n the 1980s, Doxa still belonged to the Swiss company Aubry Frères, years before being acquired by the Jenny family in Bienne in the early 1990s – the lineage that endures to this day. It was during the Aubry era that Doxa unveiled the SUB 600T. Instantly recognizable as a Doxa diver with its already legendary design codes, such as the brilliant orange dial, this dive watch represented an evolutionary yet revolutionary achievement. Looking back, it seems like a parallel SUB universe.

Carved from a solid block of 316L stainless steel and topped with a sapphire crystal, the 40mm case of the new SUB 600T exudes an architectural boldness, its sharp facets and crisp lines creating a sculptural presence on the wrist – an impression that is amplified by the expansive dial opening and the offset crown at 4 o’clock.

The SUB 600T with its three hands and date display remains an unwavering homage to the aesthetic that defined Doxa in the 1980s. Yet this modern incarnation transcends its vintage roots. All dive-critical indications are coated with luminescent Super-LumiNova®, including the distinctive ‘shark tooth’ markers at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock.

The SUB 600T with a tone-on-tone NATO strap, available in the brand’s seven emblematic colourways, comes equipped with the requisite unidirectional rotating bezel for calculating the dive duration at a given depth to ensure a safe ascent without decompression stops – a Doxa patent. This critical component is slightly oversized for effortless operation when wearing diving gloves.

Owing to its purpose-driven design, premium materials and substantial heft, the SUB 600T is rated to 60 ATM, i.e. a depth of approximately 600 metres. This dive watch encapsulates the foundational principle of ‘form follows function,’ delivering on the promise of an exceptional instrument – a professional-grade diver engineered for mainstream accessibility.

Price: CHF 1,250-1,350

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