[f]DOXASUV750T vs 750 Oris Akis New York Harbor Le II

Good morning and welcome to another Sunday morning showdown! Last week’s installment was about all the refined integrated bracelet sports watches. This week we will focus on two substantial divers that have come out recently. On Geneva Watch Day, the Doxa rebooted the Sub 750T with the same 45mm diameter 45mm and a slimmer 11.95mm profile. I thought it would be a good idea to have a colorful collection for the new Oris Aquis New York Harbor Limited Edition II with Aqua-Blue mother-of-pearl dials and straps.

Sometimes the clock seems to be getting smaller. However, releases like the new Doxa Sub 750T and the second Oris New York Harbor Limited Edition show that the brand still believes there is a bigger market. clock. Thomas has already gone practically with Oris, but Dern saw the Doxa model last week on Geneva Watch Day. You can read their discussion about the choices below. Get ready to vote for your champion in another Sunday morning showdown! But first, let’s take a look at what happened in last week’s fight.

Last week, Sunday morning showdown…

A week ago, the brand new Christopher Ward 12 660 won the Nivada Glentin F77. Both feature integrated bracelet designs inspired by the 70s and are in the same price range of 2,000 euros. However, your comments and votes showed that these watches aren’t really that similar. The new Twelve 660 has a hand-winding movement, a thickness of just 6.6mm and a water resistance rating of 30m. For some, it’s more of a sporty dress watch than a proper sports watch. Meanwhile, the F77 is almost twice as thick and has an automatic movement, and is 100 meters resistant. It can be worn on everyday pieces that don’t worry about it more. But in the end, 660 people from Christopher Ward 12 won 61% of the votes due to the excellent quality offered to the price. It’s okay, let’s see what happens this week.

Daan: Doxa sub 750t

At various points in my journey to collecting my watches, I thought about buying both Doxa sub and Oris Aquis. A few years ago I was able to try out the Doxa Sub 300 Searambler and it was very appealing. The combination of a shield-like C-shaped case, its double-scale bezel, and a relatively small dial with a blocked pointed hand, struck chords with me. Certainly, it’s a bit nasty at first, but it grew into me, and if it wasn’t for my Seiko SPB317, I would have bought a Doxa. Recently I replaced that Seiko re-edit for the original 6105-8000. I’m very pleased with that watch, but the Doxa Sub is still my favorite.

My feelings about Oris’ mercy are a little different. Before adding the Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue to your collection, we decided to explore other diving watches that we had never tried before. One of them was Oris Akis, which was 39.5 or 41.5mm in size. I tried the green, blue and black variations, but for some reason I couldn’t connect to the watch at all. Perhaps it’s due to the muscular and more modern design. Also, the short rug makes me wear it very well, but it feels quite thick on my wrist. Anyway, that was a big “no” for me, but since then I’ve removed Oris Aquis from the list of future acquisitions.

Dokusa is a true charm

I have to say, both AQUIS’s New York Harbor versions look better than the regular models in the collection. Oris replaced the shiny ceramic bezel insert with a stainless steel insert that I really like. And although I don’t usually choose the mother-of-pearl, the pastel green and aqua blue dials from the New York Harbor Edition look great, especially with matching rubber straps. The colorful dial adds real charm to the mercilessness, which is usually very cold and far away. But in my eyes, it still cannot compete with Doxa’s vintage-inspired charm.

Of course, Doxa’s designs are by no means new, but even after 50 years, it still works very well in all the different sizes the brand has introduced over decades. I have already touched the Doxa Sub’s distinctive shield-like case, the No-Deco Bezel, and the relatively small dial. It simply wears the watch, unlike other surveillance. What’s more, the non-new color composition is still magical. My favorite is Searambler. Because in that version, the orange accents are very common.

