Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter Review

[@calsurflance5598]

Jacques Cousteau himself helped design the Doxa sub. He preferred the black dial shark hunter, for legibility. His oldest son Jean-Michel is a friend of mine and still wears an orange professional to this day. (We compared our watches.) Also the Professional Association of Dive Instructors text book shows a Doxa sub 1200t professional . Best endorsement for a dive watch is it’s history with the Cousteau’s. I personally think they are under valued and underpriced. I love mine!

[@hambone988ubet]

Shhhh...don’t say they are underpriced...that is our little secret!

[@calsurflance5598]

hambone988ubet Lol sorry I wasn’t thinking!

[@24934637]

It's certainly the best watch I've ever owned. Only had mine for 2 months, but as soon as I felt it, I knew it was good, you can just feel the quality, and it feels VERY well built. If I got run over and squashed by a tank while wearing it, I'm sure that my Sub 300t would still be working after the event. Seriously considering getting myself a Sub 600 Sharkhunter next!

[@smittysmitty481]

Doxa is a very underrated brand

[@fonzebonez4878]

I’m glad you addressed the 300 vs 300t différences. Thanks

[@Mi_cycling]

Love the 300T, the Aquis does’t do it for me honestly.

[@crimsonstreams]

@Leonidas Ibrahim cut the crap

[@MotorsandCalibers]

Aquis is a modern diver...a different niche

[@butkusrules08]

I don’t love how polished the aquis is, maybe they will release a titanium 41.5 caliber 400

[@ricosenior6618]

I’d rather an aquis tbh

[@jakepowers1833]

20 years Marine Corps. Worked in UDT, and now I own a dive school. Doxa is the watch of professional divers. I guess not for flippers 😉Semper Fi 🇺🇲

[@thomasshaw4173]

Right on. Semper Fi 🇺🇲

[@farragutspikes1]

I was a grunt (0341), but am getting this, partly, to honor our naval traditions.

[@kevinong1735]

Oorah, Devildog! I picked up a Doxa Sub 300T Professional a few years ago to commemorate getting open water certified, but have recently been eyeing the Sharkhunter version to add to the collection. 🤔 🦅🌎⚓️

[@monkynutss711]

Just love doxa and the doxa community! Buying a searambler 300T today :)

[@tcuker6819]

From experience - I have both a Sub 200 and a Sub 1200T. IMO, BOTH are great watches! Workhouse movement, extremely comfortable and adjustable bracelet, easy to read and fun to wear! I would buy both again in a moment!

[@mt24Carson]

How about the comment re weak lume on the 200...accurate?

[@thomasshaw4173]

@@mt24Carson, just curious, do you wear the watch in the water or just at your desk?

[@mt24Carson]

@@thomasshaw4173 I do not own a Doxa. I have a Planet Ocean, and I absolutely wear it in all conditions.

[@thomasshaw4173]

@@mt24Carson, do you scuba dive? I do. However, I use a dive computer. Absolutely nothing wrong with the Planet Ocean. It is an exceptional timepiece. That is the beauty of the world of watches, we have choice.

[@tcuker6819]

@@mt24Carson It certainly is not as good as the Seiko divers. However, for me, it is adequate.

[@jabezhane]

Got my 300T Pro a week ago. My thoughts. It doesn't look that big. Been used to larger Seiko Arnies/Bulova Lunar Pilot etc. I have a 6.5" wrist. Looks fine on my wrist with the BOR bracelet. Annoyingly with two links left it is a perfect fit but just a micro tiny fraction too tight. With three links, it dangles a bit. It does feel good, feels quality. Runs at +4 seconds a day. I do have two downers/minuses - The lume on the dial is useless, it vanishes after 3-4 minutes. The hands last a few hours but compared to a $300 Seiko...it's not great. The other one is the bezel. If you are over 40 you may struggle to use it for timing as the black numbers are tiny and...well black and do not stand out at all. However, I like the watch and will be keeping it for the time being. It's nice not to have gone the lazy Rolex route. How...ordinary!

