So, I own this watch myself. I own it in yellow divingstar. It was a gift for my college graduation so obviously I’m going to be heavily biased, but I don’t mind the bracelet. I find the actual links and flexibility of it to be quite comfortable. Also, the 19mm lugs don’t bother me because I don’t intend on changing the strap, and if I did, it would go on a Barton rubber as they have 19mm options for $20. That said, the clasp is by far the worst part of this watch. It’s like 1990’s Breitling colt territory and that is not a compliment. As for the price, it’s a case of, it is what it is. Once you get into Swiss “heritage” brands, the law of diminishing returns comes into play big time. Tudor is quite happy to sell you an ETA 2824 for $2200. The bracelet may be higher quality than the Doxa, but not $1200 dollars better. This is a very imperfect watch. Yet, when the yellow dial plays with the light, it just hits me in all the right ways.
A flawed Doxa?!?!?!?! ;) If I ever get a Doxa it would be this colour! Maybe not this case but the iconic 70’s case! Dimensions like the mini turtle? Like it more now!
@@theryguy4307 yes! You can order it here: www.redbubble.com/es/i/camiseta/Hora-de-bucear-tio-blanco-de-coloriscausa/41454391.7H7A9.XYZ Really glad you like it!!
@@blktauna Thank you! I own a Vostok myself and I just thought that it would be nice to have a tee with that small dude... So I gave it to Jody that seems to like it too ;o)
It was that German girl You Tuber who brought in this generic style background and a lot of You Tubers followed like Lemmings. This is too dark and the white book shelves before looked genuine and provided a good backdrop.
If Jody has got any sense; he'll revert to the old one. It's like scrapping the map as a background to individual watches. Most of these recent copy-cat Jenni-Elle backgrounds look like they are in a funeral parlour: Just Blue Fish copied immediately Eric Rivera has a more funky one; but with the identical vestige useless shelf Bark and Jack has a very similar set up, but both he and @watcheric are too savvy with the photography to have a morbidly dark and funereal background. Bring back the white book shelves, Jodi!
I've got both the SUB 1200T and the SUB 300 and they have the same clasp on the bracelet. To be honest it's super slim, very comfortable and does a great job. I would hate to see a modern chunky milled clasp on a retro inspired watch. The dive extension is a joke though, i can't even fit it over my 3mm wetsuit.
Jodi, great vid 👍 Your "niggles" are all valid. I purchased a Doxa 1200T 7 years ago for my 30th and despite the aforementioned "niggles" it is one of my favs. The bracelet and clasp make for sense on the 'vintage' reissues as the bracelets where much the same in the 60's. But on a new design these are less-than-choice. Also, although the website claims "ETA" my watch maker upon servicing my Doxa reported it was indeed a Sellita! -Not a deal breaker, but indeed marketing that should be checked. If anyone is interested in a review of the 1200T I posted one some time ago, the videography is terrible but there ya go.
I appreciate your decency and authenticity with regard to exposing the down points of this watch, with which and I totally agree. And you do that despite the fact that you've bought it !
I am a big fan of your channel. Lately, I am intrigued by orange dial color watches. Finally, I bought an Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-22. SII NH36 automatic movement with day-date, hand winding, and hacking; by Islander Watch Company for 299 USD plus shipping to Italy 16.14 USD, plus import taxes, duties, carrier commission that I estimate an extra 70 USD. Not bad at all! I can't wait to receive it. I'd like to see a review of that watch made by you.
I own this watch and I personally think the bracelet is quite nice, especially with screws for the links. The case work is immaculate and better than watches at $3000 plus. Doxa knocked it out of the park on this piece.
Bless your orange heart. I love the looks of this one in almost any other color. Sorry Jody but that is just too shouty for my taste. Enjoy your summer and excuse my while I dig out my parka for the coming winter...
Everything you said is the reason I went with the 300t. Unbelievable bracelet, running +-0 terrific watch. EXCEPT the lume is rubbish!! Love my Doxa just a couple of little issues
Did Doxa go through one of these things where they almost died and someone bought them just to pimp the name? To me, Doxa is such a respectable name but whenever I research them for purchase I run into the issues you described here: the price just doesn't match the specs. It's too bad, the actual Doxa's from the 60s and 70s were great watches for their era.
