STEELDIVE SD1906SvsDOXA 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.

STEELDIVE SD1906S at true scale

SD1906S

DOXA SUB 250T GMT at true scale

SUB 250T GMT

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

250m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$128

lowest

$2,790

Movement

Seiko NH35

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Material
Solid Bronze CuSn8
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
250m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$2,790
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Reviews

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

STEELDIVE SD1906S

Owners widely praise the STEELDIVE SD1906S as an exceptional value, with its case finishing noted as surprisingly good for the price, featuring superior linear brushing on the case back. The watch is frequently cited as a favorite everyday wear, with one owner reporting successful dives to 100 meters without issue. Lume is consistently highlighted as excellent, lasting all night. Some owners report issues with bracelet quality, specifically a poorly applied logo, leading them to swap it for a strap, while others have experienced component failures like bezel inserts popping out or bent crown shafts on different models. The glossy dial is noted as making photography challenging. Overall, owners rate the STEELDIVE SD1906S highly for its impressive build quality and 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.