Doxa New Sub 300B Divingstar

[@gaetanolopez2338]

You're perfectly right with this watch, that has amazing and improved aestetics, but in my opinion, the only two readable ones are white and blue dial.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yep its a shame as otherwise I kind of like it

[@nkonig1]

Is the lume pip much weaker than the lume on the dial and hands? I’ve got a regular 300 and the lume pip simply doesn’t work. Looks good when you blast it with a uv light but under normal conditions you can’t see it at all.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Interesting and always good to heard from a long time owner , being a hardcore diver I'm surprised they don't find themselves some better longer lasting lume

[@floridaman727]

I picked up the black intentionally because of the hour hand. It doesn’t get distracting when diving.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Thats fair enough

[@Hectorsdad]

I really like the dial, bezel and colour way. I can’t get past the case shape and size though and I don’t personally like those beads of rice bracelets. Maybe on a bright yellow rubber strap instead, but the black looks way better than the bracelet. The wave pattern is perhaps a tad derivative? The hour hand looks really out of proportion. Why not have the both hands in proportion but the bright yellow on the minute hand? Some really nice touches, especially the crown and the case back. Very fair review as ever Barry.

[@ClickSpringReview]

If I had reviewed the white dial model on a silicone strap I think I would of liked it but this one just falls short

[@tomsterr1904]

I am getting confused which one is the hour hand 😂

[@ClickSpringReview]

Looking at the dial there is only one hand lol

[@tomsterr1904]

@@ClickSpringReview 😂

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yeah the hand which is black against a black dial , what were they thinking ?

[@robertlock6041]

Hi Barry, I have to go with the majority opinion here: to me the design lacks cohesion, although parts of the watch are fine. The dive watch segment is really crowded though, with a lot of companies making really good examples which both look great and have excellent under water ability. So this Doxa isn't for me, I'm afraid. LG Bob 🍻

[@ClickSpringReview]

If I get the chance I would review the white one but this just doesn't work for me Bob :(

[@asdfyxcv1100]

I am currently looking for this case shape but don't want to follow everyone's advice ("get a turtle...King Turtle... Willard... SEIKO!!!!"). In my eyes, this watch has the shape and the thickness (11.95mm) going for it, but the overall design is something I need to get acquainted to a little more I'm afraid... What are those "spikes" on the bezel? If anyone can recommend a tonneau/cushion shaped dive watch that's under say 12.5mm thick, please let me know... The options are few these days.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Hi they are just there to be able you to grip the bezel , I prefer this the Seiko but I would go with the white dial or maybe even the blue or orange

[@zezem]

As soon as they released these, I thought they messed up with the invisible hour hand, which is already diminutive.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yeah its not great but I do like the white dial model

[@TheCdM1981]

You really should start measuring the bezel size. Meaning is it 39mm? Because that’s how it wears. It doesn’t wear like a 42mm when it’s a cushion case.

[@ClickSpringReview]

The bezel could be 10mm but that has no impact to how it wears on the wrist its the case which does and cushion cases always wear on bigger side due to there design Sir

[@TheCdM1981]

@@ClickSpringReview I mean. Considering its lug to lug is 44mm and its dial/bezel is probably a 37/39mm it doesn’t wear like a 42.

[@ClickSpringReview]

That makes more sense, I always tell people that the lug to lug size is the most important, but when you think the Seiko SRPG59K1 Tuna which is 43mm has a L2L size of 44

[@RabbitWatchShop]

I just want a 40mm or under Doxa, but I’ll probably end up leaving this dimension before that happens, if ever lol

[@ClickSpringReview]

Unfortunately that maybe wishful thinking Mr Rabbit :) but would be pretty cool if they did it

[@jabezhane]

Why is everyone becoming a thin wristed marmoset? The 300T works fine on my 6.5 inch wrist.

[@ClickSpringReview]

@@jabezhane Thats because it was a small lug to lug size when compared to other watches

[@jabezhane]

@@ClickSpringReview Exactly. People over think all this. The Bulova Lunar Pilot is another one people get their knickers in a twist over. It's fine on a smaller wrist.

[@ClickSpringReview]

To be fair that has a big 52mm lug to lug I wouldn't recommend that to anyone with a small wrist myself , even my 44mm Sinn U2 only has a 50mm LTL size and my 48mm Seiko Tuna has 45mm

[@matthewmccord99]

Still love Doxa. Just not these so much. Seem kinda clumsy. Thanks for reviewing Doxa!

[@ClickSpringReview]

Anytime Matthew 👍🏻

[@fahadkhan-db6bh]

I always find the lacquered finish on the minute hand of doxa divers a bit funny. Don’t get me wrong, I like the colour, but it just seems a bit cheap for the price

[@ClickSpringReview]

One day I may find a Doxa I like lol ps I fully agree with you

[@fahadkhan-db6bh]

@@ClickSpringReview it’s the kind of watch you like on the internet and you think this is a deal at 25-30% off. Until you meet her of course 😄

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yep nailed it 👍🏻

[@prosessi69]

Its diving watch so my guess would be that minute hand is more important and not to be mixed by the hour hand.