@@horologywatchmaking13 Maybe it was a phony website? I googled Extrema Ratio knives and the first thing to come up was what looked like an Extrema Ratio home page with suspiciously low prices. Turned out it was a Chinese website selling phony Extrema Ratios and it was done up to fool you into thinking it was the real deal. Since China's foray into capitalism, internet buying has become MUCH dicier.
Doxa were known for the Lume and visibility back in the day. Pity the lume on this one doesn't live up to their reputation .Good to see that they had a go at a lumed bezel , but maybe a revised version could see improvement in both the lume and the bracelet.
Glad you got to check out a Doxa Sub Jody. 👍 I’m a big fan of theirs but the prices have gone crazy. Those straps and bracelets 😳. I own a vintage Sub 300T Professional and the first re-issue from around 2000. For many years they were my only watches. ( Until I started watching your channel😱😉) That re-issue was a limited edition of 1000 and roughly the same price as your Sub 200! Ok 20 years is a long time. But does it suffer from the Porsche Boxster problem, in that it’s not a 911? And you’ll catch yourself thinking...should have bought the Sub 300T.
I've said this before, but 19mm lugs show up a lot for how "non-regulation" they are. It's annoying for sure, but I'm almost more annoyed that strap-sellers haven't noticed and started making more 19mm straps at this point, since it seems watch-makers aren't going to budge on the issue. I figure if someone started selling bands in that size they could do good business. And, for what it's worth, WatchGecko offers a bunch of leather options, a few NATOs, a mesh and a "oyster-ish" all in 19mm, for anyone who is looking.
Jody, thank you for that comparison between the Doxa and the Chronos. I don't think I've ever seen a better illustration of how a larger-diameter watch can read much smaller than another one with actually smaller dimensions. Fascinating stuff, the design of the watch does not solely depend on the diameter, it's all about the lugs, bezel, everything that goes into it and just makes it what it is. Both are beautiful watches, but it is interesting to look at how the subtle details form the overall aesthetic, and our perception of the watch's size.
burnt orange is by far my favourite colour but I struggle to wear it on a watch, looks great but so hard to match.....loved the honesty regarding the bracelet, good review once again, thanks
Nice watch, but not sure it's a grand nice. It is a lovely colour. I had an orange Orient Ray 2 that I did love but found orange to be a challenging colour to wear sometimes. But in the sun in a casual situation it's great.
Glad I watched this, I was considering a black Doxa 200 and was already a bit iffy about that non-tapering bracelet; now that I know that it actually flares out to 20mm (what the hell?), I‘ll probably go for the Seiko SPB143.
Good choice! Even Seiko's cheaper divers are a better value than the Doxa. I like the charm but Doxa is just living off the strong brand now - they're straight up lazy
Having owned an SPB143 before, and now owning the Sub 200 Sharkhunter... QC is better on the Doxa, as is accuracy of the SW200 (previously ETA) movement vs. the 6R35 from Seiko. Who cares about the 70 hr power reserve and LumiBrite if you can't even hit the -25/+15 spd at the $1,000 price point ... sheesh.
I am interested in the blue dial version of this watch. But I am now conflicted as other reviews of this watch point out similar shortcomings. It’s frustrating that Doxa got the bracket so wrong and then significantly overpriced the strap.
Thank you so much Jody. I was on the fence about getting this or putting in a pre-order for a Halios Seaforth..and though I'm yet to receive the Seaforth, I am glad that I didn't spend the hard earn cash on this watch. You're amazing!
Man. How I wish you could review a Doxa SUB 300 Professional. I own the 600t Clive Cussler edition from the early 2000s, and love whenever I see a SUB getting some love.
Great review. Shame about the cut corners but really good to see someone with the balls to call them out on it. I do love my SKX in yellow on a yellow rubber strap. Bright!
Love the tee Jody. Wow I was seriously considering one of these for my birthday. I had noticed the price of the rubber strap before this review and was flabbergasted. Love your reviews. Cheers.
I have only one orange dial watch, and it's a Elini Barokas skeleton and I just put it on a orange NATO strap. It has a black case, and at 57mm width and 17mm thick, it's a very large watch. It's a dive watch that came on a rubber strap. Looking at the New Rolex, I am liking the different orange and yellow colors they came out with. I just pre ordered a Panzera Aquamarine Pro diver on a mesh but want the Yellow rubber strap but don't want to spend the $70
Have you looked at Baltic watches? I have 3 of them and their customer service is very good. They have the Bronze diver in blue and black now. They also have choices for strap and bracelet and reasonable costs.
