【F】The Doxa Sub 200 Polished Steel Bezel Collection

Doxa is again once more with a brand new launch! This time, it’s a variant of the favored and reasonably priced Sub 200. The 42mm dive watch was launched in 2019 at Baselworld, and that is the primary main replace.

Whereas in Geneva for Watches and Wonders and the adjoining occasions, we visited Doxa on our first evening. We had been in a position to see all the Sub 250T GMT fashions, however the model held a second case of watches on the again desk till the second half of the assembly. These items had been below embargo for one more month, however we had loads of time with the brand new Sub 200. How is it new?  The bezels lose the sapphire insert and acquire a sophisticated chrome steel model. This small change is welcome and makes an enormous distinction.

The Doxa Sub 200 polished metal bezel

Doxa saved the present Sub 200 case dimensions for the most recent fashions with polished metal bezels. This interprets to a 42mm by 45mm 316L chrome steel case with a 14mm thickness. Because the identify implies, the watches have a 200m depth ranking. Typical diving accouterments, together with a screw-down crown, a metal screw-in case again, and a sapphire crystal, assist bolster the water resistance.

Relating to the variants, Doxa is sticking with what works on the present Sub 200 — sure, the fashions with sapphire bezels will stay within the catalog. A complete of eight dial variants are a part of the common catalog and embrace the orange Skilled, black Sharkhunter, silver sunray Searambler, yellow Divingstar, darkish blue Caribbean, white Whitepearl, turquoise Aquamarine, and inexperienced sunray Sea Emerald.

Every variant accommodates a beneficiant utility of blue-glowing Tremendous-LumiNova on the utilized indexes and polished steel arms. The unidirectional bezel has a luminous arrow to help timing as properly.

A great deal of selections

Doxa gives the Sub 200 on a textured FKM rubber strap with a chrome steel pin buckle as normal. For an additional €40 (extra on pricing shortly), the watch will include a chrome steel beads-of-rice bracelet with a wetsuit-extension clasp. The inexperienced Sea Emerald is the lone mannequin provided on a one-piece nylon strap as a substitute of rubber.

A dependable computerized motion inside

Doxa retains its choices open and doesn’t point out the supplier of the automated motion contained in the Sub 200. Nonetheless, we’re fairly certain the Sellita SW200-1 is ticking away. It has a frequency of 28,800vph and roughly 38 hours of energy reserve. It additionally hacks and has a quick-set date perform.

Does the polished bezel make a distinction?

Buying and selling out the sapphire bezel insert for a sophisticated chrome steel model doesn’t sound like an enormous deal. On paper, it’s not! Nonetheless, the choice makes an enormous distinction in individual. The Sub 200 transitions from a serious-looking device watch right into a brighter, extra elegant piece. These haven’t all of the sudden turn into costume watches, however they’re cleaner and extra appropriate for a greater variety of environments. By the best way, Doxa isn’t alone with this transfer. Omega did it previously with the Seamaster 300M, and Tudor gussied up the Submariner with a mirror-like bezel within the ’90s. The look works, and I count on it to seek out success for many who want to put on a Sub 200 to the workplace and the seaside.

Pricing and ultimate ideas

The beauty of the most recent Sub 200 items is that the pricing is in step with the sapphire-bezel-equipped fashions. The Sea Emerald on the nylon strap sells for €970, the items on FKM straps value €1,110, and the bracelet possibility runs €1,150. There’s nothing to argue about with these costs, and, higher but, the watches are all accessible on the Doxa web site and at licensed retailers. Once more, it’s a small change, however a worthy one! Tell us your ideas on the polished chrome steel bezels!

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