[@federicoacker5672]

The fact that outsiders like Rick Murray, G. Steinhart and the guys who made the re-born of the Ploprof (since Omega was hesitating about that) launching the Helson Ploprof, the Ocean-7 and others, shows that since the late 90´s-the design in sport watches became kind of stuck. I believe that the latest great-impact design was the TAG-Heuer F1 (ironically kind of heresy, since Heuer always refused to produce quartz movements...), and being a child in the 70´s watching all the advertising of that wonderful era of sport-watches, is no surprising that young generations became attracted by these icons, not just because of the design itself but because of the very important history behind them. As a watch fan, I´m very happy to see Zodiac, Aquastar, Doxa, and many others to reborn, and come back to the roots. These designs are simply timeless... Thank you for sharing and spread the brand legacy.

[@alhacker6674]

I own the 300T Professional with the orange dial and I love it. The bracelet doesn't bother me in the slightest, I have 6 3/4 wrist. I actually think it wears a lot smaller than my skx because the dial is a lot smaller. Great watch with quite a lot of polish, which I love. It certainly stands out in the crowd.

[@alexk1232]

Agree 100%...i also own both Doxa 300T and SKX 009J and I have 6.5 in wrist...Doxa wears smaller due to its dial size.

[@jeremycai9782]

I am considering a 300. I have 6.75 wrist as well and am worrying about the size of the watch. Its website says it’s 42.5 mm wide. Does that include the edge or just the dial?

[@alhacker6674]

@@jeremycai9782 overall width is 42.5. lug to lug is only 44.5 so it wears small. I wouldn't have any qualms on the size at all, my wrist are slightly smaller than yours and I think it wears small as the dial itself is only 28mm, bezel about 6mm the rest is the cushion case. What colour dial are you looking at?

[@jeremycai9782]

@@alhacker6674 Thanks! I’m trying to make a decision between blue and silver. Personally I love blue watches, but that silver dial is not something that you easily find elsewhere.

[@alhacker6674]

@@jeremycai9782 you won't go wrong with either, the blue was my second choice looks amazing. I bought mine online from Jura watches you'll get a decent discount. Good luck and wear it in good health 👍

[@24934637]

For me £1820 is a lot of money to spend on a watch, I've had watches in the £200 price range that have never let me down and do the job as well as I need it to be done. Having said that I've just ordered a Doxa Sub 300T Professional and I'm eagerly awaiting it's arrival now. It was a tough choice between the Sharkhunter, the Professional, and the Aquamarine, but the Professional won in the end seeing as bright orange is the traditional colour for Doxas!

[@bikertrash.7692]

And.....how is the watch? My more expensive watch is a citizen with a depth meter. Never has let me dow in my dives or normal life......

[@24934637]

@@bikertrash.7692 I really like it, still fairly early days and it's not been exposed to any massively extreme conditions, but I'm happy with my choice. I wasn't 100% sure about the colour choice, so a couple of weeks later, I got the Sub 200 in Aquamarine too. There is a huge difference in the feel between the two, and the Sub 300T feels significantly more substantial and better made. To be fair, it's £1000 cheaper, so I can't really expect the same quality! LOL.

[@TheBoldHairspring]

Doxas are solid. Hopefully can get my hands on one soon too.

[@marcfavero1255]

Love it over the 300 !! Specially the orange, yellow and the light blue dial :) thanks for the macro video !

[@SergeKnives]

Awesome video Bruce, I own 5 Doxas for a reason, they’re amazing!

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

I really enjoyed this review, but the other models don't even compare to me in terms of history and aesthetics. I'd love to try one on, bold and distinct!

[@thomasshaw4173]

Doxa is the dive watch for divers. I love my Doxas.

[@timehill556]

Another really first-rate review accompanied by fine photography. I now know the differences between a 300 and a 300T, and though I have yet to see a Doxa in the metal, I feel that I now know what to look for when I do. Very helpful.

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you!

