IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional DivervsDOXA SUB 250T GMT

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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.

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Diver at true scale

5305 Retro Professional Diver

DOXA SUB 250T GMT at true scale

SUB 250T GMT

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

250m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$218

lowest

$2,790

Movement

PT5000

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
250m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
PT5000
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$2,790
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Reviews

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

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Diver

Owners widely report the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch offers excellent lume and wears exceptionally well, with one owner noting accuracy at -1 second per day. Some users flag potential inconsistencies in finishing compared to established brands, and one owner mentions sharp edges on the bottom mid-case and lugs. The stock bracelet is considered very heavy, though an aftermarket bracelet can improve wearability. The IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch is seen as decent for its price, with some noting good specifications. Overall, owners rate the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch highly for its wearability and lume at the price.

DOXA SUB 250T GMT

The DOXA SUB 250T GMT is widely praised for its compact 40mm case, slim 10.85mm thickness, and sub-43mm lug-to-lug measurement, making it exceptionally comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight its functional GMT complication, precise bezel action, and the classic Doxa design language, noting its competitive pricing around €2,550 or $2,450. The skeletonized GMT hand is a point of discussion, with some finding it quirky or less intuitive, though others note it looks better in person and is easy to ignore for dive purposes. The watch is available in nine dial colors, with specific limited editions carrying a slight premium. Overall, reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 250T GMT highly for its wearable dimensions and value proposition as a capable dive watch with added GMT functionality.

From video reviewers

The watch's refined and wearable 42mm case size is a strength. Reviewers noted the iconic Doxa aesthetic combined with GMT functionality. No shared weaknesses were identified.