Okay, so I’ve been eyeing the DOXA SUB 300T for a while now. You know, that classic, chunky dive watch with a serious history? I finally decided to pull the trigger and get my hands on one. Here’s how it all went down.
The Hunt Begins
First, I spent hours online. Seriously, hours. Looking at pictures, reading reviews, watching videos. I wanted to make sure I knew everything about this watch before I even thought about buying it.
I checked out a few different places online. I compared prices, obviously. I considered buying used, but for this one, I decided I wanted to go new. Brand spanking new, you know?
Making the Decision
The hard part was choosing the dial color. DOXA offers so many cool, bright options. I was seriously torn between the classic orange “Professional” and that vibrant yellow “Divingstar”.
After much internal debate, I went with the orange. It just felt like the DOXA color. The one everyone knows.
Getting My Hands on It
I finally ordered it. That feeling when you hit the “confirm order” button? Best feeling ever. I tracked the shipping like a hawk. Every. Single. Day.
When it finally arrived, the box was bigger than I expected! I carefully unboxed it. And there it was. That beautiful, hefty, orange-dialed beast. It felt solid. Really solid.
First Impressions & Wearing It
- The beads-of-rice bracelet? Super comfortable. I was worried it might be a bit “blingy,” but it’s actually pretty understated.
- The bezel action? Nice and clicky. Not too stiff, not too loose. Just right.
- That orange dial? Pops like crazy, especially in the sun.
I started wearing it immediately. To the grocery store, to the park, just around the house. I even took it for a quick dip in the pool (gotta test that water resistance, right?).
Honestly, it’s a bit bigger and heavier than my other watches, but I got used to it pretty quickly. It just has this presence on the wrist. It feels… substantial.
Final Thoughts (For Now)
So far, I’m absolutely loving the DOXA SUB 300T. It’s a classic for a reason. It’s built like a tank, looks amazing, and has that cool vintage vibe. I’ve worn it most days now.
It’s definitely a conversation starter, too. I’ve already had a few people ask me about it. It’s fun to share a little bit of watch history with them.
I’m planning on taking it on some actual dives soon. I’ll keep you guys updated on how it performs in its natural habitat! But for now it’s been great. Really great.
