When it comes to dive watches, DOXA has built its reputation on bold, vibrant dials that stand out underwater. But what happens when you flip that script entirely? The new SUB 200 Dune, a 100-piece collaboration with Caribbean retailer Art of Time, trades DOXA’s signature bright oranges and aquamarines for the muted, textured tones of windswept sand dunes.
A Textured Approach to Time
The star of this release is undoubtedly the dial. Rather than a flat, monochromatic surface, DOXA has crafted a sand-grain textured finish that shifts between sun-bleached taupe and warm bronze tones. The gradient effect creates visual depth that mimics actual dunes under changing light — lighter in the center, darker at the edges.
The applied markers get filled with beige Super-LumiNova to match the sandy theme, while the hands receive a black treatment for contrast. The unidirectional sapphire bezel continues the earthy palette with its black insert and sandy-beige luminous markings.
Caribbean Connection
The collaboration with Art of Time brings geographical specificity to this release. The St. Maarten-based retailer has worked with DOXA before on the SUB 200 Azure, which celebrated Caribbean waters. The Dune takes the opposite approach, focusing on the beaches rather than the sea — though the caseback tells a different story.
The solid steel caseback features a laser-engraved map of the Caribbean, with the ocean rendered in vivid blue through laser-induced oxidation. This permanent coloring technique ensures the blue won’t fade over time, creating a literal representation of the “sand and sea” concept that inspired the watch.
Familiar Foundation
Built on the proven SUB 200 platform, the Dune maintains the series’ accessible 42mm stainless steel case with its comfortable 46mm lug-to-lug and 13.8mm thickness. The domed sapphire crystal and 200m of water resistance make this the brand’s go-to daily diver over their iconic SUB 300.
Inside, the reliable Sellita SW200 automatic movement provides 38 hours of power reserve. Lastly, the watch comes with both DOXA’s signature beads-of-rice bracelet and a black rubber strap.
Spec Sheet
Model: Art of Time x DOXA SUB 200 Dune
Case: 42mm
Lug-to-Lug: 46mm
Thickness: 13.8mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Movement: Sellita SW200 automatic
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Domed sapphire
Straps: Stainless steel beads-of-rice bracelet or black rubber strap
Limited Edition?: Yes, 100
Price: $2,090
Pricing & Availability
Priced at $2,090, the Art of Time x DOXA SUB 200 Dune is nearly double the price of a standard SUB 200, in part because of its exclusivity. Limited to just 100 pieces, the watch is available exclusively through Art of Time, and interested buyers need to email info@artoftimejewelers.com.
Recap
Art of Time x DOXA SUB 200 Dune
DOXA collabs with Art of Time on the SUB 200 Dune, a 100-piece limited edition that trades the brand’s signature bright dive watch colors for a textured sand-grain dial in warm taupe and bronze tones, complemented by a Caribbean map caseback.
