ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss AutomaticvsDOXA Sub 300T Ti

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic at true scale

Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic

DOXA Sub 300T Ti at true scale

Sub 300T Ti

Diameter

41mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

300m

MSRP

$2,150

lowest

$3,190

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
1000m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150
$3,190
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Reviews

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ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic

Owners widely praise the ARES DIVER-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic for its toughness and durability, noting its suitability for rigorous use. The watch is also commended for great readability and quality that matches its price point, with one owner finding it comfortable to wear. It comes with multiple Ares-branded straps. On balance, owners rate the ARES DIVER-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic highly for its robust build and excellent value.

DOXA Sub 300T Ti

Owners widely praise the Doxa Sub 300T Ti for its charming, enduring design and excellent bezel action. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable 42.5mm cushion case and smooth winding action. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +/-1.5 seconds per day and another noting it keeps time within COSC specifications. The BOR bracelet offers practical micro-adjustments, though some find its limited articulation at the end link impacts wearability on smaller wrists. The 18mm lug width is noted as limiting strap options, and one reviewer misses the vintage charm of a domed crystal, finding the flat sapphire less engaging. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Doxa Sub 300T Ti highly for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

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