DOXA SUB 300T-Graph SHARKHUNTER Limited Edition 150 Pieces 44mm VERY RARE 300m

This is an evolved Doxa and one of the nicest reasonably priced chronograph dive watches we know of. The Doxa SUB 300T-Graph (SUB300 T-Graph) is inspired by vintage Doxa design cues and faithfully asserts the tool-watch nature of the famous diving timepiece maker. 

Without the crown and pushers, the Doxa SUB 300T-Graph is 44mm wide–with them it is 48mm wide. In steel, the watch is an imposing size, but Doxa does produce smaller timepieces. For a diving chrono, I happen to like it a lot because everything is legible on the dial. Versions come in both the black “Sharkhunter” variant, as well as the original orange dial color. Another interesting option on the Sharkhunter variant is the option of getting the original-style rotating diver’s bezel or a more modern version with a sapphire crystal insert. The latter is a bit more money but only nominally so.

Those people with any familiarity with Doxa will recognize the 1970’s styling of the dial in regard to the hands, markers, etc… It is a look that is not without its charm but is at heart very much a functional design–this is especially clear on the black and white dial. The hands are perfectly legible, and everything is covered in luminant. Purists will no doubt opt for the orange (Professional) dial, and while I think it is great if you spend a lot of time around boats, the black  (Sharkhunter) dial might be a bit more friendly for regular wear.

As a dive watch, the SUB 300T-Graph is water resistant to 300 meters (most diving chronographs are only water resistant to 200 meters), and you can even use the chronograph pushers when they are unscrewed at a depth of 100 meters. It is uncommon to have diving chronograph watches because of the fact that if you used the chronograph underwater you will allow water in the movement. Only a few chronograph divers actually allow for underwater operation. The case also has a helium release valve and given the overall bulk of the piece, doesn’t feel too thick at about 17mm.

For years I’ve been curious about the original Doxa rotating bezel. Unlike most bezels it has two scales and thus two rows of numbers. These move at the same time and one is used as a standard 60 minute timer, and the other is a decompression table in feet so that you know what depth to be at as you rise slowly, if you’ve dived low enough to need decompression to avoid the bends.

This original-style bezel is in steel while the Sharkhunter version (not the orange Professional version) has the option of the original-style steel bezel or a modern looking sapphire crystal insert that just has the 60 minute timer like most dive-style bezels. The sapphire crystal one is perhaps more useful given the scratch-resistance of synthetic sapphire (and it looks great), but it does take away from that classic Doxa look that many people enjoy. So which you prefer is really a personal choice as it is hard to say one is better than other when all things are taken into consideration. Though like I said, from a pure durability perspective, there are advantages with the wear and scratch-resistance of the sapphire crystal.

Over the dial is another sapphire crystal that has been well AR coated making for a great amount of dial legibility. This is in addition to being domed, which is hard to accomplish as these normally reflect a lot of light. For the money, there really are an impressive number of high-quality and thoughtfully chosen elements in these SUB 300T-Graph watches.

Inside the watch is a Swiss ETA 2894-2 automatic chronograph movement that also includes the date. Nothing ultra-fancy, but not at all cheap. This is a very good higher-end workhorse chronograph movement and should not provide any issues.  According to Doxa they even personally decorate each movement. The rear of the case is nicely decorated as well with a lot of relief work that feels similar to what Seiko does on their higher-end dive watches.

Each of the three Doxa SUB 300T-Graph watches is limited to just 150 pieces. As a good looking, historically significant, well-built, and fairly priced Swiss tool watch… Doxa makes a hell of a timepiece. It isn’t often that aBlogtoWatch gets its hands on these watches but we were really impressed. Doxa has an interesting product as well as business model and we hope that little changes about it in the near future.

Extremely Rare Doxa!! The Sub 300T-Graph Limited Edition! Only 150 Pieces made with this being #005/150!! Complete with Doxa Tube, Warranty Card, & on Brand New Forster Beads of Rice Bracelet. Additional Black Isofrane rubber strap & Black buckle included along with custom red Rubber strap.

BRAND: DOXA