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Trimix 3T WIS
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Anyone seen the new Diver from Zinex? Attachment: NITROB AD.JPG (Downloaded 213 times) |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Welcome aboardhand6.gifNice looking diver...what are the specs and movementwatch2.gif |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Yea I was just looking at their site a couple weeks ago. No opinion yet. Bookmarked for later reading. LOL :D Here it is for those who want to check it out. http://www.zinexwatch.com/ABOUT.html |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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I am trying to pre-order one.....they said June or July.....45mm!! Looks pretty cool....I think. |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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Thanks......nice to know there are sites like this around...... |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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This is from their web...... [size=SPECIFICATION ][size=N][size=ITROX][size= Professional Diver 50 ATM Swiss movt, with ETA 2824-2, adjusted Heavy gauge housing, double O ring Stainless Steel "8" MM milled Bezel 316 grade 54MM X 45MM X 16 MM SS High lum military dial specification ][size=" Limited Production of 100 Pieces" ] |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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Hi Oagaspar, The Nitrox is powered by the ETA 2824-2 25 Jewel Automatic Movement. Rated at 50 ATM with double O-ring gaskets with the case is manufactured out of 316L grade. Stainless-Steel 8 mm bezel with dimensions of 54x45x16mm. Limited to 100 pieces. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Simon_Leung wrote: Hi Oagaspar, Does that case look familiar or am I just seeing things?  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: Simon_Leung wrote:Hi Oagaspar, Yes it is a strinkingly close match to the OE :shock: |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Here is an image of the Korsbek Ocean Explorer as a comparison. Attachment: Ocean_explorer_StainlessSteelBezel-336wide.jpg (Downloaded 179 times) |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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This Zinex is not the model that was in question as being a look alike to the OE on that forum but a upcoming modelhand6.gif |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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I have one of theyre previous watches with an auto movt 2824 and I really like it, its a smooth working watch so far Last edited on Sun Mar 30th, 2008 11:48 am by hucky |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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*Thinking quietly to himself* How much does Zinex want for that Limited Edition Chronograph? |
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MizzouGuy 3T WIS
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I don't post here much, but I have been in contact with the folks at Zinex about this watch and it seems like a real winner. From what it has been described to me, the bezel seems like it will be a tank, and it will feature C3 lume with 500m water resistance. I plan to pre-order one soon. Just my option. |
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MizzouGuy 3T WIS
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Simon_Leung wrote: *Thinking quietly to himself* Check the Bay, last time I looked there were a few for sale there straight from Zinex. |
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hucky 3T WIS
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The Pre Order is for 725.00 or 825.00 on bracelet and available in June #9 thru #99 still available on the Nitrox The chrono I have seen on the bay as well |
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Dookie 3T WIS
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hey, that chrono looks good. Does it have an ETA 7750? or chinese clone? nice colors on the dial. smile8.gifsmile8.gif |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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From the information on Zinex Website the chronogrpah is powered by the Swiss Made Valjoux 7750. |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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Looks different to me....bezel, case size 46mm.......no crown guard, I think the Zinex looks much better to me anyway.....:) |
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steve6387 3T WIS 
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Dreadnaught meets Seahawk, maybe? Good looking piece. --steve |
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KenC Admin 
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hucky wrote: The Pre Order is for 725.00 or 825.00 on bracelet and available in June Now that is a reasonable price for a VAL 7750 powered piece...sounds more reasonable than the $1200 to $1500 other Start-ups want for an ETA 2824-2 or SW200 powered watch. |
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Dookie 3T WIS
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Simon_Leung wrote: From the information on Zinex Website the chronogrpah is powered by hmmm, cant seem to find where it says 7750 on the site. can u show me?? Must be my tired eyes. . i dun mind most chinese rep movements, but ive had issues with 7750 clones. |
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KenC Admin
