DOXA SUB 600TvsZelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special
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Measurements
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SUB 600T
Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Water Resistance
600m
highest
200m
MSRP
$1,650
$349
lowest
Movement
n/a
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners and reviewers praise the DOXA SUB 600T for its unique, angular, brutalist design and variety of saturated dial colorways. Its tactile bezel action, improved lume over earlier models, and grippy crown are also frequently highlighted. However, the watch's case back is widely criticized for its excessive height, causing it to wear top-heavy and shift on the wrist, with some owners questioning its wearability on smaller wrists. The Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve is also noted as a shortcoming by several reviewers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 600T highly for its purposeful, utilitarian aesthetic and robust build, despite concerns regarding its wearability due to the case back design.
The DOXA SUB 600T's angular case design and robust brushed finish are notable features. The watch's price point is relatively high compared to its competitors. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water resistance, with one reviewer noting it's somewhat limited, while the other reviewer doesn't mention this.
Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special for its gorgeous appearance and excellent build quality, with one owner noting the superb sandblasting on the case and its suitability as a field watch with a sapphire crystal and screw-down crown. However, some owners feel the dial is not as advertised, and one owner reported sharp edges on the case and bracelet. One owner also anticipates the sandblasted finish may show shiny marks from wear over time. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special highly for its striking aesthetics and robust construction, despite some concerns about the dial's accuracy to advertising and potential wear marks on the finish.
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