The DOXA SUB 1500T collection stands as a modern testament to the brand's rich heritage in professional dive watches, drawing inspiration from the iconic SUB 300T Conquistador. Launched as a robust and highly capable timepiece, the SUB 1500T is engineered for extreme underwater environments, boasting an impressive water resistance of 1500 meters (150 ATM). Key features of this line include a substantial 45mm cushion-shaped case crafted from 316L stainless steel, a helium release valve essential for saturation diving, and DOXA's patented unidirectional rotating bezel with an integrated no-decompression dive table. The dials, available in a range of signature DOXA colors like the vibrant "Professional" orange, "Sharkhunter" black, and "Searambler" silver, are designed for maximum legibility with Super-LumiNova® markings. Typically powered by reliable Swiss automatic movements, the SUB 1500T is often presented on a "beads-of-rice" stainless steel bracelet, complete with a folding clasp adorned with the historic DOXA fish symbol, underscoring its purpose-built design for serious divers.
DOXA, founded in 1889 by Georges Ducommun in the Swiss Jura Mountains, has carved a distinguished path in the watchmaking world, initially gaining acclaim for its high-quality and innovative timepieces, including an award-winning anti-magnetic watch and the patented 8-day movement widely used in early automotive dashboards. However, it was in the 1960s that DOXA cemented its legendary status in the diving world with the introduction of the revolutionary SUB 300. This model was groundbreaking for its time, being one of the first dive watches accessible to the general public and featuring a bright orange dial for enhanced underwater visibility, a feature developed through rigorous testing. The brand's close association with diving pioneer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, whose U.S. Divers company distributed DOXA watches and whose team famously wore them, further solidified its reputation. Despite the challenges of the "quartz crisis," DOXA was revived and continues to be highly regarded by dive watch enthusiasts for its robust engineering, distinctive design language, and commitment to producing reliable "tool" watches with a significant horological history.