Luxury is often about more than craftsmanship. It’s about atmosphere—the way an object can transport you, even when you’re standing still. The new Doxa x Art of Time Sub 200 Dune is precisely that kind of creation: a timepiece that evokes sun-bleached Caribbean sands, turquoise waters, and the quiet sophistication of travel done well.
A Legacy Reimagined
For over half a century, Doxa has been synonymous with professional dive watches—bold, functional instruments trusted by explorers like Jacques Cousteau. The Sub 200 collection, introduced in 2019, distilled that heritage into an approachable yet uncompromising diver. With its 42mm stainless steel case, domed sapphire crystal, and 200 meters of water resistance, it became a modern classic.
Now, the Sub 200 takes on a new dimension. The Sub 200 Dune reinterprets the line with a sense of poetry, marrying its utilitarian roots with the effortless romance of Caribbean beaches.
Design That Breathes the Coastline
At the heart of this edition is a sand-grain textured dial, shifting between sun-bleached taupe and warm bronze depending on the light. It’s not just a color choice, but a surface that feels alive—like wind brushing across dunes at golden hour.
Framed by a luminous sapphire bezel, protected by a domed sapphire crystal, and anchored by stainless steel, the watch balances ruggedness with refinement. The familiar beads-of-rice bracelet adds vintage elegance, while an interchangeable black rubber strap ensures versatility—equally at home with linen shirts on a terrace or under the cuff of a wetsuit.
The true surprise, however, lies on the reverse. For the first time in Doxa’s history, the solid screw-down caseback bears a laser-engraved map of the Caribbean, its seas rendered in a deep, almost electric blue through a permanent oxidation process. It’s a secret flourish, visible only to the wearer, yet deeply evocative of the watch’s inspiration.
Each of the 100 pieces is individually numbered, underscoring its rarity.
A Caribbean Tribute
The collaboration with Art of Time, a celebrated St. Maarten retailer, makes the theme especially fitting. For years, collectors have discovered Doxa in the Caribbean—a place where diving isn’t a sport but a lifestyle. The Sub 200 Dune feels like a distillation of that moment: stepping off the boat, salt still in the air, a watch on your wrist that looks as though it has absorbed the very colors of the shoreline.
An Exclusive Collector’s Piece
What elevates the Sub 200 Dune beyond a beautiful object is its exclusivity. Limited to just 100 pieces worldwide, and available only at Art of Time in St. Maarten, it’s a watch that will never be casually encountered.
Priced at $2,190, it occupies a unique space in luxury—attainable, but far from ordinary. The textured dial and oxidized caseback are firsts for Doxa, ensuring this edition stands apart from the brand’s broader catalog. For collectors, that combination of rarity, innovation, and story is irresistible.
The Essence of Travel in a Watch
Luxury travel isn’t about where you go, but how deeply you feel the place. The Doxa Sub 200 Dune captures that spirit, turning the Caribbean into something you can wear on your wrist. It’s a reminder of sunlight on sand, the endless blue of the sea, and the freedom of being far from routine.
This is not simply a dive watch. It is an object of memory, a companion for journeys yet to come, and a statement of taste for those who seek more than the obvious.
Price: $2,190
Availability: Exclusively at Art of Time, St. Maarten
