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30th September 2021, 14:42
neilF183

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Originally Posted by lewie

The orange version I ordered from ailexpress arrived today
Very quick
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...dbfa2b1e_z.jpg Untitled by biglewie, on Flickr

Looks great did you pay the VAT through Aliexpress?
30th September 2021, 14:56
lewie

I paid just shy of £150 no mention of vat
Item was declared on duaanie as $19- I haven’t sized it I’m on the fence as it’s great quality but I sort of feel a bit small on my wrist
30th September 2021, 15:01
neilF183

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewie

I paid just shy of £150 no mention of vat
Item was declared on duaanie as $19- I haven’t sized it I’m on the fence as it’s great quality but I sort of feel a bit small on my wrist

I think the £150 would include the vat from previous buys from Ali

What size is your wrist I've got the opposite issue that I'm wondering if it would be too big
30th September 2021, 15:53
TomGW

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilF183

………,
What size is your wrist I've got the opposite issue that I'm wondering if it would be too big

It is the same size as a Doxa, which is fairly large, but I find that it sits well on the wrist.
30th September 2021, 20:36
neilF183

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomGW

It is the same size as a Doxa, which is fairly large, but I find that it sits well on the wrist.

Thanks I've not tried a doxa my plan is to get a seestern then maybe look at a doxa if it wears well
30th September 2021, 21:12
lewie

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilF183

I think the £150 would include the vat from previous buys from Ali

What size is your wrist I've got the opposite issue that I'm wondering if it would be too big

I’m approx 7 3/4
30th September 2021, 23:15
sish101

I bought an orange Tactical Frog after a WTB, as I'd always fancied a Doxa but didn't want to find I'd shelled out for something I didn't actually get on with. Having had it on the wrist for a week and been very happy with its dimensions and appearance, it's confirmed my view that I'd very much like a classic orange Doxa, so much so that I'll be ordering one from Jura next month.

I'll be putting the 'Frog on Sales Corner at the weekend. It has served its purpose and I hope it'll be appreciated by its next owner.

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1st October 2021, 12:16
SeePee

Quote:

Originally Posted by sish101

I bought an orange Tactical Frog after a WTB, as I'd always fancied a Doxa but didn't want to find I'd shelled out for something I didn't actually get on with. Having had it on the wrist for a week and been very happy with its dimensions and appearance, it's confirmed my view that I'd very much like a classic orange Doxa, so much so that I'll be ordering one from Jura next month.

I'll be putting the 'Frog on Sales Corner at the weekend. It has served its purpose and I hope it'll be appreciated by its next owner.

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I've got the same plan try it for a couple of months as a daily before committing to a 300T,anyone managed to get a discount on a Doxa ?
1st October 2021, 12:30
GraniteQuarry

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Originally Posted by SeePee

I've got the same plan try it for a couple of months as a daily before committing to a 300T,anyone managed to get a discount on a Doxa ?

Doxa direct usually do holiday discount codes like Black Friday and 4th July, but typically on specific model choices.

Might get something off the UK sources like Jura at Xmas, but wouldn't count on it as often they land in the "excluded brands" category.
1st October 2021, 12:51
SeePee

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraniteQuarry

Doxa direct usually do holiday discount codes like Black Friday and 4th July, but typically on specific model choices.

Might get something off the UK sources like Jura at Xmas, but wouldn't count on it as often they land in the "excluded brands" category.

I've just asked on an online chat at Sellors but although I've got a 10% discount code it's not valid on Doxa but they will give me a bracelet sizing tool free.
1st October 2021, 13:26
James T. Kirk©

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Originally Posted by mart broad

As an opener and to add to the talk on the forum about Doxa “homages” three pics
The Seestern arrived today and whilst not a Doxa is IMO a far better homage than the Frog and a far better build the bezel action is excellent as is the crown cannot comment on the bracelet as i am not a fan of bracelets so it’s now on a tropical.

I know, I first bought the TF and was put off with the ridiculous "Tachymeter", the watch was also to low (height) and the color to dark and the lettering way to "Seiko". I sold it within 8 days. The Seestern, although the very tiny lettering, is much more a Doxa-ish watch. The bracelet is also better, more micro adjustments in the clasp, which doesn't have press buttons that can break. Not as luxurious a bracelet as the real deal, but good enough for a sub € 160 watch!! I have many watches with the SII NH35A on board, it is a reliable workhorse and this one is well regulated and everything is pretty perfect. Of course, also sapphire on top, pierced lugs, a lighted date wheel. What is not to like?

https://i.postimg.cc/4xZRMcyn/Seestern_Doxahom-1.png
https://i.postimg.cc/h4zn7gN4/Seestern-Doxahom-2.png
https://i.postimg.cc/fWGNcphc/Seestern_Doxahom-3.png
https://i.postimg.cc/7hTKPKsD/Seestern_Doxahom-4.png
https://i.postimg.cc/k4GjzJW2/Seestern_Doxahom-5.png
https://i.postimg.cc/LX87SBF6/Seestern_Doxahom-6.jpg
1st October 2021, 13:35
James T. Kirk©

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Originally Posted by RichS

I am sure they are marvellous, but I just cannot help but hear cistern in an allo allo accent. Which would prevent me from ever buying or wearing a seestern. Surely it should be SEAstern as a diver too?

