DOXA SUB 200 T.GRAPH II: A Dive Chronograph Lineage Revisited

Early Impressions

The DOXA SUB 200 T.GRAPH II returns nearly 60 years after the original 1969 reference, now spanning eight new variants. The cushion case has been refined to 42 mm in diameter and 14.6 mm in thickness — down from 43 mm and 15.15 mm — while a fourth dial colour, Caribbean Blue, joins the three historic options: Professional orange, Sharkhunter black, and Searambler sunburst silver. Power comes from the Swiss automatic Sellita SW510 at 4 Hz with approximately 56 hours of power reserve. Water resistance sits at 200 metres, the unidirectional bezel governs bottom time, and the 30-minute chronograph counter occupies 3 o’clock. All eight references arrive at end of June 2026, priced from USD 4,250 on rubber strap and USD 4,290 on the stainless steel bracelet.

What Sets It Apart

When DOXA introduced the original SUB 200 T.GRAPH in 1969, a dive watch with a built-in chronograph was an uncommon proposition. The distinction the brand drew then remains relevant now: the T.GRAPH is a dive watch that incorporates a chronograph, not a chronograph that happens to carry a depth rating. Underwater, the unidirectional rotating bezel remains the primary instrument for tracking bottom time; at the surface, the chronograph engages for shorter intervals, following an identical functional logic.

The SUB 200 T.GRAPH II preserves that hierarchy. The 30-minute counter sits at 3 o’clock, a 60-second counter at 9 o’clock, and a date window at 6 o’clock. Painted indices and hands both carry Super-LumiNova, keeping the dial legible in low ambient light without compromise topside. That discipline — chronograph second, dive instrument first — has always separated DOXA SUB instruments from the broader field of depth-rated sport chronographs.

Design and Mechanics

Case Geometry

The cushion-shaped 316L stainless steel case drops one millimetre in width and 0.55 mm in thickness relative to its predecessor. At 42 mm across (44.5 mm lug-to-lug) and 14.6 mm tall, the character of the geometry is unchanged — only its weight distribution and wrist presence have been sharpened. The 20 mm lug width, screw-down crown, and screw-in caseback remain consistent with the SUB family standard. Water resistance holds at 20 ATM across all references.

Caribbean Blue Joins the Palette

Caribbean Blue is the fourth dial colour in the T.GRAPH family, joining Professional orange, Searambler sunburst silver, and Sharkhunter black. First associated with the SUB line in the late 1960s, this deep blue had never previously appeared in the T.GRAPH. On the Professional and Caribbean references, tone-on-tone rubber straps create a unified reading across dial, strap, and clasp. Each strap variant includes a wetsuit extension.

Movement and Materials

The Sellita SW510

The Swiss automatic Sellita SW510 beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivers approximately 56 hours of power reserve. DOXA applies its own decoration to the calibre. The movement drives hours, minutes, seconds, a date, and the chronograph — a specification kept deliberately straightforward, consistent with DOXA’s stated priorities of precision and reliability over complication for its own sake.

Bracelet and Strap Construction

Two bracelet options span the collection. The stainless steel beads-of-rice bracelet with folding clasp continues the aesthetic lineage of the historical SUB. The rubber strap, offered in black or colour-matched to the dial on selected references, provides secure fit across a broader range of conditions. Both configurations include the wetsuit extension — an acknowledgement that these watches are built to be worn actively.

Availability and Pricing

Eight references in total comprise the SUB 200 T.GRAPH II collection, now part of the permanent DOXA catalogue. Retail pricing is CHF 3,690 / EUR 3,990 / USD 4,290 on the stainless steel bracelet, and CHF 3,650 / EUR 3,950 / USD 4,250 on rubber strap. All references will be available from the end of June 2026 through authorised retailers worldwide and at doxawatches.com.

Founded in Le Locle in 1889, DOXA has maintained a consistent position: high-specification Swiss automatic watches at accessible price points. The SUB 200 T.GRAPH II holds to that principle. It adds Caribbean Blue, tightens the case proportions, and carries the collection into its seventh decade as a permanent catalogue member rather than a limited edition.

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