QUOTE(miaopurr @ Apr 15 2010, 07:46 PM)
won't the AR coating on the outside of the crystal get damaged in the long run if we don't have the protector?
i've been eyeing on a seamaster since high school, all because of james bond. budget increased, but fund still insufficient. i'm torn between doxa n omega. ok here's the situation:
Doxa
- rm5.6k
- only option is to buy online
- any warranty claim & servicing/regulating the first 2 years will have to be done in switzerland. must send the watch there
- limited production
- have never seen nor tried the actual watch
- ETA-2824-2 grade? elabore?
- 42.7mm slightly smaller than Sinn U1. i can't wear U1 as it is too big for my wrist
- read some complaints from doxa owners on WUS forum
Omega
- rm12k. insufficient fund (like red alert). will have to be patient and keep on saving
- can buy from local AD
- warranty claim & servicing can be done locally
- availability is not a problem. just that the price goes up and up and up
- co-axial technology, chronometer grade movement
- size 42mm, perfect for my wrist
- nothing but perfect reviews
generally its Elaboré grade for Doxa, Mido, Guinand.. eps watches that cost US$1K. under US$1K generally its Standard like my CW.
depending on brands some do a better job at regulating the movement. anyway standard and Elabore diff is how well its regulated, I think I can get a local watch maker to get it done nicely..
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Standard and Elaboré:
Mainspring - Nivaflex NO
Shock protection - Etachocs
Pallet stones - Polyrubies, Epilame-coated
Balance - Nickel gilt
Balance staff - Epilame coated
Collet - Nivatronic
Hairspring - Nivarox 2
Hairspring heat treatment - Etastable
Top and Chronometre:
Mainspring - NivaflexNM
Shock protection - Incabloc
Pallet stones - Red rubies, Epilame-coated
Balance - Glucydur gilt
Balance staff - Epilame coated
Collet - Nivatronic
Hairspring - Anachron
Hairspring heat treatment - Etastable
The performance differences are the big differences between the various grades: ("The limit values are subject to interpretation: 95% of the pieces delivered in a lot must be within the specified limits.")
Standard:
2 positions (CH, 6H)
daily rate: +/-12 sec/day
Maximum positional variation: 30 sec
Isochronism (between 0 and 24 hours): +/- 20 sec
Elaboré:
3 positions (CH, 6H, 9H)
daily rate: +/-7 sec/day
Maximum positional variation: 20 sec
Isochronism (between 0 and 24 hours): +/- 15 sec
Top:
5 positions (CH, FH, 6H, 9H, 3H)
daily rate: +/-4 sec/day
Maximum positional variation: 15 sec
Isochronism (between 0 and 24 hours): +/- 10 sec
limited cash.. only option is Doxa, unless u can find the cash to get the OMEGA b4 next increase else.
its hard to compare... Omega is 2X the price of Doxa. have the money of course Omega.
anyway both brands has a nice history. Doxa started back in 1889, Omega in 1848.
AR coating damage can always sent in to get it coated.
putting a plastic over it, it just dorky.. might as well don't wear and put it in a safe.
Added on April 16, 2010, 8:22 amQUOTE(miaopurr @ Apr 15 2010, 11:28 PM)
they only export. local customers will have to buy from local AD. i guess they have an agreement with local AD
where did U get the info? can share?
Added on April 16, 2010, 8:24 amQUOTE(miaopurr @ Apr 15 2010, 08:51 PM)
without warranty huh? so the warranty is provided by the shop? kinda like underwater phones?
U cannot say its like underwater phones... many of these phones can be stolen goods/export model only or those that "fell off a truck during shipping".
its unlike watches.
This post has been edited by patryn33: Apr 16 2010, 08:39 AM 
Apr 9 2010, 06:44 PM
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, almost can get cartier santos! 
my seiko actually is 37mm, and has served me for 8 years now. u see those veins on my knuckle? nothing like a chick's right? hahaha!
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