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| Need your opnion on Zinex | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21st, 2010 10:43 pm |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Felllow WIS I know little about that brand but am liking the opics I see across the forums... There is one I particulalry like: Zinex Trimix GMT - Pirate Blue Dial , a 46mm GMT Diver. It has a modified ETA 2836 movement WR to 2000m. I missed one for sale a while back with black dial and there is one now for sale gentl;y used... Price is in the used Doxa territory, another brand I don't own yet and love... So what is your experience/opinion with Zinex and this specific model if you have/had it... How do you think they comprare to Doxa divers? Thanks Brice  Last edited on Wed Apr 21st, 2010 10:44 pm by Jeep99dad |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21st, 2010 11:44 pm |
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SBD 3T WIS
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Interesting comparison there. I've owned one Trimix and two Doxas and I think they are fairly equal but really different. The Trimix is chunkier and bolder. There is nothing delicate about it. The case is thick, the bezel is thick, and man the bezel feel is excellent. The teeth are machined so well that it just grabs hold of your fingers to provide the best grip of any bezel I've handled. And the motion of the bezel has really firm clicks with no play. The Trimix also has much better lume both on the dial and the bezel. It's a sexy beast in low light. The down side for me, and the only reason I flipped it is that it was just too tall and heavy for me to wear frequently. The Doxas I've owned, both 750t's, one a GMT were both nice watches too, but neither one was "the" Doxa for me. I still have a Doxa on my must-have list...just have to figure out which one it is. The 750t has polished finishes that give it a bit more refined appearance. This is not to say that the fit and finish is better than the Trimix at all, but rather that a Doxa could go with a dress shirt whereas a Trimix is all tool. The bezel on the Doxa is also fantastic. I slightly prefer the Trimix, but that's a matter of taste. The case of the Doxa really hugs the wrist in a way that makes it simply disappear. It's probably the most comfortable dive watch I've ever worn. On the downside, the bezel finish is super easy to scratch. Also, the lume on these is underwhelming. I've heard that the 5000t is better, but the 750t lume gets obliterated by the Trimix. IMO you've picked out two really excellent choices in the price range. Best of luck to you whichever you choose!
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 12:10 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Zinex=China Doxa=Swiss need I say more? and once again I will say that eta does not make a modified 2836 gmt movement...these are modded in India and are nothing but a headache....google "eta 2836 modified gmt" and pages of replica watch sites will come up as this movement is the replicators movement of choice and most are just Asian eta copies... you buy a Doxa and you get a awesome watch that is Swiss Made and not only looks sweet it wears sweet with a rich dive watch heritage...you will be very happy Brice with the build of a Doxa imho  ...now if the Zixen was priced accordingly like other equally as nice watches coming out of the same HK factories I would try one but the 1 a member sent me to inspect fell way short of the $1600. price tag it carried,I'm not saying it was not a nice watch but not worth the price of admission especially with a suspect eta 2836 modified gmt?... they lose their value quite a bit on resale as well compared to a Doxa and other watches in this price range....in this category the Megalodon at half the price is the way to go imho but if you need to check a Zinex out then go for the ones that do not use this GMT movement...Zinex lume is excellent and in the category of Benarus and Seiko hand6.gif
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 12:16 am |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Wel O I think you got me convinced!:) Thanks
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 07:38 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Brice, Oscar laid it out pretty well for you there. I would stay away from the "modified" 2836 movement and O is right on with his first statement. As a big Doxa fan and owner I can tell you they make fantastic watches. For me this wouldn't even be a question. They don't compare to Doxa divers but fall in the wide variety of watches coming from the smaller boutique brands. Which isn't a bad thing. You'll spend a few more ducats on a Doxa, but you get a Swiss made timepiece with a rich diving heritage.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 07:45 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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+1. Between the 2 brands, I'd go Doxa without batting an eyelash. Why? Track record. Go Go Brice!!!yahoo.gif
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 08:53 am |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Thanks guys kinda confirm my original gut feeling and I have wanted a Doxa for some time anyway!;) it's just that this Zinex spoke to me from a look standpoint! Another brand and watch I like is the Korsbek OE. It may be a bit overpriced for some bur seems real well built. The OE model on Bracelet looks tough. Nice Fricker case too. Last edited on Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 09:09 am by Jeep99dad |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 08:58 am |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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The OE is a great watch I have one and love it but love my Doxa more. woohoo.gifwoohoo.gifwoohoo.gif
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 10:23 am |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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I really like it but at that price Doxa would be better but I am just repeating everyone else. Anyway really like the look of it.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 10:43 am |
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carlottt 3T WIS
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Not personal experience with either unfortunately, I like the Zinex better in terms of looks. It also seems more solid. But, excuse my ignorance on this, what is the significance of the Pirate label on the dial? Does it mean anything?
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 02:04 pm |
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shovel187 3T WIS 
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I own both brands of the watches. The build quality of both is great. I will say that the Trimix is a little bit top heavy and i moved it to a rubber strap to keep it secure. I have never had any problems with the movements on any of my Zinex watches (i own 4). But i will say that when the Trimix showed up, the date did not sit centered in the window. I e-mailed Joe and sent it to him. I was blown away when he contacted me back 2 days later to let me know it was fixed. He even drove the watch down and handed it to me so i did not have to wait for it to be shipped back. This is the advantage of small brands with owners who really care about their products and customers. to echo what others have said, these 2 watches are really different animals. Trimix is a big, unique looking beast with nuclear lume ( but maybe a little heavy for an everyday wearer) and Joe torture tests them to the extreme to ensure the quality. The Doxa is a classic dive watch with a proven history. The quality (feel and finish) of the Doxa is similar to the high end Swiss pieces in my collection. it has that indescribable "something" about it. It is a great and reliable daily wearer. I love both these watches for their own reasons end of the day, pick the one that sings to you most. You can't go wrong with either of these choices
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23rd, 2010 09:26 pm |
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RouslanK 3T WIS
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I'd definitely go with a DOXA. I really love my 1000T Sharkhunter COSC, and loved it even more until the winding stem broke and came out of the case exactly three months after I received it from Switzerland. Of course, it is covered under the Doxa's limited warranty (that is, I had to pay to ship it to them for repair). However, as all of you will understand, it now has changed my opinion about DOXA. But, in the end, I'd always go with a "Swiss Made".
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