An Underrated & Colorful Diver - Doxa Sub 200 (History & Review)

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Hey Everyone, thanks for watching! As mentioned in the video, here is a helpful blog taking a look some great divers in 2021: www.teddybaldassarre.com/blog/45-best-dive-watches-a-complete-guide-2021/

[@minamorkos8192]

Hey Teddy, so you’re not a fan of the Yema Superman? Thanks

[@loriemangasil8466]

Such a great video! You might also like ASOROCK watches. It is a luxury affordable lifestyle watch brand in Africa. Check out Asorock Watches.

[@bryantbarrett2657]

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[@sneakyscorpia]

How big are your wrists? Mine are around 17cm so was curious if I could pull this watch off.

[@joeltb]

I just ordered the Aquamarine one this morning after only seeing and reading about it online! It'll be my first entry-level luxury watch. I can't wait to get it!

[@Kaisuke971]

For anyone curious about it, this sub 200 actually refers to the 11804-4 "Shark-Hunter", which was Doxa's actual first dive watch. The Sub 300, that is more famous, came 2 years later, in 1967. Another cool fact is that the reason why this looks similar to an Omega Seamaster is because the case was conceived by "Huguenin Frères" who also designed the Omega.

[@agram4700]

Doxas have always been appreciated in Europe for their quality. Here at the Balkans we have a saying: "Radi kao Doxa", which means: Works like a Doxa. People used to receive them as retirement gifts in former Yugoslavia. I would dare to say that 20th century Doxas can almost pair the quality of 20th century Omegas. If they kept their former standards, this must be an exceptional watch.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Didn’t know they were available in Yugoslavia

[@agram4700]

@@oscarosullivan4513 Yes, Omikron, Doxa and Darwil were common watches in ex Yugoslavia, then Helvetia and Cortebert.

[@differencestudio1283]

Yugoslavia had its watch game on point 😊💪 Seiko was also really common to get as a gift... The retirement gifts could go in some cases to longines and simillar brands... I know a story where one gentelman got even a Zenith 💪😊

[@robiv7139]

I had no idea, just because you said that I want to get a Doxa now. Tell me more what were other popular watchs in Yugoslavia?

[@agram4700]

@@robiv7139 I'd recommend you get one. I had a gold plated manual wind one from the 60es. It worked within +10 sec a day. They are not expensive, even on ebay where prices are a little inflated you can find a good one under €100. Other brands that were common in former Yugoslavia were Darwil, Helvetia, Cortebert and Omikron. Helvetia and Cortebert are also good quality. I'm waiting for a nice vintage Cortebert to pop up, they are usually well under €250. Fun fact about the brand is that they used to supply their movements to Rolex. Hope I helped, cheers!

[@niraviv5]

just a small addition: this model actualy has its roots in the Doxa 11804-4 :) and the company that manufactured the case was the same one that supplied Omega!

[@Beck-Stein]

The video quality is spot on. Your hosting is spot on. The only it lacks is a balanced review. No watch is perfect and i think a few i wish they did this would’ve been great. It allows the viewer to know the pros and cons prior to purchasing.

[@alextomlinson1725]

Yellow dial with bracelet is a winner - beautiful. A genuine diver nicely reviewed.

[@argoperdana6823]

OMG, I love the Sub 200! Finally a review from a channel as reputable as yours! Thank you, Teddy.

[@markj0679]

Great review Teddy. I have the Sub 200 Caribbean and couldn’t be happier. It wears incredibly well for a 42mm, and feels solid and well built. Went through a few microbrands to get here, but this is my favorite diver I have owned.

[@robiv7139]

what size wrist you got. i want one but want to make sure its not to big for my wrist.

[@Silverman10]

how it wears ? like a 40mm ?

[@markj0679]

@@Silverman10I’d say so. The dial is definitely bigger than a 40, so it has presence, but the lug to lug is short and the case is curved so it works.

[@2Death9]

The blue one on blue strap has been on my list for a few months. Stunning.

[@nedmattimoe8273]

Same!

[@DCTag]

Just purchased mine :) Can't wait to get it.

[@2Death9]

@@DCTag You will love it. I managed to get mine 2 weeks ago. It's lovely. Congrats!

[@tcuker6819]

Have a Sub 200 Sharkhunter and Sub 1200 Professional. Love both of them! I think the Sub 200 is a very good buy at $1000. As usual, good review Teddy, and great watch Doxa.

[@KingNothing5711]

Yellow every day...twice on Tuesday. Love that watch. Putting it on the list!

[@pdc250]

Same. Looks so nice,.not to much, not to little

[@larryp.450]

Well done as usual Teddy! I really enjoy your reviews and have purchased many micro brands thanks to you. Keep up the great work.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Happy to help, Larry. Thanks for watching.