I had a similar experience with one of my favorite watches . . . I have an edox 80503 and I got it with a leather strap. After a few months I decided I wanted a steel bracelet. But it's 21mm. So after trying one that didn't fit happily, I ponied up the $110 for thiers(including shipping from Switzerland) and I got it. While I am glad it now has a steel bracelet that fits, it has a cheap pressed steel clasp and no real adjustability. I have seen far nice bracelets on watches that cost less whole than this one bracelet did. But I have it now.
HELLOOOOOOO JODY! I see you've found a Halloween watch!😂 I like these and think they're gorgeous. I especially love that case profile! That bracelet though...😭
Love the shape of the case and the optical illusion it gives. Unfortunately not keen on the high polish beeds of rice bracelet. Great review Jody, cheers mate.
I'm a big collector, mostly vintage and micros, and this is one of my faves. Your negatives made me hesitate but glad I picked one up. The bracelet isn't an issue and, though I'm typically a strap fan, I keep this on the bracelet since it's a beaut and goes with it so well. Comparing this watch to the 3 you mention with better bracelets seems like missing the point. Are you reviewing the watch, or an accessory to the watch (the bracelet)? I much prefer the watch itself over the other 3. I'm not noticing any rattling at all when I wear it, and I'll never use the divers extension. It's nicer than my vintage Omega bracelets. 19mm straps, including NATO types, aren't difficult to find either. Like you I have complaints about Doxa's accessory pricing and movement description, but the movement of my particular example tests better than any watch I've ever put on my timegrapher. My Sub 200 was sold new in Feb 2023 though I bought it used, and the timing is a consistently spot on 0 secs/day. The amplitude is 304 with zero beat error, and the 2 graph lines appear as a single horizontal line. Super watch.
I just picked up the SRP black Turtle and Im in love with it. I planed on using it for many years and get a Doxa as an upgrade when that time to move on comes. After this review, I def wont.
That orange shot! It’s nice aesthetically, and I like the case sizing... $250 bucks for a rubber strap?! Crazy! Doxa is working that brand value hard here...
Famous brand, but not their classic design. If this was a microbrand, it would be something to consider but for double that price, the value proposition swiftly evaporates. I'd be looking more to the Mido Ocean Star Tribute for something similar to this (but honestly, wouldn't feel too good buying either).
The sub 300T is still my dream watch. I have much more expensive brands but the one I have always wanted is the 300T. There is just something about it. My wife remains unconvinced so I am Doxa-less.
HeyJody, another great video. I really appreciate your honest reviews. Apart from the watch, I always look forward to the tee shirt your sporting! Never a disappointment. I also completely agree with the assessment on the bracelet. Definitely the weak link….no pun intended.
Actually these aren’t 19 mm lugs; they are 19.05 mm lugs. That is to say they’re 3/4 of an inch. That was the standard size for sporty American market watches back when this watches original was made. Vintage inspired with 3/4 inch straps is period correct. Generally speaking a 20 mm strap fits just fine. Further, you are paying for the Doxa name (better known than Yema- thanks Clive Cussler/Dirk Pitt), the Swiss ETA movement, which may not be impressive but it is relatively expensive, and the “Swiss made” on the dial. Comparing standard Swiss name-brand watch pricing to micro brands is a bit unfair. There is almost never great value to paying for a name, except for getting the name. What that’s worth is obviously up to buyers, but at one time the Doxa Sub-300T was a fairly direct competitor to the Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster 300 and Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms. In that light, a step down to the 200T for just a grand really can seem like a good value. As for the quality of the bracelet, I assure you that bracelet is light years ahead of what Doxa, Rolex, and Omega (I am pretty sure the blancpain was only available with a strap) put on their watches back in the 60s. Vostok sells a pretty decent and authentic copy of 1960s stainless steel Swiss dive bracelets on their Amphibia, actually.
Well, no work at Sydney Opera House since March, so have been relying on my Google Ad money this year to keep me afloat. And you're right, what a great job!
