Resco R-TAG DLCvsDOXA SUB 200

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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.

Resco R-TAG DLC at true scale

R-TAG DLC

DOXA SUB 200 at true scale

SUB 200

Diameter

44mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$1,205

lowest

$1,290

Movement

Quartz

n/a

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
44mm
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

1 specs
Type
Quartz
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,205
$1,290
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Reviews

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

Resco R-TAG DLC

Owners appreciate Resco's customization options and the versatility of PVD cases on NATO, Zulu, or leather straps for the RESCO R-TAG DLC, with one owner noting the watches are tough and look the part. However, one owner reported their unit randomly stopped working, and a second unit experienced rusting issues. Another reviewer flagged roughness in the DLC coating, deeming it unacceptable for the price and comparing the case finishing to older, less expensive models. Overall, owners are split on the RESCO R-TAG DLC, with praise for its toughness and customization weighed against reports of functional failures and finishing concerns.

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.