[@jh-il5sb]

crazy, i was researching this exact model last evening. even reviewing some of your old doxa 300 videos

[@juniorjohnson5961]

It's crazy how that happens ! Happened to me before!

[@alhacker6674]

Definitely pull the trigger, jh. I have the 300T orange dial and its great. I was turn between the turquoise but opted for the original look. You won't be disappointed.

[@TheGcbailey]

I own a SCUBA shop, and I have fallen in love with the idea of getting an automatic dive watch. I've never had one, and have trouble justifying the price of some, but I love the idea of the Jacques Cousteau watch or the Marathon GSAR Arctic dial. Just not sure I can afford either haha. Enjoy the videos.

[@JK-ww8dn]

Get an skx007 although they are very pricey these days since they got discontinued in 2019 you can still get one for 500$. The skx is iso rated and is my daily watch. Can't go wrong with seiko the British defence ministry issues seiko snk models to infantry and citizen pro master divers to the navy, although the citizen divers are quartz. I've been into watches for a good few years now you don't need to spend 1k to get into the hobby.

[@edteach3r]

Agreed with JK. Seiko is an excellent option for “everything in house”. I also have a Squale,which brings similar heritage as the Doxa, but at half the price.

[@drwindsurf]

Thank you for sharing this cool watch with us Kyle. Thank you for a fantastic review Bruce 😊👍

[@InGratitudeIam]

The original 300T had a ratcheting dive extension as well. The problem was, it was not nearly as robust as the current version. My 1968 300T lies at the bottom of San Francisco Bay because of that inferior design. :( Regardless, I don't think Citizen had a ratcheting extension at that time.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Brilliant watch, superbly built! Love that handset too!

[@jakepowers1833]

Bruce, it is not about price. Doxa is the dive watch for professional divers, no more, no less. Granted, these days we all use dive computers, yet Doxa is still our brand. By the way, all of the students at my dive school had a good laugh at your joke about "air divers.")))😉

[@dhanidarkiman6151]

I used my dress watch DOXA for 10 years, and still good. I love it and I still watching for the other type of DOXA's dress watch.

[@markwolfson2023]

For you to say that the 300T wears well on the wrist, that speaks volumes about how good and well designed this watch really is. Fact: This watch has one of the biggest case "bellies" for sale. Watches with such bellies tend to wear top-heavy, unless they are strapped down snugly. And as you say, you are comfortable wearing this. Doxa was able to raise the end links high enough so that most of the weight was below the links. That is great design. The Oris SHOULD be a better wearing watch, at what, 300M water resistance, when compared to 1200M? No comparison. I do like both of your watches here, and you do a great job reviewing! Thank you.

[@adrienne4934]

Nice! Some Certina and Mido divers come with the sliding dive clasp as Citizen does. Makes me want the Doxa even more after watching this.

[@goldendawn7]

Here's what I love about this watch; I was considering a sub 200 cause I love the yellow dial, but for a grand more, I can get the true doxa design and I'll probably go that route. 3 times the prices of the sub 200 to get the 300 is a no go, but the T for double, absolutely doable. I'll compromise on having a version thats not quite as similar as the legendary vintage models, the T is 97% and that's good enough for me.

[@Psysso]

The t's are better subjectively anyway, better fit,proportions, flat sapphirre for added legibility ,bigger dial, and an escape valve,1200m wr!!, plus the price... Normal modern 300s feel more like deskdivers/dress watches.

[@henrikkjoller2526]

I have a Rolex Submariner Date 126610LN. I love it. I also have a Casio G Shock. But I would love a Doxa 300T. Just don’t know which color dial…silver, black, orange, blue…

[@DrRolexPhD]

Bruce your content is getting better and better 👍👍

[@BruceWilliams]

I appreciate that!

[@TriforceRich]

The Oris is a cheaper substitute for a luxury diver, while the Doxa is its entirely own beast with an amazing history. I’d take the Doxa for sure because of its unique identity.

[@rammillim5555]

Nailed it. Feel the same way. The Aquis is a solid choice, but too much of a safe one for me. Nothing daring like the Doxa. 300T Divingstar en route!

