Doxa SUB 300T - review of a legend reborn!
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Today we are reviewing a watch I wanted for a very very long time, a Doxa Sub.
With the end of Marei era and Jenny family taking over Doxa again, the older models are getting more and more rare, so my original idea of getting a 1200T got replaced by the idea of getting a readily available 300T from the current offering.
I had some doubts about it and sadly they for confirmed in this video.
So watch it and see me going from fully excited to fully disappointed 😭😭😭
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Where is the Helium Escape Valve?
I was not aware of Doxa's recent history. Thank you for a great review 😊👍
I wear mine with a suit or a wetsuit works with anything. Had my original for 25 years and an re issue for 20. The last watch you’ll ever need👍😎
Late to the party but just picked up this Doxa Sharkey 50th Anniversary. What I read was The Doxa Searambler 300 50th Anniversary was reproduced in a limited edition run of 300 for the Searambler and the Sharkhunter.
Did you see that they released the new Doxa Sub300 this week? Looks pretty sweet!
Congratulations on the acquisition!! A beautiful piece, and a wonderful review, Cheers!
It’s a great retro looking watch and looks superbly engineered. 👍
At least now we can get them. During Rick era you can’t even get any! For me that’s an improvement!
I just sold all my 3 Doxa’s. I liked them but have other priorities for the moment.
And???
Hi.. I watch your channel quite often and think your reviews are the by far the best on TH-cam and value you comments. I have a 12 old son and I'm getting him his first watch. As for a tactical looking that is very durable and not to big. Thank you for your videos.
I would go for a G-Shock, they are as tough as they get, and get him one that he likes the look of, a square is a classic but maybe he won't like it, so I would let him choose
It's 2 hours and u have got zero dislikes wish it remains zero for your amazing videos.☺️
Best Doxa review! Very sensible thoughts and great storytelling.
Thanks for dropping the Doxa knowledge. I cannot believe they would skimp on the lume.
Great review, thanks. BTW I think it looks absolutely fine on your wrist..
These Doxa you have look like they had seen better days. From the looks alone I never would have guessed that it's age is less than two decades (at first I thought it's something from mid 70ies early 80ies really)
I just discovered your channel and what a treat. I am trying to decide between this and the new Captain Willard. Thanks for a damn good review
Enjoyed your review. Well done . I have owned a Sub 6000t for four years. It is a bit large for everyday wear but I’ve gotten used to it. Perhaps the smaller cased Sub 1200T would have been a better choice for everyday. As I dive, I do like the ruggedness and visibility. The bezel on mine is rock solid with excellent action.
I had the opportunity to meet Jacques Cousteau’s oldest son, Jean-Michel , a couple years ago and he was wearing his well worn/loved orange Doxa.
I knew there were changes at Doxa in the last few years, but didn’t know all the details. I can only speak to the quality on my watch and the few others I have come into contact with and have to say they are built for real use.
My watch for life 👌
There's 2 watches that I always want as soon as I see them and for some reason when I have the money I don't buy them. Seiko Tuna SBBN031 black bezel and this style of Doxa. I don't know what's holding me back.
I did not know that about The Jenny Family taking control of Doxa again. Last year they released a number of models, this, the smaller Sub 200, and a re-release of the larger Sub 1500T.
I have the Aquamarine version of this. I do really like it. I have a larger wrist so I don’t have that issue with the end link.
Thanks would agree with the lume, but this is not new. I also have a 1200T sharkhunter, which has like me which is not up to modern expectations.
One thing with price. This is a very involved case, dial, and bezel, plus it’s using an actual ETA. It is not clear who is making the case and dial.
Thorough review,the watch just doesn't do it for me personally.
I've just ordered a Sub 300T Professional although I really like the Sharkhunter and the Aquamarine, seeing as it's a Doxa, I HAD to go for the traditional orange Professional model. Looking forward to it arriving hopefully tomorrow or Friday :)
It's arrived and I am so happy with it! Build quality is incredible, it feels like it could survive a grenade going off under it. Beautifully made piece of engineering!
What about the bracelet? U liked it?
@@bikertrash.7692 Yeah, it's really comfortable, and really easy to adjust while wearing it too.
