lanikai Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I was always taken by the Doxa Subs.. well, really only as a huge die hard fan of Clive Cussler and his adventure novels featuring his character : Dirk Pitt, the Doxa being the official watch of NUMA .. for those of you who have read Dr. Cussler's books or marvelled at his vintage collection of classic autos you will know what I mean.. Read about the History and Clive Cussler ~ I've read each and every one of his novels.. thoroughly enjoyed each one !! http://www.doxawatches.com/clive_cussler.htm But after seeing Doxa here on RWG .... I had to have one.. and a member here guided me to one... although in Tennessee and advertised as .. "Local cash sale only"... but after communicating with the seller.. which turned out to be my pleasure.. the 600T-graph landed in Hawaii last week.. Roll call !! post your Doxa thanks for viewing Aloha~Cheers Lani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patinga Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Love it. Great watch and it is so uniquely its own. Wear it well my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 the 300T CONQUISTADOR In 1969, Doxa introduced the first diver watch equipped with a Helium Release Valve (HRV) that was available to the general public. It was called the "DOXA SUB 300T Conquistador". The HRV is believed to have been co-developed by Doxa and Rolex, for which Rolex submitted patent number CH-A-492 246 on 6th November 1967. Although Rolex fitted Submariners (model 5513 - non date) with prototypes of this escape valve, which COMEX divers used successfully for 2 years, they didn't actually begin to build the Helium Release Valve into their retail dive watches until 1971. This was when they produced the HRV equipped Sea-Dweller, almost 2 years after Doxa had released the Conquistador. More information about the development of the Conquistador and the Doxa SUB in general can be found in an interview with the chief designer, Mr. Urs Eschle. the full interview.. http://www.doxa300t.com/interview/interview.htm .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Loving the orange. My favorite doxa. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Magnificent piece! Welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Magnificent piece! Welcome to the club! No... that above .... is Magnificent !!!! Maha~lo ..... Nanuq.. thanks for the lead Now to go to the doxa forum .. I hope they have a sense of Humor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Sense of humor? Haaah! Don't count on it. But there are a couple good guys over there... Dr. Pete, Simon, Granite. Boy did you start your Doxaholic journey with a bang! That's simply gorgeous. Wonder when Chicken Manny will chime in here?? He's got some really nice pieces too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Here's mine. I had to shave the endpieces of a modern doxa endlinks to get the modern bracelet to fit. I have the old one stored away safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 great pic!! I gotta own one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Here's mine. I had to shave the endpieces of a modern doxa to get the modern bracelet to fit. I have the old one stored away safely. Beauty csk !!!! thanks for posting.. @asimplef yez sir.. the orange dial and the case are awesome on all the doxa's .. but the lung... sheesh... ....mmmmmmm .. 300T with the black lung someday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Beautiful piece Lani. Looks like the Doxa club is expanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 That Doxa T-Graph is certainly a beauty, Lani! It's interesting how the running seconds are at 3, instead of the usual 9 o'clock position for a V7750 movement. So obviously, Doxa uses their own movement- or at least not a V7750. thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Mmmmm Doxa.... A classic diver -I'm very envious R Wear it well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 That Doxa T-Graph is certainly a beauty, Lani! It's interesting how the running seconds are at 3, instead of the usual 9 o'clock position for a V7750 movement. So obviously, Doxa uses their own movement- or at least not a V7750. thanks for sharing. ETA 2894-2 Produced by ETA (Swatch Group) since 1996 automatic modular construction with ETA 2892 base movement and chronograph plate, 28,800 bph, 28 mm diameter, 6.1 mm height, 37 jewels, 47 h power-reserve, lever/cam design very common, often used in mid-priced models with a Tricompax (3,6,9) helper-dial outlay, due to the modular construction, crown and pushers are not on the same line Examples of watches that use this movement: Omega automatic Speedmasters with helper dials at 3,6 and 9. Chopard Mille Miglia chrono, Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronograph, Hublot Navy, Girard Perregaux "Pour Ferrari" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 It's interesting how the running seconds are at 3, instead of the usual 9 o'clock position for a V7750 movement. So obviously, Doxa uses their own movement- or at least not a V7750. You got it, the Sub 600 T-Graphs use a decorated ETA 2894-2 chrono movement. Hey Lani, how does it keep time? I'd have to say my Doxas are the most accurate watches I own, usually running within Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thank you all !! I am truly enjoying my Doxa !! I know there are more out there.. I would very much like to see everyones Doxa 1! Aloha~Cheers Lani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 You got it, the Sub 600 T-Graphs use a decorated ETA 2894-2 chrono movement. Hey Lani, how does it keep time? I'd have to say my Doxas are the most accurate watches I own, usually running within Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 You wanna gets anodda Doxa? Yous comed to da right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the heads up on the 2894-2. Learn something new around here everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Bloody brilliant Lani. Congratulations! Here is another pic of your watch (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Funny, that's what it looks like in the morning when I pull up my sleeve to check my pace on my bike ride to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Bloody brilliant Lani. Congratulations! Here is another pic of your watch (I think) . . . cold: . . No wonder Nanuq thinks anything above freezing is too hot.. . . . bike ride.... I hope ya got outriggers on the bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Outriggers? We don't need no steenking outriggers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I knew I'd find this familiar avatar soon enough .. scroll down a couple of post and you will see our one and only...... http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f...55&p=636813 'Nanuq' date='Apr 20 2009, 08:20 AM' post='650044'] Outriggers? We don't need no steenking outriggers! No wonder more single engine aricraft are sold in Alaska than anywhere else on the planet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 ALERT ALL DOXA DROOLERS!! There's a very lovely vintage Sub 200 T-Graph on Ebay right now, the one with the silver dial. It's exceedingly rare, and looks to be in great shape. It also has the vintage Beads of Rice bracelet... impossible to find. Join the crowd! Give Lanikai some brotherhood! These are wonderful pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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