Love the looks of that dial and crystal. Your niggles and moans are spot on, some little things to tweak to make it soooo much better. Current configuration and price would be a no go for me. Make the suggested changes and I would have to do some hard comparison shopping, but it would at least make sense to compare at that point, currently, not so much. Of course, $1k watches are conspicuously absent from my collection currently, so perhaps my discussing $1k watch comparisons for purchase is equal to Doxa’s dream world strap pricing.....😂
Another great review. I was initially so excited by the announcement of the impending release of these 200's I was thinking there was definitely one in my future but that 19mm lug width along with the size killed it for me...especially that lug width. Wanted drilled lugs and a solid SS bezel option for the Sharkhunter. Then all would have been perfect for me. I would have hoped for better timekeeping too. I have NE15 and NH35 as well as Miyotas that keep much better time and a SW200 that only gains a second in a week.
Jody, please consider the orange (Professional...insert term for orange here) Seiko Samurai. I received this wat h as a gift from my wife and, truly, love it! Great looks, great specs for money, yes, hardlex, I get it, but what a look! I am a bigger guy 6'5", 7.5 inch wrist, but I have to recommend this one as an alternative to the Doxa!
Suppose the strap price was meant to be 45 AUD ... Btw where do you do find the straps on their site? I can't find it. The yellow colourway is even more legible and attractive than the orange one to me.
19mm lugs is no problem. Just use a file and you easily make a 20mm bracelet 19mm, and a sharp knife of scalpel on a leather or rubber strap. My Tag Heuer is a 19 mm and I've adjusted many straps for it
So, I own this watch myself. I own it in yellow divingstar. It was a gift for my college graduation so obviously I’m going to be heavily biased, but I don’t mind the bracelet. I find the actual links and flexibility of it to be quite comfortable. Also, the 19mm lugs don’t bother me because I don’t intend on changing the strap, and if I did, it would go on a Barton rubber as they have 19mm options for $20. That said, the clasp is by far the worst part of this watch. It’s like 1990’s Breitling colt territory and that is not a compliment. As for the price, it’s a case of, it is what it is. Once you get into Swiss “heritage” brands, the law of diminishing returns comes into play big time. Tudor is quite happy to sell you an ETA 2824 for $2200. The bracelet may be higher quality than the Doxa, but not $1200 dollars better. This is a very imperfect watch. Yet, when the yellow dial plays with the light, it just hits me in all the right ways.
beautifully written man
Was great to meet you Jody! And a fair review in my opinion
Doxa should be a crayon color.
A flawed Doxa?!?!?!?! ;) If I ever get a Doxa it would be this colour! Maybe not this case but the iconic 70’s case! Dimensions like the mini turtle? Like it more now!
Copper wire was invented by two Scot's men fighting over a penny.
You beat me to that comment. Cheers!
My dad dropped a penny once,he bent down to pick it up so fast it hit him on the back of his head!
Strap price is absolutely criminal. Doxa should be ashamed of themselves.
Love the Vostok tee.
Hey Stephen! Glad you like it. Is a design of mine...
Jordi Bartoll you sell them??? Been wanting one
@@theryguy4307 yes! You can order it here:
www.redbubble.com/es/i/camiseta/Hora-de-bucear-tio-blanco-de-coloriscausa/41454391.7H7A9.XYZ
Really glad you like it!!
@@JordiBartoll I love it! thats the model I own :). Thx!
@@blktauna Thank you! I own a Vostok myself and I just thought that it would be nice to have a tee with that small dude... So I gave it to Jody that seems to like it too ;o)
Such a nice looking watch that stumbles on bracelet, clasp and even accuracy.
I actually like your old background...
@Jim Alaska Jody's been fighting 24Hours At A Time for that background for years. It seems Jody lost.
Me too...
It was that German girl You Tuber who brought in this generic style background and a lot of You Tubers followed like Lemmings. This is too dark and the white book shelves before looked genuine and provided a good backdrop.
There are still lots of videos you can watch over to stay with the old background.
If Jody has got any sense; he'll revert to the old one. It's like scrapping the map as a background to individual watches. Most of these recent copy-cat Jenni-Elle backgrounds look like they are in a funeral parlour:
Just Blue Fish copied immediately
Eric Rivera has a more funky one; but with the identical vestige useless shelf
Bark and Jack has a very similar set up, but both he and @watcheric are too savvy with the photography to have a morbidly dark and funereal background. Bring back the white book shelves, Jodi!