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I love those designs...I just wish they weren't so damn big!coyote2.gif |
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hucky 3T WIS
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Dont be afraid, Just buy it, decide its too big and Ill buy it from you woohoo.gif at a good guy price of course  |
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KenC Admin
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The more I look at them..they are WAY TOO BIG...I'm not into the Charles Atlas models!:D |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Sharpened the pic a bit and I think I do like the dial and hand look of this one. Got word back from them. The Proto has the date at 3 the final will have it between the 4 and 5. I would go with rubber over the SS bracelet though. Sitting on the fence right now. Just not sure about pulling the trigger yet. But they give a 7 day grace period to examine the watch which is a plus. I'll mull it over during lunch today I think. ;) Attachment: znd01.jpg (Downloaded 64 times) |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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I ordered the steel bracelet, they told me the metal bracelet was very limited so, did not want to miss out like i did on OE........., now I am having second thought about the dial and hands...I kind of like the stick hand on the black dial........man that OE watch case looks awsome,.......the dial is not what I thought it would be, eitherway I missed out, but I think this may do till another ONE COMES OUT from K..... |
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Crue4 3T WIS 
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I actually like it a lot... would rather it have crown guards though... and as far as the bracelet... I would wear it 90% of the time on rubber or some type of strap, so the extra $$ for the bracelet is not really worth it for me. I do however like the Korsbek more... but then again.. one with Plonguer hands the other with stick hands... seems like enough difference to own both. |
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Crue4 3T WIS
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Wow... just noticed available in Blue Dial!! Looking better and better. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Crue4 wrote: Wow... just noticed available in Blue Dial!! Looking better and better. Yea I missed that the first couple looks myself. That sweetens things even more. Trigger finger is itching... :D |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Well this Dawg has bitten. Now the wait till June. LOL :D :cool: |
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Crue4 3T WIS
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I am pretty close especially at the price on rubber... with Midnight Blue and Plonguer hands with aged lume yet still C3 intensity... I really like it... just worried a little about the quality.. |
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DEMO Guest
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I can't decide if I like it or not. Alot of pros, some cons. I like the robust size and I really like the dial layout, I like the vintage color accents of the dial. Interesting bezel, I just wish they had put a lume pip in the triangle at 12:00. A "professional" diver without a lume marker on the bezel at 12:00  Also I wish the case had crown guards. That crown looks like it sticks out in the open pretty far and with a case of that weight and size that crown looks like it is susceptible to a good whack if not carefull. I'd really like to see a side view of this beast. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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DEMO wrote: I can't decide if I like it or not. Alot of pros, some cons. I like the robust size and I really like the dial layout, I like the vintage color accents of the dial. Interesting bezel, I just wish they had put a lume pip in the triangle at 12:00. I managed to aquire this pic. Note this is a model with a prototype dial. Some finishing touches I would guess will be made as with any new watch in the fianl stages pre-release. The setup I'm getting is like this but on rubber with the blue dial and plongers. Date will be at the mis 4 to 5 area. The other proto we have seen shows it at 3. Attachment: znd001.jpg (Downloaded 42 times) |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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Well, I got mine ordered, they seems like a very responsive people, I got an Email from Joe I think he is the guy behind it......I just love the vintage look on this piece.....I am not planning to do much diving with it, but just to have it sitting next to my other little freinds......Is June here yet ZINEX?????????????? smile8.gif |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Would it be a stretch by saying this case/crown/and bezel are similar??????? Attachment: j174592.jpg (Downloaded 33 times) |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Tony Duronio wrote: Would it be a stretch by saying this case/crown/and bezel are similar??????? Yea I saw that. I had almost grabed one of those with the ss bracelet when they were on SAH. For the price it better be twice as good. But I do wonder if the case was made in the same hose or bought off the same shelf one. May have to look into that more. To bad TT is in Basel I'd shoot a query to see if he could recall who built that Corvette. