What, nobody’s seen these?

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What, nobody’s seen these?

Post by aikiman44 » Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:35 am

I love some of the colors. Non limited means the secondary market will be robust, too.
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Post by tmw » Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:48 am

I want the shark hunter.
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Post by pbj204 » Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:48 am

I think it works with the black or blue dials, but the contrast is too strong with the other colors.

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Post by tmw » Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:12 am

I was never a big fan of the searambler...but this one may work.
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Post by BacoNoir » Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:25 am

Any word on how these carbon cases handle dings and scratches/gouges?
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Post by HapaHapa » Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:36 am

BacoNoir wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:25 am
Any word on how these carbon cases handle dings and scratches/gouges?
I read a review on a different watch with a carbon fiber case. The guy accidentally dragged it against a brick wall and it barely showed a mark.
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Re: What, nobody’s seen these?

Post by unsub073 » Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:12 am

https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/doxa-watch ... collection
For those interested, all colorways of DOXA’s SUB 300 Carbon collection will be available over on Watches of Switzerland for $3,890 USD each.

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Post by Axelay2003 » Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:17 am

unsub073 wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:12 am
https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/doxa-watch ... collection
For those interested, all colorways of DOXA’s SUB 300 Carbon collection will be available over on Watches of Switzerland for $3,890 USD each.

For a superlight carbon watch? These carbon watches feel like toys on the wrist. Good luck.
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Post by dnslater » Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:24 am

BacoNoir wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:25 am
Any word on how these carbon cases handle dings and scratches/gouges?
Ultimately the carbon flakes/fibers are just suspended in a plastic/resin matrix, so I'm doubtful it would be any better than a hard plastic. The mottled matte color should help hide scratchers really well though so it could "patina" nicely.

Definitely no where near as robust as stainless.... but the lightness could be nice.

Carbon bike bits scratch when you look at them, but that is more due to the glossy finish.

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Post by jtbenson » Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:29 am

maybe Rob will chime in, he has one.
i recently picked up the victronix carbon case, but haven't done anything rough with it...yet. i have worn it on a few road rides and when i inevitably crash with it i'll report on how it fairs :lol:
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Post by jtbenson » Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:34 am

oh, but i did get the email from analog/shift explaining how they ushered in awareness of the doxa brand to collectors :rolleyes:
and to herald the fact that their partner, watches of switzerland, are the first US-based doxa ad since the "quartz setback" :shrug:
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Post by toxicavenger » Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:37 am

jtbenson wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:34 am
oh, but i did get the email from analog/shift explaining how they ushered in awareness of the doxa brand to collectors :rolleyes:
and to herald the fact that their partner, watches of switzerland, are the first US-based doxa ad since the "quartz setback" :shrug:
I think Mimo's was the first AD in the US. Then they pulled the AD status.

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Post by toxicavenger » Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:39 am

dnslater wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:24 am
BacoNoir wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:25 am
Any word on how these carbon cases handle dings and scratches/gouges?
Ultimately the carbon flakes/fibers are just suspended in a plastic/resin matrix, so I'm doubtful it would be any better than a hard plastic. The mottled matte color should help hide scratchers really well though so it could "patina" nicely.

Definitely no where near as robust as stainless.... but the lightness could be nice.

Carbon bike bits scratch when you look at them, but that is more due to the glossy finish.
i would be worried about how the crown/tube is made into it and the caseback. but it looks like a crackerjack toy to me. :shrug:

looks like this release is $1k less than the one they first released. that would tick me off if i already bought one.

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Post by Steve O. » Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:59 pm

Axelay2003 wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:17 am
unsub073 wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:12 am
https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/doxa-watch ... collection
For those interested, all colorways of DOXA’s SUB 300 Carbon collection will be available over on Watches of Switzerland for $3,890 USD each.

For a superlight carbon watch? These carbon watches feel like toys on the wrist. Good luck.
Yep. $4K for a watch that feels like a chunk of plastic on the wrist. Unattractive IMO too.
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Post by demer03 » Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:28 pm

I dig the sharky and the searambler. Not $3890 dig, but hey-ho.
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Post by RALAustin » Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:19 pm

Very interesting, but predictable for Doxa given what we have seen.

I for one love my Sharky LE with the aqualung logo, and I am actually into it for less than what they are selling these for now.

The carbon does feel crazy light, but that is why I like it so much. I don't have a mark on mine at all (including the carbon bezel) and have worn it swimming, fishing, etc.... Cannot say that about my steel Doxas with the steel bezel.

I am not a fan of the matching rubber strap combos, and while the strap is well made it is too big and bulky for a watch this light. Instead this is a perfect nato or Erika type strap, and for me on either a khaki green or regular khaki strap, but black works too.

I don't need two of these and think mine with the logo is the best, BUT if they ever redid the 750t case in Carbon I would be buyer #1.

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Re: What, nobody’s seen these?

Post by Torrid » Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:41 pm

The all black and dark blue looks sweet.

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Post by ncstate1201 » Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:58 am

I actually like all of them, but hope to get one way in the future on the secondary market, not loving the price and would definitely want to see one in person first

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Post by matt.wu » Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:39 am

Strangely attracted to the teal... would be an awesome "fun watch" on a NATO.
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Post by TSD » Wed Mar 17, 2021 11:17 am

Caribbean dial looks great with the carbon case. Do they make a bracelet? I bet that’d be fun to wear.

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Re: What, nobody’s seen these?

Post by ezcheese » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:55 pm

Anybody gotten one of these since this thread was active? I’m liking the aquamarine one with the black strap
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Re: What, nobody’s seen these?

Post by demer03 » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:01 pm

Divingstar. Wear great. I love how light they are.
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Re: What, nobody’s seen these?

Post by ezcheese » Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:37 pm

demer03 wrote:
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Divingstar. Wear great. I love how light they are.
Badass. And has it picked up any visible dings or scratches?
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Re: What, nobody’s seen these?

Post by demer03 » Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:45 pm

ezcheese wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:37 pm
demer03 wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:01 pm
Divingstar. Wear great. I love how light they are.
Badass. And has it picked up any visible dings or scratches?
Nope. Wears well. Forged carbon is surprisingly resilient. Actually wears better than the polished stainless steel.
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Post by ezcheese » Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:51 pm

demer03 wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:45 pm
ezcheese wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:37 pm
demer03 wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:01 pm
Divingstar. Wear great. I love how light they are.
Badass. And has it picked up any visible dings or scratches?
Nope. Wears well. Forged carbon is surprisingly resilient. Actually wears better than the polished stainless steel.
Nice. Thanks!
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