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Rhino-Ranch Guest
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I've read good reviews re Zodiac Oceanaire, but not sure if the Deep Reef or Chrono Racer are in the same category. Please help me decide. Which one do you like? Deep Reef is shown in orange and PVD. Chrono is PVD. Oceanaire orange.     |
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sparkii 3T WIS 
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I am really diggin the bottom one! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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What's the spec on the Deep Reef three hander?;) |
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Rhino-Ranch Guest
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200 meters Deep Reef 200 meters Oceanaire 100 meters on the chrono |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Rhino-Ranch wrote: 200 meters Deep Reef I am more interested inthe movmement(s). I know the Oceanaire uses the CL 88 auto but don't know what's in the Deep Reef.:shock: |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Yea it's apples and oranges there you have quartz watches or the auto. I'll go with the auto every time. :cool: I've had my Oceanaire for over 2 years and love it. ;) |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Skipdawg wrote: Yea it's apples and oranges there you have quartz watches or the auto. I'll go with the auto every time. :cool: If the Deep Reef is quartz then it is out in my book.  |
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KenC Admin 
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The Deep Reef and Chrono Racer are quartz...the Oceanaire is a real watch!!! :D |
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JKang 3T WIS 
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I like the one on the bottom. Nice case shape, rugged without being too chunky. The Deep Reef crown looks a little..phallic and I like 4 o'clock crowns anyway. I've got no issues with quartz, and at this price range, it's not a deal-breaker for me, as long as the watch is put together well with good parts. Darn now you've got me looking at one too. |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Luvvin the Oceanaire orange. Looks killer on a bracelet, too. Go for what suits your budget, and your taste in quartz v auto, chrono v non-chrono! For me - the chrono is too busy. But what do I know - its your wrist!! :) Cheers mate - they are all good and I hope you like the one you get! IanM hand6.gif |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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The Zodiac Oceanaire in orange is a great looking watch that just screams to be seen and the blue is very tactical looking. Have fun picking the one that is most you, cheers. cool10.gif |
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Rhino-Ranch Guest
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Thanks for all the input -- and pointing out the difference in mechanical v. quartz. Oceanaire is on sale at Zodiac so, I will be ordering it before the sale runs out. Jim |
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kdsarch 3T WIS 
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I would suggest that you go with the Oceanaire. I see that it has a saphire crystal. I have the deep reef, and the mineral crystal is highly reflective which I do not care for. The only downside is that it is twice as much as the deep reef. I personally do not mind have one or two quartz watches to chose from. It is nice to have a watch ready to go when you are. I don't have a winder to fit all of my watches.... |
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Rhino-Ranch Guest
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I can get the Oceanaire from Zodiac for $270... seems like quite a deal. |
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gigfy 3T WIS 
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Did you get the Oceanaire yet? That watch is very close to the top of my want list. How does it compare in size to a Montrum or Sea Angler? Anyone have a side-by-side pic? Cheers, gigfy |
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Rhino-Ranch Guest
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Decided not to purchase the Oceanaire at this time ... but went with something else. Thank you everyone for your comments and votes. The Oceanaire is still on my list though.... Jim gigfy wrote: Did you get the Oceanaire yet? That watch is very close to the top of my want list. |
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maxinflixion 3T WIS
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So what did you end up with in place of the Zodiac? |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Yah....what did you buy Jim!....let's see some pics hand6.gifhand6.gif |
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Rhino-Ranch Guest
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I got a great deal NIB Black Dial OCEAN7 LM-3 from a real gentleman at WUS. So, I decided to put the Zodiac purchase on hold for the moment. Regretably my Olympus Dig Cam busted and I've yet to replace it.... I know, I know, it's no excuse.... but I do intend to get a new camera, and I will get some photos in the monthly contest. Thanks for asking... I guess we can delete this thread if you so desire. The choice is clearly the Oceanaire from the above votes. Jim |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Not going to delete the thread but if you got what you need from it I'll just close it then. |
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