Synchron 70’s Military Homage

[aikiman44]

Matt, thE black one is also uber cool.

[mellonb1]

Matt, thE black one is also uber cool.

+1...I was tempted to get both but ended up with SS.

[demer03]

I hope the Doxa one is black.

[aikiman44]

Did you order both, Mike?

[demer03]

Did you order both, Mike?

Only stainless Synchron. Waiting to see what Doxa does.

[tmw]

I prefer the black.

But what’s with the different bezel on the black synchron?

[dukerules]

I prefer the black.

But what’s with the different bezel on the black synchron?

Supposedly the black will have the same vintage-type lume as the stainless. Very tempted to pick one up.

[WatchOut63]

I prefer the black.

But what’s with the different bezel on the black synchron?

Supposedly the black will have the same vintage-type lume as the stainless. Very tempted to pick one up.

If you're ordering the black version now, the delivery is June from what I've read. They split the black version into 2 builds, first one April delivery, second build June delivery. just fyi

[Axelay2003]

My knees got weak. I had no intentions of any watch purchases in 2021. Oh well.

[namor]

One already for sale on WUS for $1300....

[WatchOut63]

One already for sale on WUS for $1300....

lol, ya I saw that.
Order at $1000 w/shipping
Turn around and sell it a week later for $1300
Profit

we'll see if anyone bites.

[LuDi]

And one 1500$ on reddit

[Axelay2003]

So, what straps come with the SS and PVD watches?

Someone posted on WUS that the fours straps(2 natos, 1 iso, 1 Tropic) that came with the initial units was a mistake.

[LuDi]

Synchron just answered on WUS: same bezel on PVD than on SS and Isofrane as a standard bracelet (plus 2 seatbelt natos)

Pretty everything works on it actually







A very enjoyable watch

[Axelay2003]

Great! I’m going to keep it on Isofrane initially.

[toxicavenger]

the floating bezel numbers are playing tricks on my eyes.

[DEMO]

Mine arrived yesterday morning. So far I am extremely happy with it.

Here's a few preliminary down-n-dirty cell phone pics I shot on the Tropic strap. I really like this new Synchron Military. So much character, I've been waiting 20 years for a re-edition of one of these. I can't stop looking at the dial design. The whole watch really has a cool vintage vibe successfully executed. Oh and BTW, the white dial center is an eggshell creamy "vintage" white color. Nice detail!

The watches come with three straps, Tropic and two Synchron Natos. A couple of guys said they also received Isofranes with theirs but that is an anomaly.

Aluminum tube package

[DEMO]

Here's a few more quick pics in the process of the Tropic strap change....

[DEMO]

The Tropic strap is nice but it has a little too much taper for my taste. I tried it on an Isofrane...it looks outstanding! Then I tried it on the Black Synchron Nato. Nice! My favorite look so far. The Nato is very nice quality. The seatbelt type material is a very tight weave with a deep black sheen to it. The hardware is custom and very nicely finished.

More quick pics....

[toxicavenger]

Here is an old post from Rick that sheds some light on the Synchron/Doxa relationship. It also says he doesn't own Isofrane in this reply.

This was posted on wus and our friend Bartlett posted it here in 2011.

Hi Toxicavenger, this is Rick.

I felt that I had to clear the air, as quite a few conversations began right after the launch of Aquadive, and in several cases, people are only in possession of half of the facts - i.e. they are half right, but also half wrong. So to be clear, there is nothing to hide, no conspiracy theory, and nothing special, but I feel that it all needs clarification, I wish there were something more exciting to say other than the story that has been told in many watch magazines already - but here we go ; )
I am a watch nut, period… In the late 90s I was overwhelmed with the idea that the internet was going to completely change the watch industry. But it seemed that I was almost alone with my idea. As a collector and fan, I naturally focused on the Swiss brands that I collected. Aquadive, Zeno, DOXA and many others that can't be named as I am bound by non-disclosure agreements. I literally knocked on every door of every Swiss watch brand whose watches were in my collection. These were mostly the bulky steel dive watches of the 70s.

And clearly, not everyone answered when I knocked. But I stuck with it because I knew in my heart that I was right - that the internet was the next logical step. And I think it is safe to say that I was right - as you see many "traditional" watch companies other than DOXA now offering their line direct to the US customer online through their websites.

I am truly happy (and a little relieved) that I was not totally wrong with my theory about the internet and the watch industry and I wish I would have gotten more involved with the other brands, I also wish to see those faces that I spoke to 15 years ago, who literally thought I am from another planet.

So please let me say;

1. Aquadive and Isofrane are not in any way affiliated with DOXA. PERIOD.
These are 2 completely different companies with entirely different manufacturing facilities, and operating philosophies. Yes, it is absolutely true that they were connected at one time, and at one time were even owned by the same company. But that is no longer the case. Since that time, Aquadive had become dormant, while DOXA continued on, and only later (1999/2000) was the DOXA dive watch brought back to life with a bit of my help.

2. Synchron Uhren Manufaktur (SUM) should not be mistaken for Synchron Watch Group. Again, these are two completely different entities -
SUM is a watch manufacturer, Synchron Watch Group is the distributor of DOXA watches (for retail only) in the United States.

3. I helped relaunching the DOXA SUB and we've had good success, and I've continued my attempts to convince other brands that this was, to some extent, the future.
Owing to this I got involved with AQUADIVE from 2002 until 2004. Later both AQUADIVE and Isofrane were acquired by Synchron Uhren Manufaktur, and yes I was the one behind the idea of the relaunch of AQUADIVE and ISOFRANE back in the late 90s, the same way as with DOXA. But then due to my dedication to DOXA, the project, stock, plans and rights to AQUADIVE were sold to SUM. while I am still an officer at the company, SUM is today part of a fairly large industrial British/Austrian Holding, that had the financial power to reintroduce the brand to the market. And this is what they did a few days ago with the re-launch of AQUADIVE.

Today, I continue my dedication to DOXA , but I am also delighted to see the dream of a reborn AQUADIVE finally come true.

BTW, my names is listed as the applicant (registrant) of the trademark in 2004. The current owner is SUM, those listings are sometimes deceiving, they all use the main uspto database but sometimes omit or misplace the data.

Thank you
Rick

[DEMO]

This one looks really good IMO mounted on a Maranez BOR bracelet.

[LuDi]

Pretty neat

[Ryeguy]

While I'm not a fan of style of the dial, handset, or bezel inlay, that case looks really well done and that Maranez bracelet looks tailor made for that case.

I truly don't mean for this to be a left handed compliment. I think this offering is where micro's actually shine. It is a unique style with obvious quality in the manufacturing, offered at a reasonable price.

I think it looks really good with the bracelet "inside out" as you have it mounted. I think the polished side out would be too "bling" for the brushed case.

[dukerules]

I could not resist. Just ordered. Will be a killer summer watch.

[aikiman44]

Also waiting on mine.