DOXA SUB 250T GMTvsZelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special

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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.

DOXA SUB 250T GMT at true scale

SUB 250T GMT

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special at true scale

Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

250m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

MSRP

$2,790

$349

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
250m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
n/a

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,790
$349
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Reviews

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special

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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