I've got both the SUB 1200T and the SUB 300 and they have the same clasp on the bracelet. To be honest it's super slim, very comfortable and does a great job. I would hate to see a modern chunky milled clasp on a retro inspired watch. The dive extension is a joke though, i can't even fit it over my 3mm wetsuit.
Jodi, great vid 👍 Your "niggles" are all valid. I purchased a Doxa 1200T 7 years ago for my 30th and despite the aforementioned "niggles" it is one of my favs. The bracelet and clasp make for sense on the 'vintage' reissues as the bracelets where much the same in the 60's. But on a new design these are less-than-choice. Also, although the website claims "ETA" my watch maker upon servicing my Doxa reported it was indeed a Sellita! -Not a deal breaker, but indeed marketing that should be checked. If anyone is interested in a review of the 1200T I posted one some time ago, the videography is terrible but there ya go.
I appreciate your decency and authenticity with regard to exposing the down points of this watch, with which and I totally agree. And you do that despite the fact that you've bought it !
HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Thanks Jody for opening our eyes to it. I had a Tissot T-touch with a clasp and extension this cheep which I ended up selling because of that.
I love watching old JOMW vids.
I kinda miss the old school intro Jody, I’d love to see it once again. Much love from NYC
Insanity in the pricing, no thank you. Rather have a Blue Casio Duro on a Barton strap
Some of these watches aren't for the average joe lol
I love Doxa ❤ l own the same one the Orange with the bracelet looks stunning in person going to add another Doxa to my watch collection
I am a big fan of your channel.
Lately, I am intrigued by orange dial color watches. Finally, I bought an Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-22. SII NH36 automatic movement with day-date, hand winding, and hacking; by Islander Watch Company for 299 USD plus shipping to Italy 16.14 USD, plus import taxes, duties, carrier commission that I estimate an extra 70 USD. Not bad at all! I can't wait to receive it. I'd like to see a review of that watch made by you.
I own this watch and I personally think the bracelet is quite nice, especially with screws for the links. The case work is immaculate and better than watches at $3000 plus. Doxa knocked it out of the park on this piece.
Instead of the Doxa “Professional” they should call it the Doxa Red Flag. Because that’s all I was seeing during the video. Thanks for the video Jody!
Bless your orange heart. I love the looks of this one in almost any other color. Sorry Jody but that is just too shouty for my taste. Enjoy your summer and excuse my while I dig out my parka for the coming winter...
Get a parnis sterile dial and spray paint it orange
Thanks for illuminating this watch with the JOMW bright light of Truth! You just saved a bunch of folks a ton of buyer's remorse.
Everything you said is the reason I went with the 300t. Unbelievable bracelet, running +-0 terrific watch. EXCEPT the lume is rubbish!! Love my Doxa just a couple of little issues
Did Doxa go through one of these things where they almost died and someone bought them just to pimp the name? To me, Doxa is such a respectable name but whenever I research them for purchase I run into the issues you described here: the price just doesn't match the specs. It's too bad, the actual Doxa's from the 60s and 70s were great watches for their era.
Yeah i came across a website "Doxa in Asia" their models are completely different and look like garbage. No classic Subs on the website. It's a shame.
Well said...getting so tired of poor value for money from these brands! The Alsta Nautoscaph Superautomatic is another prime example...
They still look great but you pay for the name. Compare with the Maranez Samui - NH35, but a lot cheaper
@Tony Hill Ball watches seem to be doing this at the moment too
@@horologywatchmaking13 Maybe it was a phony website? I googled Extrema Ratio knives and the first thing to come up was what looked like an Extrema Ratio home page with suspiciously low prices. Turned out it was a Chinese website selling phony Extrema Ratios and it was done up to fool you into thinking it was the real deal. Since China's foray into capitalism, internet buying has become MUCH dicier.
Doxa were known for the Lume and visibility back in the day. Pity the lume on this one doesn't live up to their reputation .Good to see that they had a go at a lumed bezel , but maybe a revised version could see improvement in both the lume and the bracelet.
Wearing that very Cronos and Love it. Only had it about 4 days. This Cronos just feels good. The Bracelet is comfy.
my man, i thank your for your reviews. your scottish accent and your humor eases my day! thank you!
Thanks for watching the channel Dario!