[@lindsay9974]

I have an Aquamarine with a black nato strap and this watch is just stunning. The dial is perfection when you look at it closely. A quality watch

[@Ethanmeadowsyt]

Would you mind sending a pic, I’m having the hardest time deciding between the aquamarine and divingstar

[@StevenTorres237]

Good to hear… That’s the combo I plan on getting.

[@thiyaga1812]

Been a fan of your videos for quite some time.. Learnt a lot about watches too,.(Notification on only on your channel so far) Keep it up Teddy !

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I am honored to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@BaddogSports]

Just recently came across this brand. Absolutely in love with the Sub 200 C-Graph Searambler! I must add that to my collection!

[@drnick40]

A splash of color and diving heritage combined in a robust and attainable package. In my opinion it is a solid winner.

[@24934637]

A couple of weeks ago I bought the Sub 300T Professional. My first Doxa HAD to be in the traditional orange colour. I do really like the Aquamarine too, so I've just ordered a Sub 200 Aquamarine to add to my collection :) Picking it up Tuesday!

[@24934637]

I've been very slow to follow this up with my views having got my sticky paws on the Sub 200. Bit of mixed feelings to be honest. The bracelet is great, but the clasp is terrible compared to the one on my Sub 300T. Other than that, the manufacturing quality and QC seems to be good. The movement could use some regulation. My Sub 300T is accurate to an average of +6 per day, but the 200 is closer to +15, not great considering it's exactly the same movement. I've also now acquired a SUB 200 C-Graph which all the above comments also apply, except the ones about regulation, tbh I've not used it or worn it. Got it at almost £1000 discount so couldn't let that deal slip past!

[@thedoxaguy]

Great video. Just 2 small corrections. It was the SUB 300 that was first. The SUB 300T came later and the fish logo is Jenny, not Doxa. The large J running from the dorsal fin to the eye of the fish design has been used on their watches from at least the 1960's. Long before they took over ownership of Doxa.

[@michaelsteelepix]

That's great info. I have one on the way.

[@scott8129]

My picks would be 200 Aquamarine on matching rubber strap, 300T Divingstar on BOR and 300 Professional on BOR. Although the case sizes on the 300 and 300T are close, I feel the slightly smaller dial and domed crystal on the 300 works best with the iconic orange. But, I’ve seen the yellow Divingstar and it’s a stunner in both 300 and 300T. Finally, the aquamarine on the less expensive 200 with the matching strap is just fun. These three would make a great summer collection.

[@DanielDanDaniel]

I love Doxa brand, I have sub 200 130 years anniversary. I'm glad you made a video about Doxa, great one. Thanks

[@gregalonzo747]

I also picked this one up when it was released. Awesome watch.

[@DanielDanDaniel]

@@gregalonzo747Great, what number you have? the lume is the only down side of this watch.

[@gregalonzo747]

@@DanielDanDaniel, my lucky number 😉

[@colin4685]

Never heard of these watches before. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I love the orange with the orange rubber strap. Think I have found my new purchase

[@KingNothing5711]

Ended up buying one of these on the second hand market after this review. Thanks again Teddy!

[@thisawkwardlife]

Thanks for the review. I love the aquamarine

[@MrPolimorf]

Hey Teddy, I love the orange one, but the Aquamarine is so bold that I'd love to have one. It is so good when it is up to design that it would work in any colour I guess. All the best...

[@frederickrichardthomas5261]

Nicely done vid Teddy. Always like to hear about the history and heritage of a watch brand. First class watch channel.

[@mcody68]

Great video Teddy. I’ve had one of these on my short list for a while and after watching this, it’s certainly jumped up. Can’t wait to get out of Lockdown and find a dealer I can try one on at. Stay safe. Stay happy 😃

[@MrDecasept]

Last year I got the black one (Shark hunter), absolutely love it!

[@Watchtrain]

The Top 45 blog was great! I really enjoyed it. I would have to go with the orange Doxa Sub 200 on the beads of rice, but also would have to get the orange strap to go with it.

[@kostar500]

The yellow one on bracelet makes sense. My pick from the bunch.

[@thehorologychannel]

Colorful dials make much more sense on Doxa, than on Rolex

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Haha I knew it was only a matter of time before Rolex gets mentioned in the comments but you are right. I like the new OPs though.

[@fedomandez]

This is absolutely on point

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Or Vosto, Seiko

[@TikitikiNacho]

I don’t agree. The 116400GV is dreamy

[@TikitikiNacho]

Great video Teddy. A brand that I wasn’t aware of but is definitely on my radar now for a potential future purchase

[@chrismountbatton5260]

Great video, great watch (love the watch in turquoise best: i picture myself with this watch going to to the beach on a nice summer day) and a great blog (most extensive content on divers in one place that I have ever seen). Keep it up, Teddy! 👍

[@markjohn1910]

Got myself a doxa sub 200 Caribbean couple months ago . Absolutely love it

[@lcm6091]

Another entertaining and informative video. Dial color is a big consideration in my collection. I am looking at the Tutor fast rider with a yellow dial. This Doxa is a legitimate consideration. Thanks for the enlightenment.

