Irreantum watch co with eta 2824

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Irreantum Watch Co. w/ETA-2824 ...

FWIW, I've been looking at Doxa SUB's for years (and years) ... ... and I could never quite bring myself to spend over $1,500~$2,000+ for a Ă˜=43mm watch ... ... even IF it does have an 'elaborately-decorated' Swiss ETA 2824 Auto! ...

(Big KUDOS to Mr. "T Bone", SIR! - A self-described "DOXAholic" over on www.watchuseek.com!)

So, yesterday, when I TOTALLY stumbled across Irreantum Watch Company, ...

... ... I was amazed to learn that, for months, they've had a Doxa-Diver-ish 'Work-In-Progress'; i.e., ... ... their Ă˜=46mm "Magellan" with ETA-2824 Auto scheduled for release 'late summer!' ... ... Anyway, I 'put a deposit down' on a Carbon Fiber LE (w/No. I reserved!) ... ... and MAY also have the mirror-polish finish I prefer! ...

For me, a watch w/THAT look, that's a no. LE, w/CF & Super-Luminova C3, and a LARGER case size ... ... w/engraved bezel for approx. 1/4 the cost of a DOXA (!) is a DNB - Definite NO-Brainer! ...

d'oh! ... ... BTW, I think they also offer BLACK PVD Finish for an additional $50!

NB: As usual, ANY/all

ARE greatly appreciated! ...

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CharlieB Senior Member True WatchGeek

That's a great looking diver Larry, I really like it a lot. I've always been a sucker for divers

with the crown at the 4:00 and big luminescent markers.

It's definitely a hommage to the Doxa design, but the case size is better, crown position's better, hand shapes are better, and the bezel markings are better (wish they were luminescent like the Deep Blue though.) Less printing on the dial makes the CF look sooo clean...

I'd choose your watch over the Doxa if they were the same price! Congrats on finding it, you've got a real winner coming your way! __________________

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Originally Posted by CharlieB That's a great looking diver Larry, I really like it a lot. I've always been a sucker for divers with the crown at the 4:00 and big luminescent markers.

It's definitely a hommage to the Doxa design, but the case size is better, crown position's better, hand shapes are better, and the bezel markings are better (wish they were luminescent like the Deep Blue though.) Less printing on the dial makes the CF look sooo clean...

I'd choose your watch over the Doxa if they were the same price! Congrats on finding it, you've got a real winner coming your way!

Thanks, Charlie! ... BTW, those "Plongeur" Hands are what 'put me over the edge' on this watch; i.e., ... ... I thought they looked MUCH better than Doxa's!

Then, the 'slathering' of SuperLuminova C3 really made me start Jonesin' the "Magellan" even MORE! ... ... Well, THAT plus the bigger size and the CF dial!

Anyway, I'm sure you know that Doxa DOES offer a "Tritium Vial" timepiece, ...

... but their "SUB-800Ti" is ALSO $2400 smackaroo's - with the same Swiss ETA 2824 + TRITIUM!

(NB: This watch, although certainly nice, is almost 5 TIMES the cost of the 'Magellan' - w/same ETA 2824!)

NB: I own several H3 Gastube watches and, IMHO, although they're certainly readable all-night long, ... ... I'm able to obtain an even BRIGHTER glow (w/night-long persistence!) on my SuperLuminova watches ... ... FYI, I just have to "Flash" 'em ahead of time for 3~4 secs - w/my U/V flashlight!

Besides, w/SuperLuminova I don't have to worry about "H3 Tritium Isotope Decay" (ƛ) ... ... where the H3 Tubes lose half their 'radiance' every 11 years or so! __________________

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WATCHJAC Senior Member Master WatchGeek

Wow she is a beauty of a watch I really like the bracelet design it has a real rugged look to it (unique), a better look than the one on the Doxa IMO. Like CharlieB said you've got a real winner there and the price is nothing short of spectacular that's a lot of watch for the money congrats.

I've add this company to my favorites on the computer, I will have to keep a very close eye on them for sure thanks for all the info... __________________

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soberdave09 Senior Member Master WatchGeek

i bought the same one.congrats.nicccccccccccccce pick up __________________

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You definitely picked up a great watch, congrats and enjoy it __________________

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Thats a great watch Larry and I also like the look as well as the case size much better than the Doxa. I may have to check into one of those beauties myself. reliefcp View Public Profile Send a private message to reliefcp Find all posts by reliefcp Add reliefcp to Your Contacts #8 06-23-2010, 08:45 AM

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Yep....I'm on the reservation list too! __________________ ~Dave ItsDavo View Public Profile

