[Arthur]

SOLD !! After a lot of deliberation, I'm selling my Doxa Sub300T Professional. This watch has and interesting history. I am the second owner, having bought the watch from the family of the original owner. his son told me that his dad was a professional diver for the city of San Francisco, and this was his daily wearer. When it arrived, it was pretty beat up, the BOR (Beads of Rice) bracelet was in two pieces and the crystal was scratched up pretty badly. easy to see that this watch had many interesting moments and I'm sure if it could talk it could tell some great stories. Over the years, I was fortunate to be able to collect quite a lot of Doxa divers and also came across a fellow in the Midwest that had bought out the entire remaining stock of Borel watch company (Doxa distributor and repair agent) from the owners widow. I was fortunate enough to be first in line and got some really nice Sub300T parts. And please don't ask as they are all long gone!!

So what we have here is a very nice example of the US Divers Sub300T Professional.
Over the years, I had the crystal replaced with a NOS crystal, also a new crystal gasket.
the movement was replaced with a NOS movement about 8-9 years ago. The movement is not a signed Doxa movement as by the 2000's they were unobtainable. Fortunately the Sub300T's used a common ETA movement which makes replacement possible.
Hands were replaced at the same time with NOS hands
both expansion links were replaced on the BOR bracelet with NOS links
BOR bracelet was replaced with a new Doxa BOR bracelet. Both will be included along with the end links and springbars with the old bracelet. Also several extra links for the new bracelet.

The watch is in remarkably good condition for one that obviously had a really rough life in the beginning. Watch runs well, sets properly and the screw down crown functions as it should. The movement is non-hacking, non-quickset as were the early 300T movements.
The only negative that I can see is a small area at the edge of the dial that has lost it's paint. (see photos between 8 and 9) My watchmaker checked this out when he changed out the movement and he told me that it appeared to be stable. Otherwise the dial looks to be in very nice shape. Considering that this is a watch that probably was produced around 1967, it has held up remarkably well
Bezel is unidirectional and turns smoothly, but not loose.

Also included is a soft cover book "Ten Years of the Doxa Sub" by Dr. Peter Millar, who is probably the most knowledgeable expert on Vintage Doxas.

Here's the deal: Watch, two bracelets, book asking 2500.00 USD . Net to me. I will ship International at my discretion. Within the CONUS, I will absorb the shipping. USPS Priority Mail tracking and insurance provided. International shipping will be at the actual cost of shipping. USPS International Priority. Customs duty, taxes, loss theft or damage are the buyers responsibility. I always pack very securely with heavy cardboard boxes, packing peanuts and bubble wrap. I will hold the watch for a reasonable time however if a firm buyer comes along, I reserve the right to contact the person who has the watch on "Hold" and request immediate payment.
I will not split up the parts. Also as I am clearing out watches that are seldom or ever worn, I am NOT interested in trades. Also make sure you are satisfied with your decision before buying aa I will not accept returns. Once paid for the watch is yours. I have quite a few sales here on WUS with no problems.

I am enclosing clear photos. Please examine them closely, ask questions and if interested, I can provide more photos.

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[Arthur]

SOLD!!


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