Glad you got to check out a Doxa Sub Jody. 👍 I’m a big fan of theirs but the prices have gone crazy. Those straps and bracelets 😳.
I own a vintage Sub 300T Professional and the first re-issue from around 2000. For many years they were my only watches. ( Until I started watching your channel😱😉)
That re-issue was a limited edition of 1000 and roughly the same price as your Sub 200! Ok 20 years is a long time.
But does it suffer from the Porsche Boxster problem, in that it’s not a 911? And you’ll catch yourself thinking...should have bought the Sub 300T.
I can’t stand the fact the 300’s don’t have raised markets and aften are misprinted
I've said this before, but 19mm lugs show up a lot for how "non-regulation" they are. It's annoying for sure, but I'm almost more annoyed that strap-sellers haven't noticed and started making more 19mm straps at this point, since it seems watch-makers aren't going to budge on the issue. I figure if someone started selling bands in that size they could do good business.
And, for what it's worth, WatchGecko offers a bunch of leather options, a few NATOs, a mesh and a "oyster-ish" all in 19mm, for anyone who is looking.
BEST camera flip on TH-camland!!! GO Jody!!!
Jody, thank you for that comparison between the Doxa and the Chronos. I don't think I've ever seen a better illustration of how a larger-diameter watch can read much smaller than another one with actually smaller dimensions. Fascinating stuff, the design of the watch does not solely depend on the diameter, it's all about the lugs, bezel, everything that goes into it and just makes it what it is. Both are beautiful watches, but it is interesting to look at how the subtle details form the overall aesthetic, and our perception of the watch's size.
burnt orange is by far my favourite colour but I struggle to wear it on a watch, looks great but so hard to match.....loved the honesty regarding the bracelet, good review once again, thanks
Nice watch, but not sure it's a grand nice. It is a lovely colour. I had an orange Orient Ray 2 that I did love but found orange to be a challenging colour to wear sometimes. But in the sun in a casual situation it's great.
Glad I watched this, I was considering a black Doxa 200 and was already a bit iffy about that non-tapering bracelet; now that I know that it actually flares out to 20mm (what the hell?), I‘ll probably go for the Seiko SPB143.
Good choice! Even Seiko's cheaper divers are a better value than the Doxa.
I like the charm but Doxa is just living off the strong brand now - they're straight up lazy
Having owned an SPB143 before, and now owning the Sub 200 Sharkhunter... QC is better on the Doxa, as is accuracy of the SW200 (previously ETA) movement vs. the 6R35 from Seiko. Who cares about the 70 hr power reserve and LumiBrite if you can't even hit the -25/+15 spd at the $1,000 price point ... sheesh.
I was just about to order this watch. Man, the gripes you have are completely valid. Man, it looked so good too.
the whole thing is madness at 1500!!!!
Colour scheme on that one is amazing, love the black and orange look, stunning!
Well, they are straight up telling you that this bracelet is worth $50, what did you expect?
Thanks for this I was looking at one of these as my next level up watch but now realise it’s a no go
That domed crystal saves the watch, really gives it that bit extra.
Love Doxa. Love my recently purchased Doxa White Pearl. I swapped the rubber strap for the OG bracelet. Not the best but not terrible
I have to admit I love a beads of rice bracelet 👍 thanks Jody good review
Do you plan on getting the Doxa or the Barton's orange sfrap? I suggest that it would be interesting to compare those two straps.
I love the Doxa brand .
The cushion case is my fav
I am interested in the blue dial version of this watch. But I am now conflicted as other reviews of this watch point out similar shortcomings. It’s frustrating that Doxa got the bracket so wrong and then significantly overpriced the strap.
Not sure what made me laugh harder... the gasp when you employed the diver's extension, or "That's the sound of a corner being cut". HA HA HA HA!
I literally laughed out loud on 1:45 😂 Jody, your videos always make my day 👍🏻
Thanks for watching mate!
Thank you so much Jody. I was on the fence about getting this or putting in a pre-order for a Halios Seaforth..and though I'm yet to receive the Seaforth, I am glad that I didn't spend the hard earn cash on this watch. You're amazing!
Man. How I wish you could review a Doxa SUB 300 Professional. I own the 600t Clive Cussler edition from the early 2000s, and love whenever I see a SUB getting some love.
Great review. Shame about the cut corners but really good to see someone with the balls to call them out on it. I do love my SKX in yellow on a yellow rubber strap. Bright!
