of the Starfish, compared to a piece 2.5x expensive, for what's it's worth... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfire1066 10,946 Posted September 8, 2021 Ordered two Tactical Frogs about a week ago … then received this email from Heimdallr … “”Hi friend Thanks for your purchase. Sorry that we have not dispatched your order yet. Currently, we suffer from lack of movement because Seiko factory shut down due to COVID-19. We ordered a batch and it is on the way. Good news is that we will receive movement soon and will dispatch in this week. We will update tracking code once ready. Just in case, some customers require us declare a lower value for less taxes. Just in case, do you want to do so? Thanks for your great patience.”” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) Ordered the Seestern in orange then cancelled it when I find out that the pip wasn't lumed as it would annoy me and was refunded to my PP Subsequently found out that not all new Doxa 300s have a lumed pip anyway and that the vintage ones didn't. Got an email from Seestern to tell me the watch had been dispatched and tracking shows it's on its way... FREE WATCH!!! Edited September 9, 2021 by dfq23 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted September 9, 2021 On 05/09/2021 at 17:06, semperfi55 said: I never clicked and bought something this fast before. Same odd I was in cw in Leeds almost bought the gen sub200 but this looks amazing for the money yellow for me added rubber too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,010 Posted September 9, 2021 boy there are some happy chappies glad they homaged these beauty's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,373 Posted September 9, 2021 Are there DOXA fake dials available for these like the Seikos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfire1066 10,946 Posted September 9, 2021 @processengr Iv'e not seen a like for like fake Doxa Dial .. . maybe someone on RWG has and will share the info .. .. only the Seiko & Dagaz options .. never seen a REP of a Doxa SUB . . but I have seen a REP of the Big Shark Doxa . .. so I'm wondering if anyone has ever come across a REP of the Doxa SUB range? ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted September 10, 2021 My freebie one is now at the depot and due for delivery Monday by Yodel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,010 Posted September 10, 2021 and yet another, quite like these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) Just been delivered. Pics to follow! A teaser... And the buckle on the rubber strap is signed too Edited September 13, 2021 by dfq23 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted September 13, 2021 My Seestern has arrived! Only took 8 days. @NCRich @G_sus @Redfire1066 More pics in this thread 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