[@mrbud8524]

Great video. Love DOXA ❤ I added the Orange one on a bracelet and l loved it! When my friends seen mine they end up buying the yellow and blue and they love the watch and the history of Doxa. This watch goes perfect with my watch collection Rolex Submariner & Omega Seamaster 42m 300 love the build quality on the Doxa. Would be nice you visting the Doxa place and doing a video on the watch brand would be awesome more Doxa videos please 🙏

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

The doxa 200 sub is a better looking watch than the tudor black bays, looks amazing

[@fedomandez]

An Orange Sub300 is one of my deepest desires. That Doxa is mesmerizing

[@niwa957]

It's fascinating that for many, many, many, absolutely many years no one from the 'international watch lovers' peer group cared for the brilliant Doxa subs. Insider's watches they were. I have my orange 600T since 2009 and it went down to (non-deco) 53 meters with me a few times. May they enjoy their success.

[@jbb483]

Beads of rice compliment these watches perfectly. Well done.

[@gyges5495]

I have the black Sharkhunter and after a year wearing as an “everyday” watch this is a great watch. I switched to the Doxa black rubber band as the beads of rice bracelet was too much bling, although very comfortable. This is a great watch - it wears small, and the sapphire is raised nice and high, only negative is it can be off about 5-10 sec per day.

[@guenthermarschall01]

Thx for your good review. I like Doxa a lot and I will add a sub 200 one to my collection, because they are serious dive watches without taking them selfs too serious (which is very very rare at the watch market in general) - that's fun. So I will get a poppy aquamarine or yellow on steel.

[@TroyTempest777]

Look forward to your watch vids the most on YT! Keep up the good work😎👌..blogs are great reads too!

[@kyleweber9760]

Really stunning the two colors of lume are also striking!!

[@EricOnYouTube]

It is really pretty and the specs are good for me. However, my next watch is one that I love .... The Tudor black bay with red bezel and red strap.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I always think it is best to keep your eye on the prize when it comes to watches. Great choice with Tudor. Thanks for watching!

[@NimeEK]

From watching many of your vidoes I decided to buy my first watch. And it's DOXA SUB 200.

[@mdunawaym]

Loving that yellow!

[@SteveFWatches]

WOW! That lume shot 6:48

[@1018Frankie]

The blue one is my choice, I love Doxa, nice video, keep the good work my friend!

[@Tonysoprano497]

That is by far the best rubber rubber strap I have ever worn . It’s expensive but knocks the spots off both my breitling aero and my omega smp 300 pro rubber ..

[@Javi_C]

These colors POP!

[@treehugger3615]

The turquoise!

[@peterblomme2007]

I love all Doxa!! The Divingstar is just epic 😍

[@elarson312]

Great review. I’ve been considering a Doxa for several years. I’ve decided on the Sharkhunter version of the Sub 200. I remember seeing Doxa watches in a dive shop years ago and bought a Tsg instead. Now I’m after the Doxa.

[@chrispotter2948]

I'm narrowing down on my first dive watch, no I don't dive. $1000 range. The orange, yellow or blue are fun but I'll probably go black too. How do you stack up the sub 200 shark hunter vs the Mido ocean star tribute? These are the 2 I'm drolling over. Cheers!

[@andrewhenry9013]

Just purchased the black. I was looking at the other colors but for my first 1K range watch I wanted to get something more subtle.

[@isaacgodson9405]

love this watch. the blue is my favorite. love your videos teddy

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks for the support, Isaac!

[@jeffreytimbang6756]

That Doxa In Yellow and Turquoise dial will surely put a good impression in my collection but will leave a big hole in my pocket. Will save up for those!

[@andrewhannam.]

Doxa is the only brand I think of when it comes to professional dive watch (with Seiko and Squale) remember seeing them in dive shops before the diving computers were popular due to costs

[@abirai707]

I'll pick the sub 200 in orange 🧡

[@oskarolabarrieta6714]

The doxa 200 is the reinterpretation of the first doxa diver from 1963 and was before the omega seamaster 300 with the same case because the case manufacturer was the same for Doxa, omega and Eberhart, the doxa 200 is a fantastic histoic diver watch from 1963.

[@futurefanboy2022]

Can't say I'm a huge fan of the yellow or turquoise variants, but for the price I'd definitely look into the orange professional, beautiful watch

[@steveoblivion1160]

I have the orange version,gorgeous watch

[@ashtondimovski7074]

Professional. Always the professional. There is no other option for a Doxa watch in my opinion. Orange or nothin’.

[@willywantoknow2563]

Been looking for a turquoise dial.. love it!

