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Aquastar Benthos 500 IIvsDOXA SUB 200 II

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Aquastar Benthos 500 II

The custom caliber movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

DOXA SUB 200 II

The DOXA SUB 200 II is praised for its comfortable wearability, with its 44mm case and shorter lug-to-lug making it wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its new fumé dials are a notable aesthetic feature. Reviewers and owners note the inclusion of a Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve, an area where some alternatives offer longer durations. The watch's Milanese bracelet is also highlighted as a potentially divisive feature, and the lack of on-the-fly clasp adjustment is a point of criticism. The DOXA SUB 200 II is priced at $1,690 on rubber. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the DOXA SUB 200 II's comfortable wearability and attractive fumé dials, though some criticize its increased size and power reserve compared to alternatives.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Benthos 500 II42mm
SUB 200 II44mm
Power Reserve
Benthos 500 II60h
SUB 200 II
Water Resistance
Benthos 500 II200m
SUB 200 II200m
MSRP
Benthos 500 II$3,590
SUB 200 II$1,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15.4mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Caribbean
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Aquastar 1MPS
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,590
$1,750
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