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that time piece makes me rethink the doxa's i really like the braclet and the poistion of the crown ...the size is a bonus gmen97 View Public Profile Send a private message to gmen97 Find all posts by gmen97 Add gmen97 to Your Contacts #10 06-23-2010, 03:42 PM

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Sorry Larry..........but that watch just doesn't compare with my DOXA. CTB View Public Profile Send a private message to CTB Find all posts by CTB Add CTB to Your Contacts #11 06-23-2010, 06:31 PM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 172

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Congrats on your soon to be new watch, looks great! karns944 View Public Profile Send a private message to karns944 Find all posts by karns944 Add karns944 to Your Contacts #12 06-23-2010, 06:36 PM Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,619

Watch_Crazy Senior Member Master WatchGeek

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Originally Posted by CTB Sorry Larry..........but that watch just doesn't compare with my DOXA.

No doubt about it - DOXA's ARE beautiful timepieces! Heck, that's why I've been lookin' at 'em for years! ... ... But I really didn't want to make that large of an investment on a watch! ...

Esp. since I feel that, when compared to the $500 "Magellan", the $1500+ DOXA Sub's have the same movement, ... ... but it's housed in a slightly smaller case with a somewhat 'busier' dial (that has a 'subdued' luminosity), ... ... and indices/hands that aren't nearly as prominent as the 'Plongeurs' on the Magellan! _______________________________ ⌘ _______________________________ PLUS the 'Magellan' has its (screw-down) crown nicely-recessed 'at-the-four'; i.e., ... ... yet another 'feature' that, IMHO, is a mustah-gotta-have! ...

_______________________________ ⌘ _______________________________ Of course, that's just my 3¢ on the situation and I understand that 'your mileage may vary!' ... ... Regardless, I DO appreciate your input and I 10 Q BD MUCH!

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Larry buy the Doxa!

That was easy, now that I'm spending your money. LOL! Actually Doxa is a very small company if I'm not mistaken.

Unlike like the big boys there isn't a huge finical backing so prices have a tendency to be a little higher than they should be. But think of it this way. Your helping support the underdog. LOL! By the way great post Russell3 View Public Profile Send a private message to Russell3 Find all posts by Russell3 Add Russell3 to Your Contacts

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Terrific looking watch. I hope to see the pix of the one you get, with the polished finish. jtwatchguy View Public Profile Send a private message to jtwatchguy Find all posts by jtwatchguy Add jtwatchguy to Your Contacts #15 06-23-2010, 07:49 PM

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I was really digging that Black/Orange Doxa, but what you got your hands on was just as nice looking. I probably would of done the same thing, spend 1/4 less money and still have a nice watch to enjoy. Enjoy your new timepiece.

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Definite NO-Brainer, especially when compared on a bang of the buck basis, is an easy call. Congratulations and looking forward to seeing you pics when it finally arrives.

Larry, your defining this watch as a

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Seeing as how stoked you are on this watch and getting watch #1 (how cool is THAT), well not are you just watch crazy but watch smart. Congrats! __________________

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Originally Posted by Kanbasher Seeing as how stoked you are on this watch and getting watch #1 (how cool is THAT), well not are you just watch crazy but watch smart. Congrats!

er, ahh ... The CF's ARE LE's and I DID manage to 'snag' the no. I wanted ... ... but it's definitely NOT '001' - although I wish it were! _______________________________ ⌘ _______________________________ Uhmm, on second thought, maybe NOT! __________________ HI! - I'm Larry & I'm Wacky About Watches -

- 'cause I LOVE the no. I DID get!

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So, what number did you get? I didn't read your original post right. I though you got #1 but I think it was an "I" and not a "1". __________________

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that is a beautiful watch and a great price point. but it doesn't look like a Doxa to me.. at least not the Clive Cussler type model Doxa..seems like apples & oranges to me.. pick up that one and enjoy it..but it won't be confused for a Doxa.

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Originally Posted by Kanbasher So, what number did you get? I didn't read your original post right. I though you got #1 but I think it was an "I" and not a "1".

I reserved a favorite no. that always been quite lucky for me! ... _______________________________ ⌘ _______________________________

Although I have been assured that I WILL receive that no., ... ... I'm going to wait to see what's actually engraved on the caseback! ... __________________ HI! - I'm Larry & I'm Wacky About Watches -

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I actually think the Magellan is a better looking watch. For the price difference, it is a no brainer. I have always thought that when you have two products that compare close to dead even, why pay more for a name. rayfan View Public Profile Send a private message to rayfan Find all posts by rayfan Add rayfan to Your Contacts #24 07-02-2010, 11:25 AM

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Congratulations on a very nice watch.

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