semperfi55 4,707 Posted September 13, 2021 No review for now, just a quick post on the latest Doxa Homage on the block. I'm too cheap to buy the gen Doxa, but I sure like that garish orange. Sadly there are no reps about. The closest one could get was a Maranez Samui, but that was as available as a Ming watch, or Kurono. Then came the Tactical Frog. Although it sounds like some back-handed Francophobic compliment on French military prowess, the watch is a lot cheaper than the unavailable Samui. Cheap? Yes Available? Yes Bezel? Uh WTF, let's use the tachymeter to check how fast those torpedoes are going to sink our ship. The bezel was the stumbling block that stopped me from throwing my debit card at the computer screen. Perhaps I could sand off the engravings and re-engrave it? Or just get someone to make a new bezel? Thank goodness I hesitated. 2 weeks after I found out about the Frog, the Seestern was out. I never bought something this fast. https://seesternwatches.com/shop/ols/products/seestern-vintage-sub-300-mechanical-movement-dive-watch-sst-vnt-sub-3005 I paid for the watch 5/9/21, watch arrived in UK 13/9/21. Although express shipping was free, I opted for standard shipping to ahem keep other costs low. The watch came in a similar black case like with my SteelDive watch, a warranty card, manual, spring bar and clasp adjustment tool, and link removal tool. Dimensions These are my measurements: Outer bezel diameter: 38.6mm Case widest point excluding crown: 42.6mm Lug to Lug: 45.3mm Case Height: 13.8mm Lug Width:19.6mm Both inner and outer bezels rotate together. It is a unidirectional bezel. Lume shot The Date wheel overlay is lumed as well. Great if you’re wearing the watch as is, less so if you have other nefarious plans for the watch. Side profile of watch on the wrist For reference,my wrist size is 6 and half inches. The size is still ok for small wrists, considering that it is a dive watch. This is a very affordable Doxa homage, ticks all the boxes for me! Hehe it won't be a homage for long now 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted September 13, 2021 That's a decent homage of the Doxa 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,389 Posted September 13, 2021 ooo cant wait for mine now that looks ace pal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikracy 1,693 Posted September 13, 2021 Ahhh...more temptation!!! Cracking looking homage with a bulletproof movement and the build quality looks dam decent too......all for $179...... what's not to like!!!! A great find, sir!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted September 13, 2021 Pondering putting mine on the rubber 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k4jun 251 Posted September 13, 2021 Mate, how is that lume on the date? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch.aholic 538 Posted September 13, 2021 It's ditto like the Doxa... Amazing good value... For that money we don't even get a half decent rep... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,389 Posted September 13, 2021 16 hours ago, dfq23 said: Pondering putting mine on the rubber Ordered mine with rubber optional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,303 Posted September 13, 2021 9 hours ago, semperfi55 said: No review for now... That's not a review? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,029 Posted September 14, 2021 Definitely the pick of the bunch this one, and a great non-review- thank you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted September 14, 2021 16 hours ago, k4jun said: Mate, how is that lume on the date? Oops forgot to post that. Updated my post as well. I’ve only just tested it. I’ll update again and see how long the lume lasts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,029 Posted September 14, 2021 Clasp looks better than Doxa's - theres is total crap for the money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judas9r 914 Posted September 14, 2021 Drilled lugs, well designed bracelet and actual lume. All the things Doxa can't get right. Nice pick up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcagara08 31 Posted September 14, 2021 hey great looking watch, might be a good catch in the future, lovin that orange and beads or rice bracelet action going on right there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theduke.williams 1,039 Posted September 14, 2021 Sold. I love divers watches, and always wanted a Doxa, but didn't want to get ripped off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,389 Posted September 14, 2021 Mines arrived its properly nice thing I tried on the sub 200 and 300 in cw other week and this is as good They forgot to send the rubber tho fuckers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,764 Posted September 14, 2021 Freaking.................mine of course is sitting in NYC customs. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,389 Posted September 17, 2021 On 13/09/2021 at 16:14, dfq23 said: Pondering putting mine on the rubber if you decide to flip give me a shout please pal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G_sus 549 Posted September 17, 2021 I dithered on the light blue dial, so will more than likely pick up on when someone flips it in a few weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,389 Posted September 17, 2021 they are absolutely fab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,433 Posted September 17, 2021 On 14/09/2021 at 08:14, NCRich said: Freaking.................mine of course is sitting in NYC customs. Oh well. Although I ordered Sept 6th, mine did not even ship yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,389 Posted September 17, 2021 10 days from order to door Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,358 Posted September 18, 2021 Excellent.................might as well get one for me too. Great non-review dude ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcapitanig 0 Posted September 25, 2021 Would anyone happen to know the dial diameter on this guy? Looking to get one for some mods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umecha 0 Posted October 13, 2021 On 25/09/2021 at 18:51, elcapitanig said: Would anyone happen to know the dial diameter on this guy? Looking to get one for some mods. There's a thread about Doxa dials over on RWI in the vintage section. Had a quick look and didn't see the dial diameter confirmed, but that'll be the place to ask Share this post Link to post Share on other sites