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DOXA SUB 200 C-GRAPH IIvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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SUB 200 C-GRAPH II
DOXASUB 200 C-GRAPH II
MSRP $2,890
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SUB 200 C-GRAPH II42mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
SUB 200 C-GRAPH II56h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
SUB 200 C-GRAPH II200m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
SUB 200 C-GRAPH II$2,890
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15.85mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,890
$888

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What people say

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DOXA SUB 200 C-GRAPH II

The DOXA SUB 200 C-Graph II is widely praised for its improved wearability with a 42mm case size and flatter lugs, a significant downsizing from its predecessor. Reviewers and owners highlight its fantastic finishing, sharp contrasts, and smooth crown action, with one owner noting exceptional accuracy of +1 second per day even after drops. The watch retains 200m water resistance and features updated sun-brushed dials, a ceramic bezel option, and Super-LumiNova accents. It is powered by the Sellita SW510 movement, offering a 56-hour power reserve. Prices range from $2,850 to $2,990 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 200 C-Graph II highly for its refined finishing and more wearable dimensions at its price point.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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