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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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When I heard about this brand from Oscar and the 4 models eventually getting posted on our 3T banners, I just knew I had to get my hands on at least one, the CX-1. Today, just as I was about to open a Stella at home, the doorbell rang and this is what stopped me from opening that Stella: Packaging all the way from Australia was ok.  Here are the contents: 3 straps in all, a hex screw tool and a handsome leather box with carbon fiber exterior with exquisite interior lining of felt. The papers such as warranty card etc...will follow. I can trust Kenneth for sure and I have no hesitations at all. He's so easy to deal with anyway.  The watch is IMPRESSIVE at 45mm. Big, substantial, hulking, heavy and with impact. Those are key factors for me. Pin cushion case rated for 1000m is gently brushed satin finished SS.  Here is another shot without the factory plastic film. Notice how the simple, industrial and refined dial elements whisper to you. The very unobstrusive and horizontal date window at 4:30 is a big plus. Date changes at 11:59pm. Dial is so easy to read.  Here are wrist shots. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and the watch wears big....just as heavy or a tad heavier than the Pam. I like that feature a whole lot in a watch...given my current lifestyle.    Shots of the crown and HEV   The simple and direct-to-the point caseback  The bezel sidewall, of course  The pre V buckle on a soft and supple 3.5mm leather strap  Then size comparisons with my DSSD. The CX-1 is bigger, thicker, heftier and heavier than the DSSD by about 10% to 15%....just as I like it. The DSSD is 43mm.    Lastly, with Stella  No lume shot because it's been overcast and rainy here and for sure not enough sunlight to charge the lume surfaces. My overall early first impressions: 1) this 45mm timepiece immediately exceeds my expectations for a big, burly and serious diver 2) within the first 5 seconds out of the box, I fell in love with the CX-1 and might now seriously consider a CX-4 like Oscar's 3) bezel insert is of a dull material, almost slate....unique and I'm trying to get used to it 4) bezel serrations can really stand out and I can grate some cheese with it 5) 120 clear clicks on it's well-executed bezel 6) winding is silky smooth although I noted a small almost indiscernable crown stem wobble much like my 2 E*** M**H***s. 7) the HEV is polished and I see that as a good touch on detail against the satin steel case finish 8) the hex screws are sure to please and will make strap changes easy as pie. I think Kenneth and the Crux team have scored a home run with these watches. Last edited on Mon Jun 28th, 2010 08:50 am by bigrustypig |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Congrats Jeff, it looks awesome  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Congrats and enjoy. |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Jeff Thanks for your detailed impressions and pics. I hope the Stella mad it past the prop stage after all!  This baby is definitely on my radar. I'm still torn between the 1 and 4. Enjoy in good health, amigo! |
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tenbosch 3T WIS 
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Great review! Thanks for all the pics. Very nice piece. |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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COngratulations! nice addition to your fantastic collection! Brice |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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DOES THIS MEAN THET R ALL BEGINING TO SHIP??? I CANNOT WAIT FOR MINE ......CONGRATS TO YOU , LOOKS HEFTY & THAT BEZELDrool_27.gifMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.....NICE PICS & REVIEW JEFF.THANKS FOR SHARING |
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Janner 3T WIS 
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Congratulations, that is a great looking watch. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrat Jeff!...the CX-1 is Awesome! |
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stew77 Admin 
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Congratulations on the new arrival Jeff!!!! That CX-1 is a great looking piece!!! Thanks for the excellent, detailed review...these new ones from CRUX look great. Really like the simple design elements of these as you pointed out, and that "slate-like" bezel with the raised indices looks really cool IMO. I took a peak again at Oscar's CX-4 and found it interesting that Crux is doing both placed indices and painted indices on the dial depending on the model (and the choices seem to really jive nicely with the design of the particular model be it a CX-1, 2, 3 or 4). Nicely done! Enjoy it amigo!!! Last edited on Mon Jun 28th, 2010 11:54 am by stew77 |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Looking good buddy Now you have me stoaked waiting for my 4 which is about 10 days out. Enjoy that one |
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aujang 3T WIS 
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Congrats! A very impressive piece. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Congrats amigo! This looks good: Big stuff as you like! The bezel and dial combines very well together |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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wow that is a sweet watch, you drink Stella? Anyway I can see why you purchased that keeper....great!! |
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watchtecman 3T WIS
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Hey Jeff, nice pics, it turned up faster than i thought. Yes im starting to ship the orders whilst waiting for more hex tools, straps boxes to get in. Will send email as soon as a watch is ready to ship. Not long now people. Thanks for being patient.  Best Regards Kenneth Chan Crux, Australia |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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watchtecman wrote: Hey Jeff, nice pics, it turned up faster than i thought. Gentlemen of 3T...thanks for the kind words about my new Crux CX-1. I really love it heaps. Nick, Tenbosch, Janner and Skip, thanks. I am sure to enjoy it. Graham....the Stella made it past . In fact, I downed 3. Like you, I was torn between the CX-1 and the CX-4 but I listened to Kenneth and finally took down the CX-1. It will be on a black or gray Zulu real soon as I await a few more leather straps from SteveO. I'll share pix as soon as I can.Brice, I think you will really like this a lot. It's very close to your sweet spot diver profile. William (watchdaddy1)...I beat you to it but you'll get yours soon. But I am dead sure you'll love this and treat as a keeper.Oscar, yes, this is awesome. You have the 4 and I have the 1. I have lots of incomings and if there's still space after payday, I might take down the 4 and mimic you with a brown or khaki Zulu. Chris, you are so right about the raised indeces and the "slate-like" bezel insert. It's a different look from the usual black insert and appeals to me as a unique rendition of an otherwise common bezel profile. Tony, yes, this is really awesome and yours should be close to your doorstep now. I can see the truck from my satellite 45,976 kms above the earth. Aujang, this wears like a Pam and is just as substantial. William (hammerfjord), now I have a bezel that can comb my hair like the bezel you use for your beard Neo, yup amigo, I drink Stella too but only when I barbie some mussels and crayfish. Otherwise, I'm a straight up single malt guy. You read my mind -- this is a keeper for sure. Just looking around for more Zulus. |
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blbarron 3T WIS 
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That is a beautiful timepiece! Love the bezel & crown on that one, congrats!!! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Very nice Jeff. Are you sure it's big enough for ya'? |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Thanks Bilbaron and Mark. Mark, I think it's just about right at 45mm....sweetspot |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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Awesome Jeff! Glad to see it made it all the way to you from Australia!  Congrats Amigo! |
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Willieboy 3T WIS 
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A hefty rascal to be sure. Congratulations sir! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Thanks Bill and Willieboy. In truth, the watch started its journey from Australia, entered Singapore through a friend of Kenneth and then from Singapore was sent to me in Auckland. I thought I could pick it up in Singapore on my way back to Asia but I simply couldn't wait, Bill. The suspense was killing me. I had to put Kenneth through the rigors of the watch's journey but he played ball with me all the way. Swell mate . |
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