SUCCESSFUL : Brand Direct: Synchron - Synchron Military Homage Diver
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SUCCESSFUL : Brand Direct: Synchron - Synchron Military Homage Diver
Since this has been posted by both [mention]dumberdrummer[/mention] here - viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2365&start=1560#p89054
And [mention]pdsf[/mention] here - viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2358&start=165#p89067
Seems only appropriate to give this a dedicated thread.
Synchron has opened preorders for their 70's inspired Military Homage Diver.
SYNCHRON was formed in the 1990s to enable Swiss Watch companies to offer their products online, since then Synchron has grew from a one brand only company to a multi brand group. The group incorporates legendary names like ISOfrane, Tropic strap and Aquadive. SYNCHRON continues to bring back lost treasures of the Swiss watch world by offering distribution services to numerous brands like traser, Aquastar and a many others.
https://synchronusa.com/shop/
Preorder price is $990
Regular price will be $1,290
Estimated delivery is April 2021
The SYNCHRON Military diver combines the aesthetics of the 70s and the technology of 2020, it offers a masterpiece of vintage watch re-creations. Once you hold this piece in your hands it will trick your mind, and you won’t be able to tell whether this is vintage NOS piece or a 2020 production, until you notice the modern CNC technology utilized to create the case, the sapphire bezel insert, the vintage look and feel of aged Tritium-like Superluminova.
This is a limited edition of 250 pieces per color (Stainless Steel or Black DLC) for a total of 500 made.
Specs:
- Movement: ETA 2824-2 Elabore grade
- Diameter: 42mm
- Lug to Lug: 45mm
- Thickness: 12.5mm, case including caseback is 14mm
- Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
- Bezel: 37mm unidirectional ratcheting 120 click rotating. Sapphire crystal insert and luminous timing ring.
- Lume: Super Luminova markers and hands
- Water Resistance: 30bar (Approx. 300m / 666ft)
- Strap: Genuine anthracite tropic rubber strap or optional genuine ISOfrane strap
And [mention]pdsf[/mention] here - viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2358&start=165#p89067
Seems only appropriate to give this a dedicated thread.
Synchron has opened preorders for their 70's inspired Military Homage Diver.
SYNCHRON was formed in the 1990s to enable Swiss Watch companies to offer their products online, since then Synchron has grew from a one brand only company to a multi brand group. The group incorporates legendary names like ISOfrane, Tropic strap and Aquadive. SYNCHRON continues to bring back lost treasures of the Swiss watch world by offering distribution services to numerous brands like traser, Aquastar and a many others.
https://synchronusa.com/shop/
Preorder price is $990
Regular price will be $1,290
Estimated delivery is April 2021
The SYNCHRON Military diver combines the aesthetics of the 70s and the technology of 2020, it offers a masterpiece of vintage watch re-creations. Once you hold this piece in your hands it will trick your mind, and you won’t be able to tell whether this is vintage NOS piece or a 2020 production, until you notice the modern CNC technology utilized to create the case, the sapphire bezel insert, the vintage look and feel of aged Tritium-like Superluminova.
This is a limited edition of 250 pieces per color (Stainless Steel or Black DLC) for a total of 500 made.
Specs:
- Movement: ETA 2824-2 Elabore grade
- Diameter: 42mm
- Lug to Lug: 45mm
- Thickness: 12.5mm, case including caseback is 14mm
- Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
- Bezel: 37mm unidirectional ratcheting 120 click rotating. Sapphire crystal insert and luminous timing ring.
- Lume: Super Luminova markers and hands
- Water Resistance: 30bar (Approx. 300m / 666ft)
- Strap: Genuine anthracite tropic rubber strap or optional genuine ISOfrane strap
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Re: PREORDER: Brand Direct: Synchron - Synchron Military Homage Diver
First thought was, “The 70’s called...and wants its trash back.” It looks like a child’s creation, and not anything fit to be labeled “military”. Just at all not a fan of the design aesthetic, if it can be called that...like bringing back bell bottoms. What a waste of an elabore grade ETA movement. But I am sure someone will want to drop a grand on one of these for the novelty. And what is “tritium-like” Superluminova? Superluminova is nothing like tritium, unless this one is a gas and glows on its own without a need to charge with UV light.
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Re: PREORDER: Brand Direct: Synchron - Synchron Military Homage Diver
I was never aware of the original model and don't pay particularly close attention to Doxa (most of them are above my typical price range).....and I have mixed feelings about homages (or whatever you would call this). But this is definitely an interesting release for the die-hard Doxa fans. It seems A LOT of them have much more affection for Doxa's previous management at Synchron than they do for the current Doxa owners. I have a feeling that many of the long-time Doxa fans that have been alienated by their pricing and other things they perceive as mis-steps will opt to buy the Synchron over the upcoming Doxa. In general, I have liked most things I've seen from the Sychron Group brands and I think they have a lot of potential to grow.......but they are also above my typical price range. So it's cool to see them step down the price a little bit for this one. Maybe that trend will continue.
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Re: PREORDER: Brand Direct: Synchron - Synchron Military Homage Diver
Yeah, there is a lot of chatter about this and about the upcoming Doxa release.
I have no issue with busy dials but this looks like they're trying too hard. The hand set reminds me of something I'd see at a construction site. The fauxtina thing? Still around?
The best aspect of the current retro-design trend is the size of the case, IMHO.
I'll pass.
I have no issue with busy dials but this looks like they're trying too hard. The hand set reminds me of something I'd see at a construction site. The fauxtina thing? Still around?
The best aspect of the current retro-design trend is the size of the case, IMHO.
I'll pass.
Just my $0.02 USD as always.
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Re: PREORDER: Brand Direct: Synchron - Synchron Military Homage Diver
I agree that this isn't the prettiest thing I've ever seen and probably has limited appeal. But I think there seems to be an idea here that this is somehow a new design using retro elements....that's definitely not my understanding from the little I've seen and read. From what I can tell it's just a 1:1 re-creation of the Doxa Army.......almost like a reissue except that it's not from the Doxa brand.
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Re: PREORDER: Brand Direct: Synchron - Synchron Military Homage Diver
Steel version is SOLD OUT.
Black DLC version is still available at preorder pricing.
Black DLC version is still available at preorder pricing.
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Re: SOLD OUT : Brand Direct: Synchron - Synchron Military Homage Diver
I have one of each of these incoming, though probably not until June or July. There are a few more now available again if anyone is interested. However, I would prepared for possible delays and hiccups. Those sort of things are causing some angst and ire over on the WUS thread for this watch so I don't think I'll be posting over there.
https://synchronusa.com/shop/
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Re: SOLD OUT : Brand Direct: Synchron - Synchron Military Homage Diver
Thanks for the update[mention]yinzburgher[/mention]
I'll change the thread back to "preorder."
I'll change the thread back to "preorder."
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