[@ClickSpringReview]

I see where your coming from but it still feel like an over sight for every day use

[@prosessi69]

Yes now when I checked in another color variats hour hand more visible. A design flaw maybe but my favorite color still (who needs hour hand 😁)

[@ClickSpringReview]

there over rated, live for the minute 😁😁😁

[@sinjinadams2862]

I love the brand Doxa and the Dirk Pitt 300T but this watch is a big fail! The dial is a mess especially with that dial hand.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yeah they really messed that one up, the brand is really screwing up, which is a real shame as they used to be somebody

[@sinepari9160]

The lume really does suck on Doxas compared to most sub $1k dive watches made today.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Doxa is a brand I really wanted to like and this is the best one I've reviewed to date but still I feel disappointed

[@sinepari9160]

@@ClickSpringReview That is a very nice looking Doxa and as you said, would look even better on a black rubber strap. I just can't get around the sub-par lume and pedestrian movement for the price they demand.

[@ClickSpringReview]

@@sinepari9160 I hear you there

[@mr.stinker9335]

Just bought this exact watch. It’s beautiful on wrist. Yes. Their lume isn’t great. But I’ll still take this any day over a Chinese turd.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Its a great looking watch but many people now call Doxa a Chinese brand as many of the parts are made there , But to be fairness there are many great watches coming out of china these days

[@mr.stinker9335]

I won’t disagree. I collect knives and the manufacturing of many brands made there are leaps and bounds better than they use to be.

[@TheCdM1981]

@@ClickSpringReviewit’s assembled in Switzerland. Who ever calls it “Chinese” doesn’t actually understand what makes a Swiss watch, Swiss.

[@piotrszmidel]

The hour hand is terrible,especially that its so small compared to the minute hand,reminds Seesterns early version of Sub600T knockoff😜Overall I like only the blue version of this release and it only make sense with waves pattern.Though this release is nothing compared to limited blue mop,that one I would grab for sure.Btw it isnt white version,its silver,same as other Searamblers.

[@ClickSpringReview]

I didn't know Doxa call it silver even Francis & Gaye call it white. I own a cream dialled Breitling colt 41mm but turns out its also called silver on their website :) , maybe I'm colour blind Piotr 🤔😄

[@1millionstartups]

Too many different things going on, starting with clashing sheens/finishes. And that ceramic bezel just doesn't look in sync with that brushed case with polished sides. The sum of this watch definitely doesn't look as good as individual parts.

[@ClickSpringReview]

I do like the ceramic bezel and if I'd reviewed the white dial on white silicone I think i'd really liked it but this one just falls short with the black hour hand and bracelet and clasp

[@tvo6453]

Nice review…but Doxa watches just does not do anything for me. They are somewhat cool…but i dońt see myself ever buying one

[@ClickSpringReview]

Thanks I had high hopes for this one but the hour hand just ruins it

[@jabezhane]

Doxa are now trying to sell to areas of the world that have more money than taste or sense. I'll stick with my 300T Pro. Doxa need to realise they are just a little microbrand with some past glories and not a big player. Zodiac are doing far better new lines than these. These are a design mess.

[@ClickSpringReview]

your right Zodiac do have many cool models were as Doxa unfortunately are living of the pass

[@colinbrydon7659]

I tend to look at things a bit differently. Firstly I don’t think Doxa live off their past glories. They have a signature, unique look which they should continue to produce. Same as panerai/rolex so why should they be different? Reason I bought a Doxa 300 is solely the unique look and because they are unlike any other watch I own. They are also very well made and you can save a bit as there are regular sales. Whilst around £2k isn’t cheap it’s a fraction I’ve paid for some of my other watches. What half decent watch can you buy for £2k nowadays…A tag F1 quartz? Nope I would rather have a Doxa. A must for any collector.

[@davidb9531]

Oooooo my don't try and do anything new manufacturers someone on KZbin might not like it 😂😂😂

[@jabezhane]

@@davidb9531 But this isnt anything really new. This is just the same old watch with a change of trim level but costing you far more. But it's your money.

[@jabezhane]

@@davidb9531 But it's not new, they just sprinkled some garnish on it and upped the price signifcantly.

[@marcuschamp1460]

.... just buy a Seestern version ...... way way cheaper and superb finish ... and before you say but it's a homage just remember Doxa stole the dial of this watch from Omega ........... what goes around comes around .......

[@ClickSpringReview]

Its just a copy , Don't get me wrong they maybe will made but they just copy other companies work. Shame they don't have any designs of own. There are some many great Micro Brands which have cool designs like Obris Morgan, Unimatic, Underd0g, RZE, DRAKEN, ZELOS now these are cool watches

[@Kpiotr]

No, no, no. Of.all the current models I only really like the Sub 300 Pro (Cosc), as it carries the original Doxa heritage best. All those new releases are abominations for me. One has to say Rick Marei's era of Doxa is their best save for the original ones.

[@ClickSpringReview]

I should of got the white looking one on the silicone, I'm sure that would of worked with the black hour hand , other than the fact I can't read the time I don't mind the watch :)

[@zillsburyy1]

their watches are too expensive for their sucky lume

[@ClickSpringReview]

Their lume could be better its true but as for expensive its in line with most others, Just a shame you don't get a top grade SW200-1 movement

[@zillsburyy1]

im sure the san martin version is better

[@ClickSpringReview]

I'm not really into replica watches myself

[@cedarcanoe]

Illegible hour hand.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yeah exactly Sir