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DOXA SUB 300TvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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SUB 300T
DOXASUB 300T
MSRP $2,190
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SUB 300T42.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
SUB 300T40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SUB 300T1,200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
SUB 300T$2,190
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,190
$328

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What people say

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DOXA SUB 300T

Owners widely praise the DOXA SUB 300T's functional and distinctive design, with reviewers highlighting its historical visibility and robust build. Legibility is consistently noted as excellent, with reviewers appreciating the functional no-decompression bezel and distinct hand shapes. The watch's accuracy is reported as good, with one owner seeing a 3-4 second daily gain, though the 38-hour power reserve is considered underwhelming by some at its price point. Criticisms include a stamped clasp that feels out of place and a bezel that may have lateral movement. The 42.5mm case is described as substantial and heavy, appearing larger due to extra width and making it unsuitable for dress shirts, a trade-off for its 1200-meter water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300T highly for its unique design and robust dive watch capabilities.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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