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Doxa Sub 200 Sharkhunter 42mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. 796.10.101.10
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Sub 200 collection sits at the accessible end of Doxa's dive line, but the Sharkhunter carries the name the brand made its reputation on — the blacked-out dial colourway that became shorthand for serious diving in the 1960s and 1970s, when Doxa was equipment before it was collectable. At 42mm with a 46mm lug-to-lug span, this wears notably compact for its rating, and the domed sapphire — a deliberate nod to the curved plexiglass of the original models — adds height without bulk in a way that reads as period-correct rather than affected. On the wrist the black dial pulls the baton markers forward in low light, and the unidirectional bezel tracks elapsed time without fuss. The beads-of-rice bracelet is the detail that rewards a second look: it is correct for the era the watch references, and the folding clasp carries both the engraved Doxa fish symbol and a wetsuit extension that makes this genuinely functional rather than merely rated for depth. The 38-hour power reserve from the 28,800vph movement is adequate for weekend use, though anyone who leaves watches unworn mid-week will want to note it.
- Reference
- 796.10.101.10
- Brand
- Doxa
- Collection
- SUB 200
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 13.80mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 200m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 46mm
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
Learn more about Doxa
Doxa was founded by Georges Ducommun in Le Locle in 1889, and spent its early decades on pocket watches and, notably, dashboard clocks for the emerging car industry — supplying Bugatti among others.
Its lasting contribution came much later. In 1967 Doxa released the SUB 300, developed in consultation with professional divers, and it introduced several things now taken for granted. The dial was orange, chosen after testing which colour remained visible longest as depth filtered out light. The bezel carried a US Navy no-decompression scale rather than simple minute markers, letting a diver read safe bottom time directly. The beads-of-rice bracelet included an expansion section to fit over a wetsuit.
Jacques Cousteau's organisation distributed the watches, and US Divers sold them in America. The SUB became genuine professional equipment rather than a dive-styled dress watch, and it appears throughout Clive Cussler's novels on the wrist of Dirk Pitt.
Doxa struggled through the quartz era and was largely dormant before being revived by the Jenny family, who reissued the SUB faithfully from 2002 onward.
The modern range remains almost entirely dive watches, with the same cushion case, the same bezel scale, and dial colours named for their depth-rating heritage — Professional orange, Sharkhunter black, Searambler silver, Caribbean blue.
- 1889
- Georges Ducommun founds Doxa in Le Locle.
- 1908
- Supplies dashboard clocks to early car manufacturers.
- 1967
- The SUB 300 debuts with an orange dial and decompression bezel.
- 2002
- The SUB is reissued under new ownership.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Doxa SUB 200 range (8), Stainless Steel Watches (3,308), Back in Stock (2,703), Automatic Watches (1,651), Sports Watches (816) and Dive Watches (578).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 200m water resistance, rated for actual diving
- 46mm lug-to-lug keeps the 42mm case wearable
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Doxa's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 38-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
Doxa Sub 200 Sharkhunter alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 796.10.101.10 | C0329291104100 | HBC007J1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,190 | £1,070 | £1,100 |
| Case size | 42mm | 41mm | 39.5mm |
| Water resistance | 200m | 200m | 200m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 38 hours | 80 hours | 72 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 200m it is rated for swimming, snorkelling and recreational diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 38 hours fully wound — so it will usually stop if you leave it off overnight.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 46mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £1,190. There is nothing to compare it against today.
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