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DOXA SUB 250T GMTvsZelos Swordfish 3

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SUB 250T GMT
DOXASUB 250T GMT
MSRP $2,790
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SUB 250T GMT40mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
SUB 250T GMT50h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
SUB 250T GMT250m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
SUB 250T GMT$2,790
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
250m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,790
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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DOXA SUB 250T GMT

The DOXA SUB 250T GMT is widely praised for its compact and wearable 40mm case, with reviewers noting its slim 10.85mm thickness and short lug-to-lug measurement, making it comfortable on most wrists. Its precise bezel action is described as satisfying, and the watch offers 250 meters of water resistance. The inclusion of a GMT complication is seen as a valuable addition to Doxa's utilitarian dive watch design. However, the skeletonized GMT hand is a point of contention, with some reviewers finding it quirky and less intuitive, especially when compared to the minute hand, though others note it looks better in person and is easily ignored for diving. One reviewer expressed a preference for a "flier-style" movement for a dedicated travel watch. Limited editions are noted as having a slight price premium. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is generally mentioned, with power reserve figures varying between 50 and 56 hours.

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 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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