I purchased the 750T Sharkhunter re-edition in 2007 for about $1300, and the 1000T Professional in 2009 for the same price. I think the $1300 price point is about right. Current models are way over priced for what they are offering. Love the watch, but the only thing keeping me from picking up a 3rd Doxa is the price. There are far too many offerings that are just as good or even better for much less.
Wishing I could afford one of these beauties!
Great review. This is the best version of the Beads Of Rice I’ve seen on a watch. The clasp was always the downside though. Glad they fixed that. The bezel movement was a little disappointing to see. You said it was on earlier models, have they fixed that?
Per WUS, you can actually mount the SUB300 (no-T) bracelet with the 300T end links and thereby get rid of the flared out first links… but you lose the ratcheting clasp, obviously.
Or you can very easily get the endlinks to fully articulate by slightly sanding them down. I did this on my 300T in about 15 minutes and it now drapes across the wrist beautifully, just like the 300..
My 1200T Caribbean also had the issue with the bezel play, so I don't think it's anything new.
Picked up a 300T Pro on launch, and do slightly prefer it vs the 1200T, flat crystal and no more massive Jenny fish on the caseback, both still daily wearers, although the 1200T is in desperate need of a service.
Didn't know the story of how Jenny screwed over Rick Marei, so thanks for the enlightenment. I had an early 2000s 300T with a horrid bracelet that was apparently "Marei era", wish i hadnt sold it now, probably be worth more than the £800 it went for!
This watch got some nice colors on the hands. Ratcheting bracelets are my favorite. Nice bezel click 😍. That lume pip is pretty disappointing though 😣
Great video!!
And great summary on how the Jenny family f.....over Rick Marei once the distribution contract run out.
I've bought one of the last Marei 1200 T Professional orange dial in 2019. And I don't regret it !! It's such a beautiful watch. Now that Rick M. Isn't with Doxa anymore, Doxa unfortunately changed for the worse!! They're customer service is just horrible!!! I've had my share of angry moments with new Doxa!!! But I agree, the bracelet on the 1200 T is much better than the 300 version. Except the ratchet clasp. But all in all I love my 1200 to death and never would sell it! They'd have to cut it of my dead wrist!!!!
Greetings from Germany
Frank S.
Well c..p I was about to ask you if you're willing to sell yours until I read the whole comment :)
@@WatchGeek well watch geek, if I'd ever be that insane, I'd sell it to you! But don't hold your breath on that!! Lol
greetings
Frank
Thinking of treating myself to one of these. I love chunky dive watches after getting a Enoksen DeepDive nearly two years ago. Dress watches and others seem too tiny now.
Got one! Love it! Fresh off the production line with HEV and no lateral bezel movement. The lume is pretty crap though.
It certainly belongs in the sea, but not on anyones wrist it’s hideous. Thats only my opinion, but you do this watch justice like you do with all the fine pieces shown on your fine channel. As usual your photography and concise commentary are top drawer Sir 👍 Tam.
Plenty of divers and watch collectors over the last 5 decades would disagree with you
Those end links are very weird. They sit at a different angle and past the ends of the lugs. I’ve been wanting to get this as my water watch but the more reviews I watch the worse it looks in the details.
That issue is easily fixed by slightly sanding down the links. I did this in about 15 minutes on my 300T and now it wears beautifully on wrist, just like the 300
Lol.."CW, are you listening?"
I wear my CW Trident Pro 600 GMT frequently and like the look of their name at 9. I have a black dial, so the logo at 12 is hardly noticeable. This one issue is what polarizes collectors over CW. If it were not for this one issue, I think CW would explode in fans. I can use this watch as a torch at night with its lume. It's super comfortable and it gets more wrist time than many in my collection.
As for this Doxa, I really like the brand, the history and the looks. However, I'm a lume junkie and Doxa is just a major fail. For this price, you'd think they could paint a few more layers of lume in the markers.
Great review, so much info. How is that clasp for comfort?
it is tough to tell from videos how this watch will fit on wrist. there isn't much to compare it to as it's very unique.
Doesnt make sense to rent a product, make it better, then return it to the owner. What did he think would happen?
Hello watch geek, thanks for the review. No wonder there was a new release for the 300T not so long ago, they are slimmer and in my opinion look kind of off. What do you think? AND also, where were Rick's versions manufactured as well as the new ones. China?