[@bladediver]

Hey Bruce, I bought the sub 300t earlier this year in the Professional model with the orange dial and I love it. Mine, however, does not have the helium release valve on the left hand side of the case. Do you know anything about this? Did the reintroduce that feature in the same year? I don’t plan on touching even 30 meters while spear fishing with it but I still think it’s a cool feature.

[@BruceWilliams]

Hey Mitch, I'm not sure why your 300t does not have the HRV. I've only ever handled one other 300t in person, it was the divingstar I owned, and it also carried the valve

[@bladediver]

Bruce Williams I called Doxa and left them a message. When I hear from them I will be sure to update with what they tell me. Thanks for the reply and keep up the amazing content!

[@peterblomme2007]

@@bladediver please let me know as well! Mine does not have the valve either. But I prefer it that way :) I thought there was no valve any more on the sub 300T, compared to the 1200T (the Poseidon being an exception).

[@cmdrflint9115]

The 2020 batch added in the HEV (now the same case as the old 1200T), and also improved the bracelet clasp. In Doxa's own words, it was a free "upgrade". Personally I prefer the 2019 300Ts without the HEVs, one less point of failure in my book + they're now an unintended limited edition! I do understand Doxas decision to add the HEV, since their marketing for the 300T kept mentioning the 300T "Conquistador", which was the 1970s 300T variant that specifically included the HEV, and a very rare and special watch, it all seemed a bit odd back in 2019 since the 300T at the time didn't have the defining feature of the Conquistador! Look at it this way... 2019 300T=remake of 1970s 300T standard model. 2020 300T= remake of 1970s 300T "Conquistador". Both excellent watches.

[@ThePurple1968]

the sub 300 is a COSC edition which has more decoration by default then the non-cosc edition in the 300T

[@davidmullineaux6157]

Great shark footage at beginning of show. Love the turtle type case of watch.

[@jh-il5sb]

when comparing this watch to other divers, if you are truly using this watch for diving then it's a no-brainer. The doxa is for diving!

[@paullowe9222]

Watched your review for both DOXA Sub & Seiko MM300, all reviews are useful! May I ask you two questions which one is the best Doxa Sub or Seiko MM300? Which one you like & recommend for buyers?

[@theenavybluemonster]

Got an eye on the Caribbean 300T and half an eye on the Professional 300T.

[@thomasshaw4173]

I have the 300T Caribbean. You will definitely love this watch.

[@RedwoodAggie]

Great review, and thanks for clarifying the differences between the 300 and 300T. I knew they were different, but hadn't really looked into exact details. That Oris is my favorite Aquis. I kind of wish that was a regular model. Such a clean design! That's kind of disappointing about the Sub 200. I really like the design of that watch, though I wish the 130th Anniversary version they released with the pop of orange on the black really should have been how the black one came in the first place.

[@davidmccammon1766]

Doxa is definitely on my radar

[@Carlos-nq7up]

The Doxa Army is my grail watch.

[@Ronbo710]

I prefer my 300 Sharkhunter vintage re-issue. The 300T is slightly larger but not ridiculously so. I never got into the "Hubcap on a Strap" presence mentality of so many modern dive watch watchmakers have gone to. When Rolex left 5 digit Model numbers they left me and my SD 16600 far behind. Congrats

[@scottlalonde2878]

Awesome video, thank you Bruce. Nice watch, a little too vintagey for me, I guess. I like the looks of the 200 better, but yeah I remember your review. Thanks again.

[@murlik1]

Great review thank you.

[@jsnyder0512]

I think the longer end link is to keep the wider first link of the bracelet from rubbing the case.

[@markj0679]

Dude, the Doxa 200 is not a “$500” microbrand. I owned one for 4 years and it’s great. It’s a different style--and entry level-but it’s not bad. Promote the 300t but this is a bad comment.