Love the tee Jody. Wow I was seriously considering one of these for my birthday. I had noticed the price of the rubber strap before this review and was flabbergasted. Love your reviews. Cheers.
Hey Kylie! I'm really glad you like my tee!
I have only one orange dial watch, and it's a Elini Barokas skeleton and I just put it on a orange NATO strap. It has a black case, and at 57mm width and 17mm thick, it's a very large watch. It's a dive watch that came on a rubber strap. Looking at the New Rolex, I am liking the different orange and yellow colors they came out with. I just pre ordered a Panzera Aquamarine Pro diver on a mesh but want the Yellow rubber strap but don't want to spend the $70
You definitely should try the Ollech & Wajs C-1000. Amazing watch with crazy specs and amazing vintage diver feeling
DOXA-"Less Than Professional" Reaching for my Yema. BUT I DO LOVE THE COLOUR!
Clicked for the color pretty cool looking watch.
Have you looked at Baltic watches? I have 3 of them and their customer service is very good. They have the Bronze diver in blue and black now. They also have choices for strap and bracelet and reasonable costs.
I had a similar experience with one of my favorite watches . . . I have an edox 80503 and I got it with a leather strap. After a few months I decided I wanted a steel bracelet. But it's 21mm. So after trying one that didn't fit happily, I ponied up the $110 for thiers(including shipping from Switzerland) and I got it.
While I am glad it now has a steel bracelet that fits, it has a cheap pressed steel clasp and no real adjustability. I have seen far nice bracelets on watches that cost less whole than this one bracelet did. But I have it now.
HELLOOOOOOO JODY! I see you've found a Halloween watch!😂
I like these and think they're gorgeous. I especially love that case profile! That bracelet though...😭
Love the shape of the case and the optical illusion it gives. Unfortunately not keen on the high polish beeds of rice bracelet. Great review Jody, cheers mate.
Barton has you covered with a nice 19mm silicone elite straps. This watch might be my next one!
I like your videos quite a bit! Keep up the great work!
I’ve been eyeing the Tiffany blue colored one quite a bit. I really dig it!
I don't always choose an orange watch but when I do it's a Doxa. I Love it.
Awesome review! Thank you. Reconsidering buying this watch now.
Well done video, thanks from Colombia
Love that Instagram photo !!
I'm a big collector, mostly vintage and micros, and this is one of my faves. Your negatives made me hesitate but glad I picked one up. The bracelet isn't an issue and, though I'm typically a strap fan, I keep this on the bracelet since it's a beaut and goes with it so well. Comparing this watch to the 3 you mention with better bracelets seems like missing the point. Are you reviewing the watch, or an accessory to the watch (the bracelet)? I much prefer the watch itself over the other 3. I'm not noticing any rattling at all when I wear it, and I'll never use the divers extension. It's nicer than my vintage Omega bracelets. 19mm straps, including NATO types, aren't difficult to find either. Like you I have complaints about Doxa's accessory pricing and movement description, but the movement of my particular example tests better than any watch I've ever put on my timegrapher. My Sub 200 was sold new in Feb 2023 though I bought it used, and the timing is a consistently spot on 0 secs/day. The amplitude is 304 with zero beat error, and the 2 graph lines appear as a single horizontal line. Super watch.
I just picked up the SRP black Turtle and Im in love with it. I planed on using it for many years and get a Doxa as an upgrade when that time to move on comes.
After this review, I def wont.
very good review, great job in highlighting the good and the bad. Great shots!
holy mackeral on those bracelets, very cool watches though!!!
I see it as a Fashion Watch. It's not bad, I will buy the Tiffany color version.
That orange shot! It’s nice aesthetically, and I like the case sizing... $250 bucks for a rubber strap?! Crazy! Doxa is working that brand value hard here...
Famous brand, but not their classic design.
If this was a microbrand, it would be something to consider but for double that price, the value proposition swiftly evaporates.
I'd be looking more to the Mido Ocean Star Tribute for something similar to this (but honestly, wouldn't feel too good buying either).
Well-put. It's twice the price for half the watch.
The sub 300T is still my dream watch. I have much more expensive brands but the one I have always wanted is the 300T. There is just something about it. My wife remains unconvinced so I am Doxa-less.
