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Startrek
11-04-2020, 10:20 PM
I just browsed Bintel’s website and noticed in the EQ mounts section that there are 3 different HEQ5 mounts advertised
Saxon HEQ5 priced at $1299
HEQ5 at $1499
HEQ5 Dual saddle at $1899
Just enquiring what the difference is between the Saxon HEQ5 and the basic HEQ5 ??
Specs look the same to me unless I’m missing something ( but a $200 difference)
Anyone noticed this !!

Outcast
11-04-2020, 10:52 PM
Seen the price difference on the SW AZ-EQ6 & the Saxon AZ-EQ6?

$700 price difference.... pretty sure they are identical... apart maybe from the colour?

Edit: Interestingly, Saxon list their HEQ5 Pro at $1599 RRP... maybe BINTEL got a good deal from Saxon?

jayconnor
14-04-2020, 11:24 AM
one has GoTo one doesn't? I literally just purchased the Saxon HEQ5 and was wondering the same.

Outcast
14-04-2020, 11:25 AM
Both have goto

jayconnor
14-04-2020, 11:31 AM
well thats good to know :) but i do wonder why such a price difference.

jayconnor
14-04-2020, 11:39 AM
straight from the horses mouth *bintel
"The Saxon model does not come with an additional dovetail bar, or green accents, and it only has the single dovetail head (no dual head)"

Outcast
14-04-2020, 11:55 AM
So... $200 more for a dovetail & green accents...

Or, $600 more if you want a dovetail, green accents & a dual saddle...

Sounds like a bargain...:eyepop:

AndyG
14-04-2020, 12:03 PM
I believe there's a difference in warranty - 3 vs. 5 yrs, in Skywatcher's favour?

Harpage
20-04-2020, 12:40 PM
I would personally go with the Skywatcher one. Yes, you pay more, but you are also paying for their better customer support should something go wrong. I enquired to Saxon about one of their products but they never responded - when I emailed Skywatcher, they responded in just a few hours. IMO the green accents of the Skywatcher HEQ5 look more modern and sophisticated as well. Just my two cents.

TareqPhoto
20-04-2020, 06:39 PM
I wish if i bought my mount these days to have that GREEN accent, i like the color, but i bought it while ago in 2017, but i am happy with my choice, going strong every night.