Bamford of London D-300 Gloss Navy White CeramicvsDOXA SUB 300 Carbon

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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.

Bamford of London D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic at true scale

D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic

DOXA SUB 300 Carbon at true scale

SUB 300 Carbon

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Thickness

13mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$1,800

lowest

$4,390

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Ceramic
Carbon

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Aquamarine
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$4,390
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Reviews

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

Bamford of London D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic

Owners praise the Bamford D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic for its tactile bezel, legible dial, and premium feel, noting its ceramic and titanium construction and fun wrist presence. Some reviewers find it offers good value at under $2,000, while one owner considers its £1,800 price tag unjustifiable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bamford D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic positively for its tactile bezel and premium feel at its price point.

DOXA SUB 300 Carbon

The DOXA SUB 300 Carbon is widely praised for its exceptionally lightweight forged carbon case, offering superior comfort and a unique texture, with reviewers calling it a "tactical featherweight." Owners and reviewers alike highlight its vintage dive watch aesthetic, vibrant dial options, and satisfyingly clicky bezel. The COSC-certified automatic movement is noted for reliable timekeeping, with accuracy reported between +0.9 and +5 seconds per day. Some sources mention a 38-hour power reserve as a trade-off for its slimness. The integrated rubber strap is generally found comfortable and adjustable, though one reviewer noted sharp edges on the clasp and another that the strap requires cutting to size. The bezel's no-decompression markings are flagged as potentially outdated for modern diving. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300 Carbon highly for its unique lightweight construction and compelling vintage design at the price point.