Doxa

Doxa is a Swiss watch brand that was founded in 1889 in Neuchatel. Georges Ducommun (1868-1936), the founder of Doxa, was born in Le Locle among the Jura hills of canton Neuchatel in Switzerland. He was one of 13 children of a poor family. At the age of 12, he became an apprentice in a manufacture specialised in casing-up watch movements.

He started his own watch repair business when he was 20. He worked hard to set up his business, walking the 10 kilometers to La Chaux-de Fonds to deliver his products personally, even in the depth of winter. The success of his watches enabled him to live in Chateau des Monts, today home of the world-renowned Le Locle horological museum.

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Splash! A Plunge Into the Colorful World of Watersports Watches

Take the plunge with us into the colorful world of water sports in our latest dip into the WatchTime Archives! Here you can find professional instruments with appealing technologies, styles, and prices. In this article, we present divers’ watches without complex additional functions (e.g., chronographs) because the watches listed here are designed to focus your...

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Jul 31, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

Sponsored: The Re-Edition of the First G-Shock Gets a New Color Variant

Unlike the MRG-B5000B, which was closely based on the first-generation model and whose dial used the key G-Shock color of red, the defining tone of the new MRG-B5000BA is blue. The concept behind the design is the “ao-zumi” (blue ink) used in Japanese calligraphy. The deep blue creates a mood of peace and serenity quite...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Green Rambles: The Vacation Watch Dilemma

During this time of year, most people are taking their summer vacations. The fun of this always starts with the preparations; where are we going this year, what can we see there, what are good places to eat, and when you are a watch enthusiast…. what watch am I going to wear? Personally, it is...

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Jul 25, 2022 by Martin Green

Boots on the Ground: Doxa Revives the Doxa Army in a Limited Edition

In partnership with Watches of Switzerland, Swiss watchmaker Doxa is reissuing a rare gem from its history. More than 50 years after the premiere of the original Doxa Army in 1969, a limited edition of just 100 pieces is now being re-introduced. By the late 1960s, the Swiss brand, which is today headquartered in Biel,...

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Apr 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: A Genuine Evolution of G-SHOCK DNA – Introducing the Full Metal GMB2100D-1A

Since its debut in 2018, the Casio G-SHOCK Full Metal lineup has become a fan favorite. This month, the brand is back with its newest addition to the catalog, the G-SHOCK Full Metal GMB2100-1A. The latest release takes the brand’s popular octagonal form and elevates it with a full metal construction, in-turn representing a genuine...

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Aug 5, 2022 by WatchTime

Back to the ’80s: Doxa Introduces the Sub 600T (With Hands-On Photo Gallery)

Iconic Swiss dive-watch brand Doxa has become well-known in the modern era for its vintage inspired designs. Last month, Doxa introduced the latest update to its catalog in this stylistic vein, the 1980s-inspired Doxa SUB 600T. Those familiar with Doxa most likely know the brand best for styles derived primarily from the 1960s and ‘70s,...

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Jan 9, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

2020, The Watch Year in Review: 10 Dynamic Dive Watches

It goes without saying: 2020 was far from an ideal year for most of us. Looking back, however, it was also a year that brought many noteworthy watch launches despite the huge obstacles posed by the pandemic and its effects on the world economy. As we look ahead hopefully to 2021, it’s time for our...

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Dec 26, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Doxa Introduces Forged Carbon Case in New SUB 300 Aqua Lung US Divers

Iconic Swiss dive-watch brand Doxa has once again revisited its famous SUB 300 design with a new limited-edition model housed for the first time in a forged carbon case. Here’s what you should know about the SUB 300 Aqua Lung US Divers. The SUB 300 — which was first released in 1967 and quickly made...

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May 11, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

2019: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

10 Notable Dive Watches That Surfaced in 2019

As we approach the end of 2019 and prepare for 2020 — surely destined to be another interesting year in the world of watches — we take a look back at some of the most noteworthy timepieces that came out this year, in various popular categories. Today, we look at some of the past year’s...

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Dec 24, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Back From the Deep: The Doxa SUB 300T Conquistador in Six Dial Options

Earlier this fall, iconic Swiss dive-watch brand Doxa released its newest collection of SUB 300T Conquistadors. This collection was first unveiled to the public in 1969 and was then known for its reliability and affordability during the initial rise of the hobby diving trend. The original SUB 300T is now credited as the first dive...

