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Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 4:39 pm
by Sweethome7374
A question for my first post...

So, in searching for spares I contacted Doxa to purchase 2 bar assemblies. I was informed that they do not sell spare parts and should I need the bars to be replaced it would need to be done at the service center. With that being said does anyone have a line on where to purchase screw lug bars aftermarket?

I appreciate the help. I love the watch but I am struggling with the customer service.

Trey

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 5:16 pm
by toxicavenger
Trey I think you might be SOL. You can try MacMasters and see if you can find one that fits. https://www.mcmaster.com/

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 5:23 pm
by Sweethome7374
Thanks. I’m going to pull one and try to get the dimensions to see if I can find a comparable piece. I will post what I find. What are people doing if they lose or damage one of the bars when changing bands?

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 5:29 pm
by Sweethome7374
Toxic,

Does anyone from Doxa cruise these forums? Are they active here? Does anyone have a POC at Doxa?

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 5:41 pm
by toxicavenger
Sweethome7374 wrote:
Tue May 15, 2018 5:29 pm
Toxic,

Does anyone from Doxa cruise these forums? Are they active here? Does anyone have a POC at Doxa?
Doxa doesnt' cruise the forums except for the one they own on watchuseek.

There was one guy at Doxa who use to help out is no longer around as far as I know. But this isnt' unusual for them honestly.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 8:36 pm
by logan2z
Doxa's policy must have changed because I purchased a set of lug bars for the 800Ti from them a couple of years ago.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 9:05 pm
by hoppyjr
I’d keep trying with Doxa. They need to be smart with stuff like this.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 9:10 pm
by CGSshorty
Check in the Diver’s Watches group on Facebook. I think Doxa is active there.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 8:12 am
by toxicavenger
logan2z wrote:
Tue May 15, 2018 8:36 pm
Doxa's policy must have changed because I purchased a set of lug bars for the 800Ti from them a couple of years ago.
I think it took Mike 3 years to get the screw bars for his long gone 800ti. :mrgreen:

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 8:34 am
by hoppyjr
toxicavenger wrote:
logan2z wrote:
Tue May 15, 2018 8:36 pm
Doxa's policy must have changed because I purchased a set of lug bars for the 800Ti from them a couple of years ago.
I think it took Mike 3 years to get the screw bars for his long gone 800ti. :mrgreen:

That’s ridiculous. They should have spares on hand. If not, they should be able to email their supplier in Hong Kong and have them within 30 days max.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 8:48 am
by logan2z
toxicavenger wrote:
Wed May 16, 2018 8:12 am
logan2z wrote:
Tue May 15, 2018 8:36 pm
Doxa's policy must have changed because I purchased a set of lug bars for the 800Ti from them a couple of years ago.
I think it took Mike 3 years to get the screw bars for his long gone 800ti. :mrgreen:
He never got them. I ordered them on a lark to see if they'd actually show up, and they did, but he'd already sold the watch. I sold them to a guy on WUS who also had trouble getting a set from Doxa.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 8:53 am
by toxicavenger
logan2z wrote:
Wed May 16, 2018 8:48 am
toxicavenger wrote:
Wed May 16, 2018 8:12 am
logan2z wrote:
Tue May 15, 2018 8:36 pm
Doxa's policy must have changed because I purchased a set of lug bars for the 800Ti from them a couple of years ago.
I think it took Mike 3 years to get the screw bars for his long gone 800ti. :mrgreen:
He never got them. I ordered them on a lark to see if they'd actually show up, and they did, but he'd already sold the watch. I sold them to a guy on WUS who also had trouble getting a set from Doxa.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 2:31 pm
by ChuckW
In years past, I was able to buy extra screw bars from microbrands like Zenton and Zixen. Disappointing to hear that it's be so difficult to get an item like that from a higher end brand like Doxa.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 8:04 pm
by toxicavenger
ChuckW wrote:
Wed May 16, 2018 2:31 pm
In years past, I was able to buy extra screw bars from microbrands like Zenton and Zixen. Disappointing to hear that it's be so difficult to get an item like that from a higher end brand like Doxa.
They have flown by the seat of their pants for all these years. :mrgreen:

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:19 am
by Sweethome7374
I contacted Doxa and it took a couple of emails and a Facebook outreach but they got back to me. They shipped me the screw lugs and an Isofran band for making me wait. I am pleased to say that it took a bit but they followed through and recognized their mistake.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:35 am
by toxicavenger
Good deal. Just a heads up you might be able to use shoulderless spring bars in place of them if you change straps a lot.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:25 am
by Sweethome7374
Toxic, thanks for the tip on the spring bars. I’m going to measure the screw bars and see if I can find an acceptable option. If you know of one or any other members have a suggestion it would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:03 pm
by dinexus
toxicavenger wrote:
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:35 am
Good deal. Just a heads up you might be able to use shoulderless spring bars in place of them if you change straps a lot.
This is correct – I run Seiko's fat shoulderless bars on my M31 (which I bought sans-bracelet, so it's essentially my NATO watch), and they work perfectly.

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Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:35 am
by Sweethome7374
Nice! And thank you for the options.

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:56 am
by unsub073
dinexus wrote:
Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:03 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:35 am
Good deal. Just a heads up you might be able to use shoulderless spring bars in place of them if you change straps a lot.
This is correct – I run Seiko's fat shoulderless bars on my M31 (which I bought sans-bracelet, so it's essentially my NATO watch), and they work perfectly.

Image

Image
What strap is that?

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:09 pm
by dinexus
unsub073 wrote:
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:56 am
dinexus wrote:
Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:03 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:35 am
Good deal. Just a heads up you might be able to use shoulderless spring bars in place of them if you change straps a lot.
This is correct – I run Seiko's fat shoulderless bars on my M31 (which I bought sans-bracelet, so it's essentially my NATO watch), and they work perfectly.

Image

Image
What strap is that?
Made by GasGasBones – essentially the same as the nylon/leather straps that Bremont uses on many of its watches (made by the same guy too).

Re: Doxa 1500 T II screw lug bars

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:37 am
by unsub073
dinexus wrote:
Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:09 pm
unsub073 wrote:
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:56 am
dinexus wrote:
Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:03 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:35 am
Good deal. Just a heads up you might be able to use shoulderless spring bars in place of them if you change straps a lot.
This is correct – I run Seiko's fat shoulderless bars on my M31 (which I bought sans-bracelet, so it's essentially my NATO watch), and they work perfectly.

Image

Image
What strap is that?
Made by GasGasBones – essentially the same as the nylon/leather straps that Bremont uses on many of its watches (made by the same guy too).
Thanks. I haven't seen that color combo before. It looks sharp.