Doxa is a brand whose watches can produce an almost visceral reaction among aficionados. Much digital ink has been spilled extolling the virtues and pitfalls of the iconic Sub 300 series, with its unique shape and somewhat off kilter proportions, and who could forget the veritable uproar over the solid gold Sub 200 T.  Graph released at Basel a year ago" Even the recent release of the comparatively very normal Sub 200 has drawn strong reactions from watch lovers, both positive and negative. Something about the brand brings out nothing but the hottest takes. And that?s not likely to change with Doxa?s latest release, a Sub 300 Aqua Lung in forged carbon. It?s quite a thing, let?s take a look.

Doxa Sub 300 Aqua Lung US Divers 

Case Material: Forged carbon/titanium Dial: Black
Dimensions: 42.5 x 13.4 x 45mm 
Crystal: Sapphire       
Water Resistance: 300 meters  
Crown: Screw down                    
Movement: ETA 2824-2
Strap/bracelet: Rubber 
Price: $4,790
Reference Number: n/a
Expected Release: Available for pre-order now, delivery in August 

The Sub 300, of course, is the iconic diver in the Doxa collection, and what most casual observers probably think of first when Doxa comes up. It?s a curious watch with a whole lot of charm that doesn?t really resemble anything else on the market, whether we?re talking vintage or the contemporary reissue. The general shape of the cushion style case isn?t too unique, of course, but th...