Probably
You're confusing the new Sub 300 with the 300T, both are current production models, but the 300 is a homage to the original 1967 Sub 300 with its slim case and domed crystal. The 300T is based on the 1970s model, thicker case and flat crystal.
They did update the 300T for the 2020 batch, added a helium escape valve (like the older 1200t) but no major changes.
+All doxa subs in the last 20 yrs have been made by Walca in Switzerland, there's a thread here that shows the exact spot they're produced www.watchuseek.com/threads/doxa-factory.5216714/
@@cmdrflint9115 Thanks very much, seriously. I was not sure at all regarding place of production and the existence of a 300 and 300T. All the best to you and thanks once again
Fourth! Love the DOXA Sharkhunter!
An excellent review. I just acquired a 1200T, and seems like this was the correct decision as I think the value of the 1200T will always be greater than the later 300T due to several factors, which one is of course better build quality. Still, the new Doxa watches are better value than most other watch brands as quality is still very good and prices are competitive.
I like the bracelet very much on my small wrist. I dont see the issue. I think its a taste thing.
Poor Rick....😕
great review!
Doxa 300T is 1200m wr, not 300.
This is the first time I've seen a small dial on a 44 diameter. Doxa are new to me thanks for the review.
Why this swiss watches cant make decent lume =\
I buy watch because I like it or not. DOXAS GRAFIC ( with big indexes ) and orange SUB are always on my list. De gustibus non est disputandum.
This anniversary edition has no HEV
My fiancé wants to buy this watch in 2021 and I don’t know if I can wait that long I might just get a black one because she wants to get me a orange one. Hahaha 🤣
Does the dot in the bezel have lume? Thank you !
Shame about the lume but still a lovely watch.
Very surprised that the Doxa which pride themselves of making proper dive watches, has lume this shitty
@@jamespalsson746 "which pride themselves" -- Used to.
Excelente video 👍
300T WR is way more than 300Meters, Sunshine.
300T is the model name sunshine, not the Water resistance rating
@@WatchGeek Check the spec sheet you posted Numb Nuts.
Fantastic watch - since I can`t afford this one (and to be honest I find it a bit overpriced) I decided to order a Seestern - homage from China (or a copy...) with Seiko NH 35 inside... I am very curious to see what I get...
How is it overpriced? There is not a single dive watch produced by any manufacturer that sells for $1900 that is on the same level as a Doxa 300T.
@@whereRbearsTeeth I find that very hard to believe - and yeah, watch costing 1900$ with movement that costs less than 200$ to me that is a bit overpriced. (I have not seen or handled one so my opinion is very subjective)
@@watchesgadgetsandstuff name one.. unlike you, I do own one and have years of experience with the brand. I also own dive watches that are many times over more expensive than Doxa. So I am speaking from experience. There is no other manufacturer out there producing a dive watch on the same level as a Doxa for less than $2k. What you own is a cheap, made in China POS knockoff of a real dive watch. Save your money. Educate yourself. Then go buy a real dive watch.
@@whereRbearsTeeth Cool, have a nice day mate.
@@watchesgadgetsandstuff you too “mate”
Poor lume on a pip goes against the essence of the diver watch.
I think I will stick with my omega smp 300 m but nice vid
The Doxa is actually a real, purpose built dive watch, the Seamaster isn’t. I dive, and I own both watches. The Omega is useless for actually diving. It’s jewelry
Nice
Great review, not my taste but an interesting watch
Will you be doing a 1200T review?
If I ever get one, I will
It's too bad that the current version of Doxa's "customer service" isn't anywhere near as good as your review.
Doxl1200t
How does this wear compared to a Seiko Turtle?
No comparison! I have both and while the turtle wears nice, the Doxa is on another level.
You can’t even compare those two watches. The Doxa is in another league
@@whereRbearsTeeth My question was about how it wears. I.e. size, weight, feeling, fitment, bulkiness etc.
For how much can You get a piece like this?
About $1500-2000
The crown logo looks like a man smiling and spitting.
Doxa1200r
Second
I'm not to found of the looks
Well, most people probably aren’t fond of your looks either.
@@whereRbearsTeeth sorry I must have hit a nerve there, as you clearly own one of those ugly watches
first
Sorry to say, it looks like a money grab. Shaky bezel, poor lume and bracelet and an ETA 2824 not a 2892. No Thanks.