lanikai Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 According to Dr. Pete' Book, the yellow dial 300T is noted to be the rarest of the different colour dials.. but I am just quoting da book..the prices of the Black Lung speak for the rarity (imo) The Divestar was produced when Doxa joined the Synchron Group (in 1968, Doxa joined the Synchron Group) many things changed.. the thickness of the case.. logo,.. etc. to me just another chapter in the history of the Doxa Line.. just a short synopsis of ma reading (how'd I do Nanuq~Arthur ??) you can do all the reading in the book.. but nothing like actually strapping one on.. the best teacher.. "Experience".. and I'm fortunate to give you these pics of my 300T Divestar.. Hope you enjoy the pictorial.. 300T Synchron Divestar Thanks for viewing AC Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tick123 Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Lani, WOW. Its simply stunning on that smooth Doxa rubber. How do I get a hold of one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Wow Lani! Just WOW!!! She's a beauty! Congrats!! Can't wait to see the threesome all together! Any plans to put this one on a "Beads of Rice" bracelet? Not saying I don't just love the rubber strap, but there's just something so unique about their bracelets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzanooo Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Wow!!!! What a beauty, that is so much nicer looking in your pics. Major congrats on that rare bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Another kick a$$ watch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Wowwwwwwwww Lani!! What a spectacular piece!! I like yours even better than the one in Pete's book, you have the hours hand with the "thin" lume and that just looks better. More balanced. She has just enough wabi to be "loved" and not abused. And your research is spot on. What a score! Congratulations! I think this just about puts you in Doctor Doxa position on RWG, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Wow Lani! Just WOW!!! She's a beauty! Congrats!! Can't wait to see the threesome all together! Any plans to put this one on a "Beads of Rice" bracelet? Not saying I don't just love the rubber strap, but there's just something so unique about their bracelets! Thank you guy's !!!! Yeah Red.. gotta take pics of the different generations together as one.. if you come across a beads of rice bracelet give a holla.. this one came on a cheapo Nato style strap.. and this gen Doxa divers strap is from my 600T graph but where's our Doxa Guru's ????? AC/Lani edit add:.. oooopppppsss there he be... as soon as I posted this I see Nanuq our doxa elder right above.. yuppers B.. when I took it outta the box it went right on my wrist.. the divestar was the start of the bulk that the 300NT didn't have.. the streamline case with the 300T was no longer...still it's a doxa thanks for your unending support B!! AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 My pleasure, ma brotha. It couldn't have happened for a nicer guy. There is another very interesting piece on the 'Bay right now... And I've been watching a very nice vintage Beads of Rice bracelet this week, also on the 'Bay, but now it's gone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 My pleasure, ma brotha. It couldn't have happened for a nicer guy. There is another very interesting piece on the 'Bay right now... . . . Jesus .. Joseph and Mary.. . . . ok.. ok.. this is the last one , , , , for this year.. maybe.. ok .. dunno.. . . . ahhh.... gott go B.. gotta.. . . . I'll catch the bus for the next couple of months,, sell some reps.. yeah that's it.. that's the tciket . . . seriously just one moooooore AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Me thinks this one is going for close if not over 3k.. it's in excellent condition B.. I may pass on this one and savior the 300nt and 300T for now.. I think people are going to be selling the bracelet separately for the added $$$.. AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbe2410@wanadooadsl.net Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Great piece of the Synchron era you have there Lani Congratulations!! Great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 My pleasure, ma brotha. It couldn't have happened for a nicer guy. There is another very interesting piece on the 'Bay right now... And I've been watching a very nice vintage Beads of Rice bracelet this week, also on the 'Bay, but now it's gone?? That's a gorgeous, and well loved vintage searambler with my all time favorite silver dial! Nice find Nanuq! Lani - you going to go for that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Holy crap! That yellow dial is stunning (and I generally stay away from yellow). You are amassing an awesome collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Holy crap! That yellow dial is stunning (and I generally stay away from yellow). You are amassing an awesome collection. Thanks W.. everybody needs some sort of Hobby.. needless to say we've all had mere glimpses of yours .. I do recall a yellow divers strap.. sometime ago... it's somewhere in my cerebral thought's but I cannot remember.. @Nanuq.. shoot if I had seen that beads of rice... I would of snatched it .. there will be another some day.. AC/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 First time I've seen a Doxa on rubber, but me likey Awesome perishing at the flexing point as well, vintage battle-scars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Lani, That's a really ,really nice example of the Divingstars. The Divingstars were indeed the rarest of the lot, as they were produced in very limited numbers. According to Doxa, during the period 1967-mid 70's the order of popularity was 1. Professional (Orange) 2.Sharkhunter (Black) 3. Searambler (Silver) 4. Divingstar (Yellow). The Caribbean (Blue) is a contemporary product and was not in the color scheme back then. Also, the color has changed quite a bit with the divingstars. As you can see from yours as well as mine, the color is more a Mustard Yellow, whereas the modern Divingstars are brighter more Canary Yellow. After The Syncron consortium got into financial trouble, the Doxa brand was sold to Aubrey Freres in 1978.Aubrey Did produce a limited number of Divingstars, but the 300T was dropped and all that were produced were either 600T's or 750T's. Aubrey also offered some models with Quartz movements. Interestingly, quite a few of the Divingstars were sold to the French Navy (FN). During that era, the FN used a general spec sheet and bought from whomever met the specifications. that is why they had Doxas,Blancpain, Tudors,Rolex, and maybe others as well. The most prized of those are the ones that have the decomissioning papers with the watch, as the watches themselves had no special marking on the caseback, like those from other countries. I was fortunate enough to be able to buy 2 of the FN Divingstars from a watch dealer in France. They were pretty beat up, scratched crystals, bezels almost unreadable, but structurally sound and running strong.Strangly, they both came with Tudor Snoflake hands, which i stupidly had replaced and did not get back! Here are the before and after photos And here they are after spa treatments. Far from perfect, but much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Those 9411 Tudor hands look surprisingly good... I was just sitting looking at the dial today and "mustard" is the exact word that came to mind...I will need a servicing soon .. the rotor is sticky although there is more than enough oil in the movement.. needs a full servicing by ZM.. is that a modern bracelet you have on there ?? it looks good,.. maybe I can ping doxa and see if they will sell a bracelet with proof of my Doxa's it would be more comfortable and look better than the rubber strap I have on there now.. thanks for posting your beauties Arthur !!! AC R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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