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Nov 9, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS:

The New Doxa SUB 200 Collection is One of the Best Values of 2019

Doxa has made a spirited comeback in recent years, riding on a wave of vintage-inspired dive watches from its past catalog. Known for its characteristic orange dials, the brand was very popular within the diving community during the late 1960s and ’70s thanks to the rugged, purpose-built divers’ watches it produced. And now with neo-vintage...

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Sep 9, 2019 by WatchTime

UPDATED WITH LIVE PHOTOS

Doxa SUB 200 T.Graph Stainless Steel Limited Edition Features Restored Vintage Movements

Doxa, one of the most important but largely unsung pioneers in the history of diving watches, celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2019 with the release of an extremely limited (13 pieces) gold-cased version of its revolutionary SUB 200 T.Graph. Now the Swiss brand follows it up with another special edition more suited to its tool-watch pedigree, housed in a stainless steel case and powered by a vintage Valjoux 7734 movement.

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Aug 29, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

Baselworld 2019:

WatchTime’s Official Editors’ Round Table for Baselworld

Baselworld 2019 will most likely go down as the show’s deciding year: On one hand, Baselworld had to deal with yet another significantly lower number of exhibitors (and visitors); on the other hand, the show’s new management also had to make sure the outlook for 2020 would be convincing enough to bring back large portions...

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Apr 6, 2019 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Doxa SUB 300 Searambler “Silver Lung”

In 2017, the storied Swiss dive watch brand Doxa shocked the market by selling 300 of its SUB 300 Professional “Black Lung” watches only hours after their release. The new watch was a re-issue of a vintage model known as one of today’s most famed and collectible dive watches, the SUB 300 Professional “Aqua Lung.”...

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Nov 11, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

DIVE WATCH BASICS

Dive Watches 101: Bracelet Extensions vs. Flexible Straps

We take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of dive watch Bracelet Extensions vs. Flexible Straps in this article on diving watches.

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Aug 30, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

FEATURE:

The Definitive Baselworld 2018 Round-Up

Baselworld 2018 may have been significantly smaller than in previous years, but the show certainly made up for it with an exceptional range of new watches, quite a lot of them with much more budget-friendly prices than in previous years (which still cannot be said for the bratwurst stand outside the fair). WatchTime’s editorial team...

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Apr 7, 2018 by WatchTime

Taking the Bull by the Horns: A Guide to Vintage Bullhead Chronographs

Since the late 1990s, producing large watches has been an enduring trend, undoubtedly spurred by the success of Panerai. Obviously, watches with larger case sizes were around earlier than that, but the Florentine brand was the first to attain huge, worldwide popularity with its oversized timepieces — with the help of a few Hollywood icons,...

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Sep 4, 2017 by Balazs Ferenczi

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: DOXA SUB 300 Professional 50th Anniversary Edition

Many watch brands are quick to describe new creations as “an icon revived,” or “a legend reborn.“ Sometimes these labels are both earned and legitimate, but in other cases, it’s more a marketing stunt to garner attention. The watch we’re covering this week — the Doxa SUB 300 Professional 50th Anniversary Edition— is most definitely in the former rather than the latter category.

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Feb 12, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

WatchTime’s November-December Issue is On Sale Now!

The November-December 2016 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now, featuring a review of the Omega Globemaster Master Chronometer, a look at Panerai's groundbreaking minute repeater, a profile of F.P. Journe, a deluge of divers' watch reviews, and more. Scroll down for highlights from the issue.

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Nov 15, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016

First Look: The Doxa Sub 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

In 2017, Doxa’s iconic divers' watch, the Doxa Sub, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Doxa will therefore be launching a limited edition dedicated to the original version of the first dive watch that came with an orange dial.

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Mar 21, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Splash of Color: Watch Insider’s 10 Colorful Dive Watches

Assuming that all divers’ watches from luxury brands are similarly suited to perform their functions properly underwater, how best to determine which one is right for you? Obviously, the look of the watch has a lot to do with the decision, and nowadays you have an array of colorful options to choose from. Some years...

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Oct 26, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Dive Watch Wednesday: 10 Mechanical Dive Watches for Women

Dive watches tend to be among the chunkier types of timepieces, which has always made it difficult to find one small enough to be suitable for most ladies‘ wrists — whether you’re choosing for yourself or as a gift for that special someone above and below the water. It gets even more complicated if you...

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May 27, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

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