Got this in an email from Doxa...

[mindbender]

What do you guys think? I'm not sure what I think of it yet.

+++ DOXA news +++


DOXA Flieger II re-edition

Dear valued customer,

We are glad to announce the eagerly awaited release of the DOXA Flieger II model - ... - First testimonials of our customers confirmed "it was worth the wait"

This is a classic 3 piece construction case with a vintage domed hesalite crystal and a reliable manual wind ETA 2804 movement.

A classic design with luminous hands and markers

[swanbourne]

Not a bad looking Omega-inspired dial but could do with less writing. Should be around £175-185 (US$285-300 at the current poor rate of exchange). Any idea how much it is?

Eddie

[mindbender]

$399 USD. Not sure what I think about that. I'd be more likely to pay the $399 USD for the Graphic re-edition in gold with an auto instead of a quartz movement.

Just checked out their site, and they finally have the photos there. Hadn't been able to click on the link before. So, here are two more photos from Doxa's site.

[mindbender]

Detailed watch specifications:

ø polished solid stainless steel (316L)

ø Case dimensions:
35mm diameter, 42mm lug to lug, 9mm height, 19mm lugs

ø 3 piece classic case construction

ø Super Luminova hands and markers

ø engraved case back

ø vintage look domed hesalite crystal

ø Swiss 17 jewel manual wind mechanical movement
based on ETA, modified and decorated by DOXA

ø 28'800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), 42 hours of power reserve,
Regulator system ETACHRON with fine-timing device

ø 100% replica dial of the 1948 model

ø quick set date

ø signed crown

ø black genuine leather strap with DOXA signed buckle

ø DOXA signed presentation case

ø 1 year limited warranty

[KCampbell]

The dial writing appears to be applied, and shiny? That's just a tad off-putting.

It's not stunning value for money at that price, but not totally unreasonable.

Kevin

[otari]

Not a bad looking Omega-inspired dial but could do with less writing.

That's what I thought, but then found this on Doxa website:

100% replica dial of the 1948 model

and this on WUS (modified Flying Doctor's original):

[Ming Thein]

As you say, looks a hell of a lot like the Omega Seamaster 30 or even the 'new' Railmaster. Perhaps kinda overpriced at $399? Maybe worth it with typical discounts. I'd personally wait a bit more and get the railmaster with coaxial escapement.

Ming

[JP (Europe)]

..but 399 USD is way too much.

To put it on perspective you can get same style and also swiss made watches 3 pieces (O&W MP2801) on that same price.

Anyone knows how decorated Doxa-movements really are?

JP

[swanbourne]

Not a bad looking Omega-inspired dial but could do with less writing.

That's what I thought, but then found this on Doxa website:

100% replica dial of the 1948 model

and this on WUS (modified Flying Doctor's original):

My comment about "could do with less writing" was directed at the "Flieger II", way too big in my opinion.

Eddie

[gray]

I don't like the style of writing on the dial and Feiger II is too much. Price seems ok to me, maybe a few dollars over, but not much - and come on, they have to pay for brand presence with someone's money :?

[swanbourne]

I don't like the style of writing on the dial and Feiger II is too much. Price seems ok to me, maybe a few dollars over, but not much - and come on, they have to pay for brand presence with someone's money :?

With most manufacturers this is true but it's slightly different with Doxa. They sell most watches direct from the factory and so are cutting out the distributor and of course, the distributor's profit. There's one less snout in the trough with Doxa's supply chain than there is with mine.

Eddie

[otari]

Not a bad looking Omega-inspired dial but could do with less writing.

That's what I thought, but then found this on Doxa website:

100% replica dial of the 1948 model

and this on WUS (modified Flying Doctor's original):

My comment about "could do with less writing" was directed at the "Flieger II", way too big in my opinion.

Eddie

Eddie, my comment was about "Omega-inspired dial" vs Doxa'a claim of "100% replica dial of the 1948 model". Would be interesting to see more info on the origins of the design.

[JP (Europe)]

..around this Flieger in another forum. Yes there where you can not talk about PRS-watches :wink:

Seems to be so that Omega has copied Doxa -style and quess what; Same information source gives information that:

"the DOXA SUB 300T or XXX was the
1. official watch of the French marine, 1970-1978
2. official watch of US Navy saturation divers 1968-1974
3. official watch of the Polish navy 1973-1979
4. official watch of the Korean, British, German and Swiss navy at sometime between 1970 and 1980"

"Nearly half of the DOXA SUB 300 re-edition owners serviced at the mentioned navy forces and that was one of the reasons why they bought the re-edition. "

:roll:

Sure so by the same math says that 98% from DN owners are members of SAS and 99% Omega SMP owners are MI6 agents.....

I can see the light; my future is in marketing area.

:twisted:

JP

[tempus]

That's a lovely chopper Eddie :lol:

I prefer the Sub 300T to the Flieger :wink: I'm can't seem to get my head around bold triangular hour markers, other than at 12, or 12,3,6,9. The text seems way too prominent aswell.

[gray]

After all, they did invent the tourbillion movement, just after the wheel and the television set :wink:

[JP (Europe)]

After all, they did invent the tourbillion movement, just after the wheel and the television set :wink:

Really? I have been thinking that it was Allison family who invent the tourbillion movement :wink:

JP

[otari]

After all, they did invent the tourbillion movement, just after the wheel and the television set :wink:

Really? I have been thinking that it was Allison family who invent the tourbillion movement :wink:

JP

That's right! It was called terrbillion initially :-)

[Neil.C]

Those claims about Doxa seem somewhat dubious.

I'm no expert on military watches but the only Royal Navy divers watches I've ever seen were Rolex and Omega.

I know Dirk Pitt wears one though :D

[Jeroen]

After all, they did invent the tourbillion movement

So Abraham Louis Breguet is the founder of Doxa ? :lol:


Jeroen

[gray]

Those claims about Doxa seem somewhat dubious.

I'm no expert on military watches but the only Royal Navy divers watches I've ever seen were Rolex and Omega.

I know Dirk Pitt wears one though :D

And of course Dirk is a real person, I think he was taught to dive by Comander Bond :wink:

[JP (Europe)]

After all, they did invent the tourbillion movement

So Abraham Louis Breguet is the founder of Doxa ? :lol:


Jeroen

NOW this is wild.......

8)

[tempus]

After all, they did invent the tourbillion movement

So Abraham Louis Breguet is the founder of Doxa ? :lol:


Jeroen

No you're thinking of the tourbillon. The Doxa invention has far more parts :wink:

[chrisb]

After all, they did invent the tourbillion movement

So Abraham Louis Breguet is the founder of Doxa ? :lol:


Jeroen

No you're thinking of the tourbillon. The Doxa invention has far more parts :wink:

Well spotted :roll:

[Jeroen]

After all, they did invent the tourbillion movement

So Abraham Louis Breguet is the founder of Doxa ? :lol:


Jeroen

No you're thinking of the tourbillon. The Doxa invention has far more parts :wink:

you are referring to the Breguet hairspring....? :wink:


Jeroen

[pplateau]

This watch is about twice the cost of some very nice watches of similar "benefit," ie windup movement etc. I doubt that it will market well; now if they would reduce the price to about $225 USD they could sell many more!

Dick