AV86 1956 MarinevsDOXA SUB 200

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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.

AV86 1956 Marine at true scale

1956 Marine

DOXA SUB 200 at true scale

SUB 200

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

n/a

$1,290

Movement

Seiko VH31

n/a

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Light Blue
Aquamarine
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
n/a
Type
Quartz
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,290
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AV86 1956 Marine

Owners find the 41mm case comfortable and appreciate the AV86 1956 Marine's in-person appearance. One owner notes uneven lume application, with the dial glowing but the bezel not. The AV86 1956 Marine is considered a fashion watch, with some owners suggesting better quality alternatives exist for the price, though personal preference for the look is acknowledged. On balance, owners rate the AV86 1956 Marine positively for its comfortable wearability and aesthetic appeal, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

DOXA SUB 200

The DOXA SUB 200 is widely praised for its fun, vintage-inspired design and comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet, with owners noting the 42mm case wears smaller. Reviewers highlight its value as an affordable, Swiss-made dive watch with a clean dial. Criticisms consistently point to disappointing lume and the 19mm lug width, which some find limits strap options, though others view it as a bonus for collectors. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3 seconds/day and another -12 seconds/day. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the DOXA SUB 200 a great value for its design and wearability, despite its lume and lug width drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The dial color is consistently praised. The value proposition is also a shared strength. No shared weaknesses were identified.