1960s Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter Reference 11899 4
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
This Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter is a stainless steel automatic diving watch from the 1960s. Produced as a dedicated tool for the diving community, this reference features a 42mm robust case and a matte black dial marked with the U.S.
Divers logo. The dial displays applied tritium lume plots with a creamy yellow patina and includes a date aperture at the three o'clock position. The rotating unidirectional bezel is designed for dive duration tracking. The movement is contained within a stainless steel case with original markings on the case back. It is currently fitted with a Tropic-style rubber strap. The auction description reports that the watch has been serviced and is currently functioning.
The dial and hands remain original, with a reported minor paint repair at the base of the minute hand.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diving watch
- Brand
- DOXA
- Model
- 11899 4
- Dial Color
- Matte Black
- Distributor
- U.S. Divers
- Case Diameter
- 42mm
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel
- Maker / attribution
- Doxa S.A.
Design
- Case and Bezel
- The Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter is housed in a 42mm stainless steel case. The case remains in a condition described as robust with visible, honest signs of wear. The factory finishing is preserved to a degree that the vendor suggests the case is potentially unpolished, maintaining its original dimensions. The watch features a unidirectional 'buzzsaw' rotating bezel used for timing dives. The bezel displays wear consistent with age, though it remains without significant physical damage. The reverse of the watch retains its original factory-stamped markings.
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a matte black dial decorated with the 'Aqua-Lung' U.S. Divers co. logo. The dial includes applied tritium lume plots that have developed a creamy yellow patina. It also includes a date aperture at the three o'clock position. The original tritium-filled hands exhibit a darker patina compared to the dial. A minor repair to the white paint on the minute hand has been identified by the seller. The dial surface itself is in good condition without significant degradation, confirmed by U.V. light inspection.
- Visible features
- • Unidirectional bezel with 'FT' depth markings • 'Aqua-Lung' U.S. Divers co. logo on the dial • Matte black dial with tritium hour markers • Date window located at the 3 o'clock position
- Provenance and Mechanics
- Doxa developed the Sub 300T in the late 1960s with input from professional dive teams, including Jacques Cousteau. Cousteau, as head of U.S. Divers, distributed the reference in the United States and facilitated the addition of the U.S. Divers logo to the dial. The watch is currently equipped with a two-piece Tropic rubber strap. The auction description reports that the movement has been recently serviced and is maintaining time as intended by the manufacturer.
Identification
- Reference
- 11899 4
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Potentially unpolished case finish
- Research required: Originality of the minute hand paint repair