Doxalike

[twostirish222]

I do agree there can only be one Doxa. But, a majority of the Dive watches out there all use characteristics of other Dive watches that sell well.

[BSears]

I do agree there can only be one Doxa. But, a majority of the Dive watches out there all use characteristics of other Dive watches that sell well.

I think that's true to a point. I mean you can only have so many configurations for a dial, esp given the relatively limited types of movements available out there today (I'm not talking about the in-house/specialized movements). But when a company makes a bezel and a case and a bracelet that looks EXACTLY like the "real" deal - that's a copy, and they won't be getting my money or my praise. Granted, they moved the crown to 4, but I'm still seeing doxa every time I look at that watch, regardless of the dial.

I have never figured out a certain other forum's problem with Joe. Maybe Joe turned em down to be a PAYING sponsor and so now they bash him. Well, who can blame Joe if that was really the case?! That's the last place I'd want to be associated with. Without turning this into a dog-pile, I'll just say that it's pretty transparent when a forum bashes one watchmaker/designer for making a watch that looks similar to a vintage-styled diver and then turns around and applauds another for making a direct copy.

[twostirish222]

I do agree there can only be one Doxa. But, a majority of the Dive watches out there all use characteristics of other Dive watches that sell well.

I have never figured out a certain other forum's problem with Joe. Maybe Joe turned em down to be a PAYING sponsor and so now they bash him. Well, who can blame Joe if that was really the case?! That's the last place I'd want to be associated with. Without turning this into a dog-pile, I'll just say that it's pretty transparent when a forum bashes one watchmaker/designer for making a watch that looks similar to a vintage-styled diver and then turns around and applauds another for making a direct copy.

I could not have said it better myself.

[cali kid]

So true brad!! think we are done with most of the hard feelings but kinda like watchgeeks if your only gonna talk good about a paying sponsers!

[Tragic]

i would bet the farm that DOXA bought the tooling so who ever makes their cases couldnt sell them to anyone else! That being said you could buy a doxa and do what longio did to L&B schaumburg! If i called a couple people names would sound like some guy we know sittin' all by himself at his lil' forum!!!

Trevor I've seen this "buy the tooling" stuff a long time on forums.
A looong time ago, that may have had some validity, but I can't think of any watch cases, bezels, etc. that modern cnc mills and lathes can't do with standard tooling.
I guess all a company can do is patent whatever they can and threaten to sue the shit out of someone but anything can be copied.

[cali kid]

i would bet the farm that DOXA bought the tooling so who ever makes their cases couldnt sell them to anyone else! That being said you could buy a doxa and do what longio did to L&B schaumburg! If i called a couple people names would sound like some guy we know sittin' all by himself at his lil' forum!!!

Trevor I've seen this "buy the tooling" stuff a long time on forums.
A looong time ago, that may have had some validity, but I can't think of any watch cases, bezels, etc. that modern cnc mills and lathes can't do with standard tooling.
I guess all a company can do is patent whatever they can and threaten to sue the shit out of someone but anything can be copied.

I agree and wonder how much juice doxa really has, wasnt there a zeno that used a doxa case and bezel??

[Tragic]

Yeah there is/was a nice orange Zeno that sold for 350-400 or so that was very Doxa'ish.

[cali kid]

DOXA 250T



DOXA300T and Zeno 300L

[W. C. Bartlett]

This is a Doxa.

[Pallet Spoon]

If I had never seen a genuine Doxa, I may be tempted to purchase this watch. While most of us are battle hardened dive watch collectors, imagine if you just bumped your head on this site one day.

Personally I can't afford to add a gen Doxa to my stable right this minute ... if I found one of these in the secondary market, it may be a fun piece to own or even consider modding. Might look nice blasted, or even better PVDed or DLCed. Be a good candidate for a hand swap too .

[Pasquale]

Haha you doxa dummys
im gona buy it..

[TLex]

This is a Doxa.

Yes it is, Bill! And a bloody fine one, too!

[TLex]

If I had never seen a genuine Doxa, I may be tempted to purchase this watch. While most of us are battle hardened dive watch collectors, imagine if you just bumped your head on this site one day.

Personally I can't afford to add a gen Doxa to my stable right this minute ... if I found one of these in the secondary market, it may be a fun piece to own or even consider modding. Might look nice blasted, or even better PVDed or DLCed. Be a good candidate for a hand swap too .

You make some very fair points, mate. Should be a pretty fun watch to have for the cash. I will reserve judgment until I've seen a prototype, not much I don't like anyway. My guess is many Doxa fans will end buying one, how many Ploprof owners bought an LM7 as a beater?

[jk103]

Hello, this is my first post and this thread is the reason. This is a pic of vintage Felca watch from the 70's. It is currently for sale on the internet and not by me. Felca watch company is now known as Titoni they are well established and have been around since the early 1900's. So what do you think?

[moishlashen]

Looks a lot like a vintage Doxa. Pretty solid looking piece for sure. Interesting.

[SCM64]

Anyone who would bash or question the quality of Zixen and Joe is a freakin idiot. The Trimix smokes anything sponsored at at most forums. Sorry.

If you don't like the watch, cool with me. Joe and the quality are beyond question.

EDIT: And as I said earlier... on whatever the name of the watch as the top of the thread is.

[deepcdvr]

I like my Doxa.

These types of watches/copies, whatever, don't bother me because I won't spend money on one.

Not a bad looking watch, though, but pure theft. Oh, and the name? WTF?

[Tragic]

Haha you doxa dummys
im gona buy it..

I'd get one but not if Oscar might get a nickel of my money.

[Sooner]

I have never figured out 3T's problem with Joe.

The fact that Sean was always pumping up Zinex was probably reason enough for 3L to beat them down.

[BSears]

Haha you doxa dummys
im gona buy it..

[DMB]

Hello, this is my first post and this thread is the reason. This is a pic of vintage Felca watch from the 70's. It is currently for sale on the internet and not by me. Felca watch company is now known as Titoni they are well established and have been around since the early 1900's. So what do you think?

I think Felca got a hold of some of the same cases used by DOXA (back in the day) and made a smoking hot chrono. I'd buy it and I'd definitely wear it.

Personally, I have nothing against the new watch. I tend to think that one of the reasons it has been met with criticism, is that WIS are simply longing for something original. Lately, there really hasn't been anything that has truly been original and innovative from any of the manufacturers. Granted, there are only so many dial/hand and case combos out there. You are bound to have something that looks like something else.