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It's German, and of course means Starfish
1st October 2021, 14:14
RichS

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk[emoji2398

;5844508]It's German, and of course means Starfish

Apologies for anglicising it but zeeshtern then?
1st October 2021, 19:42
EchoSevenNine

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Originally Posted by RichS

Apologies for anglicising it but zeeshtern then?

Oooh... Good point!
3rd October 2021, 18:18
strell

Went into a shop and tried on some doxa’s I really like the fit! Could get a really good deal on them, but did t pull the trigger! Think going to have to order one of these to try out first!!
3rd October 2021, 18:59
TaketheCannoli

Mine hasn’t arrived yet so I hope it’s here this week.

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Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli

Right you bunch of b*st*rds, your constant praise for the Seestern means I had to order one. I've gone for the yellow. I didn't think there was much wrong with the Tactical Frog for the money but these sound even better quality and value.

Pics on arrival....obvs :)
3rd October 2021, 19:06
RAJEN

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Originally Posted by strell

Went into a shop and tried on some doxa’s I really like the fit! Could get a really good deal on them, but did t pull the trigger! Think going to have to order one of these to try out first!!

Doxa’s now available in shops?
3rd October 2021, 19:09
Sinnlover

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Originally Posted by RAJEN

Doxa’s now available in shops?

They are in London and other big cities.
They are available in a number of prominent retail locations now.
3rd October 2021, 19:11
neilF183

End of October now for more stock

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3rd October 2021, 19:13
strell

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAJEN

Doxa’s now available in shops?

Yeah, AMJ in Newark has them, had the carbon version too
3rd October 2021, 19:18
jwg663

James Porter in the Argyle Arcade in Glasgow have had them for about 18 months, I think.

Edit: just checked & I posted about them in March 2020.

Edit again: WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND SOHO 60 Greene St, New York, NY 10012 is an AD for our American members.
3rd October 2021, 20:10
bigvic

Maybe I should've bought the yellow version, it would brightened up the day.

https://i.postimg.cc/prvd4Y63/PXL-20...-151150159.jpg
3rd October 2021, 20:57
TaketheCannoli

Haha, I have bought the yellow and and have been wondering whether I should have gotten the one you have!

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Originally Posted by bigvic

Maybe I should've bought the yellow version, it would brightened up the day.

https://i.postimg.cc/prvd4Y63/PXL-20...-151150159.jpg
3rd October 2021, 23:16
robert75

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Originally Posted by bigvic

Maybe I should've bought the yellow version, it would brightened up the day.

https://i.postimg.cc/prvd4Y63/PXL-20...-151150159.jpg

Blue looks like the nicest one, been thinking of getting one but trying not to justify buying another watch
4th October 2021, 08:25
SeePee

Just been informed that due to a large faulty batch of cases mine wouldn't have shipped for 30 days so I've cancelled my order.
4th October 2021, 09:11
TaketheCannoli

I also read somewhere that there'd been a batch of dodgy hands delaying orders. Encouraging that they seem to have good QC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeePee

Just been informed that due to a large faulty batch of cases mine wouldn't have shipped for 30 days so I've cancelled my order.
4th October 2021, 09:40
WORKSIMON

I managed to resist for a while but finally gave into a yellow version to compare to my vintage Doxa's.

Have to say I am mightily impressed with it, sized it and put it on last night and its got a nice heft about it and the bracelet is exceedingly comfortable. I love the plain face, same as my Doxa's with no US Divers logo, looks very clean.

Is it a Doxa, no, but it is a new beater for me to wear all day working without worrying about destroying a £1500 quid watch but having the same design as my favourite vintage watch.

Might have to get an orange one next ............
4th October 2021, 10:19
TomGW

Quote:

Originally Posted by WORKSIMON

I managed to resist for a while but finally gave into a yellow version to compare to my vintage Doxa's.

Have to say I am mightily impressed with it, sized it and put it on last night and its got a nice heft about it and the bracelet is exceedingly comfortable. I love the plain face, same as my Doxa's with no US Divers logo, looks very clean.

