Ratio FreeDiver GMT SeriesvsDOXA SUB 250T GMT

FreeDiver GMT Series
RatioFreeDiver GMT Series

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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.

Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series at true scale

FreeDiver GMT Series

DOXA SUB 250T GMT at true scale

SUB 250T GMT

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

13.6mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

250m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

50h

highest

MSRP

$170

lowest

$2,790

Movement

Seiko NH34

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
250m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
n/a
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$170
$2,790
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Reviews

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

Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series for its exceptional value, with multiple users highlighting its sub-$150 price point as a significant draw and one owner calling it their most used watch. The lume is noted as being nearly as good as a Citizen Promaster diver, and the branding details, including the pi symbol on the second hand, are appreciated. One owner also noted the original design and mechanical GMT function impressed them with its looks and feel. Some owners find the design generic and dislike the date window's impact on proportions, while others suggest a Seiko as a more rational choice. The Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series is priced at ₹15k on Amazon India. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series highly for its outstanding value and impressive lume at its price point.

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.