DOXA Introduces SUB 200 II with Fume Dial Evolution
A Slimmer, More Refined Dive Watch with Milanese Bracelet, DLC Edition & Urban Versatility
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DOXA unveils the SUB 200 II – a subtle (as always) yet confident evolution of its iconic SUB dive watch concept. The SUB 200, the most accessible model in the SUB family, now features, for the first time, an elegant fumé dial that adds a new kind of depth and character to its instantly recognisable design.
Available in five dial colors – black, grey, blue, green and red – the SUB 200 II complements the brand’s historic palette with gradient tones that enhance the dial’s presence while preserving the clarity and balance that have always defined every SUB.
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Sporting a slimmer profile, it debuts two new strap options in the permanent collection: a finely woven stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet – a nod to historic dive watch codes and a new textured rubber strap with a distinctive retro-diving aesthetic. Both refine the watch’s versatility, while staying true to its diver DNA.
Fumé dial – a first for the permanent SUB collection
The fumé dial introduces a new dimension to the SUB 200 aesthetic. The gradient darkens progressively toward the edge, creating a refined sense of depth and subtle movement, further enhanced by a moiré finish that interacts naturally with the light.
More than a stylistic detail, this treatment adds texture while maintaining DOXA’s hallmark legibility. The contrast between the gleaming center and the darker periphery reinforces the dial’s presence without disturbing its equilibrium, giving the SUB 200 II a more nuanced, contemporary personality – while keeping it firmly anchored in its professional dive watch heritage.
A bolder interpretation: the SUB 200 II in black DLC, introducing the new Redcoral dial color
Added to this palette is a more assertive reference: a SUB 200 II fully coated in black DLC case, bezel and crown paired with a new deep red dial named Redcoral. The full-black treatment lends an intensely graphic, near-monochrome presence, to which the dial's depth adds understated warmth.
This dense Redcoral red deep yet not opaque reveals dark, shimmering nuances in varying light. Now almost mineral, now vibrant like organic matter, it evokes sunlit coral reefs in tropical seas: living reliefs that capture and diffuse light with singular intensity beneath the surface. Its chromatic richness creates a bold contrast between hands and indices, while preserving the legibility and balance that define the SUB line. The red remains functional, purposeful, mastered and designed to complement the tool. With the Redcoral dial, the iconic diver explores a more contemporary, expressive dimension. A bolder take, yes but true to its diving DNA: a watch born for the sea, offering a reflection of its power, depth and shifting light.
When a rugged tool watch reveals urban elegance
The stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet takes center stage here. A direct legacy of historic dive watches, it goes beyond aesthetic choice to embody genuine functional logic. Its finely woven steel links create a supple yet dense surface that naturally hugs the wrist's curve.
Its closely interwoven structure of fine steel links ensures even weight distribution and exceptional flexibility, making it ideal for daily wear. Robust yet breathable, Milanese mesh delivers a near-textile fluidity with the solidity of steel; its tight weave minimises pressure points for smooth and constant comfort, even during extended wear. The bracelet’s intricate metalwork softly catches the light, echoing the shifting tones of the fumé dial. Fitted with an adjustable security clasp, it combines ergonomics, reliability and durability – establishing the SUB 200 II as a dive watch capable of reaching beyond its original realm without ever renouncing it.
Versatility – the DOXA way
Another strap option: The SUB 200 II also comes with a new textured rubber strap with a distinctive retro-diver look – offering a second way to wear the watch.
Fully aligned with the collection’s historic codes, this is a new DOXA design, finely crafted to blend style and performance.
Its textured surface adds just the right character, with the right flex to ensure exceptional wear comfort.
A slimmer silhouette, a bezel with an aluminum insert
The SUB 200 II’s design retains the iconic SUB case shape while gaining in refinement with a thickness brought down to 12.80 mm – 1 mm slimmer than the classic SUB 200 – which gives it a more streamlined wrist profile without compromising its legendary robustness. While its diameter measures 44 mm, the compact architecture due to a very short lug-to-lug dimension and balanced proportions give it a wrist presence closer to that of a 42 mm watch. The specific SUB case shape, with short and well-integrated lugs, allows the watch to sit naturally on the wrist, offering surprising comfort and harmony for this diameter.
On the caseback, you find the DOXA’s sailboat emblem and the 20 mm lug width allows for versatile strap options.
Availability
The SUB 200 II with Fumé Dial Evolution by DOXA is available through the official website.
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