Circula Watches DiveSportvsDOXA SUB 300

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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.

Circula Watches DiveSport at true scale

DiveSport

DOXA SUB 300 at true scale

SUB 300

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

500m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

41h

highest

38h

MSRP

n/a

$2,890

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Schwarz
Aquamarine
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
n/a
Power Reserve
41h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$2,890
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Reviews

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

Circula Watches DiveSport

The Circula Watches DiveSport is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a hardened titanium case with 1200 Vickers hardness and German manufacturing. Owners and reviewers highlight the textured dial, lightweight comfort, and robust specifications, including 500m water resistance and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some find the 13.4mm thickness substantial and the bezel firm, while one owner notes the bracelet can appear and feel generic. Accuracy is reported within -5/+7 seconds per day, and a prototype's date disc was considered too dark. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Circula Watches DiveSport highly for its hardened titanium construction and value for money.

From video reviewers

The lume on the Circula DiveSport is exceptionally bright. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

DOXA SUB 300

The DOXA SUB 300 is widely praised for its wearability, vibrant color options, and modern updates like improved lume, with reviewers calling it the brand's most desirable model. Owners note its comfortable wear, clean cushion case, and legible dials, though some find the 42.5mm case a bit large. The bezel action is outstanding, and the beads-of-rice bracelet contributes to a smaller perceived size. However, some owners report issues with bracelet end links sticking out, a sharp clasp edge, sub-standard screw pins, and disappointing lume. The polished bezel surface is also noted as prone to scratches, and the clasp's top section and clip are described as feeling "tinnyness" and too sixties. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300 highly for its compelling charm and modern updates, despite some noted bracelet and clasp refinements.

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