Doxa watches - any opinions?

Personally, I’m not familiar with them. But, I’d bet Obtuse1 is…

Good history. I've never been super interested in them because per the masses accuracy with them is really poor. They buy the base grade movements and don't regulated them from factory what I understood.

Also many of their models have super small dials which causes legibility issues for me.

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Giving up $1000 for a watch is crazy.

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That is nothing in the watch world.

To OP, I do like this watch, but can't speak to reliability.

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DOXA watches are generally reliable, especially the current three-hand SUB models. Most use proven Sellita SW200-1 or ETA 2824-based movements, which are common, durable, and relatively easy to service.

The main concern is not the movement itself, but occasional quality-control and customer-service complaints. Some owners have reported stiff crowns, minor finishing issues, bezel alignment problems, or slow warranty communication.

Overall, I’d rate DOXA about 8/10 for mechanical reliability, but closer to 6–7/10 for quality control and after-sales support.

If buying one, I’d recommend using an authorized dealer with a good return policy and checking the crown, bezel alignment, bracelet, clasp, and timekeeping as soon as it arrives. For a used or vintage DOXA, have the water resistance pressure-tested before swimming or diving.

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That seems like a good price, there are none near that price on Jomashop.

I have a $29 dollar watch from Walmart that looks just as good and works great.


This is my FIL’s perspective on almost everything. 93 years old and has money, but will buy an $8 watch until it croaks. Cheap stuff has been his mantra.

What’s funny is he would clip coupons and drive out of the way to save 5 cents a gallon in gas yet his wife was going out and paying $40 for a lunch meal. He would stab himself before he’d pay that much for 4 meals. Haha

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Giving up $1000 for a watch is crazy. I have a $29 dollar watch from Walmart that looks just as good and works great. If I lose it or drop it no problem. I buy new one with no sweat.

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The reality is a $29 watch often CAN serve the same functional role as a $1,000+ watch. But people who by expensive watches are not generally doing so because they are focused on having the most accurate timepiece around. Often times cheap quartz watches can be just as accurate, if not more than an $5,000+ watch.

For most, an expensive watch is a bit of status symbol and self-gratification purchase more than anything else. That then begs the question of why are you buying the watch? If the main purpose of buying the watch is to impress others, then a Doxa is unlikely to do that because most people outside of watch enthusiast will know the Doxa brand, or that it is an (moderately) expensive watch (unlike, say, Rolex). If you just want a decent, but not high-end Swiss made watch, it's fine. If you want a watch that make YOU happy and this is it....then get it! (though the orange dial diver is its most "famous" model.

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Could say the same about a Denali vs entry level GMC sierra

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To a large degree, yes. However, the top line trim of a vehicle generally has more functional capabilities and bells and whistles than the base model...even though both can do the same primary job. The contrast is probably not as great in watches.

For example, I, personally, have two chronographs. One cost about $150 the other was a little less than $10k. One has a quartz movement. The other is Swiss made with an in-house automatic movement. Both keep time equally as well. In fact, the $150 is a little less hassle because I don't have to keep it wound and it doesn't stop working after two days of non-wear (if I don't wind it).

So why do I have the $10k watch? I like the way it looks. I like that it is made of more premium material. I like the heritage of the collection and brand. It makes ME happy...even though people who aren't into watches may not care a lick that it costs so much. That's my overall point. Who cares what others think. If a particular watch appeals to you, and you can afford it, get it...even if others won't care much about it.

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Giving up $1000 for a watch is crazy.

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I just think it’s funny that most of these baws that shite on luxury watches probably drive around a 50k+ depreciating asset.

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Correct

Most all luxury watches at least hold their value

Many appreciate in value

I like some of the Doxa line, particularly the ones with good "Doxa DNA".

The non-COSC movements aren't regulated, but it isn't like that is hard or expensive to have done.

I have a couple of 300Ts on my bench that I need to service, got them in a multi-watch trade and really like them.

If I were buying a Doxa I would want 3 things:

color: one of the signature bright colors that look like a late 60s dive watch. The Professional (orange is "the" Doxa color), I also like Divingstar (yellow) and Aquamarine (lt blue). If I was forced to get a more subdued color I like Searambler (silver).

No-deco bezel: although it is a bit busy it is THE Doxa bezel and I think the T suffix on a watch model is an indication that it has the no-deco bezel

beads of rice bracelet: it isn't my favorite bracelet aesthetic but it just belongs on most Doxas IMO.


This is THE Doxa to buy if you are buying a new one IMO, but get what you like; I tend to see watch brands as their iconic watches.