HeyJody, another great video. I really appreciate your honest reviews. Apart from the watch, I always look forward to the tee shirt your sporting! Never a disappointment. I also completely agree with the assessment on the bracelet. Definitely the weak link….no pun intended.
Honesty. Love you mate.
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Cool watches+cool t-shirt 👍
I’m going to get the pro on a orange rubber, looks stunning 🟠❤️🟠
Perhaps an ISOfrane strap can be the solution Jody? Great review as always.
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Thank you for this! I was on the cusp to order this, but the cheap bracelet is a deal breaker.
19mm lug width is the deal breaker for any price in a diver watch, perfect bracelet look though.
Excellent but expensive. That color though. 😍
I love the instagram picture ;o)... And the tee!
Actually these aren’t 19 mm lugs; they are 19.05 mm lugs. That is to say they’re 3/4 of an inch. That was the standard size for sporty American market watches back when this watches original was made. Vintage inspired with 3/4 inch straps is period correct. Generally speaking a 20 mm strap fits just fine.
Further, you are paying for the Doxa name (better known than Yema- thanks Clive Cussler/Dirk Pitt), the Swiss ETA movement, which may not be impressive but it is relatively expensive, and the “Swiss made” on the dial.
Comparing standard Swiss name-brand watch pricing to micro brands is a bit unfair. There is almost never great value to paying for a name, except for getting the name. What that’s worth is obviously up to buyers, but at one time the Doxa Sub-300T was a fairly direct competitor to the Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster 300 and Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms. In that light, a step down to the 200T for just a grand really can seem like a good value.
As for the quality of the bracelet, I assure you that bracelet is light years ahead of what Doxa, Rolex, and Omega (I am pretty sure the blancpain was only available with a strap) put on their watches back in the 60s. Vostok sells a pretty decent and authentic copy of 1960s stainless steel Swiss dive bracelets on their Amphibia, actually.
Jacob Greenmanedlion that is an excellent piece of watch trivia
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@@JustOneMoreWatch you've grafted for it, best watch reviewer on youtube by far. If it's become your primary income what a way to earn it.
Well, no work at Sydney Opera House since March, so have been relying on my Google Ad money this year to keep me afloat. And you're right, what a great job!
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Love the looks of that dial and crystal. Your niggles and moans are spot on, some little things to tweak to make it soooo much better. Current configuration and price would be a no go for me. Make the suggested changes and I would have to do some hard comparison shopping, but it would at least make sense to compare at that point, currently, not so much. Of course, $1k watches are conspicuously absent from my collection currently, so perhaps my discussing $1k watch comparisons for purchase is equal to Doxa’s dream world strap pricing.....😂
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Another great review. I was initially so excited by the announcement of the impending release of these 200's I was thinking there was definitely one in my future but that 19mm lug width along with the size killed it for me...especially that lug width. Wanted drilled lugs and a solid SS bezel option for the Sharkhunter. Then all would have been perfect for me. I would have hoped for better timekeeping too. I have NE15 and NH35 as well as Miyotas that keep much better time and a SW200 that only gains a second in a week.
What is the watch model mentioned at 11:08 ? Please
Jody, please consider the orange (Professional...insert term for orange here) Seiko Samurai. I received this wat h as a gift from my wife and, truly, love it! Great looks, great specs for money, yes, hardlex, I get it, but what a look! I am a bigger guy 6'5", 7.5 inch wrist, but I have to recommend this one as an alternative to the Doxa!
Indeed Robert, search for "Way Of The Samurai!"
Suppose the strap price was meant to be 45 AUD ...
Btw where do you do find the straps on their site? I can't find it.
The yellow colourway is even more legible and attractive than the orange one to me.
You can’t beat an orange dial 🍊 I actually love that Doxa have launched more accessible watches
19mm lugs is no problem. Just use a file and you easily make a 20mm bracelet 19mm, and a sharp knife of scalpel on a leather or rubber strap. My Tag Heuer is a 19 mm and I've adjusted many straps for it
Stunning watch. A bargain at this price (except the strap :))
I bought it. Thank you for the advice for Barton strap. Bye!
Please do some review after buing that orange rubber strap or at least give some opinion is it any good, Big thanks.
Don't they see most micro's now give an extra strap with the watch..
Last time I was this early Everton were FA Cup Holders. Oh! Those Dogs of War!