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Found out who the wholesaler for Corvette watches is rather quick "Nisimov Watch Co., Inc." http://www.nisimovwatch.com |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Skipdawg wrote: Tony Duronio wrote:Would it be a stretch by saying this case/crown/and bezel are similar??????? Good looking watch IMHO Skip. This one is from SlopNBC. I almost and should have bit when they were $199. Wish it had a Harley Logo:D |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Tony Duronio wrote: Skipdawg wrote:Tony Duronio wrote:Would it be a stretch by saying this case/crown/and bezel are similar??????? Yea I should have snagged one at $199 too. But curiosity got the better of me so I just ordered a Corvette. I figure if I don't want to keep it I know a Corvette nut that would love it. LOL :D |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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I saw a post on WYS forum they had purchased 100 cases of an existing divewatch from a car company or something, so this is probably it, they share the same case, but the dial hands and backcase is all changed.....I still love the ZINEX dial with the vintage look......pre-order on the way...... smile8.gif |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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I decided to Email them and ask a few question about my pre-order, here is what ZINEX rep told me......here is the actual Email..... From: ZINEX WATCH Date: 4/3/2008 9:28:48 PM To: Steve....... Subject: Re: My pre-order Nitrox Hi Steve....thanks for your Email...... The Nitrox shares the same case with a couple of other brands I belive, we had an oppourtunity to purchase 100 of these last year from a distributor, we felt the watch had the charecteristic of a classic design in particular the bezel, this is a high quality machined 316 case that is well made, with double O'ring heavy internal wall thickness and great feel once it is on the wrist. I am a hardcore diver myself and I can see there are few things that this case is lacking such as a crown guard, perhaps a lum point on the bezel, but overall we think it is still a very nice diver. We had to completley take it a part, use the main body and steel housing that holds the movement, creat a brand new mold for the stainless steel back case with our specification, creat a new set of mold for the hour, minute and second hand due to specific dial size, new dial design ( ZINEX exclusive ), we also had to source a heavier higher quality with brush finish SS screw linked bracelet for this case to match the estatic appearance of the case. So a significant amount of work and funds has gone into developing the Nitrox and we are very happy with the final result. This is why we could have pictures of the watch already available since we had the case. Please rest assure when it is completed it will be as attractive as the pictures you have seen so far, it will be a substantial piece we assure you. If for any reason you feel it's not what you wanted, please rest assure you can return it for a full refund according to our policy. We want to make sure you love your Nitrox....... Kind Regards, Joe..... Zinex Watch...... I really like their return policy and their CS sofar.... |
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Dookie 3T WIS
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hey nice pics guys.i especially like the side profile watch skipdawg posted. looks like its pretty hefty thick. hand6.gifhand6.gif but wait a min......was the covette watch selling at 199$? how much zinex's? |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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Yaaaappp, at somepoint you could have bought one with that funky plastic dial couple of years back, but after what the Zinex guys done to everything else in it now its around $725.00.......I guess you can't even get the ETA movement for less than a couple of bills now......I ordered one with SS bracelet...it looks cool to me anyway..... |
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Dookie 3T WIS
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ah yea trimix, posted my reply bout the same time u got yours in. . 700ish sounds like a good price for a 2824 watch with good bracelet! i like the design.....just waiting for more comfirmation be4 goin in for the plunge. smile8.gifsmile8.gifchris |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Dookie wrote: hey nice pics guys.i especially like the side profile watch skipdawg posted. looks like its pretty hefty thick. hand6.gifhand6.gif but wait a min......was the covette watch selling at 199$? how much zinex's? Yea both the old SAH and ShopNBC had dropped the prices to crazy low prices in a clearance sale. There are still a few left but not at the super low price anymore. But still far below list price. |
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Trimix 3T WIS
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It's not a Doxa or Kobold, but man it looks sweet.....nice for a few days of wristtime a month!!!!!!!!! Camera_photos.gi |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Well I'll have to wait for Joe to get back from Basel but i may have locked myself in a low number on one of these Zinex Divers. ;) I noticed the Corvette's are a LE too. I've picked up quite a few LE watches over the last year. :D |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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OK yea bored today. Cold and rainy out. Been surfing Google LOL :D The Diver got a mention in this fellas Blog. Thats cool. ;) http://timetravellerone.blogspot.com/2008_03_01_archive.html |
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