Is it a Doxa, no, but it is a new beater for me to wear all day working without worrying about destroying a £1500 quid watch but having the same design as my favourite vintage watch.

Might have to get an orange one next ............

That pretty much sums up how I feel about it too. I now don’t have any Doxas, but previously had a couple of vintage, which I liked, followed by a modern one that I wasn’t impressed with.
My (yellow) Seestern is destined to be a regular ‘beater’ and hopefully it survives that while acquiring the patina that befits a proper ‘tool’ watch.
How is it that Steeldive, Seestern etc can build and sell watches with Seiko movements that are regulated to a decent standard, while Seiko seem unable to, at least at the sub £500 price point?
4th October 2021, 10:30
WORKSIMON

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomGW

That pretty much sums up how I feel about it too. I now don’t have any Doxas, but previously had a couple of vintage, which I liked, followed by a modern one that I wasn’t impressed with.
My (yellow) Seestern is destined to be a regular ‘beater’ and hopefully it survives that while acquiring the patina that befits a proper ‘tool’ watch.
How is it that Steeldive, Seestern etc can build and sell watches with Seiko movements that are regulated to a decent standard, while Seiko seem unable to, at least at the sub £500 price point?

I guess the proof will be in the pudding Tom. If it can survive the rigours its about to get with me from steam work to vintage land rovers and fixing PC's (the worst for scratching cases and glass) then I will be a happy camper. My Doxa's have certainly survived well over the years before I got them and started mollycoddling them !
4th October 2021, 11:35
TomGW

Quote:

Originally Posted by WORKSIMON

I guess the proof will be in the pudding Tom. If it can survive the rigours its about to get with me from steam work to vintage land rovers and fixing PC's (the worst for scratching cases and glass) then I will be a happy camper. My Doxa's have certainly survived well over the years before I got them and started mollycoddling them !

I sounds like you’re likely to be testing it more rigorously than I will, so it will be good to know how that goes. If mine ends up with a mellow, ‘lived’ appearance I’ll be very happy.
4th October 2021, 11:56
EchoSevenNine

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomGW

How is it that Steeldive, Seestern etc can build and sell watches with Seiko movements that are regulated to a decent standard, while Seiko seem unable to, at least at the sub £500 price point?

That's the issue for me Tom... No doubt they can, I just suspect their profit margins are too inflated.

These Chinese brands and unbelievable for the money.
4th October 2021, 12:19
SeePee

Cancelled my order and got a full refund.
Has anyone not bonded and would like to move on in either yellow or aquamarine please ?
5th October 2021, 10:31
TaketheCannoli

I really don't see the point of giving people a tracking reference and signposting them to tracking sites when the parcel has been un-trackable throughout the whole journey! Yesterday, eventually, the information changed and directed me to the Yodel site. Guess what? No record of the tracking reference there either.
5th October 2021, 10:53
RLE

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli

I really don't see the point of giving people a tracking reference and signposting them to tracking sites when the parcel has been un-trackable throughout the whole journey! Yesterday, eventually, the information changed and directed me to the Yodel site. Guess what? No record of the tracking reference there either.

Think I ordered mine on the same day as you. Received a tracking number and link to track the parcel.

Had an email yesterday confirming the quality issues of the cases and a 20 - 30 day delay whilst the new batch of cases were on order. Offered a $10 refund a free rubber strap for the inconvenience or a full refund. Happy to wait but the watch had clearly not been sent despite the tracking info.

All speculation but wondering whether they were still taking orders for watches they did not have in stock, were due in, but which have subsequently been delayed longer than anticipated. No issues but strange to allegedly run out of hands initially then have a quality problem with the cases........

In fairness my part refund was facilitated quickly and received a follow up from Coco thanking me for my patience and understanding. Customer service appears to be very good.
5th October 2021, 11:09
SeePee

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLE

Think I ordered mine on the same day as you. Received a tracking number and link to track the parcel.

Had an email yesterday confirming the quality issues of the cases and a 20 - 30 day delay whilst the new batch of cases were on order. Offered a $10 refund a free rubber strap for the inconvenience or a full refund. Happy to wait but the watch had clearly not been sent despite the tracking info.

All speculation but wondering whether they were still taking orders for watches they did not have in stock, were due in, but which have subsequently been delayed longer than anticipated. No issues but strange to allegedly run out of hands initially then have a quality problem with the cases........

In fairness my part refund was facilitated quickly and received a follow up from Coco thanking me for my patience and understanding. Customer service appears to be very good.

