Certina DS-X GMTvsDOXA SUB 200

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

Measurements

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

Certina DS-X GMT at true scale

DS-X GMT

DOXA SUB 200 at true scale

SUB 200

Diameter

41.2mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.6mm

n/a

Thickness

12.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$643

lowest

$1,290

Movement

F06.865

n/a

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.2mm
42mm
Thickness
12.15mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48.56mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

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
F06.865
n/a
Type
Quartz
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$643
$1,290
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

Certina DS-X GMT

Owners widely praise the Certina DS-X GMT for its functional GMT complication, rugged build, and value, with one owner noting its $269 price as a good deal for the well-made quality. Reviewers highlight its vibrant, fun design as a departure from typical offerings, and its practical dual-bezel system. Some owners find the quartz movement a no-brainer for accuracy and lower cost, while others prefer automatics and note the MSRP can be high. The inner 24-hour bezel's 90-click action is criticized for misalignment, and lume is described as functional but not exceptionally bright. One owner reports the bracelet clasp rattles. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-X GMT highly for its functional GMT complication and value at its price point.

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.