This includes the Doxa SUB 300 and the SUB 300T. Currently, Doxa produces two watches that are inspired by its original late 1960s diver’s watches. As of 2020, the Doxa SUB 300/300T comes in a total of six dial colors, each with a unique product name and available strap in addition to the iconic “beads of rice” style diver’s bracelet.īefore talking about some Doxa dive watch history, let me first explain why this watch review actually covers two product families. Doxa watches receive more than their fair share of enthusiast support, and today on aBlogtoWatch, I review the Doxa SUB 300, as well as the very similar SUB 300T. The “cult status” of Doxa has specifically made its diver’s-style watches popular, and for many good reasons. Check them out for yourself here.D oxa has always been one of those interesting “cult favorite” watch brands even though it has a traditional Swiss watch brand history and a product legacy peppered with a number of watches - including a lot of dress models. It’s sure to be a great option for those who like Doxa with a twist but aren’t concerned with the perceived status of a limited edition, or just didn’t like the addition of the aqualung graphic. So in Doxa terms, the SUB 300 Carbon seems priced about right. To put the price into context, the Sub 300 Carbon US diver’s limited edition version has a retail price of £4590, compared to the £2390 for the standard stainless steel sub 300.
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The supplied rubber strap looks lovely and is well matched, but due to the watch’s straight case between the lugs, bright dial options and black case, you could really have some fun pairing the the SUB 300 Carbon with a whole strap-drawer full of options.įully carbon-cased watches from established mid-tier Swiss brands certainly aren’t exactly ten to the penny, so the SUB 300 Carbon with its distinctive case shape and uniquely Doxa aesthetic offers a unique proposition, even at its not inconsiderable £3750 retail price. The black PVD push-button deployment clasp found on all models - Image Credit: Doxa That Doxa decided to use an ETA 2824-2 will be a disappointment to some at this price, despite the fact that it is COSC certified and was entirely expected given that it’s the chosen movement for the standard SUB 300. I can also see die-hard lovers of the brand buying one to sit alongside a stainless steel Sub 300 in a different colour – the same but totally different! The SUB 300 Carbon’s unique aesthetic means that it certainly won’t be for everybody, but I can imagine it’d be easy to fall in love with it upon seeing it in the flesh and trying it on. Having said that, Doxa has been wise to include more subdued colours options for those who like the Doxa aesthetic, but are a bit more colour shy and not quite ready to go ‘full Doxa’. The Doxa 300 SUB Carbon with Silver 'Searambler' dial - Image Credit: Doxaįor me, the tactical and technical look of the forged carbon is most successful when contrasted against the brighter dials as it brings a certain playfulness, which provides a nice juxtaposition against to its tool-like nature.
The wide flat case and lugs of the watch provide a large surface area, which allows the unique properties of the forged carbon to be shown to maximum impact. With its tonneau-shaped case, short lug-to-lug length of 45mm and featherweight feel, the SUB 300 Carbon should wear incredibly well on the wrist for its size. Strap: Rubber with black PVD coated push-button deployment clasp It also features an adjustable diver’s wetsuit extension.Ĭase: Forged Carbon with Titanium Case Backĭial: Orange Professional, Silver Searambler, Black Sharkhunter, Navy Caribbean, Yellow Divingstar, Turquoise Aquamarine
The strap is simple but well-chosen and its cutaway top edges perfectly match the lug width. All straps come with a black PVD coated folding clasp branded with the stylised Doxa fish’ symbol. The silver and black dials meanwhile are only available with a black strap. The Doxa 300 SUB Carbon COSC in Turquoise Aquamarine - Image Credit: DoxaĪvailable on a curved-end rubber strap for a seamless fit, buyers opting for the orange, yellow, turquoise or navy dials can choose either a matching strap, or a black strap to keep the colour pop more restrained.
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