[@zacherycampbell7296]

Love it!! I will own a doxa at some point. Definitely a must own

[@markwisniewski7590]

Great review Bruce...but where was this a year ago when I got my Doxa 200 (and now just recently got a Doxa 300T...you could have save me money...lol). I really like the 300T, the 200 is nice but there are some micro-brands that put together a comparable watch at half its price (At the time I couldn't resist their powerful colors though...had to get a 200 Aquamarine). The only question I have now is where do I get that Doxa dive knife from? lol

[@BruceWilliams]

They gifted it to me about a year ago after filming the Poseidon review. Super nice of them

[@thetimeawaycafe]

is that a 50th anniversary? because my 300t doesnt have a helium escape valve

[@themivee]

Doxa introduced the HEV into their 300T models around June this year. So it's not a SE or anything like that. I guess if anything, it might make the non HEV 300T models a little more rare in future. However, the original 300T back in 69 also had the.HEV so these are now true to the model after which they're modelled.

[@mattchin5955]

Is this the standard (not limited edition) Sub 300T? Because I was under the impression that it did not have a helium escape valve. Mine doesn't at least. And Doxa's website doesn't mention anything about a helium escape valve for the 300T.

[@BruceWilliams]

Yes this is not limited to my knowledge

[@coolboy5428]

Don't mind bruce, he's was having a few issues.........

[@123Lucuzz]

I have a 6-6.25 inch wrist would this be too big?

[@VinnyTheCuz]

I "liked" the video as soon as I saw the introduction to this video :-) Excellent video Bruce. The Sub 300T looks really nice. Do you think it would fit a 6.5-7" wrist?

[@BruceWilliams]

I do, but the rubber may be more comfortable

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

@@BruceWilliams Bund strap like Robert Redford in 'Three Days of the Condor' 🤘

[@cmdrflint9115]

Slightly irked that its so cheap in the US, UK pricing is £1820, thats $2309 at current rates!! Glad I got mine with a decent discount courtesy of the AD! + As for the movement, it is visually the same as the one you saw in your friends 200T (ie just a decorated rotor), except the 300T comes with the incabloc shock upgrade. Essentially the decoration and spec hasn't changed since the Marei era 2002 300T.

[@rywk4225]

ive heard that the newer releases have solved the flexibility of endlinks issue.. not sure if its true though

[@aman803]

Holy shit they’re in stock... why is the 300 600 dollars more than the 300T?

[@kurts4867]

What's your verdict 300T vs 300 ?? Do you have a preference ???

[@andrewstone3502]

Why are the bezels decompression numbers differently between 300 and the 300t

[@stevefox8605]

Coolest Diver other than the Seamaster 👍🏻 Not a fan of the Oris myself but to each their own. Cheers mate

[@michaelbishop9157]

this is a proper diver though

[@stevefox8605]

@@michaelbishop9157 so is seamaster, although both obsolete for "proper" diving obviously.

[@michaelbishop9157]

@@stevefox8605 I mean with the depth rating - serious tools like this and the sea dweller or deep sea

[@stevefox8605]

@@michaelbishop9157 that's marketing 😉. Very few people venture beyond 100m, let alone 200- and any Diver approaching that depth would use a dive computer and be mainly reliant on his crew above the water.

[@michaelbishop9157]

@@stevefox8605 you think they should rebrand it Seamaster 100 !

[@peterblomme2007]

How peculiar. I thought the 300T didn't have the HRV. Mine has none. I prefer it without. Love the watch in general though 😍

[@theseikopath8054]

Beautiful watch...great intro!!!!!!!

[@timmcdonald5335]

You will now have to try the new forged carbon Doxa.

[@michaelfierman3256]

Good looking one. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@zman8340]

Oh this is gonna be good !

[@arno.hxc.83]

Fantastic watch !!!!

[@saseonglee1309]

amazing intro!!

[@DavidSmith-zu6eu]

That intro though. 🤣 This video got real in a hurry.

[@mahfah7911]

Wow it looks so much like Rado Distar or even the bucke

[@chazfromtheburg]

Awesome piece, great video!

