In Review: The Doxa Sub 600T

Doxa is one of those brands that has stayed true to its own vision. The Sub 600T is proof of that. This isn’t a watch that tries to blend in, it’s a watch that leans hard into the company’s oddball history and brutalist case design. On paper, it sounds perfect. Forty millimeters wide, plenty of colors, 600 meters of water resistance, ceramic or steel bezel, and a price under $1,600. It should be the Doxa for people who want something different from the Sub 300.

In practice, it’s more complicated. The case is thick, 14.5mm, and it wears even taller than that because of how the bulk sits above the wrist. I have a fairly big wrist and am used to larger watches but the 600T is a bit surprising, especially when compared to Doxa’s small offerings. For my money I loved wearing this on the beach and swimming but you might look for something a bit smaller.

The dial colors are bold in the way only Doxa can get away with. The blue and orange of this model made for a great retro look that tickled the Clive Cussler fan in me. While this isn’t the typical Doxa orange, it’s a nice expansion on the design language and looks great.

The lume is excellent and lights up right after you leave the sunlight, leaving with you with a surprisingly readable dial. The crown and guards are well executed. The bracelet, once sized, is sturdy and handsome and the nylon strap more than serviceable. The SW200 movement is reliable and suits the $1,550 price point. I especially love the screw-down crown that essentially disappears into the case.

The 600T is big, bulky, and weird. That said, it’s very pleasant to wear and priced at a position that makes it one of the world’s best tool watches. If you want more demure Doxa you can easily peruse the 300Ts or even the 250T GMT. But if you want a funky watch that can take a beating, the 600 is for you.

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