When Black Lung is a Good Thing

50 years is a long time.  And one of the companies that aided my journey through watch land has a very special birthday this year for their flagship model, the 300 Professional.

While just about anyone you ask will be familiar with the DOXA and its "orangeness", what many people may not be aware of is the extent to which DOXA (along with a tiny little company in Geneva) helped really bring the idea of a "co-branded" watch to life.  

And in the spirit of that notion, DOXA has brought back one of the most sought after models from it's past, the so-called Black Lung -

Courtesy of DOXA

Here are the pertinents -

Limited Edition
Limited to ONLY 300 pieces worldwide, made and
assembled by hand in Switzerland. No serial number reservation,
first come first serve, for delivery in November 2017
Case
case size: 42.5mm
crown: 6.50mm
Dial: 25.50mm
case height: 12.40mm
bracelet: separate bead of rice,
integrated wetsuit extension,
tapers from 22.00/20.00mm
Crystal
Double bubble Sapphire crystal
(vintage plexi crystal shape)
Caseback
Solid stainless steel, screw down case back. Engraved
with limited edition number xxx/300
Bezel
Unidirectional, constructed of solid stainless steel. US Navy
maximum no decompression limit times in feet (engraved).
Movement
Officially Certified COSC ETA 2824-2 movement,
decorated by DOXA.
Anti-Shock
Incabloc shock protection
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, quick-set date at 3 o'clock
Hands
Replica of the original 1967 SUB hands, Superluminova filled, featuring the iconic dwarf hour hand.
Bracelet
The bracelet does have a slight taper like the original from 20mm + flared lugs (24mm) to 20mm buckle
Presentation
DOXA presentation box
Accessories
High quality hardened steel dual screwdriver/bracelet removal tool
Warranty
DOXA’s 2 year limited warranty
Operating Manual
Included

The Ninth Watch Anniversary You Need To Know in 2017

Bless Hodinkee!  I can only assume DOXA is neither esoteric enough, or...

At any rate, perhaps an even more important birthday than the Sea-Dweller or F.P. Journe's first watch ever might be the 50th anniversary of the DOXA SUB.  So in case you hadn't seen it, or were laboring under the illusion that there were only eight significant watch anniversaries this year, allow me to acquaint you with the 50th anniversary model of the DOXA SUB 300 Professional -

Courtesy of DOXA

It's a beauty!

50 Years of the DOXA SUB

Fifty years is a long time, and DOXA is celebrating in style with a limited edition SUB 300.

Courtesy of DOXA

There is more to come, this little baby is slated to arrive in November.