The DOXA Sub 200 799 takes a different route from the cushion-cased Sub 300: a more conventional dive-watch silhouette, with enough color and curved sapphire to keep it distinctly DOXA. It’s the one to consider if you love the brand’s dial palette but prefer a straightforward elapsed-time bezel to the Sub 300’s decompression scale.
Introduced in 2019, this generation pairs a 42mm case with short lugs, so the diameter alone overstates its presence on the wrist. The beads-of-rice bracelet adds another layer of vintage character. Orange Professional is the obvious DOXA choice; black Sharkhunter gives the same design a quieter personality, while silver Searambler puts more emphasis on the contrasting hands and markers.
Pay attention to how the domed crystal catches light: its distortion is part of the charm, but reflections can influence which dial you find easiest to read.
What owners love
- The short, curved lugs make the 42mm case wear smaller than the diameter suggests. Owners often find it sits neatly on wrists that would normally struggle with a 42mm diver.
- The domed sapphire gives the dial an enjoyable bit of distortion at an angle. Together with the beads-of-rice bracelet, it gives the Sub 200 a distinctly vintage feel without using an acrylic crystal.
- The beads-of-rice bracelet is supple and comfortable, with small links that drape around the wrist rather than feeling like a rigid extension of the case.
Common Criticisms
- The lume is a recurring disappointment: it can look good immediately after charging, but fades sooner than owners expect from a dive watch. Night-time readability is not one of its strengths.
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