Slimmer Sub 750T

Last week, Doxa introduced a slimmer version of the Sub 750T. This is not a watch that is usually worn on a 17cm wrist, as the diameter is 45mm and the lug-to-lug length is still 45mm. However, the new 11.95mm profile cuts almost 2 mm from previous versions. I tried it on a Geneva Watch day and to my surprise it suits my average size wrist. If I did to buy it, I still go for a smaller size, but it goes to show that a big watch with paper is actually very wearable.

The previous version’s case sticks out even further, so viewing “floats” on the wrist. The new ones are flashed so there is little space between the shield-like case and the wrist. Also, keeping the old and newer versions side by side can make the latter feel rather lighter.

Oris Akis, on the other hand, feels like a lot of his wrist due to the barrel-like case shape. Its 13.1mm thickness isn’t ridiculous for a diving watch, but its design stands proudly on my wrist. Furthermore, it is a more heavy piece.

Just prefer the Doxa wearing experience and overall design. But, Thomas, please tell us why you feel different.

Thomas: Oris Akis New York Harbor Limited Edition II

Thank you, Darn! I think this is an interesting match. First of all, we both leaned towards a small clock, so perhaps we wouldn’t give them the attention they deserve to the greater choice. The fact that we have come to do it today is a breath of fresh air. If you’re a fan of large watches, I’m sure this kind of battle has been postponed for a long time.

Secondly, these watches compete in the same segment. The DOXA Sub 750T returns 2,690 euros on the bracelet and 2,650 euros on the rubber strap. Oris New York Harbor II comes in for 2,550 euros. Not only is the Oris more affordable, but at that price it includes both a bracelet and a rubber strap, so you can quickly earn your first point.

For me, Oris and Doxa dominate this segment. To get something more prominent than these two, you need to jump in the price very significantly. If you were shopping for fun, big, colorful divers, Doxa was your main candidate. However, with the release of the New York Harbor Special Edition, Oris makes that choice much more stringent.

So why Oris Akis New York Harbor Limited Edition II?

Ultimately, choosing between two watches usually results in intestinal sensations. Which watch will make you more excited? Which would speak to you on another level? But I think Oris will beat Doxa by some more objective criteria.

First of all, I think it offers better value. For specs, these watches are roughly the same, except for the DOXA’s crazy depth rating. On the build side, I feel Oris will win with a small margin. The bracelet in particular is more solid and refined. Doxa’s Beads of Blythe bracelet is probably an iconic design, but is quite Spartan during the run. Also, with DOXA, you will need to add 500 euros to the bracelet and 460 euros to the rubber strap, and get the same configuration as standard on the ORIS. Really, the cost of DOXA must be said to be 3,150 Euros for the same set of Oris.

After that, Oris is cheap, and at least in my eyes, you support a billion oyster projects with your purchase. The NGO aims to improve the aquatic habitat in New York Port by re-seeding with oysters. Overall, it means you have less money, better value and support for good reasons. What’s not what you like there?

Color problem

So I argued that Oris Akis New York Harbor had (slightly) better construction and offered better value. Next is the style issue. After all, if you’re looking for a big, colorful diver, you want to make a statement.

Here the doxa shines. However, one clear distinction must be made. The Doxa Sub 750T comes in a variety of cool options and can be brighter and more fun, but the Oris Aquis New York Harbor Limited Edition II is pretty. Certainly, you just get this one blue-dark green option, but Oris absolutely nailed the colour. It’s punchy at the same time, beautiful, flashy and stylish. You can see that Oris places many considerations on the exact shade chosen for this watch.

On top of this, there is a subtle luster of the mother-of-pearl dial, and I think there is a clear winner. Like most MOP dials, the dial doesn’t look jewellery-like. Instead, the texture simply adds depth and dynamism to the already attractive colors. I think Oris did a really great job with this dial.

Voting will be held!

You have it – two big, bold and colorful new dive watches for your consideration. Which is your choice? Do you take Doxa Sub 750T or will it shake up the Oris Aquis New York Harbor Limited Edition II? Vote and share your motivations in the comments section below!