Considering a Sharkhunter...

[gonzomantis]

So, I'm thinking the next purchase I'd like to make will be my first Doxa. I know everyone says you should get the Professional, but I can't see myself wearing orange that frequently.

So, knowing the best fit for me is a 42mm version, I've narrowed it down to the 600T, 1000T or 1200T Sharkhunter. It seems the 1000T and 1200T both have an orange minute hand, which really appeals to me. Aside from water resistance, are there any advantages of one over the other?

[Pasquale]

My advice, don't buy a doxa.

[gonzomantis]

My advice, don't buy a doxa.

Bad experience?

[toxicavenger]

600t the dial is to small, dremer (Mike) has told me the best sizes are the 1200 and 850ti

[Pasquale]

My advice, don't buy a doxa.

Bad experience?

Not personally. I'm just a doxa hater.

[fastward]

Do it. Pat's a knob lover.

[gonzomantis]

My advice, don't buy a doxa.

Bad experience?

Not personally. I'm just a doxa hater.

I'll be in NYC this weekend. Maybe I should just spend the budget at the Crocs store instead.

[zepp21]

First Doxa was a 750T Sharkhunter. I actuallly prefer the sharkhunter versions because of the black dial. Personally, if I was to buy another one, it'd be a vintage 300t sharkhunter with the original BOR bracelet

[JBZ]

I had a 1200T Sharkhunter, and really liked it. Looks good (don't listen to Pat) and is very comfortable. Good size for my 6.5" wrist. While the Professional may be "the" Doxa because of color, I'm not into orange faced watches, so it wasn't for me.

[Henryj]

The main differences between the 1000 and the 1200 are that the 1000 has what I think is a "too busy" set of ticks in between the minute marks, and the 1200 has the HEV. I'd call the 1200 close to a perfect Doxa.

[cdnwatchguy]

I have owned 300 600 750 1000 and 1200 case size Doxa watches.
I like the 1200 best because the case size seems right for me and the 1200 has a slightly more convex case back that hugs the wrist better. And I am with you, the Sharkhunter looks way better with the orange minute hand.

[gonzomantis]

I have owned 300 600 750 1000 and 1200 case size Doxa watches.
I like the 1200 best because the case size seems right for me and the 1200 has a slightly more convex case back that hugs the wrist better. And I am with you, the Sharkhunter looks way better with the orange minute hand.

Thanks for that assessment, it was exactly what I was hoping for.

[demer03]

300T first....1000 if modern. I like the "ticks" on the dial and it sits better IMHO on the wrist than the 1200.

White hands all the way, but then I'm a purist.

[Pasquale]

300T first....1000 if modern. I like the "ticks" on the dial and it sits better IMHO on the wrist than the 1200.

White hands all the way, but then I'm a purist.

You're a pure doxa homo.

[425ranger]

1200 then 5000... that's a great watch....

[BBK357]

I know nothing about all the different Doxi but.....
I like:

This old 250t-
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-dox ... 71700.html


750t Caribbean -
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fsot-d ... 17264.html


And this sub 1200-
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/reduce ... 18509.html

[Bwana1]

Late to the party:
I own a number of different Doxa's, and in the smaller 42mm version the 600 series is the most comfortable to me. The 1000 series is a complete dud in wearability, the caseback is very high, and a smaller diameter...so it sits like a knob on your wrist. The 1000 was only in production for a couple years, for good reasons....it wasn't popular in the market.

The 1200 series would closely follow the 600, in comfort. The 1200 has the HRV valve, which the WIS community has debated for years on all brands...tho I have never had any issues with failure or service problems.

All 3 of the original sub series have now been discontinued, the 600 being the hardest to find. Doxa's smallest offering today, would be the 1500 series...which is considerably larger. If you have a "meaty" type wrist, comfort should be fine with all models...if you have a "boney" type wrist, my above thoughts will apply.

Here are the latest Doxa specs available for review:

Doxa_specs.jpg

For a full comprehensive review, this should cover all/any questions you ever wanted to know about Doxa models.
http://www.doxa300t.com/reviews.htm

[demer03]

300T first....1000 if modern. I like the "ticks" on the dial and it sits better IMHO on the wrist than the 1200.

White hands all the way, but then I'm a purist.

You're a pure doxa homo.

Aye....vintage homo...

[gonzomantis]

Late to the party...

Thanks for the info Eric. The 600 would be nice, but we'll see if I'm that patient.

[Bwana1]

Late to the party...

Thanks for the info Eric. The 600 would be nice, but we'll see if I'm that patient.

I never saw this well known members Sharkhunter sell, maybe he still has it
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t= ... sg_6745575