Another smart move on this collab can be found in the model chosen. Rather than going for Doxa’s flagship Sub 300 or 300T, they went with the simpler Sub 200 skin diver. With its stripped-down layout, black ceramic bezel and classic retro vibes, the watch proves a perfect fit for the sandy dial. I especially like how the bronze color of the lumed fauxtina markers of the bezel complements the warm sandy tones of the dial.
The caseback also gets a special makeover here, with a blue map showcasing a map of the Caribbean, where St. Maarten is located. Doxa’s fish logo appears prominently in the center of the ocean, which has been colored blue with laser-induced oxidation that won’t fade over time. The pairing of sand on the front of the watch and sea on the back was a deliberate choice to tie the diver to Art of Time’s island home.
Pricing and availability
Like other Sub 200 divers, the watch boasts 200m of water resistance, a box sapphire crystal, a 42mm stainless steel case and a Sellita SW200 automatic movement inside. Unlike other Sub 200 divers, it’s limited to just 100 pieces, making this quite a rare watch.
Rarer still is the process one has to go through to purchase one. The watch is priced at $2,090, which includes a beads of rice bracelet and a black rubber strap, and it’s available exclusively through Art of Time — but you can’t purchase one on the store’s website. Instead, you have to email Art of Time at [email protected] to register your interest and, potentially, reserve a Doxa Sub 200 Dune for yourself.