Welcome to my Top Swiss Diving Wrist Watches Boutique: Doxa Watch History Founded: 1889 Founder: Georges Ducommun Origin: Le Locle, Switzerland Name meaning: “Doxa” comes from Greek, meaning glory or reputation. Early Years (1889–1950s) Georges Ducommun founded Doxa at just 21 years old. Early success came from precision pocket watches and later wristwatches. By the early 1900s, Doxa won multiple awards at international exhibitions. In the 1930s–40s, Doxa became known for robust, reliable tool watches, including watches for doctors and pilots. The Big Turning Point: Diving Watches (1960s) This is where Doxa became legendary. In 1967, Doxa released the SUB 300, one of the most important dive watches ever made Key innovations: Bright orange dial for maximum underwater visibility (backed by U.S. Navy testing) Unidirectional rotating bezel No-decompression dive time scale on the bezel 300m water resistance (huge for the time) The SUB 300 was widely adopted by professional divers. Famous fan: Jacques Cousteau, whose company U.S. Divers became the official U.S. distributor of Doxa. Expansion & Challenges (1970s–1980s) Doxa expanded the SUB line (SUB 300T, 600T, etc.). Like many Swiss brands, Doxa was hit hard by the Quartz Crisis in the 1970s–80s. Production slowed, and the brand faded from the mainstream spotlight. Revival & Modern Era (1990s–Present) Doxa was revived with a strong focus on its heritage. The modern brand leans heavily into: Vintage-inspired dive watches Faithful reissues of classic SUB models Professional-grade specs at relatively accessible prices Today, Doxa is especially loved by: Dive watch enthusiasts Collectors who value history over hype People who want something iconic but less mainstream than Rolex or Omega What Doxa Is Known For Today Iconic orange dials (though black, silver, navy, and yellow also exist) Serious tool-watch credibility Strong value in the luxury dive watch space. Unveiled at Baselworld 2019, this 3-hand diver's watch has a case made of highest-quality 316L stainless steel. At a diameter of 42 mm, the SUB 200 is topped by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating and the distinctive curvature of the domed plexiglass used back in the day. Waterproof to a depth of 200 meters (20 ATM), the model features a unidirectional rotating bezel. All the elements providing dive-relevant information, including the bezel, have a Super‑LumiNova luminescent coating. Movement: - self-winding Swiss Sellita SW200-1 caliber - base: ETA 2824-2 movement, extremely common and reliable automatic calibre well known as "workhorse" - 26 jewels - 38 - 42 hours power reserve - vibrations: 28.800 A/h, 4Hz Case: - 316L stainless steel - polished/brushed - 42mm excl. crown, 44,4mm incl. - 14mm thick - length: 45mm from lug to lug - unique No: 8***2 (for buyer only), best confirmation of authenticity - optimal ergonomics and finishing for diving Bezel: - 316L stainless steel - polished Crystal: - sapphire - anti-reflective coating Crown: - 316L stainless steel - polished - yellow logo shield - push/pull - screwed down Case-back: - solid stainless steel with engravings Dial: - yellow matte - black luminous hands - polished luminous hour markers/batons - central seconds hand - date aperture at 03:00 o'clock - Doxa logo at 12:00 o'clock - minute markers throughout the outer rim Strap: - original Doxa yellow rubber - length: 22,5cm incl. wristwatch itself - width: 20mm by lugs, 18mm by clasp Clasp: - 316L stainless steel - fine brushed - pin buckle - Doxa logo Water-resistance: 20ATM/200meters/656feet, ideal for swimming and diving Weight: 108 grams Distinctive design. High recognition value. Full set. New. Insured, registered shipping worldwide with DHL Express: it’s not cheap but fast and reliable, two days in Europe, three days worldwide. Everything you see in my pics is included in the package that you'll receive. NO EXTRA COSTS for EU Buyers. My personal remark: where I come from, there’s a saying: “prepare the sled in summer.” I know it’s only February, but spring is just around the corner—and after that comes diving season!