I agree that comms are very good but not good business practice to take funds when knowingly out of stock which has cost me in 2 lots of currency transaction charges.
5th October 2021, 11:18
RLE

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Originally Posted by SeePee

............not good business practice to take funds when knowingly out of stock which has cost me in 2 lots of currency transaction charges.

Can not argue with you there. The potential losses in conversion fees was one of my primary considerations in not taking the full refund. Bad enough losing money when selling at the best of times. Frustrating when you lose out when you have not even had the enjoyment of opening the thing, let alone wearing it.

Hope your out of pocket expenses are minimal.
5th October 2021, 13:31
SeePee

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLE

Can not argue with you there. The potential losses in conversion fees was one of my primary considerations in not taking the full refund. Bad enough losing money when selling at the best of times. Frustrating when you lose out when you have not even had the enjoyment of opening the thing, let alone wearing it.

Hope your out of pocket expenses are minimal.

I've done a deal on a LNIB yellow TZ forum watch now and saved a few £'s in the end so quite happy thanks to 2 true forum members.
5th October 2021, 14:01
neilF183

I've just seen on instagram they might be bringing out a black and navy dial so I might wait for one of them rather than order an orange when they're back in stock
5th October 2021, 14:28
TaketheCannoli

Update: I emailed this morning re tracking and they've replied saying mine is one of those in the faulty batch and apologised for not telling me. I've chosen the refund option. Disappointing but not the end of the world.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli

I really don't see the point of giving people a tracking reference and signposting them to tracking sites when the parcel has been un-trackable throughout the whole journey! Yesterday, eventually, the information changed and directed me to the Yodel site. Guess what? No record of the tracking reference there either.
5th October 2021, 15:07
number2

I'm curious, Doxa now offer a rubber strap alternative to the bracelet which appears closely fitted to the case, is the Seestern the same?
5th October 2021, 18:40
Sweepinghand

Got a frog today
Have to say I’m
Impressed
I don’t like the sisal no the seestern
Pleased with this - just need to sort sizing the bracelet

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5th October 2021, 21:11
soesgsxr

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeePee

Mines coming from Wicked Watch which seems to be in Germany.
$209 including $30 express shipping just hope in comes in under the radar.

Do you have a link to there website?
5th October 2021, 21:58
SeePee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soesgsxr

Do you have a link to there website?

It was ordered on the Seestern website and when I got to checkout with PayPal it changed to Wicked Watch in Germany after I chose Express Shipping so I presumed it was in stock in Germany so only 3 days delivery but sadly that wasn't the case so I wouldn't go for that option I was you just have standard delivery and wait, once they are back in stock of course, website now saying pre-order for end of October delivery.
7th October 2021, 15:34
Sweepinghand

This video might be if interest

https://youtu.be/gQo9goUCCSA

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8th October 2021, 00:26
koimaster

https://seesternwatches.com/shop?fbc...p3NsO3GodKSA7Y

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...fec84a6f384804
8th October 2021, 08:16
seikomatic

I agree that the dial of TF is more balanced but eventually overall quality goes first
8th October 2021, 12:38
Highroller1

I absolutely love the dial colour. It’s really brings the watch to life.
8th October 2021, 12:51
2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweepinghand

Got a frog today
Have to say I’m
Impressed
I don’t like the sisal no the seestern
Pleased with this - just need to sort sizing the bracelet

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello Sweepinghand - What colour did you get? Do you have any wristshots? I'm keeping an eye on these at the moment. I like the TF name and brings out the inner child in me. But one thing I like, is that the TF is slimmer than the Seestern, or so I've heard. Can you confirm how well it sits on your wrist, and whether it is tall? I would compare it to my SKX009, which for me is too thick. The SKX I think is over 13mm. But I've read the TF is less than 13mm. I have a 7.5 inch wrist and not sure whether this would be too big....
8th October 2021, 16:31
Sweepinghand

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012

Hello Sweepinghand - What colour did you get? Do you have any wristshots? I'm keeping an eye on these at the moment. I like the TF name and brings out the inner child in me. But one thing I like, is that the TF is slimmer than the Seestern, or so I've heard. Can you confirm how well it sits on your wrist, and whether it is tall? I would compare it to my SKX009, which for me is too thick. The SKX I think is over 13mm. But I've read the TF is less than 13mm. I have a 7.5 inch wrist and not sure whether this would be too big....

Got orange
Not sized it yet as need to add links

However - a girl in our office who obvs has slim wrists popped it on and it looked awesome on her!

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8th October 2021, 20:00
bigvic

From the same company, is this a bit too close for comfort to be a "homage"?
Even so it's not exactly a cheapie at £565.

https://seesternwatches.com/shop/ols...p3NsO3GodKSA7Y

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