Introducing The New DOXA SUB 200T

As of today, Doxa introduces a new watch that merges two models into one, creating a series that is not only packed with choice but also smaller in size. That's right, for the first time, a member of the Doxa SUB family measures under 40mm with a 39mm diameter.

Debuting in the full range of Doxa colours – that includes Professional Orange, Searambler Silver, Sharkhunter Black, Caribbean Navy, Divingstar Yellow, Aquamarine Turquoise, and Whitepearl White – and available either on a rubber strap or the classic beads of rice bracelet, Doxa hasn't cut any corners with this one. Better still, this new 200m cushion case has two different dial finish options per colour: iconic or sunray. The 'iconic' is the familiar base surface you'll have seen on most previous models from the brand with a matte finish to it and keeps the appearance of the 200T classic and straightforward. On the other hand, the' sunray' offers a sunburst effect dial texture, which (you know it's coming) varies in appearance based on the light. 

In a very Apple 'one more thing' moment, Doxa has also used this opportunity to introduce a new colour: Sea Emerald Green. It's a racing green hue accented with golden-coloured hands and hour markers to create a regal and welcome addition to Doxa's evocative colour lineup. 

Between the colours, strap and bracelet options, and new dial textures, this mid-sized Doxa debuts with 26 different configurations – as I said, zero corners.

The New DOXA SUB 200T starts at £1,450 on the rubber with an 'iconic' dial and tops out at £1,490 for a 'sunray' dial on the bracelet.

First Impressions of the SUB 200T

The headline news here is the smaller-sized expression of Doxa's iconic cushion case. In the diving world, there are really only Doxa and Seiko who can lay claim to having pioneered this case shape deep below the surface. While the die-hard purists will stick to the 42.5mm, 39mm is a wonderful size for all wrist sizes to enjoy, and here's why.

You see, the 42.5mm cased models may sound large, but they typically have a dial aperture of just 27mm. On the wrist, the eye tends to narrow its focus to the dial, thus mitigating the full effects of its case. Now, having shrunk that overall width down to 39mm, I'm left very curious to discover what the case-to-dial aperture ratio will be on this new 200T next week at Watches & Wonders. The lug-to-lug distance has also been reduced from 44.5mm on the 300 to just 41.5mm on the new 200, with the thickness dropping to 10.7mm from 13.65mm. The lug width has also lost some weight, dropping to 18mm. These are pretty seismic changes to proportions, especially as it comes with a brand language we're all familiar with in its larger rendering. The impact should be rather striking on the wrist.

More sizes mean more choice, and with eight colours and a selection of dial finishes, there really is a Doxa for every preference. This is a fully fledged product launch by Doxa, and knowing the appreciation for smaller-sized watches is high at the moment, this 200T is going to be a hit.

Shop the Doxa Sub 200T collection here.