[@matthewhoover6154]

I don't know the Doxa brand, but I have to say they look like pretty respectable, well made. I like the colors.

[@DCTag]

Thank you for the video. Pushed me over the edge to buy one.

[@andreaiacolina]

The turquoise dial is very nice

[@sandsoftime3248]

watching this with the big brother Doxa sub 300T Divingstar!

[@mrpipspoppersv9093]

I have bought the Doxa sub200 c graph chrono sea rambler 45mm it wears like a 42mm a great watch. I also have the Doxa 300t great watch I have a 7ins wrist and they don't look big at all.

[@nick4uuk]

Man, these look good...the brand has succeeded at getting my attention!

[@ColinRobinson92]

There must have been a breakthrough in sapphire manufacture methods because I notice we're starting to see more of these box dome sapphire crystals. They used to say this was so hard to do that it would be unreasonably expensive.

[@briannovak5028]

I think that there is additives to the sapphire these days to make it easier to mold… I could be wrong though 🤷‍♂️

[@williamsummers2198]

Quality brand, I own a Sub 300 orange "black lung" re-edition, love the Cousteau U.S.Divers history, the originals are grail watches.

[@quiterioalbertobaezbenitez5739]

Thank you for your work. I consider them very high quality built watches, funny and youngster as well, a very reliable movement, the one with the "rice grain" bracelet it looks very gorgeoys I would be proud with one of these in my wrist too, BUT... the price. In fact you brought a lot of different luxurious brands to the channel, all this knowledge and quality is gold Teddy... but today I think these three gorgeous could cost 300$ less. It's my humble opinion dear friend. Greetings!

[@deedee8568]

Fun, bright and colourful, indeed! How could anyone pick but one ?🥰✨

[@jayn8392]

love that orange dial. Just something about it. I really likenthebyellow too and the the blue slightly less. But man. Good looking watches. With I could throw 1k at a watch when I don't dive at all. Hell I'm completely landlocked.

[@scottbrandon9390]

I would pick the yellow. They also make a nice watch with orange dial.

[@nekomimi5471]

I have the Caribbean Sub 200, I really like it, but the mirror-polished hands do not always show up well against the dial. Aging eyes require a bit higher contrast, so I plan to order a Divingstar Sub 200.

[@Kraken2681994]

Man these watches are gorgeous

[@garethedwards1149]

Going from a watch that isnt on my radar. 12 minutes later. Which colour do I get? The orange version is awesome

[@fluffywarhampster]

You have to appreciate watchmakers who arent afraid to be a bit whimsical in design. Doxa's colors really pop and make the something special that stand apart from the rest of the watch industry. There is no attempt to even mute or downplay the colors in any way. There is an indeering quality to a watch company who knows who that are an unabashedly embraces it to the fullest.

[@100kmp]

Sub 2oo Caribean dial. But I want the Sub 300 Aquamarine. The carbon case is amazing too.

[@piotrszmidel]

I have this light blue on my wishlist from some time😍

[@paulhiggins8774]

I love turquoise. Doing something myself with that colour

[@stamatislevantis4944]

Yellow for sure!

[@OreKehStrah]

I started working at a water plant so this vid definitely put this watch on my radar

[@Skyjacker_]

I'd like to see them add some more colours, such as island green/British racing green.

[@philipfalkowski5148]

Great review

[@thewaronrugs8493]

For sure my next watch, 100%

[@markbyrum4743]

Great review. What are your thoughts of current versus vintage Doxa's? Good vid. Keep at it!

[@matthewmerrens7760]

How does the Doxa sub200 wear on a 6.5 inch wrist?

[@gyges5495]

Perfect - it wears small

[@tomflanagan3993]

I have the orange one. Luv it.

[@curtbrown7718]

Would you please do a review of the Longines Avigation Big Eye? Thank you.

[@mrkim117]

Its too flashy and bright for me, perhaps love the carribean color on their web site (dark blue). the sub 200 its pretty cool for the price range ! great vids Teddy !!

[@charlierozario1963]

Can you please do a follow-up video on the Doxa Sub 200 to see how it fits in todays watch market? Thanks!!

[@canuck81]

Love that yellow watch!

[@rakshakyankee]

Yellow is my favourite

[@jamesdaly1111]

If you put the black on a black nylon strap it looks a bit reminiscent of some of the Fifty Fathoms models

[@Alias_Anybody]

I like those colours, but... no Bulbasaur-green version?

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

For those of us not into the brand enough to spend the money on the 300t this is a good way to dip your toe into the world of Doxa.

[@jochenkey]

Sharkhunter

[@JR-lg7fd]

Have to go with that divingstar yellow dial.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

The Doxa 200 is infinitely more wearable then the Doxa 300. For me I’m going with the Black Shark Hunter

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

The blue one looks great