DOXA Sub 300 Sharkhunter 'Blacklung' Reissue
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2019
Maker / issuer
DoxaThis Doxa Sub 300 Sharkhunter 'Blacklung' Reissue is a contemporary watch produced as a limited edition, with 100 examples manufactured. It is a reissue commemorating the original 1967 production year models.
The watch features a black dial with a 'Blacklung' logo, a large stainless steel case, and a 'beads of rice' bracelet equipped with an expandable clasp designed for use over a wetsuit. The bezel includes an integrated U.S. Navy No Decompression chart, marked with orange depth indications and a black minute scale. The watch is powered by an automatic movement and includes a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The current example remains in brand-new, unworn condition with factory protective plastic wrap intact.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dive watch
- Maker
- DOXA
- Model
- Sub 300 Sharkhunter 'Blacklung' Reissue
- Warranty date
- March 2019
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production limit
- 100 examples
- Maker / attribution
- DOXA
- Original year of reference model
- 1967
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a large, stainless steel case characterized by wide, rounded lugs. The dial is black and prominently displays the 'Blacklung' logo at the 8 o'clock position, with a date aperture located at the 3 o'clock position. The hands and hour indices incorporate luminous material. The unidirectional bezel includes an insert printed with the U.S. Navy No Decompression chart. This scale provides a dual-reading function, with depth measurements in orange feet and time measurements in minutes on a black scale. The construction is designed for functionality during diving activities.
- Design History
- The design originates from the Sub 300 model, which underwent development starting in 1964. The project was led by Urs Eschle, who collaborated with professional divers, including Jacques-Yves Cousteau, to refine the watch for maritime use. The aesthetic of the original watch involved extensive testing of dial colors, such as orange, yellow, turquoise, and red, performed in Neuchatel Lake. This reissue aims to maintain the design traits of the 1967 production models while operating as a contemporary limited-run piece.
- Visible features
- • Black dial with 'Aqua-Lung' logo • Stainless steel case with rounded lugs • 'Beads of rice' style bracelet • Unidirectional bezel with depth and minute scales
- Bracelet and Condition
- The watch is fitted with a stainless steel 'beads of rice' bracelet. This bracelet includes a ratcheting expandable clasp, which allows the watch to be worn over a diver's wetsuit without requiring the removal of individual bracelet links. The item is in brand-new, unworn condition, with the factory-applied protective plastic wrap still present on the bracelet.
Identification
- Reference
- AS03598
- 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: Total production limited to 100 examples, though exact serial identification is not provided
- Research required: Attribution of original design principles to Urs Eschle and Jacques-Yves Cousteau is based on brand-provided history