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Doxa FB page fanbois and Homages
So I was reading the doxa fanboi page at FB today when someone posted about the Army version which Doxa originated and Synchron aka little rickie homaged. Now all the doxa fanbois swooned over the little rickie version despite it being a homage. The fanbois paid big bucks for the homage as they sold for $1800 or more. I guess the cost of an ETA movement really has gone up. Estimated cost is $290 per movement for just one but for multiples it drops below $100.
Maranez version:
SYNCHRON MILITARY
A TRIBUTE TO THE 70s
Land yachts, wide trousers, big guitar solos, bigger hair. And bold wristwatches. The Seventies was a decade that saw an explosion of style. Sober midcentury codes were thrown out in favor of bold colors and designs. Watches became an extension of one’s individuality and an expression of style. Experimental shapes, an interplay of colors, and chunky cases demanded attention. Watches weren’t just about telling time anymore.
- MODEL: SYNCHRON 70s MILITARY HOMAGE
SIZE: 42MM DIAMETER, 45MM LUG-TO-LUG
THICKNESS: 12.5MM, CASE INCLUDING CASE BACK 14.00MM
CASE MATERIAL: 316L SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL
BEZEL: 37MM UNI-DIRECTIONAL RATCHETING 120-CLICK ROTATING, WITH SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL INSERT AND LUMINOUS TIMING RING
LUMINESCENCE: SUPER LUMINOVA MARKERS AND HANDS
WATER RESISTANCE: 30BAR (APPROX. 300 METERS/666 FEET)
STRAP: TROPIC RUBBER STRAP OR OPTIONAL ISOfrane strap
CALIBER: GENUINE SWISS MADE ETA 2824-2 ELABORE GRADE
FUNCTIONS: HOURS, MINUTES, SWEEP SECONDS, DATE
POWER RESERVE: 30-40 HOURS (FULLY WOUND IN LAB)
WINDING: SELF-WINDING
FREQUENCY: 4 HZ (28,800 VIBRATIONS PER HOUR)
JEWELS: 25
The real one circa 1975 DOXA SUB 11891-4 Army
Maranez version:
- Movement: Seiko NH35 automatic
Case diameter: 42mm excluding the crown - lug to lug 45mm - height 13.6mm
Case material: Brushed stainless steel
Bezel: Sapphire insert
Crown: Screw down steel crown 7mm
Crystal: Flat sapphire , inner AR coating
Dial: Different colors all with Super Luminova C3
Water-resistance: 300m/1000ft
Strap: 20mm steel bracelet tapering to 18mm at the clasp
Weight: 190g on bracelet
1946-2006
“Your heart was warm and happy
With the lilt of Irish laughter
Every day and in every way
Now forever and ever after."