[@pilgrim8610]

my dream watch by far... the orange dial ofcourse!!!!!still saving... long way to have it😭but i heared in some watch channels that they are not completely honest about production method and part supply sources they managed to got swiss made license but alot of parts made by an asian country.....even if accusations are not true, for such an iconic and prestigious brand not acceptable....

[@tutancamote1007]

I love doxa's👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@dingding6085]

Thought you would've done the new one. The COSC one.

[@BruceWilliams]

I've asked Doxa but have yet to hear back

[@dingding6085]

Bruce Williams A comparison between the two would be a cool video 😎

[@DMBVR4]

Looks at watch for 5 seconds, Me: bezel needs a lume pip.

[@BruceWilliams]

This one has one, but in low light its not very bright

[@calsurflance5598]

The orange dot on the bezel is limes.

[@calsurflance5598]

Lumed

[@jabezhane]

The lume on the pip last about 4 seconds. Poor. Decent lume must cost all of $2. Doxa needs to get that fixed/standardised across the Doxa range.

[@davidmullineaux6157]

That aquis is nice!!

[@shipmate3577]

Please review the Christopher Ward C65 GMT Worldtimer

[@edteach3r]

Awesome watch with so much heritage. It is on my wish list, but I do think the brand is way overpriced when compared to Squale and Oris.

[@edteach3r]

@@gl855 Totally! That Seestern has been in my basket on a few occasions, yet I have never been able to pull the trigger. My loss.

[@smiffter97]

Still Trashing the HydroConquest 😴

[@daveman439]

I've got a PAW 1500T Pathfinder. Completely solar powered, water proof 300 meters, all digital. Everything but internet connection. Sorry i got no nuance : ) !!!!

[@Chef_Alpo]

My thoughts? If getting a current model Doxa, go with the 300 or 1500t, skip the 300t unless you don't mind getting one on rubber, though in my opinion a stock beads of rice bracelet is an absolute MUST for a modern Doxa. The 300t is a no for me on the basis of the bracelet alone, it's far too thick and unbalanced to the case, it could slip by had the designers not chosen to go for the flared first link to give the watch bracelet the dramatically tapered look, but it's a clumsy effort, looks terrible and I don't know why they didn't stick with the 1200t's style bracelet. The 300 suffers from this a bit, but the bracelet has better proportions and the style is in line with the vintage aesthetic. The 1500t which unfortunately is not featured in the video, captures the Doxa design language while adding a touch of modern styling. The overall bulk is proportionate and fitting to its robust tool nature.

[@DMBVR4]

No lume shot?

[@Grinko18]

Matt McLoughlin 4 minute mark

[@DMBVR4]

@@Grinko18 ahh! Of course it happened during the 5 seconds i had to look away 😂

[@rowdyron4111]

Aquis seems too sterile compared to the Doxa. Tag, Oris kind of seem boring. I got an orange 300T - way cool!

[@luislanza5477]

need mine

[@Emaratilfy]

If you're a serious diver, you use a dive computer - preferably two. This is just a fun watch at a pretty steep price for what you get.

[@cmdrflint9115]

Dive computers are great, until they fail. Hell, I've had a damn camera flash cause an unintended restart, always good to have a mechanical backup.

[@n00bsky39]

I didn't knew Vostok homages exist

[@chiane1968]

The Aquis puts me to sleep. The Doxa is unique.

[@G17-911]

Doxa all day long.

[@kikomachine8276]

Nice turtle... Wait...

[@InGratitudeIam]

Doxa lume, to be polite, sucks.

[@shoaibk7019]

That bracelet and lugs don’t get along for a sports professional watch specially not with a diver watch - not for me. Dial and bezel are beautiful though.

[@watchesgadgetsandstuff]

When you come to the realization that this watch uses the same movement that at least 10 Certina`s and Tissot offer for around 300$ it starts to seem a bit like a cashgrab... I love the model though! Sadly it is immensely overpriced in my opinion.

[@BWo-bb1yw]

"doxa" decorates it, inside.