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DOXA SUB 200vsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SUB 200
DOXASUB 200
MSRP $1,290
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SUB 20042mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
SUB 20040h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SUB 200200m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
SUB 200$1,290
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Cream
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,290
$279

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

DOXA SUB 200

Owners and reviewers widely praise the DOXA SUB 200 for its fun, vintage-inspired design, particularly its vibrant dials and comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet, with many finding the 42mm case wears smaller. The watch is frequently cited as offering good value for a Swiss-made dive watch. Criticisms are consistently leveled at the lume, which is described as disappointing or mediocre, and the 19mm lug width, though some view this as a positive for collectors or a minor point due to its vintage inspiration. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3 seconds/day and another +12 seconds/day. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the DOXA SUB 200 for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dial color is consistently praised. The value proposition is also a shared strength. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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