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H2O Orca Vintage or Zixen Vintage Trimix

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capkings
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I know that these types of post are redundant but I do value your opinion and would love to hear what you would choose.

I like the look of vintage divers and these 2 just call out. I know that the Zixen is a HK/Chinese case with Swiss movement but I don't know much about H2O. So if anyone has more info on H2O, please chime in.

Appreciate it and looking forward to responses.

Edit for prices: The H2O w/o ss bracelet is $1,040, w/ ss bracelet $1,210

Zixen w/ ss bracelet $1,195

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Thank you Mark for the review. Very well done and helped me a lot. So far it looks like the Zixen is more popular.
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Thanks Chef.

Couple questions, if you don't mind. Is the H2O made and assembled in Germany? I don't have much info on H2O, just trying to learn more before buying.

If you could spend about $1,200 for a vintage type diver, is there a different brand/model you would get instead? Open to used ones too.
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Thank you gentlemen for your input. This decision is going to be hard, but this is the fun part right now!

I do own a Helson Tortuga. Love it. For some reason I'm just drawn to this type of case (vintage 70'sish style). I guess with this purchase I'm looking to step up in quality.

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Nice watches Mark. Yes have definitely looked at the BS300 and the Doxas. If I can somehow luck out and find either used at my price point I would pull the trigger immediately. I have a 7.5" wrist so I think they both would look nice.

Now to keep checking watchrecon and hope!
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Thanks for the suggestion Caddymon. The Perrelet is a great watch but for this buy I'm looking for a '70ish style dive case. If you know of something along that line please suggest.
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andrema wrote:
capkings wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion Caddymon. The Perrelet is a great watch but for this buy I'm looking for a '70ish style dive case. If you know of something along that line please suggest.
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have you considered a Fortis Marinemaster compressor? The vintage pieces are great and reasonably priced.
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Now why did you have to go and suggest a different watch Mark?!? ; )

This watch is incredible! Look at the dome on that thing. On that bracelet it just sings to me. Now, I have to look hard to get a used one at the right price.

Thanks for the suggestion. Never heard of this brand before. That's why I love this forum, learn something new every time.

Thai

pic borrowed from internet

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Tattoo Chef wrote:
The Stowa Above(dont like the non oem braclet) is an awesome watch, especially for $1000 new.


Better image of the Stowa on its original bracelet. 



Indeed awesome watch. Do you know what model this is? Definitely have to consider this one if it's $1,000 new.

Thanks

Found it on the Stowa site. The Prodiver. Looks like available for shipping at end of July.

As always thank you gentlemen!
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