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Maranez Military/Army

Post by Steve O. » Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:19 pm

Came across this today and found it interesting. First the Samui, now this. Not bad if exact "homages" don't bother you. I like 'em, but overpriced IMO. Whatcha' guys think? As if I didn't know. :grin:

https://wshop360.com/collections/maranez-watches


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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by streetracer101 » Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:26 pm

Probably made in the same factory.

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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by Ruggs » Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:29 pm

The guy that wrote the doxa book did a review of the samui and found it to be pretty high quality.

http://www.doxa300t.com/maranez/maranez.htm

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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by DaveT » Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:56 pm

I had this one for a few months after I sold my Doxa 300T, I was pretty impressed. I think the bracelet might have been on par if not a little better than the Doxa, fit and finish was pretty darn good. I was looking at the Army and about to pull the trigger until something else popped up.

If anyone is interested in the Military, Maranez told me they are running a sale between Sept 20th and 27th

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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by Steve O. » Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:44 pm

I have a vintage Doxa 300T, but have been enjoying wearing this - Tactical Frog. I also have a teal, yellow, and black dial. I haven't tried a Samui, but the TFs are well made, and offer a lot for little money.


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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by kempoman » Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:24 pm

Nice try!
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by tattoo chef » Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:51 am

I don’t know why the dealer you linked charges so much more,
But they are $399 from Maranez and $449 for the DLC.

https://www.maranez.com/samui-army

They are also running a 20% off sale bringing the stainless ones to $319 and the DLC $359

I bought the diver as I didn’t want something that was an exact Doxa or Synchron homage.

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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by Steve O. » Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:55 am

tattoo chef wrote:
Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:51 am
I don’t know why the dealer you linked charges so much more,
But they are $399 from Maranez and $449 for the DLC.

https://www.maranez.com/samui-army

They are also running a 20% off sale bringing the stainless ones to $319 and the DLC $359

I bought the diver as I didn’t want something that was an exact Doxa or Synchron homage.

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Good question. I like the one you bought. Reminds me of an Omega "banana" (dial) and a Zodiac Sea Wolf (hands).
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by AtomicTom » Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:21 am

Actually like them very much Steve ! :grin: :)

Thank you so so much for the look !!!

Like you are saying, the prices could come down a notch,
or two. But I guess enough people buy them at the prices
they are at. So they just stay where they are, or even will
end going up. However, I just like seeing these, along with
all of the neat variations. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I mean you can find a watch that looks like a classic icon.
Or one that kicks up things on the wild scale. :grin: It’s just
really fun to see imho.

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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Sep 18, 2021 1:27 pm

tattoo chef wrote:
Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:51 am
I don’t know why the dealer you linked charges so much more,
But they are $399 from Maranez and $449 for the DLC.

https://www.maranez.com/samui-army

They are also running a 20% off sale bringing the stainless ones to $319 and the DLC $359

I bought the diver as I didn’t want something that was an exact Doxa or Synchron homage.

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Oohhh. I think I will purchase the RED Samui. I guess the MAF discount code will only work during September 20-26.
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by Cabaiguan » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:04 am

All made by the same Chinese factories. Lol.
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by flyskate » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:33 pm

And all out of stock


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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by Axelay2003 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:02 pm

In for the Red Samui. Let me see if the case quality is same as my Synchron Military. The screw down crown is more recessed on the Samui.
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by Ryeguy » Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:22 am

Axelay2003 wrote:
Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:02 pm
In for the Red Samui. Let me see if the case quality is same as my Synchron Military. The screw down crown is more recessed on the Samui.
Yeah, I was able to get one as well during the discount period. I really just wanted the bracelet for my Synchron Military, with the idea I would just flip the watch head later, but maybe it'll stick around as a fun beater.

FWIW, I actually think the GMT bezel on the Samui is more practical for my needs than the no deco bezel on the Doxa.

FlyingDoc posted some pics of his red Samui where he polished the outer ring and painted the numbers red to match the dial. It is definitely more Doxa imitating this way, but I can't argue with how it looks.

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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by DEMO » Mon Sep 20, 2021 8:57 am

Mine arrived last Friday. I sized the bracelet this morning and got it on the wrist. I have to say, this is my first Maranez and I am very impressed with the quality of this one. I went for the cream color dial / stainless steel version. Finishing is scary close to the Synchron Military as far as quality. The bezel on the Maranez is a little more "coarse" in action than the Syncron but it is firm with no back-play. Case finishing is done extremely well and dial is printed beautiful. The hands are actually nicer than the Synchron Military. Oh and lume is spectacular on the Maranez.

Here's a first photo, I'll have more.

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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by tattoo chef » Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:03 am

I just got the diver, and my thoughts echoes Demo above.
Really nice quality for the price.
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by aikiman44 » Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:33 am

Very nice, gents.
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by DEMO » Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:35 pm

More Pics.....

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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by deepcdvr » Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:38 pm

Fak

I have enough watches

I have enough watches

I have..
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by Henryj » Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:17 pm

deepcdvr wrote:
Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:38 pm
Fak

I have enough watches

I have enough watches

I have..
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by deepcdvr » Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:19 pm

Henryj wrote:
Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:17 pm
deepcdvr wrote:
Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:38 pm
Fak

I have enough watches

I have enough watches

I have..
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
All work and no (new) watches make Paul a dull boy.
Exactly!

Although I only want “new-to-me” watches - I’m not greedy :grin:
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by kempoman » Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:20 pm

DEMO wrote:
Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:35 pm
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This will beat coming Doxa Army ...
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by DEMO » Tue Sep 21, 2021 8:18 am

Another pic....

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Bracelet is quite nice on these. Real, individual beads of rice links, very nicely finished, easy to size single screw links, machined clasp with machined fold-out wetsuit extension.
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by snootydog » Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:20 am

I like the look of them but mention Maranez on the Facebook Doxa forum and they go into meltdown :roll:
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Re: Maranez Military/Army

Post by Axelay2003 » Fri Sep 24, 2021 4:58 am

I received my red samui yesterday and noticed that the date wheel changes 5 minutes after the hour. My other watches date wheel change just before or right on the hour.

My Synchron Military date wheel changes exactly on the hour.

Is that normal to change date after the hour?
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