DOXA's SUB 200T Afterglow is a 50-piece limited edition with a pink sunray dial inspired by Naples sunsets. Launching at Windup Watch Fair, October 2026.
An Editor’s Read
- Pink sunray-finished dial, painstakingly matched to the post-sunset “afterglow” phenomenon observed over Naples, Florida — a fleeting wash of violet, pink, and magenta that locals consider the day’s finest minute of colour.
- Limited to 50 individually numbered pieces, launching at the Windup Watch Fair 2026 on 16th October at 12:00 pm Eastern Time.
- Powered by the Sellita SW 200-1 élaboré, with 200 metres of water resistance and DOXA’s signature “no deco” unidirectional bezel.
- Priced at $1,990 USD, available exclusively through Exquisite Timepieces.
Fifty pieces. That is the entire production run of the DOXA SUB 200T Afterglow, a collaboration between Swiss marque DOXA and Naples-based retailer Exquisite Timepieces that officially broke cover on 16th October 2026. The brand describes the dial colour as chosen to replicate the specific pink luminescence of the Naples Gulf Coast sky in the minutes after sunset — a phenomenon the city’s residents call “the afterglow”.
Design & Identity
The SUB 200T Afterglow sits on DOXA’s 39mm platform, which measures 10.7mm thick with a 41.5mm lug-to-lug span. Those proportions place it among the more wearable dive references currently in production. The sunray finishing pulls light across the dial in a way that shifts from pale rose to deeper magenta depending on angle — a direct reference to the sky it documents rather than a generic colourway choice.
The unidirectional bezel carries DOXA’s “no deco” engravings, a mid-century aesthetic that the brand has maintained since its pioneering 1967 dive watch. On the Afterglow, the bezel markings pick up the same vibrant palette as the dial, binding the piece visually rather than treating the bezel as a separate element.
Movement & Materials
Inside the brushed 316L stainless steel case sits a Sellita SW 200-1 élaboré, beating at 28,800 vph with a 38-hour power reserve. The sapphire crystal is scratch-resistant, and the case is rated to 200 metres. Each closed caseback carries original artwork and engravings tying the piece to the Naples coastline — the kind of detail that makes individual numbering meaningful rather than ceremonial.
The bracelet is DOXA’s ‘Beads-of-Rice’ stainless steel link, fitted with a folding clasp and a wetsuit extension at 18mm lug width. For collectors who spend time on the water across the Gulf, that extension is a practical addition rather than a nod to heritage alone.
Who It Is For
At $1,990 USD for 50 pieces, the Afterglow occupies the accessible end of the limited-edition dive watch market without sacrificing Swiss mechanical provenance. Collectors drawn to regionally grounded storytelling — rather than purely technical differentiation — will find the dial narrative compelling. The watch is available solely through Exquisite Timepieces, both online and at the Windup Watch Fair 2026 booth, which concentrates demand and sharpens the edition’s collectability.
Verdict
Fifty pieces tied to a single coastal light phenomenon, a verified automatic movement, and a case architecture that DOXA has refined over decades. The Afterglow does not overclaim. For collectors in the Middle East who follow DOXA’s collaborative programme, the combination of edition size and dial provenance makes this one worth moving on quickly.
| Movement | Sellita SW 200-1 élaboré, automatic, 28,800 vph, 38-hour power reserve |
| Case size | 39mm diameter, 41.5mm lug-to-lug, 10.7mm thickness |
| Case material | 316L stainless steel, brushed |
| Dial | Sunray-finished, pink, with luminous sunburst effect; sapphire crystal |
| Strap | Stainless steel ‘Beads-of-Rice’ bracelet, folding clasp, wetsuit extension, 18mm lug width |
| Water resistance | 200 metres (660 feet) |
| Price | $1,990 USD |
| Availability | Exclusively through Exquisite Timepieces (online and at Windup Watch Fair 2026 booth) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pieces of the DOXA SUB 200T Afterglow were made?
The DOXA SUB 200T Afterglow is strictly limited to 50 individually numbered pieces, produced exclusively in collaboration with Naples-based retailer Exquisite Timepieces.
What movement powers the DOXA SUB 200T Afterglow?
The watch is powered by a Sellita SW 200-1 élaboré, a Swiss mechanical automatic calibre beating at 28,800 vph with a 38-hour power reserve.
Where can I buy the DOXA SUB 200T Afterglow in the Middle East?
The SUB 200T Afterglow is available exclusively through Exquisite Timepieces, both via their official website and at their booth during the Windup Watch Fair 2026. Collectors in the Middle East should contact Exquisite Timepieces directly for international purchase options.
What is the price of the DOXA SUB 200T Afterglow?
The suggested retail price is $1,990 USD.
What is the inspiration behind the Afterglow dial colour?
The pink sunray dial replicates the post-sunset luminescence that Neapolitans call 'the afterglow' — the fleeting wash of pink, violet, and magenta that lights the Naples sky over the Gulf of Mexico moments after the sun drops below the horizon.
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